STAR Management Week Programmaboekje 2023

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PREFACE CHAIRMAN SMW

Engage with others, create your future and dare to inspire during the STAR Management Week 2023. Sign up to engage with your fellow students, the university and STAR in our social activities. Create your own future by participating in our career activities and Inspire others or get inspired by the speakers in our events.

SOCIAL

Lastly we offer three events hosted at unique locations where you can socialize and expand your network. The first event will be a wine tasting, the second one a game night and final but definitely not least our great closing party!

During the STAR Management week you will have the opportunity to meet over fifty companies from a wide range of industries. Whether you are a first year student or a soon to be graduate, the STAR Management Week is the next step in your promising career path. Get inspired by dining with tech companies, listening to several smart startups pitch, or cracking a case in one of our many interactive case solvings. The STAR Management Week holds something for everyone. This year’s theme is based on the three pillars of the STAR management week, which are Academic, Career and Social.

ACADEMIC

The purpose of this type of event is to get inspired by the stories of successful entrepreneurs, C-level managers, sportsmen and kinds of topics related to the modern-day business environment. You will get the opportunity to find out which business areas are worth pursuing and discover which topics intrigue you the

most. Furthermore you get to sit across the table from high-profile executives and discuss trending topics or ask critical questions about any past achievements.

CAREER

During the career activities you will meet many firms in either formal or informal settings. Looking for an internship, a traineeship or an entry-level position? Sign up for one of our recruitment activities and land the job! Besides this the STAR Management Week boasts many opportunities to explore: industry dinners, interactive case solvings, career talks, and the running lunch. Pursue your passions and achieve your professional ambitions.

TICKETS NON-STAR MEMBERS STAR MEMBERS

MESSAGE FROM OUR MAIN PARTNER

‘Get the best out of yourself’

TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME

Your career is exactly that: yours. You call the shots. We give you the opportunities you need. For example: The opportunity to do challenging work that matters. To get the most out of yourself. To help build trust in society and to solve important problems.

LEARNING AND INSPIRING

We’ll guide you every step of the way and give you plenty of room to pursue your ambitions and make your own choices. Your job will be varied and you’ll work with prestigious clients. You’ll have access to a worldwide network and share your expertise, ideas and questions with the best professionals in your field. You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams with colleagues who inspire one another to do their best. That’s another reason why you’ll find people from different educational and cultural backgrounds at PwC. By combining unique

competences, expertise and perspectives we are able to create unexpected solutions to the social issues of today and tomorrow.

EXCEED YOUR CLIENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND YOUR OWN

We’re always searching for new ways to exceed our clients’ expectations. That’s why we’re eager to help you discover your strengths. We’ll coach you, team you up with inspiring colleagues, provide training and offer you the option of switching between sectors and branches or working abroad for a shorter or longer period of time. Because when it comes to your personal development, the sky’s the limit at PwC. Looking forward to meeting you all during the STAR Management Week! For the latest events, traineeships and job openings, see www.pwc.nl/ careers

AMAZON

Amazon is proud to be the main partner for STAR Management Week 2023! Did you know that over 200 RSM graduates are currently working at Amazon? We strive to hire curious and talented minds from universities all around the globe, including RSM. We’re a global company comprising of unique individuals with different experiences and backgrounds, and we unite around our pursuit to delight customers and make their lives easier. At Amazon, your voice and ideas can produce breakthroughs. We’re looking for current undergraduate and graduate students for internship and full-time opportunities in a variety of roles including, product management, sales and finance.

Interested? Join us at one of our STAR Management Week events or feel free to reach out to thomuil@amazon.com.

1.WINE TASTING:

October 27th

The wine tasting is one of the most anticipated social events during the STAR Management Week. While tasting different types of wine, there will be an explanation about their origin and taste. All this while eating a complimentary dish with each wine at Trattoria Sophia. Last year this evening was a great success and we have no doubts that it will be amazing once again. Make sure to sign up quickly, because there are limited spots available!

