The COVID-19 outbreak continues to cause disruption to business schools across the world. Every business school and organization has had to take quick and decisive steps to protect their students and staff, as well as do their part to “flatten the curve” wherever they are. Some schools have had to close entirely, while others have… Read more >
Episode 17: The Jobs That Don’t Yet Exist – Urban Air Mobilty GBSN and Korn Ferry have partnered to deliver a series of conversations with business leaders who are catalyzing innovation. The task of universities and business schools is after all “to prepare graduates for jobs that do not yet exist.” These jobs of the… Read more >
For the fourth segment of GBSN and Ecobank Academy’s Talent for Africa Virtual Forum, the topic of discussion was on “The Business of Sustainable Development.” By now, we should have all heard of, if not intimately know, the UN sustainable development goals. However, what we don’t always consider is the many targets within each goal,… Read more >
I have had the privilege of serving as the Chair of the Board of GBSN over the last four years. One of the important tasks of the Chair and the Board is to recruit new members to the Board, a task that we take very seriously. I am delighted to share that in the meeting… Read more >
GBSN at 20 is an opportunity to reflect on the role of business schools in solving the most pressing issues facing the world today. At the intersection of human capital and technology lies the sweet spot of digitalization, financial inclusion, agriculture and climate. In focusing our attention to the opportunity, we ought to tap into… Read more >
Sangeet Chowfla is the President & CEO of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). In conversation with Soumitra Dutta and Dan LeClair of GBSN, he discusses the importance of connectedness and trust, as well as the changing value equation in higher education. This interview was conducted 9 weeks after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. This is an edited transcript of their exchange.
The World after Covid-19, a collection of insights, views, and experiences published by the Global Business School Network (GBSN) available on Amazon.
While we struggle to control the spread of COVID-19 and to save lives today, thoughts are also turning to what the world will look like once COVID-19 no longer presents a crisis. While much uncertainty remains about the duration of the current crisis, there is a consensus that COVID-19 will have a lasting impact on the world. In more ways than one, our behaviors have probably been changed forever. At GBSN, we were keen to explore the contours of the world after COVID-19, the world that is emerging as a result of the extraordinary times we are experiencing today. To do so, we reached out to our community to better understand the many ways in which the world after COVID-19 will be different for our key stakeholders including governments, businesses, universities and students.
The Management Development Institute (MDI) enhances the management and leadership skills of sub-Saharan healthcare professionals through a one-week in-residence training program and up to a year-long supported project. Participants gain access to management tools, frameworks and knowledge that enables them to increase the quantity, improve quality and expand access to health services.
By developing effective managers, the MDI supports the improvement of health systems throughout Africa. Since its inception in 2006, more than 1,700 participants from 39 African countries have graduated from this program. In 2018 and 2019 MDI was taught in three languages: English, French and Portuguese.
Dan LeClair is the Chief Executive Officer at the Global Business School Network. Widely recognized as a thought leader in management education, Dan is the author of over 80 research reports, articles, and blogs, and has delivered more than 170 presentations in 30 countries. Connect with Dan on LinkedIn and Twitter @drleclair
Cross-Border Webinars are a series of curated webinars featuring research, expertise, innovations and lessons learned by GBSN member school faculty. The purpose is to not only provide network members visibility within the network, but also to foster cross-border knowledge sharing and collaboration. It’s intent is to capture and promote information on best practice and lessons… Read more >
