Professor Danny Samson, Foundation for Sustainable Economic Development in the Department of Management, University of Melbourne
During his academic career Professor Samson has consulted to senior executives in most manufacturing industries and numerous service sector organisations. He regularly provides industry and executive seminars and has participated in a number of committees and industry bodies including appointment as a member of the Australian Manufacturing Council and the Commonwealth Government Industry Task Force on Leadership and Management. He serves as a Board Member of the Transport Accident Commission.
Danny has conducted many short courses in engineering and manufacturing management, executive seminars in decision analysis, total quality, logistics and statistical analysis.
His particular research interest is in the competitiveness of organisations, and the effective use of systems to achieve this competitiveness. Danny has published in a wide variety of journals which reflect the breadth of his research interests and has also published a number of books in recent years.
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Sustainability - Beyond The Rhetoric Towards Better Business Performance (Report)
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Sustainable Business Development: Reaching Beyond The Rhetoric To Superior Performance (Research)
Mar 2004The connection between sustainable development and business success depends on the depth and quality of the sustainable development practices, and their fit with the company's distinctive business strategy and culture. In particular, sustainable development practices are most likely to boost long term performance when they serve to stimulate innovation and foster a competitive business advantage.
