MBS Lunchtime Masterclass Series

FEAL’s formal education partner, the Melbourne Business School, runs a series of lunchtime online masterclasses to allow FEAL members to access leadership insights in short, one hour sessions led by MBS academics.

Leadership for New Leaders: Differentiating Leadership

Many new and emerging leaders are in their role because of their technical expertise and excellence. This interactive Masterclass will allow participants to explore and differentiate:

  • Leadership from other responsibilities in their role -including management.

  • Their perspectives on good and bad leadership.

  • Observable and actionable steps to take in their own leadership roles.

DATE:
Thursday 29th January

TIME:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AEDT

DELIVERY:
This course is online

FEES
Complimentary

TAUGHT BY:
Keegan Luiters

ABOUT THE LECTURER:
Keegan is an experienced presenter, facilitator and coach, and the author of Team Up, a book on deliberate approaches to team performance. He is a key facilitator on the New Leader Development Program at Melbourne Business School. With nearly two decades of experience across Australia and New Zealand, spanning small business, government, not-for-profit, education and large corporates, he brings a deep understanding of leadership, teams and performance to his programs. Passionate about elevating individuals and teams, Keegan is highly regarded for his engaging, interactive delivery style and evidence-based approach that drives sustained performance outcomes. An active member of the Association for Coaching and the Australian Human Resources Institute, he has partnered with organisations including KPMG, The ICONIC, Westpac, Suncorp, Sydney Metro, Red Energy, the Green Building Council of Australia, and the AFL.

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What will AI mean for Strategy and Finance in Funds?

​In this masterclass, which is a taster for the next module of the FEAL/MBS Masters Program on ‘Strategy & Finance’ running in May 2026, discover how AI is revolutionizing the worlds of strategy and finance in funds. We will delve into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on strategy and finance within funds. Join the leader of the May module, Professor Sam Wylie, for an insightful session to discover how AI is revolutionizing the way funds approach decision-making and financial planning.

DATE:
Wednesday 18 February

TIME:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AEDT

DELIVERY:
This course is online

FEES
Complimentary

TAUGHT BY:
Professor Sam Wylie

ABOUT THE LECTURER:
Sam is a Principal Fellow of the Melbourne Business School, an Associate Professor of the University of Melbourne and the founder of Windlestone Education. Sam's research and consulting is focused on wealth management, banking, corporate finance, and financial crises. Sam has worked with global and Australian companies, including Australian Super, NAB, ANZ, UOB, Merrill Lynch, BHP, CSR, Leightons, AMP, Franklin Templeton, Resource Capital Fund and various family offices to name a few. His commentary appears regularly in the Australian Financial Review and on national radio and television and he is the author of a national newsletter. Sam teaches MBA courses in corporate finance & strategy, financial institutions and risk management at MBS.

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