From: Strategy & Operations Management Association
Date: January 27, 2020
Subject: [SOMA] Newsletter - 1/27
SOMA Club Events: Analytics Workshop #3 - VBA - February 1st
Join us for SOMA's third analytics workshop of the academic year focused on VBA who will be taught by Robin (FTMBA 2020)! VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) is a programming language for Microsoft Office that allows you to be more efficient and effective by allowing you to automate repetitive tasks. During the workshop you will learn how to write basic VBA macros to help you automate some tasks when working with excel. Don't miss out and be sure to register for this workshop, which will be held on Feb. 1st from 12:45PM - 2:15PM! Register HERE Lunch & Learn w/ Accenture Strategy - February 3rd 1) Transitioning from strategy to execution and how Accenture is evolving to meet the needs of its clients High Impact Tea – February 4th
In partnership with Net Impact and Impact@Anderson, there will be a High Impact Tea event on Feb. 4th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Join a conversation led by Dr. Magali Delmas and Scot Rank ('89) as they discuss strategies for bringing sustainable practices into a corporate scale. Scot brings a wealth of experience as a CEO and 36 years of experience in consumer products, retailing, and management consulting. Click on the link to sign up and for more information! Register HERE Running a Global Business Luncheon with Kevin Berryman ('87) On Thursday, Feb. 6th, the Center for Global Management/SOMA/IBA will be hosting a luncheon in the La Force Conference Room (F-410) with CGM board member Kevin Berryman (’87), President and CFO of Jacobs Engineering group. This is a great opportunity to meet with an executive leader and UCLA Anderson alum in a small group setting! There are limited spots so any students who are interested please submit you interest to Lucy.Allard@anderson.ucla.edu together with a copy of your resume. Feb. 6th from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Think in the Next Innovation Challenge - February 28th SOMA is launching its first Strategy and Operations Case Competition as part of the Think in the Next Innovation Challenge. This competition will emphasize operations strategy, supply chain and sustainability through the lens of four frontiers of next-generation technologies: artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR), internet of things (IoT) and blockchain. Teams must be comprised of 3-5 students, from the same school, and a minimum of 2 students must be FT MBA students. Teams must register by 11:59 pm on January 25th. The preliminary round will be February 28th, and finalists will advance to the final presentations on February 29th. Start forming your teams!! Find more information HERE. DOJ/Company Events: Shout-Outs/Announcements: VELOCITY 2020 Women's Leadership Summit: When: January 31, 2020, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Where: Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049) About: Velocity 2020, UCLA Anderson's annual women's leadership summit, is a celebration of the power and impact of women, bringing together a passionate and forward-thinking community to explore ideas for a more equitable future in business and society. This year's keynote speakers include Katie McGrath (Co-CEO, Bad Robot and one of the early organizers of TIME'S UP), Kara Helander (Managing Director and Chief Diversity Officer, The Carlyle Group), and Christine Simmons (COO, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences). Panels will feature Women in AI, Women Making an Impact, and Women in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem; and this year we're introducing workshops to help us build skills that we'll all need in our professional lives! All are encouraged to attend to engage in thought-provoking conversations and connections. Register HereInstagram:
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