Great Expectations: Now a Romanian screenplay

Well, Day 3, almost over... but the important stuff hasn't even taken place.

A hard day was spent in the semi final today. We were placed in a group with China, Hong Kong, India, Itay and Angola, and all proved more that capable at the game. Competition has been tight, and teams ranking have jumped around all day.

It was exceptionally pleasing to know that we have done well, at one stage coming second, and having other teams mimic our pricing and output strategies.

The final submissions have all been handed in, so now all we can do is wait.

Each of the team members has over the past couple of days picked up a couple of habits to help destress and culturally adjust. Taylor has been checking out the locals for any whipping talent, while also practicing a new form of meat tenderizing - an original technique that involves posthumously hand jobs on frogs.  The rest of the team haven't really know what to say... Dan on the other hand has been conversing with the other teams, and they have all grown to know and love him (especially a couple of ladies on the Greece team!!!) Faz meanwhile has been "getting more hotterer" with every day, and Amy has been proving to the world that thongs DO go with Reserve Banks and also with every other formal situation imaginable.

So for now, all we can do is wait. And hope that we end up with apleasing result. One way or another though we plan on making a big impact on the competition!!!

Up up and away!!!

The big day has arrived!

Last night saw Team Aus spend some time unwinding with the help of generous traditional Romanian dinner servings at "La Mama" (http://www.lamama.ro/) - a popular restaurant for foreigners looking for 'real local food' in Bucharest.

A bright and early 7.45am meeting in the plush lobby (Phoenicia Grand Hotel http://www.phoenicia.ro/) this morning showcased the impressive confidence of these 5 Bond students who's nerves seemed to be overcome by focus and drive to succeed in todays semi-finals.

The Australian group and their competitors were escorted onto a bus headed for the Romanian National Bank where they will be given a briefing session and team allocation before the first Management Report is due at 10.45am.

Good luck team!

Good luck in Romania

All the best to the team from Bond University who will be participating in the semi-final of the Global Management Challenge today (15 April) in Romania. Look forward to hearing how you get on.

Ironing out the kinks from the other side of the curtain

Day 2 of Romania. We are still getting used to our new surroundings. Some of us went out for a wander yesterday evening to get a feel for the place... But we really don't feel like we'll get a chance to explore till after the actual competition.

Preparations are continuing for tomorrow from the comfort of the hotel, and we are working hard reviewing past performances, refining strategies and ironing out kinks in models. Dan's models are really starting to look good, and I feel certain he has a career in modelling in store for him after the competition.

In the short term though, getting our bodies adjusted is a high priority, because we haven't fully adjusted to the new time zone. A nice dinner with Josh should help with that tonight, and the arrival of Baden, (Bond's faculty advisor) has certainly given the team a new lease on life.

Onwards and Upwards!!!

Just Touched Down

After 31 hours in transit, a sprint through Singapore International, finding ourselves as pseudo-bagge handlers in Bucharest Airport, we have arrived!!!

Flights were all easy, Dan and the hostees got on well, food was great, but we are all tired and the reality of it all is only starting to sink in now. That aside...

We are in Romaina. Watch out Europe!!! 

News - Postgrad Info night at Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Sydney

If you are interested in the Global Management Challenge but feel you need to brush up on your management theory first then don't miss the Faculty of Economics and Business Postgraduate Information evening on May 7. Click to visit and register for the postgrad information evening.

The 2008 national final - in pictures

Four teams descended on the Holme Building at the University of Sydney for the Australian national final of the GMC.

Team IBUS discuss strategy

Bond University were seated not too far away from Team IBUS and these two teams battled it out through the final few 'quarters'. It could have gone either way.

The Globetrotters started strongly, having won the preliminary round.

Magna were only able to get two members to the final but considering they paid for themselves to fly all the way from Perth it was a great effort just to be there.

Joao from SDG Portugal ran the decisions through the simulator and produced the management reports for each of the teams.

At the end of each quarter, teams were given their management reports and relative share price. It was always a nervous moment.

Joao and Jason check the final results while the teams and supporters relax over a few drinks.

The team leaders

And the winner is .... Bond

Thanks to The Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Sydney for their support of the inaugural Australian GMC. Together with The Australian we look forward to an exciting competition starting in September 2008.

GMC in ACPET newsletter

The national final as featured in the ACPET newsletter.

GMC in the Australian

The national final as featured in the Australian

Press Release - National Final April 2008

Bond University to represent Australia at the international final in Romania...

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