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 Appointment of New Board of Nyenrode Foundation
With effect from 1 April 2010, the Supervisory Board of the Nyenrode Foundation has appointed a new foundation board. The board consists of Piero Overmars, Malcolm Gillies and Joost Sliepenbeek. As President, Overmars will head the Foundation. Both the Nyenrode Business Universiteit and the Nijenrode Estate fall under the auspices of the Foundation. The installation of the new foundation board is part of Nyenrode’s simplified governance structure. Read more
 FD Career Challenge 2010 won by Lisette van der Wurff
On 6 March, Lisette van der Wurff was selected as the winner of the FD Career Challenge 2010 and she wins a scholarship worth € 49,500 for the Executive MBA course at Nyenrode. After first beating over 3,200 competitors in the online part of the competition, Lisette, who works at the Medisch Spectrum Twente, convinced the six jury members of her worth during the two-day final – a mini-MBA for the best 50 participants at the Estate. This was the third time that the FD Career Challenge has been organized by Het Financieele Dagblad, Nyenrode and LinkedIn. More information
 Sueli Brodin elected Expat of the Year 2010
On 23 March, Sueli Brodin was elected Expat of the Year 2010 in the Netherlands. Aside from the title, Ms. Brodin also received a Nyenrode Business Universiteit Scholarship valued at € 10,000. This first edition of the Expat Awards election was a joint initiative by recruitment agency Undutchables, expat news site and service provider Expatica, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (part of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs) and Nyenrode.
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Offshoring/Outsourcing Event on 10 May
At Nyenrode on 10 May, Dr. Désirée van Gorp will present the results of her study of offshoring by companies operating in the Netherlands. She will discuss the latest trends in offshoring and outsourcing, the management of cultural diversity in an offshoring team, governance of the offshoring process based on risk management, and sourcing talent. For more information and to register, see the website.
Seminar on Sustainability and Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship
On 15 April, the Nyenrode Center for Sustainability and New Venture will hold a seminar on sustainability and responsible entrepreneurship. More information (in Dutch)
First Henk van Luijk Lecture
From 2010, Nyenrode Business Universiteit and MVO Netherlands are to organize an annual event known as the Henk van Luijk lecture. Prof. Henk van Luijk (1929-2010) was a pioneer in European business ethics and the ‘grand old man’ of business ethics in the Netherlands. In 1994, he founded the European Institute for Business Ethics (EIBE). The first Henk van Luijk lecture will be held on 30 June and will be delivered by Prof. Joanne Ciulla with an introduction by Prof. Ronald Jeurissen. For more information (in Dutch), see: http://www.nyenrode.nl/henkvanluijklezing
VAS/ NIVRA Symposium on Internationalization and Specialization in Accountancy Education
On Thursday, 29 April 2010, VAS will organize a symposium at Nyenrode in partnership with NIVRA on internationalization in accountancy education. The symposium will be chaired by Jules Muis. The speakers will be Marc Allison (Chair of the International Accounting Education Standards Board), Ruud Dekkers (Chairman, NIVRA), Leen Paape (Dean of Nyenrode School of Accountancy & Controlling) and Philip Wallage (representing the Commissie Eindtermen Accountantsopleiding). For further information (in Dutch), see: http://www.vasonline.nl/symposium/.
Seminar on Tax Assurance 2015
At Nyenrode on 25 May, a seminar called ‘Tax assurance 2015: Towards a European dimension?’ will be held. For more information (in Dutch), visit the website.
