Hack your responsible learning practices for VUCA times (Fulbright Event)

LiRICS

Fulbright-BAM-PRME event: hack your practice to promote learning for volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous times - some hybrid spaces

Blackburne House

<h2>BAM-PRME Workshop - Hack your responsible learning practices for VUCA times</h2> 16th October 11:45am-3pm, June Henfry Suite, Blackburne House (the reception team will direct you on arrival). Lunch will be provided. In this practical workshop, you will: <ul><li>Apply the latest trends in learning and organisational development in VUCA times to your practice</li><li>Revise and refresh class materials or course designs with immediate feedback to ensure they are VUCA-fit</li><li>Develop an action plan for your own development in VUCA times</li><li>Build your network for your own longer term responsible management development</li></ul> BAM-PRME Workshop - Hack your responsible learning practices for VUCA times Refresh your practice so that we can build leaders and managers who can embrace volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). VUCA contexts are not a thing of the past, but are an increasing trend in the context of responsible management and the Sustainable Development Goals. Current and future leaders and managers will, more than ever, need to develop their skills, mindsets, and networks ready for the future.This workshop is a special opportunity to apply the latest thinking and practice from our Fulbright Specialist in human and organisation development, and regional BAM SIG and PRME network leaders. Our aim is to hack our learning materials or course designs to ensure they are VUCA-fit, but also develop a clear manifesto for our own ongoing development in the field, so we ourselves are VUCA-fit for the future.This workshop is supported by <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/liverpool-business-school" title="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/liverpool-business-school" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Liverpool Business School</a> in partnership with the Fulbright Commission, the <a href="https://www.bam.ac.uk/bam-community/special-interest-groups/sustainable-and-responsible-business.html" title="https://www.bam.ac.uk/bam-community/special-interest-groups/sustainable-and-responsible-business.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">British Academy of Management Sustainable and Responsible Business SIG</a>, and the <a href="https://www.unprme.org.uk/uki-local-networks" title="https://www.unprme.org.uk/uki-local-networks" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">North West and North Wales PRME network</a>. EligibilityThis event is for educationalists, trainers, instructional designers who are involved in responsible management teaching, learning and assessment.The event is particularly relevant for members of the British Academy of Management Sustainable and Responsible Business SIG and the North West and North Wales PRME network. Indicative schedule11:45 - Arrival, registration, and preparing micro-communities for our arrival lunch12:00 - Welcome and introduction with working lunch - Professor Tony Wall, LBS12:20 - Lightning Talk: “Advances in development in VUCA times and what’s on the horizon?” - Professor Laura Bierema, Fulbright Specialist12:30 - Panel: Quick VUCA-hacks to integrate VUCA capabilities into learning - Laura Bierema, Claire May, Sarah Williams, Konstantina Skritsovali (3-5 mins max each) - chaired by Tony Wall12:55 - Time to think and hack: apply ideas in pairs and small groups, each table facilitated by one of our guest contributors (class, module-wide, programme wide)1:45 - Whole-group feedback and learning - chaired by Tony Wall, feedback from each guest contributor2:00 - Co-creation of our collective VUCA development for our futures - Professor Tony Wall, LBS2:45 - Closing reflections and next steps for integrating VUCA in learning and development - Professor Laura Bierema, Fulbright Specialist15:00 - Close <h2>Guest contributors</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabierema/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabierema/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Laura L. Bierema</a> is our Fulbright Commission Specialist visiting from <a href="https://people.coe.uga.edu/laura-lee-bierema/" title="https://people.coe.uga.edu/laura-lee-bierema/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the University of Georgia</a> in the US. Professor Bierema was a President of the Academy of Human Resource Development, and has won multiple awards for her research and leadership, including for her work in organisation and women’s development in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous settings.</li><li><a href="https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/16814-tony-wall" title="https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/16814-tony-wall" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Tony Wall</a> is co-founder of <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/research/centres-and-institutes/the-liverpool-research-institute-for-climate-and-sustainability" title="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/research/centres-and-institutes/the-liverpool-research-institute-for-climate-and-sustainability" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LiRICS</a> and integrates research practices across business, arts, education, and health. He recently completed a 4-year performance autoethnographic study embracing VUCA through arts-based methods and is now using <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/liverpool-business-school/funded-projects/british-academy-polemerge" title="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/liverpool-business-school/funded-projects/british-academy-polemerge" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Legislative Theatre as a policy research method</a>. He is ranked #1 in Google Scholar for 'management development' and 'management learning' (non-retired), and is lead editor of the open access <a href="https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003496359/" title="https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003496359/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sustainability Teaching for Impact</a> (2025).</li><li><a href="https://staff.lincoln.ac.uk/d0fe6f85-3d80-4ae0-a751-66fff812cd66" title="https://staff.lincoln.ac.uk/d0fe6f85-3d80-4ae0-a751-66fff812cd66" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Claire May</a> is an Associate Professor and Programme Leader at Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln. She is the PRME Lead for the Lincoln International Business School and chairs the University of Lincoln Education for Sustainable Development Leadership group. She is a previous PRME UK &amp; Ireland Chapter Steering Committee member and currently co-leads the Innovative Pedagogy Competition.</li><li><a href="https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/10610-sarah-williams" title="https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/10610-sarah-williams" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sarah Williams</a> co-leads the North-West and North Wales Local Network for PRME UK &amp; Ireland Chapter. She is Senior Lecturer with a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion, and creative methods (for which she won a Teaching Excellence Award in 2025). She is co-author of "Futuring as inquiry: pragmatics, problematics, and possibilities" in the upcoming, open access <a href="https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/the-elgar-companion-to-management-education-and-the-sustainable-development-goals-9781035337163.html" title="https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/the-elgar-companion-to-management-education-and-the-sustainable-development-goals-9781035337163.