- Leadership Matters: Leading with Resilience will explore how successful business leaders empower and develop high-performing teams in an increasingly Volatile, Complex, Uncertain and Ambiguous (VUCA) world
- A panel of leading business experts will offer insights
- It will take place at Aston Business School on Tuesday 25 February 2025.
A panel of business experts will be offering insights into effective leadership strategies in the last of the current series of Aston University’s leadership events for business professionals on Tuesday 25 February 2025.
Leadership Matters: Leading with Resilience will highlight how successful business leaders empower and develop high-performing teams, whilst focusing on strategies to build resilient teams, manage risks and drive innovation in uncertain times.
The event, which will begin with a panel discussion and will conclude with a networking session, will be hosted by Ian Cornelius (director of Aston Executive MBA and senior leadership programmes). The panel will consist of Rob Noble (head of Commercial, Curzon and Interchange Stations, HS2 Ltd), Louise Pilkington (director of innovation, Domino’s) and Andy Bass (managing director, BassClusker Consulting).
Leadership Matters is an event series tailored for Aston alumni, MBA students and external guests. Combining meaningful networking opportunities with insightful discussions, it delivers practical strategies and fresh perspectives from top industry leaders. Attendees will explore best practices and navigate the real-world challenges of effective leadership.
Ian Cornelius said:
“This event is essential for business owners who are looking to transform the way they grow their companies through positive leadership.
“I invite people to come and discover firsthand how successful business leaders navigate the intricacies of team management and development in increasingly uncertain times”
“Through engaging discussions and insights from industry experts, you'll gain invaluable perspectives on leading people effectively.
“Let's unlock the secrets to impactful leadership together.”
For more information and to register, visit the Leadership Matters Eventbrite page.
- Notes to Editors
About Aston University
For over a century, Aston University’s enduring purpose has been to make our world a better place through education, research and innovation, by enabling our students to succeed in work and life, and by supporting our communities to thrive economically, socially and culturally.
Aston University’s history has been intertwined with the history of Birmingham, a remarkable city that once was the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and the manufacturing powerhouse of the world.
Born out of the First Industrial Revolution, Aston University has a proud and distinct heritage.
This year (2025) marks130 years since the foundation of Birmingham Municipal Technical School. The institution contributed to the evolution of Aston University which received its Royal Charter in 1966. Aston University was named University of the Year for Student Success 2025 by the Daily Mail University Guide and in 2020 was named Guardian University of the Year.
Building on our outstanding past, we are now defining our place and role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (and beyond) within a rapidly changing world.
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