As part of the Otago MBA experience, we are encouraged to undertake extra curricula activity particularly with the local business community. Tonight was the announcement of the winner of the NZ Institute of Directors Upstart award. Yours truly was named as one of five finalists but was pipped at the post by another MBA candidate, Mark Berryman. Congrats Mark!!
The Upstart Business Incubator (Upstart) supports high growth start-ups in the lower South Island. As students represent an important stakeholder, Upstart includes the voice of the student at its board level discussions.
Upstart, in conjunction with the Institute of Directors (IoD), offered up a 12 month directorship with professional development support to a current student of the University of Otago or the Otago Polytechnic.
Criteria
The successful applicant will be someone who can:
- demonstrate experience in organisational involvement and entrepreneurial activity
- demonstrate an insightful and thoughtful perspective on the role of governance in today’s environment
- demonstrate a commitment to developing governance skills as part of their career and professional development, and
- act at all times with integrity and professionalism
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