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September 11 tragedy should be that schools of management better meet the challenges that globaliza- tion presents to them. That is, they must make stronger efforts to devel- op fresh perspectives and approaches to economic globalization— approaches that will prevent the "tragedy of good intentions" of the world's rich nations, a tragedy that keeps poor nations poor. ■ agement professionals who have a genuine appreciation for the effec- tiveness (and limitations) of market capitalism would make a major con- tribution to societies around the world. People and nations normally want to live in peace with their key customers, suppliers, and partners. Therefore, economic interdepend- ence becomes fundamental to long- term international stability. One of the outcomes of the z Louis E. Lataif is dean of Boston University's School of Management, Boston, Massachusetts. BizEd MARCH/APRIL 2002 63 nificant international student popu- lation, we must make new efforts to leverage the varied national perspec- tives of those international students to help shape the educational experi- ence of all students. A modest but useful step is to organize student study teams in a way that actively integrates students, while discourag- ing the organization of teams of stu- dents from the same country. Producing globally oriented man- agement curricula is also critical— most U.S. business school cases, for example, currently relate primarily to American companies. Further- more, reaching out to international alumni for their evolving perspec- tives can truly inform a global busi- ness curriculum. Finally, in schools that have a sig- A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW DEANS AACSB International presents a repeat of a sell-out! NEW DEANS SEMINAR May 15-18 Sam M. Walton College of Business University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas LED BY DEANS AND FORMER DEANS Al Spritzer East Tennessee State University ■ ■ Otis Baskin Pepperdine University Learn what every new dean needs to know. Master the essential tools and techniques of success as a dean. ■ Ridley Gros Nicholls State University Acquire practical insights and tactics with immediate, on-the-job relevance. ■ Build contacts with colleagues at other schools. Attendees will meet and hear Wal-Mart senior executives during the session and social events and will be invited to attend Wal-Mart's renowned Saturday morning meeting of top executives. The two- hour session, closed to the public, provides a rare opportunity to observe the culture of the world's second largest corporation at work. TWO SPECIAL BONUSES Deans from other educational disciplines are invited to attend, adding breadth to networking and learning opportunities. the 'Three Tenors' of Deaning!" — Norman A. Solomon, Dean Spritzer, Gros, and Baskin are "A must for new deans! Charles F. Dolan School of Business Fairfield University For information, visit www.aacsb.edu/events or contact Kevin Lew-Hanson, 314-872-8507, ext. 258 or Kevin@aacsb.edu