 There will always be a need for world-class scholarship and outstanding research, but in today's business environment, people expect more from universities. Here at the Graduate School of Management, we understand that the boundaries that have traditionally existed in organizations have become arbitrary. We have broken down barriers within the university structure to assemble a team of industry experts and academics who collaborate around the big picture. We select our staff based on a dual skillset. Not only do we want great researchers, we also want great teachers who work alongside industry and across disciplines. We work with people at all levels of the organization, from young professionals to middle managers to top executives at the board table. When our students leave the classroom, they take with them tools, skills and techniques that they can put to use the very next day. One of the things we find so satisfying at the GSM is seeing our graduates develop and succeed within their industries. They return to us as collaborative leaders who understand the value that we can add to their organizations. Our programs bring together a wide range of professionals, from large corporates to not-for-profits to small and medium enterprises and some who work for themselves. This approach fosters peer-to-peer learning and creates completely new networks. We are proud to be a part of the University of Auckland, which has a distinguished history and is New Zealand's top ranked. But we also pride ourselves on working in a unique and nimble way to remain relevant and meet the ever-changing needs of business.