New Business Topics
Offshoring in the Netherlands: High-value work is also being relocated
Sueli Brodin Elected Expat of the Year 2010
Seminar on Professional Judgment
Optimism about the future among China’s middle class
New Sp!ts Articles (in Dutch)
Netherlands versus Macedonia
Chinese middle class optimistic about the future
Masterclass Mergers & Acquisitions on 31 May
In an intensive one-day course at Nyenrode on 31 May, experts in international M&A will deliver interactive lectures on the most important concerns regarding due diligence, legal aspects, negotiation, the role of IT, tax and cultural differences when dealing with cross-border M&A. The masterclass is organized in cooperation with Allen & Overy, KPMG, and ABN AMRO. The course offers top-league experts from different perspectives. Speakers include Heineken CFO René Hooft Graafland, Allen & Overy partner Jan Louis Burggraaf and culture guru Fons Trompenaars. The program is open to executives and professionals that have experience in mergers and acquisitions and who want to obtain special insight into the conduct of international mergers and acquisitions. The course will be mainly in Dutch. For more information (in Dutch) and to subscribe, please visit the website: www.nyenrode.nl/internationale-fo.
New International MBA Program: A Truly Global Experience
The International MBA program will begin on 20 September, 2010. This 12-month, fully-refreshed program will offer students a truly global experience, with modules in Europe (Brussels, European Commission), North America (Chicago, Kellogg School of Management), and Asia (students can choose either India or China). Alongside updated academic content, the program also boasts a strengthened integrated personal development program designed to optimize students’ contribution to, and results from, their international business dealings. The deadline to apply is 1 July or 1 August 2010 (depending on whether students needs a study visa), and to celebrate the new program a Tuition Waiver Program has been announced for the September 2010 intake. So if someone in your network is looking to invest in themselves through the International MBA program and could use some financial support, we encourage you to learn more about the Tuition Waiver Program: contact Katherine Versteegen, Scholarships Officer, at scholarships@nyenrode.nl. For more information about the new International MBA program, visit www.nyenrode.nl/imba.
 New MBA intended to provide e-skills
In October, Nyenrode will start a new MBA course that is intended to provide better e-skills among the top management of businesses and organizations. The program director is Prof. Dr. Marcel Creemers. The MBA course has been developed in response to the shortage of e-skills inside and outside the world of ICT. Although the course is not a training course in ICT, it is intended to equip future top managers with the skills to deal competently with ICT at board level. During the course, future CIOs will learn how to make the connection between business functions and ICT. The first batch of students will start in October 2010. More information: www.nyenrode.nl/mbacim; Prof. Dr. Marcel Creemers, program director, +31(0)653366032.
Corporate Governance for Secretaries to Top Management
Together with Schoevers, Nyenrode has developed the program ‘Corporate Governance for Secretaries to Top Management’. This program is specially designed for those who, in their supporting role for executive boards, supervisory boards, boards of trustees and other boards of large or medium-size organizations, regularly encounter issues of corporate governance and therefore wish to increase their knowledge and understanding in this area. Read more about the program (in Dutch).
First Rating Advisors in the Netherlands receive Diplomas from Nyenrode
On Thursday, 11 March 2010, 16 participants in the post-Master’s course ‘Credit Rating Advisor for Accountants and Controllers’ received their diplomas. These are the first in the Netherlands to achieve this qualification. After registration with the NORA Foundation, they have the right to use the title CRAd.
Read more (in Dutch).
Masterclass on Innovation in Procurement
Today, procurement is still viewed as an operational service with little connection to the executive management level. Therefore, Nyenrode has developed a new masterclass for managers who want to make an active contribution to their organization’s strategy by organizing procurement differently and more intelligently. As well as advice on defining or reformulating a procurement innovation strategy, this masterclass gives tips on how to become a partner in dialogue with executive management. The first module will begin on 17 May. For more information (in Dutch), visit the website.
Introduction to the MSc in Management Program: Spyker Business Game
On 15 and 16 April, those interested in the MSc in Management program can take part in the finance business game that has been developed together with Spyker Cars. You can read more at: http://www.nyenrode.nl/businessgame
Basic Course for Confidential Advisors on Integrity
The basic course ‘Confidential Advisor on Integrity (CAI)’ will begin at the end of May. Nyenrode has developed this course in cooperation with BIOS (Ministry of Interior Affairs Bureau for Promotion of Integrity in the Public Sector). The Confidential Advisor on Integrity is frequently the first point of contact when it comes to issues, breaches and abuses of integrity. The main purpose of the course is to equip the CAI for this important role as confidential advisor. More information (in Dutch).
