Introduction, Lifelong Learning 2005, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, June 3, 2005

Lifelong Learning 2005, Rotman School of Management, (University of Toronto), held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, June 3, 2005

Roger Martin, and Andrew Gowers

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[Roger Martin]

Lifelong learning:

• Degree warranted for life, annual tune-up
• Started 7 years ago, with 70 people
• First year that we haven't fit in the Rotman School atrium

Have speakers from Rotman professors, U. of Toronto professors, external

Co-host: Andrew Gowers, Financial Times

• There are only 3 papers completing globally: New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Financial Times
• Thus, Andres is one of the three most important editors in the world
• Deputy editor, Kristia, is on the advisory board (about 10 years younger than anyone else on the board)
• Ad for best of Rotman in today's Financial Times on page 5: award winning for business communication

[Andrew Gowers]

Have been interested in the development of the Rotman School

• Rotman school has been rising in the ranking

Talking about the business world in 2020

• Just around the corner

At FT, think about the future, but mainly just tomorow

• Digital, going through an earthquake

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