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Elgar Companion to Management Education and the UN Sustainable Development Goals</a>.</li><li><a href="https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/15400-konstantina-skritsovali/" title="https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/15400-konstantina-skritsovali/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Konstantina Skritsovali</a> co-leads the North-West and North Wales Local Network for PRME UK &amp; Ireland Chapter. She is Principal Lecturer with a passion for innovative pedagogies in responsible management education, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable business models, and leads the PRME SIP for Liverpool Business School.</li><li><a href="https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/6013-andrew-doyle" title="https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/6013-andrew-doyle" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Andrew Doyle</a> is Associate Dean of Education and Student Experience for the Faculty of Society &amp; Culture, Liverpool John Moores University. An experienced academic leader, he focuses on curriculum innovation, student engagement, and responsible management education. Drawing on both academic and commercial experience, his work explores how Positive Psychological Capital (PsyCap) can enhance engagement and resilience among students from diverse backgrounds. Andrew’s interests centre on inclusive, future-focused pedagogy and developing learning practices that equip students and educators to thrive in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments.</li></ul> PreworkThere is no prework. Please bringRefillable, recycled water bottles are welcome!Lunch and refreshments will be provided, please tell us about your dietary and access requirements. LocationBlackburne House, Blackburne Place, Liverpool L8 7PE.At reception, ask for the: June Henfry Suite.You can walk to the venue from Lime Street Station (18 mins) or Liverpool Central (17 mins).Entry is through Falkner Street, and the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/E6EZ5m1tX2JxLDv98" title="https://goo.gl/maps/E6EZ5m1tX2JxLDv98" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Google Maps</a> location is here: <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/E6EZ5m1tX2JxLDv98" title="https://goo.gl/maps/E6EZ5m1tX2JxLDv98" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://goo.gl/maps/E6EZ5m1tX2JxLDv98</a>. <a href="https://www.blackburnehouse.co.uk/" title="https://www.blackburnehouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Details of the venue are here</a>. ParkingThere is very limited onsite parking at Blackburne House, and it can be pre-booked through <a href="https://www.justpark.com/uk/parking/liverpool/s/falkner-street-off-hope-street-liverpool-l8-7pe/" title="https://www.justpark.com/uk/parking/liverpool/s/falkner-street-off-hope-street-liverpool-l8-7pe/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Just Park</a> (make a booking here <a href="http://justpark.com/180405" title="http://justpark.com/180405" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">justpark.com/180405</a> – but please note parking is subject to availability and purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a space). Entry is through Falkner Street, and the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/E6EZ5m1tX2JxLDv98" title="https://goo.gl/maps/E6EZ5m1tX2JxLDv98" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Google Maps</a> location is here: <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/E6EZ5m1tX2JxLDv98" title="https://goo.gl/maps/E6EZ5m1tX2JxLDv98" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://goo.gl/maps/E6EZ5m1tX2JxLDv98</a>. In addition, there are many paid car parking options within walking distance (e.g. on Mount Pleasant and on Brownlow Hill). Please visit <a href="http://ncp.co.uk" title="http://ncp.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ncp.co.uk</a>, <a href="http://yourparkingspace.co.uk" title="http://yourparkingspace.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">yourparkingspace.co.uk</a>, <a href="http://justpark.com" title="http://justpark.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">justpark.com</a>, or <a href="http://liverpool.gov.uk" title="http://liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">liverpool.gov.uk</a>. TravelThe closest train stations are: Liverpool Lime Street (connections nationally) and Liverpool Central (local connections). Contact <a href="http://nationalrail.co.uk" title="http://nationalrail.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">nationalrail.co.uk</a> on 08457484950. HotelsExamples of local hotels include: Hope Street Hotel (2 mins walk from Blackburne House), Quest Liverpool City Centre (13 mins), The Liner Hotel (16 mins), Radisson RED Liverpool (16 mins), Doubletree by Hilton Liverpool (20 mins), Heeton Concept Hotel (21 mins), Leonardo Hotel Liverpool (21 mins). WifiWifi is available free of charge in Blackburne House. Event organisers and supportersThis event is brought to you by:<a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/liverpool-business-school" title="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/liverpool-business-school" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Liverpool Business School</a> (LBS) - LBS is an engaged and inclusive business school at the heart of the Liverpool City Region with social, environmental, and economic impact beyond borders. LBS is committed to the advancement of gender equality and co-founded <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/research/centres-and-institutes/the-liverpool-research-institute-for-climate-and-sustainability" title="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/research/centres-and-institutes/the-liverpool-research-institute-for-climate-and-sustainability" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LiRICS’s</a> and its inclusive transitions network to promote diversity, inclusion, and equality as a driver for sustainable development.<a href="https://fulbright.org.uk/our-programmes/fulbright-scholarships-to-the-uk/us-professional/fulbright-specialist-programme/" title="https://fulbright.org.uk/our-programmes/fulbright-scholarships-to-the-uk/us-professional/fulbright-specialist-programme/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Fulbright Commission (US)</a> - The Fulbright Specialist Programme enables UK universities to host a leading US academic or professional to deepen global perspectives, work on issues that require a rapid response, and build sustained relationships.The <a href="https://unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/our-work/management-education" title="https://unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/our-work/management-education" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) is a UN-supported initiative</a> to embed ethics, responsibility, and sustainability in business and management education. The PRME UK &amp; Ireland Chapter supports universities in advancing the UN SDGs, with regional networks driving collaboration. 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