Expert Insights – Webinar: The evolving role of middle managers in contemporary organisations
On April 15, 2025, the EMBA Association Poznań-Atlanta hosted a highly engaging webinar on “The Evolving Role of Middle Managers in Contemporary Organisations”, featuring Aida Ionescu, Head of Service Experience and Operational Excellence Europe at OLX.
Speaking from Bucharest, Aida shared her extensive experience leading shared services teams across Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Portugal. Her insights covered the shifting expectations placed on middle managers, the growing importance of strategic leadership, and the role of programs like Voice of the Customer in shaping modern service and sales operations.
Participants appreciated Aida’s practical perspective on navigating change, driving performance, and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.
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EMBA Poznań-Atlanta 30th Anniversary Gala
Join us for a night to remember as we celebrate three decades of the EMBA Poznań-Atlanta Program at the Poznań University of Economics and Business.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting, led by Filip, Kamila, and Maciej, confirmed that the Association’s direction remains strong, with growing community engagement.
The AGM approved the financial report, granted discharge to the Board and Audit Committee members, and summarized the past year of activity.
Evening of Tapas
Members of our Association gathered for a delightful evening filled with tapas, meaningful conversations, and renewed connections. It was a wonderful opportunity to network, get to know each other better, exchange ideas, and talk about everything—from the important to the less serious.
Expert Insights – Webinar: The US dollar and its status as the global reserve currency
This event marked our first fireside chat. Experts Prof. Tadeusz Kowalski, Mariusz Szymyslik, and Austin Campbell discussed the potential long-term effects of past U.S. trade policies…
“Music and Diplomacy” Meeting
Event under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
A discussion and piano recital with exceptional guests.
Discussion participants: Dr. Andrzej Byrt – former Ambassador of Poland to Germany and Austria, and Adam Rozlach – music journalist for Polish Radio Channel 1.
A Language and Learning Discussion with Jagoda Ratajczak
The Erga Omnes Open University invited EMBA Association members to a thought-provoking hybrid meeting with Jagoda Ratajczak—renowned author, translator, and language expert, best known for her books “Luka” and “Języczni.”