SOCIAL Pillar

2. GAME NIGHT

November 3rd

Have fun and meet other students during the STAR Management Week at the annual Game Night. The Game Night is an interactive event where your skills will be tested. This year’s game night will be held at Mooie boules, where you can play some jeu de boules, sing karaoke, air-hockey or do some card games. Of course we will provide you with drinks and snacks.

1. WINE TASTING

2. MOOIE BOULES

3. CLOSING PARTY

3. CLOSING PARTY

November 10th

The STAR Management Week will close the event off with an exclusive closing party. Bring all your friends and enjoy the best night of the STAR Management Week. The closing party will take place at De Vrienden in Rotterdam! Join us and together with all the participants, we will make it a night to never forget!

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OPENING CEREMONY

OCTOBER 24TH 15:00 - 17:00 + NETWORKING DRINK ERASMUS PAVILJOEN

The 37th STAR Management Week will kick off with an outstanding Opening Ceremony on this year’s theme: Engage, Create, Inspire. Our host Kjell Lutz will introduce various, prominent speakers who will inspire you by sharing their stories on how they Engage with others, Create their future, and dare to Inspire. The Opening Ceremony will end with a networking drink and the event will be an afternoon to remember!

HONORARY DISCUSSIONS

NOVEMBER 2ND 12:00 - 17:00 + NETWORKING DRINK KEILEPAND

This year the 11th edition of our well-known Honorary Discussions will take place. This event is the perfect opportunity for you to share your perceptions on various topics such as Business Ethics and CSR, with 40 Honorary Guests and your fellow students. During the Honorary Discussions, 40 inspiring speakers from the top of the business and other fields of expertise will debate with 80 RSM students about relevant and interesting (business) topics. Since the table setting varies in each of the three rounds, you will speak with many different guests and fellow students. Each of the three discussion rounds will be introduced by an inspiring keynote speaker. The event will start with lunch and end with a networking drink where you get the chance to network with the Honorary Guests and your fellow students in an informal setting.

GEERTJE ZEEGERS

Country Director Netherlands at Too Good To Go

‘‘If you want to save the planet, you have to throw a better party than the people destroying it’’

MERIJN EVERAARTS

Founder & Owner of Dopper, Oceans and Mama Gaia

‘‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’’

CIO - Royal Schiphol Group

‘‘Management is about doing what you are told to do, leadership is about doing what’s needed.’’

‘‘Be yourself, there are so many others, Loesje’’

‘‘We need mental fitness schools!’’

‘‘If you don’t try, you won’t know.’’

SJOERD BLÜM

PETRA VOS CEO - Fatboy

MARIEKE VAN ZUIEN

CEO Benelux - BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

MIKKEL HOFSTEE CEO Lifeguard

TALENT TALKS

OCTOBER 30TH 15:00 - 17:00 + NETWORKING DRINK CLUB HAUG

The 37th edition of the STAR Management Week introduces a new speaker’s event. Speakers coming from a wide variety of both business and non-business related sectors get the opportunity to inspire the next generation with their stories.

During this event a diverse group of speakers share their stories on topics they are passionate about in an intimate theatre setting. There will be five rounds of around 15 minute speeches. After every speech there will be the possibility to ask questions. The Talent Talks will end with a networking drink, where you can socialize with and meet inspiring speakers, and engage with fellow students.

FRANCESCO WESSELS

Performance Manager Dutch armed forces & Teamleader Performance Management

NOC*NSF

‘‘ Every day a bit betterfrancesco wessels’’

DAGMAR OUDSHOORN

Director at Amnesty International The Netherlands

MICKY ADRIAANSENS Minister of Economic Affairs

‘‘Never give up trying (to build a better world)’’

JEANINE TIJHAAR

CFO at Eneco

‘‘People are not rational human beings. It is ineffective to address such a big problem like climate in a rational manner. We need people who lead such a transition from within. We call this ‘carbon leadership.’’

