Spotlight on Laura D. Tyson

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to record an interview with Laura D. Tyson, Dean of London Busness School.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper focuses on the school's diversity, the work of its new research centres, and issue of funding and of competition between business schools.

Findings

There is a lack of female business school candidates, recruitment, retention and re‐entry of women into the workforce, There is the need for more women at board level.

Originality/value

The paper emphasises the importance of the teaching of ethics in business schools and looks at the role of business in promoting economic development and reducing poverty.

Citation

Powell, S. (2006), "Spotlight on Laura D. Tyson", Management Decision, Vol. 44 No. 9, pp. 1206-1213. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740610707686