GBSN CEO Dan LeClair reflects on recent student involvement with GBSN and how they contribute to the overall mission of GBSN.
Dan LeClair
Business Education and the Inevitable Change
Just like in business, in business education the winds of change are always blowing. Unlike business, however, these winds usually seem to pass without significantly impacting the industry. In recent years, however, the pressures have been mounting. And the Covid-19 pandemic has spread the view that profound change is inevitable.
GBSN Highlights from 2020 and Looking Ahead to 2021
We held our annual Members Meeting last Thursday, 3 December, with more than 50 participants from 30 countries. As with anything that GBSN does, the meeting was designed to be interactive and thought provoking. The agenda included a pre-meeting for Asian members, two networking breakout groups, an insightful presentation on âSkill, Reskill and Upskill –… Read more >
World After COVID-19: Franz Heukamp, IESE Business School
Franz Heukamp is Dean of IESE Business School at the University of Navarra. In conversation with Soumitra Dutta and Dan LeClair of GBSN, he discusses important global trends that the pandemic is accelerating, as well as the increased responsibility of business and business institutions to society. The interview took place 12 weeks after COVID-19 was… Read more >
Redefining the Boundaries of Business Education
Boundaries are everywhere in business education. They inform business scholars about which journals they are supposed to publish in for tenure and promotion. Boundaries help us to neatly organize degree programs into categories, such as MBAs and specialized masters, based on objective criteria. Boundaries can be physical; it is not uncommon for university-based business schools to be physically separated from the main campus.But the environment has changed. Our traditional boundaries have become less helpful. They supported a focus on quality improvement, but are hindering efforts for impact leadership. Quality is about rules and rubrics. Impact is about creativity and collaboration.
Transforming Into a Purpose-Driven Network
July was a big month for the Global Business School Network (GBSN). With leadership from the Board of Directors and network, and the hard work of the team, we achieved five milestones in our transformation to a âpurpose-driven network organizationâ and efforts to significantly scale our impact. Transitioned to a new website Quietly, we switched… Read more >
World After COVID-19: Enase Okonedo, Lagos Business School
Dr. Enase Okonedo is the Dean of Lagos Business School (LBS), Nigeria. In conversation with Soumitra Dutta and Dan LeClair of GBSN, Enase Okonedo discusses the changing equation of businesses and governments with respect to society across the globe, and particularly in Africa.
Why A Corporate University Is Invited to Join the Global Business School Network
We are excited to announce that Ecobank Academy has joined the Global Business School Network (GBSN) to pursue our shared vision for Africa to have the talent it needs to generate prosperity. Our aim is to work together over the long term to build a stronger connection between business and business schoolsâto develop the talent to achieve the Africa we want.
Getting Behind GBSN Beyond
GBSN CEO, Dan LeClair shares the story of the development behind GBSN Beyond: Virtual Conference reimagined, taking you behind the scenes at the Global Business School Network.
World After COVID-19: Jean-François Manzoni, International Institute for Management Development
Jean-François Manzoni is the President of IMD, where he also serves as the Nestlé Professor. In conversation with Soumitra Dutta and Dan LeClair of GBSN, he discusses trust in governments, innovation in executive education, and leading in a crisis.