in conjunction with Learning Network Queensland invites you to attend a free seminar

 

Introducing modern organisational structure into Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs)

 

with Dr David Cray

 

Professor of International Business and Organizational Behaviour in

the Erik Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

 

Topics covered include:

• The role of managers in flexible organizations
• The transition from traditional to flexible organizations
• Flexible organizations and business strategy
• Who needs a flexible organization and why?

 

Time and date:  Thursday 11 July 2002 from 5 pm to 7 pm

 

Venue:  Learning Network Queensland 52-54 Manning Street South Brisbane

 

RSVP to: Terry Clark 3225 8898 or email t.clark@LNQ.net.au by Tuesday 9 July 2002

 

About the speaker:

Dr. David Cray's interests lie in the areas of international negotiation, electronic commerce in international business and the management of complex organizational structures.  Dr. Cray has co-authored two books, the latest titled: Making Sense of Managing Culture.  He has also published in the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Studies and the British Journal of Management, among others.

 

David Cray has worked with small and medium-sized enterprises in a number of countries including Australia and Canada, especially with firms who have entered into international alliances. His presentation will address the practicalities for SMEs of running modern, non-hierarchical organizations, including cluster, network and matrix organizations. The presentation would be relevant for both private sector and government enterprises.