In today’s world, businesses face the dual challenge of maintaining operational resilience while striving to meet net-zero ambitions. How can organisations navigate disruptions and stay committed to sustainability? Join us at the KBS Alumni Summer School this July for an insightful workshop that addresses this critical balance.
Workshop overview
How to balance operational resilience with net-zero ambitions is an interactive session designed to help you identify potential trade-offs and synergies between resilience and sustainability. Led by Dr Virginia Spiegler, Reader in Operations and Supply Chain Management, this workshop will provide you with the tools and insights needed to drive meaningful change in your workplace.
Through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to ensure long-term business success in a low-carbon economy. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain practical knowledge and strategies that can be applied directly to your organisation.
Meet the speaker
Dr Virginia Spiegler is a distinguished academic with extensive expertise in operations and supply chain management. She holds a PhD in Supply Chain Dynamics from Cardiff Business School, a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, and an MSc in Logistics and Operations Management from Cardiff University. Dr Spiegler’s research and teaching focus on the intersection of resilience and sustainability, making her the perfect guide for this workshop.
Event details
Date: Thursday, 3 July
Time: 2pm-4pm BST (Arrive at 1.30pm for registration and refreshments)
Location: Hybrid workshop – Online or in person at the MBA Suite, Kent Business School, Sibson building, Canterbury
This workshop is one of three exciting sessions taking place on the same day, offering a comprehensive learning experience for all attendees.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your understanding of how to balance operational resilience with net-zero goals. Whether you’re a business leader, alumni, academic, or student, this workshop will equip you with actionable insights to support your organisation’s sustainability journey.
Register now and secure your spot at this transformative event!