Leading for Impact: Lessons from Operations Management (Feb 25)

Subscribe to E-News February 10, 2026 Foundations of Global Heritage: Cities, Cultures, and Continuities (Feb 10) In this webinar, UChicago Professors Alan Kolata, James Osborne and Edward Shaughnessy will explore the shared journey of the world’s earliest civilizations, which began as riverine settlements where agriculture, culture, and community first took root. Through a comparative lens, our panel will trace how these foundational landscapes evolved into remarkably complex cities across different regions. The discussion highlights common transformations in urbanization, governance, and belief systems, offering a foundational perspective on the diverse cultural heritage that shapes our world today. Join us with moderator Professor Kenneth Pomeranz for the inaugural session of the Global Heritage series. REGISTER ZOOM WEBINAR Thriving in a Long-Life World: Seven Principles of Generativity (Feb 25) Human lives are getting longer, more varied, and less linear. As careers stretch across multiple chapters and individuals navigate reinvention, transition, and renewal, a central question emerges: How do people continue to grow, contribute, and find purpose across an extended lifespan? Join this event to explore generativity for a long life - the mindsets and practices that help individuals stay engaged, curious, and impactful, fostering meaningful growth throughout adulthood. REGISTER ZOOM WEBINAR Leading for Impact: Lessons from Operations Management (Feb 25) Join the upcoming Social Impact Leadership Series (SILS) – Leading for Impact: Lessons from Operation Management on February 25 (6:00-8:30pm) on campus. This public talk will feature Amy Ward, Wei Cai Faculty in Residence in Hong Kong, Rothman Family Professor of Operations Management, and Charles M. Harper Faculty Fellow at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, who will share practical insights on operation management and lead a dialogue with two distinguished Hong Kong Disneyland leaders. In dialogue with Anthony Blitch and Anita Lai, the panel will explore operational thinking in leadership, offering global perspectives, practical insights, and inspiration for professionals across mission-driven organizations. REGISTER IN-PERSON EVENT 168 Victoria Road, Mount Davis, Hong Kong hk@uchicago.edu   I   https://www.uchicago.hk/  I   Privacy Notice

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