• A Yank at Oxford

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A Yank at Oxford

著者: Tom Fox
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  • Tune in every quarter to learn how David Simon, a 53-year-old lawyer from the US, navigates the ancient world of Oxford University in pursuit of an MBA. In A Yank in Oxford, David and host Tom Fox will talk about what inspired his decision to pursue an Executive MBA, and his hopes for where the journey may lead.
    2021
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Tune in every quarter to learn how David Simon, a 53-year-old lawyer from the US, navigates the ancient world of Oxford University in pursuit of an MBA. In A Yank in Oxford, David and host Tom Fox will talk about what inspired his decision to pursue an Executive MBA, and his hopes for where the journey may lead.
2021
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  • David Simon Looks Forward, Part 2
    2023/12/01
    Tune in every quarter to learn how David Simon, a 53-year-old lawyer from the US, navigated the ancient world of Oxford University in pursuit of an MBA. David is a partner at the white-shoe law firm Foley and Lardner and has dedicated his career to white-collar compliance with a heavy international focus. In A Yank in Oxford, David and host Tom Fox talk about what inspired his decision to pursue an executive MBA and where his journey may lead. Today concludes a two-part final episode as David has graduated with a Master’s from Oxford. He discusses some of the insights he garnered and how they might be used going forward. In this final episode of the A Yank at Oxford podcast, Tom Fox and David Simon discuss some of the insights Simon had from his time in the Oxford MBE program and how he might use some of his new-found skills going forward. Fox and Simon both believe that law firms and other professional services firms need to improve their management practices, drawing on modern business theory. They also acknowledge the potential disruption that technology, particularly AI, can bring to the traditional law firm model. Both suggest that junior lawyers should aim to become strategic business advisors, capable of solving broader problems, to remain valuable in the face of technological advancements. Fox and Simon also express interest in sharing their insights through writing and potentially developing a course for law students that combines MBA learnings with their experience in a law firm. Join Tom Fox and David Simon on this episode of the A Yank at Oxford podcast for an enlightening discussion on these critical issues. Key Highlights Expanding Legal Expertise Beyond Traditional Boundaries Expanding Global Networks: Broadening Perspectives and Building Connections Transformative Insights: Navigating the Global Business World The Impact of AI on Law Firm Models Resources David Simon at Foley and Lardner  Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    22 分
  • David Simon Reflects, Part 1
    2023/11/17
    Tune in every quarter to learn how David Simon, a 53-year-old lawyer from the US, navigated the ancient world of Oxford University in pursuit of an MBA. David is a Partner at the white shoe law firm Foley and Lardner, who has dedicated his career to white-collar compliance with a heavy international focus. In A Yank in Oxford, David and host Tom Fox talk about what inspired his decision to pursue an Executive MBA, and where his journey may lead. Today begins a two-part final episode as David has graduated with a Master's from Oxford. He details the final casework and reflects back on his time at Oxford and in England. Key Highlights: The Power of Anchoring in Negotiations Collaborative and Client-Centered Legal Services Approach The Value of Doubt in Leadership The Power of Listening in Speak Up Culture Connecting Through Rowing at Oxford Resources: David Simon at Foley and Lardner  Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    26 分
  • A Group Looks Back
    2023/11/03
    Tune in every quarter to learn how David Simon, a 53-year-old lawyer from the US, navigates the ancient world of Oxford University in pursuit of an MBA. David is a Partner at the white shoe law firm Foley and Lardner and has dedicated his career to white-collar compliance with a heavy international focus. “My practice touches a lot on some of the sanctions and international trade issues that typically come up on international matters,” he says. In A Yank in Oxford, David and host Tom Fox will discuss what inspired his decision to pursue an Executive MBA and his hopes for where the journey may lead. In this episode, David brings five colleagues from the Oxford Executive MBA program to reflect on their time together over the past couple of years, what they learned, and how they may use it all going forward. You will thoroughly enjoy this episode of A Yank in Oxford. Participants: Knox Mcilwain Joe Odachowski Tariq Zufar Juan David Velasco Kerguelen, Key Highlights: Transformative Learning and Global Networking in Oxford Balancing Work, Family, and Academic Life Improving Coordination in Human Rights Advocacy Diverse Brazilian Cultures and Global Perspectives Addressing Pakistan’s Water Crisis Through Sustainable Solutions Exploring Career Shifts and Expanding Perspectives The Impact of the EMBA Program on Careers Resources David Simon at Foley and Lardner  Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    51 分

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