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 >
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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.
Business Schools and the Call to Community Action
On April 15, Chris Yenkey, a professor at the University of South Carolinaâs Darla Moore Business School reached out to me and several others about disinfecting N95 masks. He and some colleagues had designed a working device that can be made for as little $250 using materials mostly sourced from a local building supply store…. Read more >
World After COVID-19: Sangeet Chowfla, GMAC
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.
World After COVID-19: Peter Tufano, SaĂŻd Business School
In a conversation with Dr. Peter Tufano, we discuss how lessons from World War II can aid governments, businesses, education to win the war against COVID-19 and win the peace in the post-COVID world.
COVID-19 in Africa
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
A Short Guide to GBSN Online
Indeed, the last month of coronavirus living has helped me to understand and appreciate GBSN as blended organization, one in which our essential work on the ground and face-to-face is complemented and supported by our work online. But it also helped to realize that we havenât talked enough about our digital work. So here is a short guide to GBSN online, with some notes about how each has been useful in the current crisis.