MAX KLIJNSTRA CEO & co-founder at Otrium

‘‘Globally, an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste is created each year and ends up in landfills. Otrium was founded to help reverse this trend. We envision a future where every piece of clothing produced is worn. As Otrium’s business grows, we will continue to help decrease the number of garments ending up in landfills. want to keep personally driving this type of change forward for Otrium and for the industry..’’

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC EVENT

The International Academic Event is an academic event in which a group of around 25 students gets the opportunity to travel abroad and visit a partner university of RSM and two companies. This trip aims to inspire students, who are the business leaders of the future. The students get the opportunity to learn more about international oriented companies and how these businesses operate on a daily basis.

For this year’s International Academic Event we are going to Berlin, Germany. During this 3-day trip we will visit ESMT (European School of Management and Technology GmbH) in Berlin, visit the Amazon Berlin office, and explore the city. If you want to be a part of this trip, then definitely join the International Academic Event.

‘‘I’ve never done it, so think I can do it.’’

TRAININGS

INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE BY FEMALE X FINANCE

It can be challenging to determine which financial sector to pursue during your studies. That’s why we’re here to shed light on the world of Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Quantitative Finance. We’ll provide valuable insights into what your work in each sector would entail, and the necessary steps to enter the job market. The best part? We are inviting professionals from various fields to share their career journeys! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the finance industry and explore the possibilities that lie ahead. Open for all students interested in finance!

STRESS AND FAILURE TRAINING BY TOPDESK

Do you want to know: How stress works? How it works in your body? How to recognize it? What you can do to prevent it? How to relax to lower stress? But also: Why failure is such a big thing? How to handle it better?

Sign up for our stress and failure training at the Star Management Week!

Prevent Stress, Embrace Success: Unlock the Power of our Stress and Failure Training!

WOMEN IN BUSINESS BRAND BUILDING BY THE

BRAND ME

During this master class (female) students will learn how to strengthen their personal leadership skills. Students will learn how to develop a strong personal brand as women in business. A personal brand comprising both one’s success stories and what your unique selling points are. This will ultimately enlarge your visibility by strategically positioning yourself in the labor market. After participating in this workshop you will be able to confidently show up as who you are and make an impact.

PITCH TRAINING BY DE KLEINE CONSULTANT

What is a pitch? And how can it help your career? During a one-hour pitch training two of our consultants will answer these questions in an interactive manner. As a future business(wo)man you’ll only get one chance to make a good first impression, whether this is for a future job interviewer, a client or your boss. In the first half of the training the consultants will discuss the substance of a good pitch as well as the verbal and non-verbal aspects. In the second half of the training specific examples will be given for different scenarios and your own pitching skills will be tested.

CASE SOLVING BY CASE CLUB

By taking part in the RSM STAR Case Club Training, participants can expect to fully learn how to crack a case from A to Z. We will show you a typical case that you might come across in either your studies, or at an international competition, and take you through the entire solving process! This includes the initial analysis, building the solution, as well as presenting your solution to the judges. The training will be delivered by various Case Club board members, as well as alumni working in top-tier firms around the world. We will also use this as an opportunity to look for potential case club members, and potentially even invite those suitable to the January interview rounds. We hope to see you there!

NETWORKING MASTERCLASS BY ALUMNI STORIES

Tired of not knowing what to do during all those networking events? It’s your chance to learn how to be a networking superstar! Take your chance to attend this unique session where you will learn the 5 rules of networking, and use your networking skills to get your dream job. You will learn, by practicing, how to enter and exit conversations gracefully, how and when to follow up and how to be remembered after an event.

E-ASSESSMENT BY HELLOTEST

Almost every company participating in the SMW requires you to take an assessment when applying for a job. To give you an idea what to expect and help you to improve your score we provide you with a unique opportunity. For the next four weeks you can take the online workshop. In the workshop you will learn about the different assessment topics, take and review multiple short assessments and learn the best tips and tricks to tackle tests in the future. The E-assessment is available online from October 16th till November 16th.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB BY YOUNGFINANCIALS

For 17 years now, we have been connecting national and international financial talent with positions within the top of the Dutch financial sector. We believe in the power of young talent and innovation. Young Financials ensures a great start to your career and gives you plenty of room to continue to develop. During the training we explain different aspects of how you can best present yourself professionally. Examples include various tips on how to make your LinkedIn profile complete, how to write your CV and in which order, and tips on how to tackle a job interview. Together we will kickstart your career!

