Learning lab fast-tracks emerging leaders

AGSM has launched its Accelerated Learning Laboratory (ALL) to build senior executives’ leadership skills through a combination of simulations, case studies and role-plays.

ALL is a collaborative venture between AGSM and the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney, and seven industry partners including IAG, ANZ Bank, Brambles, Qantas, Macquarie Bank, Egon Zehnder International and Booz Allen Hamilton.

ALL will be part of UNSW’s new Faculty of Business that will result from the integration of AGSM and the Faculty of Commerce and Economics. The new combined business faculty will bring together UNSW’s research leadership in a range of business areas, creating valuable synergies and boosting the impact of the research. The lab will also have strong links with other disciplines across UNSW, particularly psychology.

The Accelerated Learning Laboratory was awarded $2.1 million in the latest round of ARC Linkage Grants. This supplements the $1.5 million in cash and $4.8 million in-kind committed by the industry partners.

ALL’s director Professor Robert Wood said: “This is a very exciting collaboration between academia and the business community and directly addresses the key business challenge of developing and retaining top management talent.”

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