Farrar Jillaine

Prof. Jillaine Farrar Schmidhauser Jillaine Farrar Schmidhauser

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Farrar Jillaine

Lucerne School of Business

Room Z413
Zentralstrasse 9
6002 Luzern


Institute of Business and Regional Economics IBR

CC Business Development, Leadership and HR

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Biography

Higher Education:
Masters in Education, University of Manchester
CAS International Leadership, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Business
Intercultural Development Inventory IDI, Qualified Administrator 
Masterclass in Brain, Mind & Culture, Japan Intercultural Institute

Activities within the HSLU: 
Lecturer
Head of Exchange Program
Co-Head MAS International Management
Co-Head CAS Leading Global Teams and Projects
Co-Head CAS International Leadership
International Projects

Activities outside the HSLU:
2023- current: President, board member,  SIETAR Switzerland 
2022-current: President, ICP University Network Association, Europe
2021-current: Associate Editor, The Swiss Journal of Intercultural Education, Training and Research
2020-2022: Vice-president, board member, SIETAR Switzerland 
2020-current: Editorial Committee, The Swiss Journal of Intercultural Education, Training and Research
2019-current: Mentor, SIETAR Switzerland (Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research)
2017-2022: Vice-president, ICP University Network Association, Europe
2015 - 2018: Council /Board member St Andrew's Anglican Church, Zurich
1991 - 2001: Self-employed, in-company English for Business and intercultural trainer & consultant with the following companies in Switzerland: Ascom, AT&T, diAx, Cap Gemini, Consors, Credit Suisse First Boston, GIA Informatik, NCR, SAP, and Sunrise
1998 - 2000: Translator, WPS RCM AG, Marketing Translations
1990 - 1991: Course designer and trainer, Lexis AG
1988 - 1989: Clerk, BC Tel, Vancouver, Canada

Subjects
  • English for Business
  • Intercultural Leadership
  • Intercultural
Teaching and research focus
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Intercultural Leadership
  • English for Business
  • International Exchange Program
  • Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory IDI

Projects

Research projects

  • hyFiT - hybride Führung internationaler Teams
  • Immersive Integration
  • Virtuelle Führung über Internationale Distanz
  • International Cooperative Distance Learning and Blended Learning Project

Publications and presentations

Publications and presentations - Article, review; peer reviewed

  • Farrar , Jillaine; Meldau, Sandrina & Batt, Verena (2024). Harmony in diversity: Navigating intercultural waters for global success at school and in the workplace. ETAS journal / English Teachers Association Switzerland, 2024(Summer), 1.
  • Batt, Verena; Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine; Manchen Spörri, Sylvia & Meldau, Sandrina (2023). Developing a Measurement Scale For Employer Brand Personality. Proceedings of the European Marketing Academy Conference (EMAC), n.a.-n.a..
  • Huber, Sebastian; Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine & Stolz, Ingo (17.11.2021). Auf zu neuen Horizonten – Perspektiven für Unternehmen in einer post-COVID Ära. Alumni Hochschule Luzern Newsletter, 10-11.
  • Farrar , Jillaine & Lambelet, Anne-Claude (21.12.2020). Editorial. SIETAR Switzerland Journal (Society for Intercultural Education, Training, And Research), 2020(Winter), 1.
  • Farrar , Jillaine (2021). Working through COVID19 times and beyond: What could be the next normal for intercultural education, training and research? ETAS journal / English Teachers Association Switzerland, (37(3)), 61-63.
  • Arvanitis, Eugenia & Farrar , Jillaine (2021). Futures of Education: Learning to Become. How should what we learn, how we learn, and where we learn change in the future? The Swiss Journal of Intercultural Education, Training and Research, 2021, 5-17.
  • Schreier, Claus; Scherrer, Sylvie; Udomkit, Nuntana & Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (2020). Trustworthy Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Network Partners: Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Partnerships in the International Entrepreneurial Process. Global Business Review, 21(1), 88-107. doi: 10.1177/0972150919850414
  • Farrar , Jillaine (2020). Working through COVID19 times and beyond: What could be the next normal for intercultural education, training and research? SIETAR – Society for Intercultural Education, Training, And Research, 2020(1), 7-9.
  • Farrar, Jillaine (2020). Intercultural knowledge and leadership skills: A key talent for SME leaders seeking to expand their business. Canadian-Swiss Chamber of Commerce, 2020, 18-19.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (28.11.2015). Communicating and leading across borders. ETAS Journal: English Teachers Association Switzerland, (33), 50-51.
  • Schreier, Claus; Schubert, Alexandra; Weber, Judith & Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (2014). An Investigation of the Character Traits of Decision-Makers Open to Intuition as a Tool. GSTF Journal on Business Review, 2014(Vol. 3, Nr. 4, Nov. 2014), 64-69. doi: 10.5176/2010-4804_3.4.343

Publications and presentations - Article, review; not peer reviewed

  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine; Morandi, Pietro & Oldenziel, Sylvie (2021). Wenn Männer es nicht tun wollen... Organisator: Das Magazin für KMU, 2021(3), 18-19.