CAREER Pillar

ORIENTATION

1. COMPANY ROUNDS

During the company rounds you get the unique Opportunity to meet four different companies. You will get to know them through a presentation whereafter you will rotate between the different companies. Ask the company representatives all of your questions to get to know the companies a little better. Afterwards there will be a networking drink, to get in touch with the recruiters.

2. RUNNING LUNCH

Are you a bachelor student and looking for an extra challenge? Sign up for the Running Lunch! During this event you will meet two different companies who offer something you can do during or right after your bachelor studies. For example: an internship for your 3rd year, a working student program or a (side)job based on your interests and capacities. Chat about the possibilities with company representatives during lunch. With every course you switch between companies, this way you can see what company fits you best!

3. CAREER TALKS

Do you want to orientate yourself on different career possibilities and different companies? Then join the Career Talks to get in touch with fifteen companies and their recruiters in just one afternoon. After listening to a short presentation of each company, you can get in-depth with the recruiters of the company during a network drink. Explore the possibilities these companies have to offer!

RECRUITMENT

1. COMPANY DINNER

This activity is a perfect opportunity to get in contact with recruiters during a luxurious dinner. During the dinner, you will get to know multiple recruiters or employees of various companies. After every course you will change tables and get to meet the next firm, ensuring you will get the chance to speak to all the recruiters thoroughly. This year we will host two dinners with three different companies. You get to ask the participating companies all your questions and get the opportunity to really kick-start your career.

2. INTERACTIVE CASE SOLVING

Have you always wanted to take on a challenging case that a company deals with? Then this is the activity you are looking for. During the case you get the chance to show the company your problem solving capabilities. Join us and develop your case cracking skills. In addition to this, you gain insights on the companies’ day-to-day business and get a feel for what it’s like to work there.

3. INHOUSE DAY

Are you curious about what a company looks like from the inside? During this on-site activity, you will take a look behind the scenes and discover some of the most impressive office headquarters in the Netherlands. Through visiting the companies you will get to experience the workfloor as if you’re already an employee. Through presentations, workshops, cases, tours, lunches, and drinks, you will get to know the culture of a company in a unique way and possibly meet your future colleagues. Check out our calendar to see which companies you can visit!

4. INFORMAL RECRUITMENT

Our informal recruitment activities give you the perfect opportunity to meet the employees of a company in an informal setting. These activities enable you to interact with recruiters during a fun workshop or sporty activity. Combining work and entertainment takes the edge off during a sometimes potentially more tense experience. Join in on this unique way to familiarize yourself with a firm whilst having fun!

• Padel Clinic

• Barista Workshop

• VR - Experience

• Golf Clinic

• Cocktail Workshop

• Wine Tasting

• High Wine

• Jeu de Boules

• Beer Tasting

5. INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS

During the individual meetings you will meet a company representative. In these 15 minute meetings you get to elaborate on your interests, skills and motivation and see if they fit with specific vacancies the company has to offer. In addition, you get to ask a lot of questions and learn more about the company. A large advantage is that since these meetings are individual it really means all eyes are on you! It’s your time to shine! The individual meetings will be hosted in an intimate setting in one of Rotterdam’s finest restaurants.

6. FMCG CYCLE

Would you like to get to know two different companies in the FMCG sector? Then join this years FMCG Cycle. Get to know Unilever and Henkel during two case solvings, a lunch and a networking drink. Get the unique opportunity to see how the two companies operate compared to each other.

INTERNATIONAL CAREER EVENT

The International Career Event is a recruitment event that gives students a great opportunity to network and connect with highly reputable international partner companies. They will present themselves on November 8th during a job fair and will join speed interview sessions with students who strive for an international career.