Advanced Course on Integrity Management to start in April
Together with BIOS (Ministry of Interior Affairs Bureau for Promotion of Integrity in the Public Sector), Nyenrode has also developed an advanced course to follow up the basic course on integrity management. The advanced course is intended for officials who already have some experience in an integrity-related position and wish to operate a high-value policy on integrity. The advanced course will start on 19 April 2010. Read more (in Dutch)
 Executive MBA students elect Dennis Vink Professor of the Year
Dennis Vink (35) has been elected Professor of the Year by Executive MBA students. He is the youngest person to have been honored in this way in the history of the Executive MBA. He teaches the subject of Corporate Financing. Vink himself is a Nyenrode alumnus and he also gained his doctorate at Nyenrode.
 Research into offshoring: Highly educated people are also affected
On behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Dr. Désirée van Gorp has made a study of the relocation of activities to foreign countries by Dutch businesses. This study shows that the majority (65%) of the businesses in the Netherlands have not relocated any activities abroad, nor do they have any plans to do so. One can also see an increase in the number of activities that are being brought back. All levels of the population are affected by the relocation of work to foreign countries, from highly educated employees to people who perform less well paid work. Cutting cost is the most important reason for companies to relocate activities abroad, followed by retaining or improving competitiveness. You can read more here. The research results will be presented during an offshoring/outsourcing event on 10 May at Nyenrode. For more information on this event, visit the website.
Questions and Answers on Tax Accounting
Ewout Naarding and Henk Langendijk have published part 7 of the series 'Tax Assurance in beeld' (Spotlight on Tax Assurance): 'Tax Accounting - IFRS IAS 12'. This part deals with questions, including calculations, relating to Tax Accounting. The questions take as their starting point, IAS 12 Income Taxes of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The book is intended for accountants, controllers and tax advisors who want to brush up their skills in the technical aspects of tax accounting. Read more (in Dutch).
Balance between work and leisure most important consideration in choosing job
A good balance between work and leisure is the most important consideration when choosing a specific job or employer. This is the conclusion of a study carried out by Persgroep Banen and Nyenrode’s Center for Talent Management, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Lidewey van der Sluis.
Read more (in Dutch)
Alumni activities for RAs and RCs
Starting this year, a variety of activities will be offered to all RA and RC alumni of (NIVRA-) Nyenrode. Examples include PE seminars, networking meetings and newsletters. An advisory council is currently being set up, consisting of RAs and RCs who will be closely involved in the content of the meetings. All RAs and RCs will soon receive an invitation to the first event on 8 June. Alumni wishing more information, or to pass on changes to their contact details, should send an email to alumniac@nyenrode.nl
Alumnus Henry Paap - Knight in the Order of Orange Nassau
On 4 December 2009 the Consul General of the Netherlands in New York, Mr. H.G. Scheltema, bestowed the Knighthood in the Order of Orange Nassau onto Mr. Henry P.M. Paap, Honorary Consul to New England from 1997 to 2008. The decoration was in recognition of Mr. Paap's dedication as Consul in fostering relations between the Netherlands and the New England states. Mr. Paap studied at Nyenrode from 1962-1964. He has resided in the U.S. since 1965.
UT researchers awarded Nobem Thesis Year Prize at Nyenrode
On 19 March, Albert Douma and Fredo Schotanus – both researchers at the University of Twente – were awarded the Nobem Thesis Year Prize at Nyenrode. Douma gained his doctorate in 2008, Schotanus in 2007. The prize is awarded every two years to PhD candidates from eleven different Dutch universities.
Nyenrode Business Accelerator Start-up: PlanMen in America
At the invitation of the Society of Workforce Planners (SWPP), Dannis Nieuwpoort of PlanMen gave a presentation at the annual Summit for Workforce Management Excellence in Nashville. The title of the presentation was ‘Re-thinking Your Contact Center KPI’s the European Way’. PlanMen is a platform for forecasting, planning and pool management. For more information (in Dutch), visit: www.planmen.nl
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