Publications and presentations - Chapter/legal commentary/lexicon article

  • Stolz, Ingo & Farrar , Jillaine (2022). International führen. In Stephanie Kaudela-Baum; Sandrina Meldau; Martin Brasser (Hrsg.), Leadership und People Management: Führung und Kollaboration in Zeiten der Digitalisierung und Transformation (S. 417-428). Wiesbaden: Springer Verlag.
  • Farrar, Jillaine & Saudelli, Mary Gene (2022). Co-leading an International Collaborative Team: Relationships Matter. In Ingo Stolz; Sylvie Oldenziel (Hrsg.), International Leadership - Effecting Success Across Borders in a Boundaryless World. (S. 187-212). SGO-Stiftung, Glattbrugg, Switzerland: Springer Gabler.
  • Schreier, Claus; Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine & Dievernich, Frank E.P. (2014). Successful SME internationalization relies on intuition: a closer look at what happens in practice. In The Rostov Branch of Russian Customs Academy (Hrsg.), Features of government control of foreign trade activities in current economic environments- Part I (Vol.1, S. 288-298). Rostov-on-Don, Russia: The Rostov Branch of Russian Customs Academy.

Publications and presentations - Theses (Bachelor/Master/Dissertation/Habilitation)

  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (2001). Designing a Modular Business Writing Course for In-Company Training for the Computer Industry (nicht veröffentlichte Master-/Lizentiats-/Diplomarbeit). University of Manchester, GB.

Publications and presentations - Presentation (conference/report/lectures)

  • Farrar , Jillaine (06.03.2024). Intercultural Awareness. PAWZ Seminar 2023, AWCZ Clubhouse, Höschgasse 38, 8008 Zürich.
  • Farrar , Jillaine (21.11.2023). Linking Intercultural Awareness with Sustainability in the Internationalization of Higher Education. Challenges of Sustainability in Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions: HTW Berlin International Week 2023, HTW Berlin, Wilhelminenhof Campus.
  • Farrar , Jillaine (25.05.2023). Intercultural Communication and Leadership. SUPSI Intercultural Series, SUPSI DEASS, Palazzo E-Via Cantonale 16, 6932 Manno.
  • Farrar , Jillaine (12.05.2023). Interculturality- What's new? International Cooperation and Programs, HTW Berlin, Wilhelminenhof Campus, Germany.
  • Farrar , Jillaine (03.05.2023). How SIETAR Switzerland contributes to inclusion by facilitating communication between stakeholders of different cultures and contexts. Unpacking Migration: Applied Critical Approaches to Diversity and Integration in Europe, Maison des Sciences de l’Homme, Université de Bourgogne Dijon, France.
  • Farrar , Jillaine (18.04.2023). Navigating Diversity: Building Leadership Skills for Inclusive Higher Education Organisations. Intercultural Leadership Seminar, Japie van Lill Auditorium, Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa.
  • Farrar , Jillaine; Saudelli, Mary Gene; Schreier, Claus & Udomkit, Nuntana (13.03.2023). Multiplying the Social Sustainability Impact of Short-term programs (STPs). Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Congress 2023, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Huber, Sebastian & Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (06.05.2022). Exploring diversity of short-term programs with a view to executive-education program design. Short-Term Program Summit, Luzern.
  • Saudelli, Mary Gene & Farrar , Jillaine (10.06.2021). Leading International Collaborative Teams: Relationships matter in changing times. SIETAR Switzerland Events, online.
  • Farrar , Jillaine (26.05.2021). Navigating Culture: More than learning a language. Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) Sessions, Online.
  • Farrar , Jillaine; Kessler, Oliver; Millar, Gordon & Stettler, Barbara (07.05.2021). Models of innovative, short-term programs in higher education. ICP Annual Conference, Online.
  • Farrar , Jillaine (23.11.2020). The intercultural dimension in your work area. SIETAR Switzerland 2020 Congress: The Future of Inclusion, online.
  • Farrar , Jillaine (29.10.2020). Learning to live together on an equal footing in culturally diverse societies – Finding mutual paths for inclusion. SIETAR Switzerland Congress 2020: The Future of Inclusion, online.
  • Farrar, Jillaine (10.05.2019). Activating networks and exchange students on research projects. ICP University Network Conference 2019, Modena, Italy.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (19.01.2019). Integrating intercultural content in lessons: A5 K110. ETAS 35th Annual Conference, Zofingen, Switzerland.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (20.04.2018). Involving exchange students in research projects. ICP University Network Association, CEU, Madrid.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (23.09.2017). International entrepreneurs. ETAS Professional Development, Biel, Switzerland.
  • Schreier, Claus; Oldenziel, Sylvie; Nuntana, Udomkit & Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (21.06.2017). Entrepreneurial decision making and trustworthy internationalization partners: An effectuation perspective on international network development. EURAM Glasgow Conference 2017, Glasgow.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (10.04.2017). Doing Business Internationally and Building up Networks. International Opportunities, South Korea.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (07.04.2017). Doing Business Internationally. Business Lectures, Hong Kong.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (26.05.2016). Bringing International Experience Opportunities to Continuing-Education Programs. ICP Conference, Kokkola, FI.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (26.04.2016). Intercultural Communication in Business. HTW Berlin International, Berlin.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (04.04.2016). Communicating and leading across borders. HANZE University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, NL.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (20.01.2016). Safeguarding Situations in Exchange Programs: communicating and planning. ESCE International Master's Week, ESCE, 10 Rue Sextius Michel, 75015 Paris, France.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (12.09.2015). Communicating and leading across borders. ETAS: Professional Development Day, Special Interest Groups, Sargans, Switzerland.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (08.05.2015). Intercultural awareness when dealing with critical incidents. ICP Conference 2015, Modena, Italy.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (11.03.2015). Intercultural Communication & Leadership. Université Catholique de Lille, France, Lille, France.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (16.05.2014). Blended Learning Opportunities for Exchange Programs. ICP Conference 2014, Augsburg, Germany.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (16.01.2014). Communication Across Cultural Boundaries. ESCE International Week, Paris, France.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (09.01.2014). Blended and Distance Learning Opportunities for Exchange Programs. IRUAS Conference, Horw, Switzerland.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (15.11.2012). Internationalisation at Home: Incorporating IaH into programs and processes contributes to its sustainablility. IRUAS Conference 2012, Locarno, Switzerland.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine (18.05.2012). Blended Learning in International Exchange Programs. ICP Conference 2012, Molde, Norway.

