IE, one of the leading higher education institutions in the world – ranked TOP 10 by leading international press – would like to invite you to our upcoming Master Class in Oporto.
You will have the opportunity to experience what a real class at IE is like and discuss ideas on a current topic. You will see the difference between traditional teaching methodologies and the methods used by the best schools in the world, based on real cases, team work and interactive study. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet regional representatives and alumni and ask them any questions they may have.
About the Event
Robust and compelling evidence from behavioral science has revealed a reality that is difficult for many people to accept: When it comes to making judgments and decisions, we are all innately biased, and even worse – most of us have little or no awareness of this fact. Our reflexive, default behaviors often get us into trouble, leading us to incomplete thinking, story-based arguments, misjudgments of people and trends, and to intuitive decisions that can be profoundly flawed. Yet, making sound judgments and decisions is one of the most important activities that we undertake in the workplace as well as in our personal lives. By understanding the limitations of our “mindware” and learning to recognize common decision biases, we can avoid errors and missed opportunities.
About the Speaker
Lee Newman is a Professor of Behavioral Science at IE University and IE Business School in Madrid. He is currently serving as Dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Science. Dr. Newman’s expertise is in the area of managerial judgment and decision making. His research and teaching focus on (i) helping professionals understand and regulate behavioral biases that threaten effective decision making, and (ii) how positive psychology can be applied to training more effective leaders. Dr. Newman formerly served as an engagement manager with McKinsey & Company and held senior management positions in two technology ventures. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and Computer Science from the University of Michigan, Masters in Technology and Policy and in Management from MIT, and a Bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in Engineering from Brown University.
Date: Nov 22nd, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
VENUE: Porto Palacio, Av. da Boavista, 1269 Porto
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About the author
Andra has been working in business development within the education sector for the past 5 years, covering first the CEE markets and currently managing the Nordics in terms of recruiting candidates for IE. She also has experience in the healthcare industry, after 2 years dedicated to a cross-departmental assignment at Air Liquide Spain. After graduating as a Valedictorian the Bachelor Degree in Management at the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, where she originally is from, she took on an international experience in Madrid. This city has been home to her for the past 9 years and this is where she graduated from her Master in International Business, at Carlos III University. Andra is passionate about skiing, reading and traveling, with a curiosity for new cultures and understanding human behaviors.