Afterwards you are invited to have drinks with the recruiters and your fellow students. This event is mainly focused on (Dutch) students that want to pursue an international career and international students that want to pursue their career in the Netherlands. This recruitment event is a joint effort by RSM Career Centre and STAR Management Week.

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES:

TRACK GUIDELINES

The IBA and BA bachelor curriculum offers students the opportunity to pick one of the six tracks in their third year. To create the perfect fit between the academic program and the STAR Management Week, we have incorporated all six tracks in our activities.

1. ANALYTICAL DECISION-MAKERS

The focus of this track lies on operations, supply chain, data-analytics, and information management. The goal of this track is to teach students to make decisions based on data and modelling.

2. PERFORMANCE ANALYSTS

This track is centered around finance and accounting. It will teach students how to conduct financial and nonfinancial analyses and make decisions on investments.

3. BEHAVIOURAL EXPERTS

This track focuses on the various HR dimensions and marketing methods. Students will gain knowledge related to behavioral economics and the psychology behind human decision making.

4. GLOBAL THINKERS

This track concentrates on international business, and also focuses on societal issues such as sustainability. Students will learn how to conduct business in an international environment and how firms operate in a global social-institutional context.

5. BUSINESS DEVELOPERS

This track will guide students along the three stages of the development of companies, namely: innovation, entrepreneurship, and change. Students will gain knowledge about entrepreneurship, innovation, renewal, and change management in a business environment.

6. FINANCIAL STRATEGIST

This track presents students to the strategic financial management concerns that organizations face and how they connect to the financial managers’ and advisers’ working domain. These include issues with performance evaluation, incentive alignment, tax policies, funcing demands and limits, and risk management.

EXPECTATIONS FROM YOU

Every activity during the STAR Management Week has different guidelines. Some activities will be on-campus, while others will take place off-campus. Moreover, some activities will require your anonymous CV or motivation letter. When subscribing to different activities, keep these guidelines in mind.

HOW DOES THE CV-SELECTION PROCEDURE WORK?

First, you must upload your CV to your STAR Management Week account. Then, one of the Committee members will check your CV and accept or decline your CV, based on the anonymity of your CV and whether or not it contains the right information for the recruiters. You can upload your CV until Monday, 9th of October 2023, at 23:59 o’clock.

After your CV has been approved, you can register for all activities of the STAR Management Week. The registration deadline for our cv-selection events is on Tuesday, 10th of October 2032. After this, all registrations will be communicated to the participating companies. These companies have a week to choose the students they would like to see during the STAR Management Week (there are limited spots available for each event). The registration deadline for non cv-selection activities is on Friday, October 20th 2023.

On Sunday, the 22nd of October 2023, you get your personal schedule for the STAR Management Week 2023. If you get selected for multiple events at the same date and time, you must sign off for the events you will not be able to attend.

