Public Policy & Government Guest Speakers & Lecturers

Varieties of Energy Transitions; The role of energy in international relations Article 6, Paris Agreement Assessing CBAM

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Strategic Diplomacy in Southeast Asia: Lessons from Embassy in Singapore for modern international relations. Public Administration Leadership: Navigating policy and crisis in multicultural hubs like Singapore. Career Juggling for Professionals: Real-world tactics from interviewing global women leaders on The Juggleverse podcast. Women's Empowerment in High-Stakes Roles: Recalibrating motherhood and executive success. Digital Storytelling for Diplomats and Executives: Building influence via podcasts and social media. Cultural Negotiation Skills: Multilingual strategies from European and Asian diplomatic postings.

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Public policy International collaboration / diplomacy Energy systems and renewable energy Gender equality and social policy Environmental protection and sustainability

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Navigating the Unprecedented: Crisis Governance and the Federal Workforce Explores how public agencies and government administrations adapt their leadership structures and organizational behavior during prolonged crises, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a primary case study. The Architecture of Authority: Steward, Servant, and Charismatic Leadership Analyzes competing leadership paradigms within organizational psychology, focusing on how different models of authority, ownership, and accountability shape institutional outcomes. Historical Memory and Policy: The Political Response to the Ianfu Examines the intersection of historical narratives, international relations, and modern political responses in East Asia over the last thirty years. Restorative Justice in Practice: Bridging Victim Advocacy and the Legal System Discusses alternative frameworks within the administration of justice that prioritize victim assistance, community healing, and offender accountability outside of traditional punitive models.

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Military Strategy, Military Intelligence, Assessing the Effectiveness of Military Operations, Human Security and Resilience, The Modern Middle East and North Africa, Counterinsurgency, Terrorism, Social Movements, Protests

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Project management (including in IT) Application of project management in public sector Public sector management Human resource management Public sector human resource management

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Public Administration , Humanitarianism & Conflict Resolution , Project Management

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Human Resources Management, Public Policy & Administration, and Political Science

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• Organizational Leadership • Project Management • Agile & Scrum • Business Strategy • Change Management • Leadership Development • Professional Communication • Conflict Resolution • Team Dynamics & Collaboration • Stakeholder Engagement • Adult Learning & Professional Development

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Public Policy, Government, Public Administration, communications

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Western US History, Native American History, Geopolitics, World Religions, Endangered Languages, Cultural Geography, History of Romance, History of Death, History of Rock and Roll, Wilderness Survival, Photojournalism, Budget Travel, Current Events

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As a business academic with an MBA in Global Business and a practitioner-focused teaching philosophy, I offer engaging, interactive guest lectures across the following domains. Each session is designed to be case-study driven, practically oriented, and tailored to the level of the audience from foundation through to MBA and executive education. 1. Marketing & Digital Strategy Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) in the Digital Age – A strategic exploration of frameworks including AIDA, RACE, PESO, omnichannel communication, and brand positioning. Students participate in a live communication audit and design a mini-IMC campaign for a real-world brand. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) & Digital Marketing Fundamentals – Demystifying SEO for business students: keyword research, on-page/off-page optimisation, content strategy, and measuring digital marketing ROI. Data-Driven Personalisation & Conversational Marketing – Examining how AI, marketing automation, chatbots, and short-form video are transforming customer engagement and brand loyalty in a hyper-connected landscape. Purpose-Driven Branding & Ethical Marketing – How modern brands build trust through authenticity, social responsibility, and transparent communication in an era of conscious consumerism. 2. Strategic Business Management Strategic Frameworks for Competitive Advantage – Translating complex models (Porter’s Five Forces, PESTLE, SWOT, Blue Ocean Strategy, Value Chain Analysis) into actionable tools for postgraduate and executive learners. Business Model Innovation for a Changing World – How organisations can pivot, adapt, and innovate their business models in response to market disruption, technological change, and shifting consumer behaviours. Strategic Decision-Making Under Uncertainty – Equipping students with frameworks to analyse risk, evaluate trade-offs, and make confident strategic choices in volatile environments. 3. Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Innovation From Idea to Venture: The Entrepreneurial Mindset – Covering opportunity identification, business planning, lean startup methodology, and pitching to investors. Leading High-Performing Teams – Exploring leadership styles, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and the psychology of effective collaboration in diverse workplaces. Design Thinking for Business Innovation – A hands-on session introducing human-centred problem-solving, ideation techniques, and rapid prototyping for business challenges. 4. Global Business & International Markets Navigating Cross-Cultural Business Environments – Understanding cultural dimensions, communication styles, and negotiation strategies for success in global markets. Emerging Markets & Global Growth Strategies – Analysing market entry strategies, risk assessment, and the unique opportunities and challenges of operating in developing economies. 5. Academic & Professional Development Critical Thinking & Data-Driven Decision-Making – How to evaluate evidence, challenge assumptions, and use quantitative/qualitative data to inform business strategy. Effective Business Communication & Presentation Skills – Practical techniques for structuring compelling business narratives, delivering impactful presentations, and influencing stakeholders. Project-Based Learning & Collaborative Problem-Solving – Drawing on real-world business scenarios to teach students how to work effectively in teams, manage projects, and deliver results under pressure.

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Press Freedom and Digital Authoritarianism in South Asia Bangladesh's Digital Security Act: A Case Study in Transnational Digital Repression Journalism in Exile: Challenges, Isolation, and Strategies for Continuing the Work Media Freedom During Political Transitions (Bangladesh's 2024 uprising and its aftermath) Minority and Indigenous Rights in South Asian Media and Policy The Right to Information: Building and Defending Government Transparency Laws Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding in Divided Societies Literature and Exile: Bengali Poetry, Storytelling, and Writing Across Displacement Documentary Photography as a Tool for Human Rights Storytelling Community-Building and Intercultural Dialogue in Migrant/Refugee Contexts

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Energy security Energy policy Oil and gas politics Geopolitics of energy Political risk Geopolitical risk Authoritarianism and authoritarian resilience Democratic governance Resource curse and rentier-state politics Natural resource governance International political economy Energy transition Critical minerals and supply-chain security European energy security Ukraine and postwar reconstruction Russia and Eurasian geopolitics Central Asian politics and energy South Caucasus politics Azerbaijan Türkiye and Turkish foreign policy Post-Soviet politics Middle East politics African politics and political risk Regime stability and political institutions Economic crises and political stability Oil-production decline and its political consequences Qualitative research and process tracing Political-risk research and country analysis

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Filmmaking, Producing, Writing, Directing, Acting, Media Studies, Media Arts, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Communications, Content Promotion, Marketing, Art as a Career, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Strategic Risk-Taking, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Purpose-Driven Creative Execution, Historical Perspective & Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Unity & Team Cohesion, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Heritage

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Public-purpose leadership; ethical leadership and AI governance; stakeholder engagement and intercultural leadership; women, gender and institutional power; migration, refugees, settlement and multicultural policy; human trafficking and modern slavery; community development and social cohesion; social-policy evaluation; NGO governance and community investment; international relations, war, diplomacy and peace; maritime security and piracy; trade and investment; start-ups and international business development; youth leadership and career development.

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