Achievements

Achievements - Commissions, memberships and external activities

  • Farrar , Jillaine. President. (01.02.2023-today). SIETAR Switzerland.
  • Farrar , Jillaine. President. (2022-today). ICP University Network Association.
  • Farrar , Jillaine. Scientific Committee Member - Research Conference. (2021-today). Al Akhawayn Business Research Center (ABRC).
  • Farrar, Jillaine. Associate Editor. (2021-today). The Swiss Journal of Intercultural Education, Training and Research.
  • Farrar , Jillaine. Vice President. (2020-01.02.2023). SIETAR Switzerland.
  • Farrar , Jillaine. Editorial Committee. (2020-2021). SIETAR Switzerland.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine. mentor. (2019-today). Sietar Switzerland.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine. Session evaluator. (30.08.2018-30.08.2018). EAIE.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine. Reviewer. (30.06.2018). Open Education Platform for Management Schools (OEP Platform ).
  • Farrar , Jillaine. Vice President. (2017-2022). ICP University Network Association.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine. Council Member (Board) and Advisor for Youth Education and Safeguarding. (2015-2018). Association of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine. IRUAS representative Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. (2011-2015). IRUAS.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine. Owner. (1991-2002). Business English Consulting.

Achievements - Awards and honours

  • Farrar , Jillaine (21.12.2023). Certificate of Recognition für Award for SIETAR (Society for Intercultural Education Training And Research) members who have significantly contributed globally to the growth and prosperity of intercultural education training and research over years. Award signed by SIETAR Europa president..

Achievements - Other achievements

  • Farrar , Jillaine. Keynote: Interkulturelle und internationale Perspektiven für Unternehmen in einer Post-COVID-Ära /Intercultural and International Perspectives for Companies in a Post-COVID Era /. Keynote presenter. Conference Northwest and Central Swiss Migration Officers.
  • Farrar , Jillaine. Co-Head MAS International Management. Co-Head MAS International Management. Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - Business.
  • Farrar , Jillaine. Co-Head CAS Leading Global Teams and Projects. Co-Head CAS Leading Global Teams and Projects. Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - Business.
  • Farrar , Jillaine. Co-Lead SIETAR Switzerland 2020 Congress "The Future of Inclusion". Co-Lead Academic Congress. SIETAR Switzerland (Society for Intercultural Education, Training, And Research).
  • Farrar , Jillaine. Masterclass in Brain, Mind & Culture. Executive education participant. Japan Intercultural Institute.
  • Farrar , Jillaine. Co-Head CAS International Leadership - International Weeks IBR. Co-Head CAS IL. Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft.
  • Farrar Schmidhauser, Jillaine. Head Exchange Program. Head Exchange Program. Hochschule Luzern Wirtschaft.