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How first impressions shape outcomes in business settingsA handshake in a Melbourne boardroom, a quick greeting at a Sydney networking breakfast, or a brief exchange at a Brisbane innovation summit — each of these…
Build momentum after the International ConferenceThe International Conference 2018 brought undergraduate students together with executives and influential leaders in New York City from 18–20 November. Across…
What undergraduate students can teach executives about innovationThe International Conference 2018 brought undergraduate students and senior executives together in New York City to explore the future of work. From keynotes…
How to Keep Conference Conversations Moving OnlineA conference can end when the lights go down, the name badges come off and everyone heads back to work. The conversation does not have to end there. Social…
Lessons on Clarity and Brevity from a Student Writing CompetitionThe writing competition at the International Conference 2018 asked undergraduate students to respond to a prompt in under 800 words, with submissions judged by…
Crafting a personal code of ethics for entrepreneurial venturesEntrepreneurship attracts people who chase ambitious goals, build from scratch, and tolerate uncertainty better than most. Yet modern business, accelerated by…
Why Advice Opens More Doors Than a Job RequestA direct job request can put a stranger in an awkward position. They may not know your skills, work ethic or career direction, and they may have no suitable…
Building a Resource Library From Conference Materials You Already HaveMany professionals leave a multi-day conference with a tote bag of slides, business cards, and scribbled notes, then let that material gather dust. The real…
How cross-cultural networking shapes global business thinkingWalking into a room where every handshake, every pause, and every small joke carries a different cultural fingerprint can feel disorienting at first. For…
Turning Conference Moments Into a Standout Application EssayWhen students finish a high-impact event, they often sit down to write their reflection piece with a sense of pressure that quietly drains the life out of the…