LUMS in the News
BBC News: 'Should we all be a bit psychopathic at work?'
Published 20 May 2013
In this BBC News article, Professor Cary Cooper argues that the term 'psychopath' should not be used for those displaying "an abrasive bullying management style".
The Independent: 'Nursery school leads to better exam results - but only for poorer pupils'
Published 20 May 2013
A study by Professor Ian Walker, featured in the Independent, reveals disparities in how nursery education impacts upon children's subsequent GCSE performance, and raises questions as to whether subsidised nursery places should be means-tested.
Sally Watson a keynote speaker at Bahrain leadership conference
Published 20 May 2013
LUMS' Director of Executive Education, Dr Sally Watson, delivered a keynote presentation at the annual International Leadership Conference in Bahrain recently. Dr Watson's presentation was titled: 'Culture eats strategy for breakfast: how to avoid mission drift by mobilising and aligning your organizational culture'.
HR Magazine: 'UK has a cultural problem of "overworking", says HR thinker Cary Cooper'
Published 16 May 2013
HR Magazine interviews Professor Cary Cooper about how long working hours are damaging family life. "Increasingly we are seeing employees turning up to work ill and delivering little added value. Presenteeism does not enhance but undermines productivity," says Cooper.
The Guardian: 'Not-for-profits need to steal a march in the boardroom battle'
Published 1 May 2013
Professor Cary Cooper is quoted in a Guardian story on the not-for profit (NFP) sector's failure to recruit and retain the best people. "I don't see the NFP sector at graduate recruitment fairs. It is a great opportunity to go after really good undergraduate management students who want to do meaningful jobs. It's too late to start at senior management level."
The Guardian: 'Top 10 things employers are looking for'
Published 26 April 2013
Professor Cary Cooper helps decode the buzzwords used in job adverts in this article in the Guardian.
Forbes: 'A Look at the Agency of the Future'
Published 26 April 2013
In an article on the Forbes website, Danny Turnbull, MD of advertising agency gyro Manchester, describes the power of a recent Lancaster MBA Consultancy Challenge, in which the students were asked 'What will the agency of the future look like?'.
Boston Herald: 'UK in dark mood as new recession may be confirmed'
Published 25 April 2013
Professor Cary Cooper is quoted in an article in the Boston Herald, warning that the media attention surrounding any announcement of a UK triple dip recession could be highly damaging psychologically, scaring consumers from spending.
CEO Today: 'Why and how our work culture must change'
Published 23 April 2013
CEO Today magazine carries an article (page 53) by Professor Cary Cooper and David Bowles in which the authors argue that organisations need to make some significant cultural shifts to improve morale and engagement.
'Called or collared?' Sacrifices of the Anglican priesthood
Published 22 April 2013
The first ever study of the lives of Church of England clergy has revealed the personal costs of committing yourself to God. Written by the Bishop of Brechin and Dr Caroline Gatrell of LUMS, the book 'Managing Clergy Lives' is based on in-depth interviews with 46 deans.
Management Today: 'CEOs need to protect their bonuses after Wolfson's altruism'
Published 22 April 2013
In an opinion piece in Management Today, Professor Steve Young argues that CEOs giving their bonuses to their staff is the wrong way to fix the remuneration problem.
The Independent: 'Touched by George Osborne's tears? Don't worry. It'll all end in votes'
Published 22 April 2013
Professor Cary Cooper is quoted in a story in the Independent about politicians showing their emotions. "Politicians don't understand that the more human they appear to the public, the more likely people will be to vote for them," says Cooper.
SD Times: 'Why system requirements are a dangerous illusion'
Published 11 April 2013
In an article in SD Times, Dr Paul Ralph of Lancaster's Management Science Department, argues that systems requirements analysis is more likely to undermine innovation than reveal solutions.
The Independent: 'MBAs and the power of networking'
Published 11 April 2013
Cana Witt, Lancaster's MBA Careers Adviser, is quoted in a feature story on networking in The Independent: "It's about positioning yourself to be at your most interesting and finding people who will be interesting to you."
Management Today: 'When god is your CEO: Five leadership lessons from the clergy'
Published 4 April 2013
In an article in Management Today, Dr Caroline Gatrell and Dr Nigel Peyton outline several leadership lessons from their study of leadership among Anglican clergy. Their book 'Managing Clergy Lives' has just been published by Bloomsbury.
Europe Business review: 'Banking on accurate valuations'
Published 4 April 2013
Europe Business Review carries an opinion piece by Professor Steve Young in which he looks at the impact of different accounting methods on peer choice in valuations and decision making.
FT: 'No need to reverse QE in a hurry'
Published 4 April 2013
In a letter published by the Financial Times, LUMS economist John Whittaker argues that there is no need to reverse quantitative easing in a hurry because both the Fed and the Bank of England now pay interest on reserve balances.
The Telegraph: 'Continental-style drinking hours leave economic hangover'
Published 4 April 2013
The Telegraph covers research by LUMS economists Colin Green and Maria Navarro Paniagua that found that abolition of the traditional 11pm closing time in England and Wales in 2005 triggered a noticeable rise in workplace absence in the subsequent years.
The Independent: 'Narrowing the MBA gender gap'
Published 4 April 2013
LUMS Dean, Professor Sue Cox, is quoted in an article in the Independent on the numbers of women studying in business schools. "I think it's very important to put senior business women in front of the class," says Professor Cox.
FT: 'Bank work is most stressful'
Published 31 March 2013
The FT reports on research led by Professor Cary Cooper that finds that bank workers suffer from higher workplace stress than is usual in other occupations.
The Times: 'Why breaking the glass ceiling in business schools will help us all'
Published 27 March 2013
LUMS dean, Professor Sue Cox, is featured in an article in the Times about female deans at business schools.
The Work Foundation: 'If we want SMEs to grow, it's time to invest in leadership'
Published 11 March 2013
In a blog post for the Work Foundation, Dr Eleanor Hamilton argues that investing in leadership development for owner/managers of small and medium-sized businesses will boost growth.
Edge Online: 'The power of saying no'
Published 11 March 2013
How do you say 'no' to your boss when you're being overloaded with too much work? Professor Cary Cooper comments in this feature article in the Edge Online.
Developing cultures of high-quality care
Published 8 March 2013
Professor Mike West discusses how NHS leaders can develop cultures of high-quality health care. This King's Fund video is from a presentation he made recently in the run up to the NHS Leadership and Management Summit.
FT: 'How much work should you do?'
Published 7 March 2013
Professor Cary Cooper is featured in the Financial Times' Business Travel column, asking why executives work so hard when posted overseas. "Executives often feel the company has sent them abroad, so they have to work every second of every day to pay that back."
Lancaster MBA graduate featured in Graduate Prospects MBA Directory
Published 7 March 2013
Lancaster's Husameldin Elnasri, who won the MBA Student of the Year award in 2012, is featured in a case study in the Graduate Prospects MBA Directory.
The Independent: 'The challenges of taking an MBA as an African'
Published 28 February 2013
Lancaster MBA graduate Husam Elnasri writes in The Independent about his experience attending AMBA's Global Leadership Conference hosted by the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa recently.
BBC:' Lancaster University wins award for China links'
Published 27 February 2013
The BBC has a story on its website about Lancaster University winning a government award for its strong links with China.
