Lahore,
14th June 2017: Dr.
Beverly Dawn Metcalfe, Visiting Associate Professor at the American University
of Beirut recently visited the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at
LUMS. Dr. Metcalfe is internationally recognised for translating social science
into work policies and practices that promote sustainable business, especially
staff development and capability. Her record demonstrates a wealth of
experience and innovations in uncovering ways to improve work processes and
conditions to enhance decision-making. She has twice received the Academy of
International Business Award for supporting gender awareness in international
business (by Swedish School of Economics) and for her work on Middle Eastern
women's role in international development. Her text 'Leadership Development in
the Middle East' (2011, 2012 Edward Elgar) is the core text for majority of the
undergraduate programmes in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
During
her visit she delivered a research seminar for the SDSB faculty on Critical
Perspectives of Islamic Feminism(s) and Feminizing Islam. The seminar was well
attended by faculty from the SDSB and LUMS. This was followed by a special
session with the SDSB doctoral students. Students with research interests in
Organisational Behaviour and HRM areas were especially encouraged to meet with
her and discuss their research ideas and proposals. The students were deeply
impressed by Dr. Metcalfe and encouraged by her talk.
Dr.
Metcalfe individually met with SDSB faculty members to discuss leadership
development, Islamic ethics, women’s leadership development and empowerment,
women’s entrepreneurship, and environment and social change. A city tour was
also arranged for her by the SDSB research centres. She shared her interest in
the history of Lahore and was eager to visit the city’s historical landmarks.
