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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC
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MEMORANDUM
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Senate
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J. Munro, Chair
Senate Committee on Academic Planning
Subject:
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Centre for Innovation in Management
(SCAP Reference: SCAP 99-52)
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December 10, 1999
Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Academic Planning gives rise to
the following motion:
Motion:
"that Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors
as set forth in S.00 - 3 , the proposed Centre for Innovation in
Management as a Schedule A Centre."
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OFFICE OF VICE-PRESIDENT, RESEARCH
TO: Alison Watt
Secretary, Senate Committee
on Academic Planning (SCAP)
RE: Centre for Innovation in
Management
FROM: Bruce P. Clayman
Vice-President, Research
DATE: November 10, 1999
Attached is a proposal from Dr. John Waterhouse for the establishment of a
Centre for Innovation in Management as a Schedule A Centre (centres which are under
the direct authority of the Dean).
The Governing Committee for Centres and Institutes recommends that the
Centre for Innovation in Management be granted approval by SCAP. Once approved
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by SCAP, the proposal is to be forwarded to Senate, followed by submission to the
Board of Governors.
Governing Committee:
Bruce P. Clayman
Vice-President, Research
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JohA M. Munro
Vice-President, Academic
Attachments
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Constitution for the Proposed
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Centre for Innovation in Management
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Faculty of Business Administration, Simon Fraser University
October
25, 1999
Purpose
The purpose of the Center is to foster innovation in management through
research, collaborative learning and the dissemination of information and ideas.
Objectives
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To undertake research to define the management systems and structures that
enable companies to establish beneficial and sustainable stakeholder
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2. To create opportunities for dialogue and learning for business leaders,
managers and academics on emerging ideas about stakeholder-oriented
management.
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To stimulate new thinking about the social and economic impact of
stakeholder oriented management through the collection, synthesis,
publication and dissemination of cross-disciplinary research and best practise
case studies.
Vision
The Center for Innovation in Management is a dynamic, inspiring, and
collaborative catalyst for fostering stakeholder-responsive and responsible
management practises. The Centre focuses on the interrelated systems and
structures that allow corporations to build the trust and support of their key
stakeholders catalyse intangible assets like reputation, innovation and long-term
alliances and ultimately produce competitive advantage. The Centre is a leading
edge source of research and learning opportunities for business leaders and
academics in North America.
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Proposed Areas of Activity
L Research on Stakeholder Oriented Companies
The Center will conduct research aimed at understanding whether, how and why a
stakeholder orientation leads to business success and at the same time supports
sustainable communities. The Sloan Foundation has funded the initial project in..................
this area
The Sloan Foundation funded research will examine the formation and evolution of
relationship between corporations and stakeholder organizations using detailed
case studies. The research is aimed specifically at identifying the organizational,
interpersonal and contextual variables that affect trust and interdependence in
relationships between individuals and between organizations in a business context.
IL Programs and Events
The Center will sponsor seminars, conferences, workshops and other events on
topics related to stakeholder relations. The programs and events will be a source
of revenue and will raise the profile of SFU in the business community.
The programs and events will be aimed at two audiences:
a.
mid-career managers/executives who are pursuing further education in public
affairs, community relations, and values-based management.
b.
consultants, business leaders and academics who are actively engaged in
developing and implementing values-driven business strategies.
The proposed types of collaborative learning programs and events include:
CoursesM/orkshops Related to Stakeholder Relations
Skill-focused two or three day professional development seminars and
workshops for managers in the high tech, telecommunications, natural
resources, and entertainment industry sectors.
Symposia/Forums for business leaders, consultants and government officials
focusing on emerging issues related to developing and managing 'intelligent
organizations. Possible topics: creating an innovation culture; revolutionizing
supply-chain relationships; engaging customers in an internet world;
environmental and social performance measurement and reporting;
managing global corporate citizenship; new models of corporate governance
Public Events/Lectures
One day/evening events with high profile speakers on issues of interest to
broad cross-section of business leaders and managers in the Vancouver
area
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Partnerships
Discussions are underway regarding a formal partnership with Boston College
Centre for Corporate Community Relations (Carroll School of Management). The
Boston Centre is a leading provider of training, research and strategy
development in the area of corporate community relations with over 500
corporate members. The partnership would be primarily in the area of
course/workshop program development. Other partnerships will be established
as opportunities arise.
iv. Publications
The Centre will create booklets, reports, videos and other materials for the
business community. Research findings will be disseminated to both the
academic and business communities through conferences, academic papers,
book(s), articles in business journals, SFU's website, and the mainstream media.
Funding
It is anticipated that external research funding will be the mainstay of the Center's
revenue in the first three years. Revenue will also be generated through
conferences, executive professional development programs and events. The
Centre will not draw on University or Faculty of Business Administration financial
resources.
Roles
The members of the Centre will elect a Director of the Centre each year. Ann
Svendsen, an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Business Administration, will
serve as the Executive Director of the Centre. The Executive Director will be
responsible for the development of Centre activities including:
• Developing a business plan
• Securing additional funding
• Developing a network of supporters inside and outside SFU
• Designing, implementing and sponsoring research,
• Writing articles and publications, and
• Planning programs and events.
Dr. Mark Wexler and Dr. Mark Selman will be members of the Center. Other SFU
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faculty who have an interest in stakeholder relations will be invited to join and
participate in future research, professional development programs and publishing
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Governance and Reporting
The Executive Director of the Center will report to the Director and Dean of the
Faculty of Business Administration as per the requirements of SFU's Policies and
Procedures for Schedule A Centers and Institutes. An annual report on the
center's activities along with financial statements will be prepared by the
Executive Director and submitted to the Dean by April 15 each year.
The Centre's activities will be conducted in accordance with all University
policies.
Centre for Innovation in Management
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Addendum?
November 10, 1999
Charter members
Carolyn Egri
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Larry Pinfield
• Mark Selman
• Carolyne Smart
• Richard Smith
• Ann Svendsen
• John Waterhouse
• Mark Wexler
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