ADDRESSES

HONORARY DISCUSSIONS

Keilepand

Keilestraat 9 f, 3029 BP Rotterdam

FMCG CYCLE

Meet Tuesday

Weena 690, 3012 CN Rotterdam

INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS

Osteria Vicini

Kortekade 63 A, 3062 GN Rotterdam

COMPANY DINNER

Restaurant De Tuin van de Vier Windstreken

Plaszoom 354, 3062 CL Rotterdam

COMPANY ROUNDS

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

Weena 686, 3012 CN Rotterdam

RUNNING LUNCH

Dudok Rotterdam

Meent 88, 3011 JP Rotterdam

TALENT TALKS

Comedy Club Haug

Boompjeskade 11, 3011 XE Rotterdam

CAREER TALKS

Excelsior Rotterdam

Honingerdijk 110, 3062 NX Rotterdam

PADEL CLINIC

Padelclub Rotterdam - Feyenoord

Korte Stadionweg 109, 3077 ME Rotterdam

GOLF CLINIC

Golfschool Kralingen

Kralingseweg 200, 3062 CG Rotterdam

COCKTAILWORKSHOP

George Cocktails & Food

Lijnbaan 36-42, 3012 EP Rotterdam

HIGH WINE

Wijnbar Het Eigendom

Witte de Withstraat 45-B, 3012 BM Rotterdam

BEER TASTING

Melief Bender

Oude Binnenweg 134, 3012 JH Rotterdam

JEU DE BOULES

Jules Boules Bites Bar Rotterdam

Puck van Heelstraat 151, 3077 MG Rotterdam

VR-EXPERIENCE

VR4play

Satijnbloem 47, 3068 JP Rotterdam

BARISTA WORKSHOP

De Beurs

Kruiskade 55, 3012 EE Rotterdam

WINE TASTING (SOCIAL EVENT)

Trattoria Sophia

Lloydstraat 1A, 3024 EA Rotterdam

GAME NIGHT

Mooie Boules Rotterdam

Vijverhofstraat 45, 3032 SB Rotterdam

CLOSING PARTY

De Vrienden Live

Haringvliet 100, 3011 TH Rotterdam

PENALTY POLICY

WHY DO WE HAVE A PENALTY POLICY?

It can happen that you unexpectedly have to cancel one of your activities. We want to ensure that you cancel in time, so we can give your spot to another student. If you unsubscribe before the deadline, you will not receive a fine and another student will fill your spot, a win-win situation for everyone.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You can unsubscribe from activities on the website until two business days in advance, before 17:00. For example, if you cannot attend an activity on Tuesday, you have to unsubscribe the forgoing Friday before 17:00. If you unsubscribe later than 17:00 two working days in advance, you will be fined €15.00. If you do not show up for an activity that you were selected for without cancellation, you will be fined €25.00. This fine is for CV activities. For trainings and Company rounds you will receive a fine of €7.50 if you unsubscribe later than 17:00 two working days in advance and a fine of €15.00 if you do not show up.

WHERE DOES IT GO?

This year we partnered with Maas Cleanup and the proceedings of the penalty policy will go to the Maas Cleanup. The Maas Cleanup is a network of entrepreneurs that bring together volunteers and companies. The Maas Cleanup will use this money to organize more cleanup days.

FAQ & CONTACT

WHY DO I HAVE TO UPLOAD AN ANONYMOUS CV?

To make the CV-selection process as fair and unbiased as possible, we ask you to upload an anonymous CV. Moreover, this allows us to guarantee that only the companies that have selected you receive your personal information. If your CV is not anonymous, or you have not allowed us to share your CV when signing up, this implies that you cannot be selected for CVactivities.

WHERE DO I FIND MY PERSONAL SCHEDULE?

You can view your schedule online by logging in to our website: starmanagementweek.nl and clicking on ‘my events’. Your personal schedule will be available around October 23rd

HOW DO I UNSUBSCRIBE FROM AN ACTIVITY?

You are able to unsubscribe at starmanagementweek. nl. Upon your cancellation, you will receive a confirmation email. If no confirmation is received, please send an email to smw@rsmstar.nl.

IF YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS:

• Send a Direct Message on Instagram (@star.management.week)

• Send an email to smw@rsmstar.nl

• Visit our website starmanagementweek.nl

You are able to unsubscribe through your account at starmanagementweek.nl. Upon your cancellation, you will receive a confirmation email. If no confirmation is received, please send an email to smw@rsmstar.nl.

SMW COMMITTEE

The STAR Management Week Committee 2023 would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the event. We would like to thank the STAR Management Week Advisory Board, the 45th STAR Board, and the 46th STAR Board. We hope to see you all coming October during the STAR Management Week 2023.

LÉON VAN EGMOND Chairman

MILA VAN HOUT Commissioner of Commercial Relations

FENNE VELD Commissioner of Academic Relations

JOOST MASTELING Treasurer

MAX GROENEWEGEN Commissioner of Commercial Relations

BERNICE VERHOEVEN Commissioner of

FLEUR VAN DER PLAS Commissioner of Marketing

LISELOTTE DE NOOIJER Commissioner of Events

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES