Taking you BEYOND business, the Leaders Track is designed for professionals who lead organizations in academia, government, business and civil society who are interested in cultivating talent needed to tackle todayâs problems and collaborative initiatives that deliver solutions. Through the month of October, leaders can leverage their perspectives, share resources, information, best practice and collaborate to explore possible solutions to some of the worldâs most pressing issues.
Leaders Track Opportunities
Featuring: Going BEYOND Awards
The Leaders Track features a series of roundtable events in which top leaders present entries for the Going Beyond Awards, which celebrates programs and initiatives that demonstrate a positive impact on society and embodies the spirit of GBSN Beyond: Facilitating cross-disciplinary thinking and collective action to develop sustainable solutions that not only tackle societal problems, but also cultivating local talent and developing tomorrow’s leaders.
Deans + Directors Convening
Closed space for top leaders to convene, exchange, discuss and listen.
Associate Deans Only Convening
Closed space for university leaders to convene, exchange, discuss and listen.
Leading with Purpose
Sessions that offer a structured place for leaders to collectively get to work.
Health and Well-Being Activities
Its not all business, these sessions will be designed to bring a human element focused on self care and well-being.
Going BEYOND Awards
GBSN and EFMD are pleased to announce the Going BEYOND Awards. The Going BEYOND Awards are designed to highlight institutional programs that strengthen society, demonstrate community impact and embody the spirit of inclusive and sustainable development. Qualifying entries describe programs that have demonstrated positive impact on society BEYOND the traditional degree programs offered by institutions and academic research published in journals.
The finalist entries will be featured at a session during the virtual conference, Nov 15-17.
This invitation only* session, sponsored by GMAC, will convene Deans from leading schools across the globe to engage in conversations around the challenges and opportunities for business schools in our current environment.
In this 75-minute session Deans will reconnect with peers and discuss key issues that matter most to you. This session offers a place to share creative thinking and innovative solutions your school is implementing to overcome obstacles.
Associate Deans Session: The Future of Innovation ecosystems in a Post-Pandemic World
This invitation only* session, sponsored by MIT REAP, will convene Associate Deans from leading schools across the globe to engage in conversations about university stakeholder strategies for supporting resilience and competitive advantage following COVID-19.
Assessing Personal Skills and Qualities for Admissions and Student Development
This public session, sponsored by ETS, will discuss the benefits of knowing more about applicants than what is revealed in GPAs and test scores. Assessing applicantsâ perseverance, resiliency, self-discipline, and curiosity, among other qualities can lead to better admission decisions and can serve as the basis for developing those qualities post enrollment to better prepare business school students for their career.
We will discuss various approaches for assessing these qualities, and provide a short demonstration of a novel self-assessment approach being pilot tested by ETS at several Business Schools over the coming year.
The virtual conference will feature keynotes, panel discussions, lightning talks, workshops, and networking activities that generally focus on four themes: humanitarian logistics, climate change, healthcare, and human rights.
Individuals from institutions that have already registered and paid still must complete the registration form to gain access to track activities and the virtual conference event platform. Please use the unique promo code you were given to waive all fees.
Connect with a vibrant hub of exchange, learning, collaboration and discussion by preparing a session proposal for GBSN Beyond 2021. Our innovative approach to what a virtual conference can be hopes to create an engaging community that will collectively explore multi-sector collaboration in development. We invite you to join the conversationby submitting a session proposal.
GBSN Beyond convenes over 2,500+ participants from over 50+ countries including audiences from academia, industry, government, and civil society. Utilizing a versatile events platform ââ filled with a variety of engaging, distinctive experiences, content, and opportunities ââ GBSN Beyond is a premier international forum to connect with diverse perspectives.
Conference Topic
Business schools are ideally placed to be the nexus between government, business and civil society in shaping a collective response to our most critical challenges.
Existing inequalities have been exposed and exacerbated by COVIDâ19[1]. Our world after the global pandemic is likely to see the proliferation of these inequalities unless we focus on the inclusive management of our multiple challenges. From access to healthcare and education to the all-encompassing disruptions of climate change, as leaders of management education we have to forge a response that recognizes and addresses with intent the disparate ways these issues affect various populations[2]. Researchers warn the longer the delay, the more disorderly, disruptive and abrupt the policy responses to climate change will inevitably be[3]. Pre-pandemic numbers indicate approximately 250 000 additional deaths per year between 2030 and 2050 are likely to occur as a result of the climate emergency while areas with weak health infrastructure â mostly in developing countries â will be the least able to cope[4].
Every business school can act now to capture insights in the form of new curriculum content for the future we are building. Letâs translate current experiences into the lessons for sustainable development. By connecting business schools to business, government and civil society we hope to make a difference now.
How do we upskill, collaborate, and innovate across sectors with a need so urgent and vast? How are universities, businesses, and governments preparing for a new age of lifelong learning?
At GBSN Beyond, we hope to collectively explore multi-sector collaboration in developing talent needed for society. GBSNâs focal point is on people development. To build better societies and communities, we must collectively build trust, understand the role of each stakeholder and embrace the notion of adaptability. The goal is to go local, developing talent within the context of local community.
Themes.
GBSN seeks a diversity of perspectives for sessions across 4 overarching themes.
Humanitarian Logistics
Climate Change
Healthcare
Human Rights
Prompts
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
How can collaborative, cross-disciplinary thinking be brought to solve big problems?
How can business educators partner with colleagues in science and engineering to create sustainable solutions while preparing technical graduates with entrepreneurial leadership skills?
How can the stakeholders in these traditional sectors engage with educators to meet their goals and address changing economic realities?
Technology and Big Data
How can information and communication technologies (ICT) bring entrepreneurial thinking into traditional sectors?
How do technologies like big data, analytics, artificial intelligence and/or block chain offer entrepreneurial leaders levers for change?
Sustainable and Ethical Leadership
How can educators create globalized leaders who can respond to and anticipate disruptive economic trends?
How can entrepreneurial leaders incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals in systemic change?
How can entrepreneurial leaders navigate changing geopolitical realities while working in traditional sectors?
How do ethical entrepreneurs lead in entrenched systems of traditional sectors?
The Tools of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
What are the methodologies and tools that can be used by entrepreneurial leaders to innovate in established companies and sectors?
How can educators provide meaningful educational experiences that offer knowledge and skills students will apply throughout their careers?
Session Formats
Keynote Address
Individual ted-style talks by leading experts and industry leaders from across the globe. These sessions are prominently scheduled each day of the conference. Duration: 20 mins talks with a 20 mins Q&A
Stakeholder Dialogues
Deep-dive Dialogues that focus on a theme, but have liberty with regard to regional or topical focus. Panels must include at least two different stakeholders, such as: Educator, Student, Government Officials, Civil Society Rep or Industry Professional. Duration: 45 mins
Skill-Up
Sessions focused on individual learning and skills development beyond the pandemic. This could take the form of a design thinking exercise, group activity or similar approaches. Duration: 40 mins
Bite-Sized Innovations
Short talks featuring a single speaker that focuses on an innovation related to one of the themes, humanitarian logistics, healthcare, climate change, human rights. Presenters should relate to the modern learner, focused on expanding their knowledge in a quick & flexible way. Duration: 7-10 mins
Firestarter
Provocative, subject-driven moderated dialogues with two speakers. The moderator will ignite discussion using daring prompts and questions. Duration: 30 mins
PechaKucha / Ignite
Focused on the idea of âtalk less, show moreâ to share stories and experiences, presenters should reflect that authentic experience of an individual, team or a community related to a conference theme. Duration: 8 mins
Key Dates
June 1, 2021
Call for Proposals Opens
July 16, 2021
Call for Proposals Closes
August 2, 2021
Selected speakers are notified
August 13, 2021
Selected speakers to confirm acceptance
How to submit a proposal?
Proposals are required to be submitted through the online form. Submissions must include:
Proposed Session Title (15-word limit)
Preferred Session Format One of the listed formats (Keynote, Firestarter, Stakeholder Dialogue, Bite-Sized Innovations, PechaKucha/Ignite, Skill-Up)
Session content overview that includes the objectives and what participants will take away from the session (250-word limit)
Additional Resources If applicable, will be available for attendees to access on the Hubb platform
Audience Engagement Each session must include an interactive element (i.e polling, icebreakers, etc.)
General Information.
1. Applicants may submit more than one proposal.
In the case of multiple submissions, only one proposal can be selected for inclusion on the conference agenda. Every effort will be made to ensure diversity of perspectives and expertise is represented on the agenda.
2. GBSN Membership is not required to submit a proposal.
However, priority consideration is given to proposals that include faculty or staff from a GBSN Member School.
3. Do speakers have to pay the registration fee?
Speakers whose proposals are chosen, the institution to which you are part of will register for GBSN Beyond. GBSN does not pay speakers.
4. Will their be modifications made to proposals that are accepted?
GBSN reserves the right to recommend changes to submissions upon consultation with applicants.
5. Authors of published contributions will keep the original copyright to their work.
Conference organizers require one-time permission to publish the works on the Hubb platform and to share presentations online.
To emphasize our commitment to inclusivity and access, registration fees will be paid per institution, granting access to an unlimited number of participants from your school. Registration fees cover admission to the 3-day conference as well as participation in any of the track-related activities and sessions.
GBSN membership is not required to register for GBSN Beyond. Members receive exclusive access to the GBSN Members meeting and a reduced conference registration rate. Registration is open to all business school educators, students and administrators, professionals from industry, aid organizations, and civil society, policy makers and representatives of foundations, aid agencies, NGOs and government officials.
My institution is registered, and I have a promo code.
Individuals from institutions that have already registered and paid still must complete the registration form to gain access to track activities and the virtual conference event platform. Please use the unique promo code you were given to waive all fees.
Click here to see if your institution is registered.
Every individual participating in any part of GBSN Beyond will need to fill out the registration form. There will be three pricing options, individual, organization, and having an organizational code.
If you are registering an organization or institution: Select the relevant registration type on the form. Once the registration form and payment are completed, a GBSN Beyond staff member will email you a unique promo code to share with colleagues. This allows faculty, administrators, students, staff to individually register with this unique code and sign-up for GBSN Beyond activities and the virtual conference without a fee.
If your organization or institution registered and you have the registration code: Select the “I have a promo code” box on the form. Once you reach the payment section, enter the promo code and click apply to zero out the balance.
Once the registration form is completed, you will be sent a confirmation email with links to sign up for any of the three parallel tracks leading up to the virtual conference. (Note: these sign-ups will only be accessible to people who have filled out the initial registration form)
Testimonial
âGBSNâs relevant themed conferences, speakers, and interactive sessions, continue to challenge us to understand, learn and research how higher education will positively impact our shared environment.“
â David Capodilupo, Assistant Dean, Global Programs, MIT Sloan School of Management
A vibrant hub of exchange, learning, collaboration and discussion.
Frequently Asked
How does an organization pay for a registration fee and provide access to its staff, students, faculty, clients, etc.?
The person completing the registration will be prompted to pay during the registration process. Once registration and payment are complete, GBSN event staff will provide a unique promo code to share with individuals along with instructions on how to register.
How many individuals can register per organization?
Unlimited registration. Once an organization is registered, they may have as many participants involved in each track as they would like.
Are there scholarships available?
Yes. As part of our commitment to access and inclusivity we are excited to offer a limited number of scholarships for schools in developing countries. Please click here to apply. The number of scholarships we are able to offer is dependent on event sponsorship.
Can I attend the virtual conference without participating in the pre-event tracks?
Yes, all registered participants can attend the virtual conference despite participating in tracks. Some sessions have capacity limits, reserve your spot early.
Can I register as an individual?
Yes. You can register as an individual for $400. Individual registration provides access to the 3-day virtual conference Nov 15-17.
Business schools are ideally placed to be the nexus between government, business and civil society in shaping a collective response to our most critical challenges.
2020 will be known as the year of realization. The COVID-19 pandemic compelled us to acknowledge a global need for communication and cooperation as existing inequalities present multiple challenges. Business, civil society, government and academia have a role to play during this crisis and in collectively shaping the world that will emerge from it. In order to create a space to tackle some of the critical challenges we face, GBSN is excited to host our second GBSN Beyond: Virtual Conference Reimagined. Business, academia, government and civil society each have a role in developing talent needed for today’s society. To build better societies and communities, we must collectively build trust, understand the role of each stakeholder and embrace the notion of adaptability. At GBSN Beyond, we hope to collectively explore multi-sector collaboration in developing actionable solutions.
GBSN Beyond features three parallel track experiences during the month of October leading up to a condensed and impactful 3-day virtual conference, November 15-17. These tracks engage Learners, Educators, and Leaders in the weeks leading up to November 15th. The culminating event will focus on four themes: humanitarian logistics, climate change, healthcare, and human rights.
With an innovative approach to what a virtual conference can be, we invite you to join us as GBSN Beyond utilizes a versatile event platform filled with a variety of engaging activities, distinctive content and unique opportunities to connect with a diverse international audience. GBSN Beyond will bring together members of business, academia, government and civil society to capture new insights on some of the complex problems our societies are facing. The goal is to translate current experiences into lessons for sustainable development.
“According to BCG research, 81% of respondents believe that better aligning educational curricula with job openings and skills gaps could resolve the skills mismatch their businesses face.”
As the global pandemic accelerates the shift to remote work environments, the skills mismatch is increasing quickly. What is clear is a strong need for closer collaboration between higher-education institutions, employers and governments.
GBSN’s vision reinforces the central role of business schools to our mission. Our efforts to connect them to business, government, and non-profit organizations is viewed as a critical enabler, one that accelerates innovation, augments capabilities, and amplifies impact. Business and industry, in turn, should support this collaboration by investing in their people and working with higher-ed institutions to offer upskilling and reskilling opportunities along a lifelong learning path. COVID-19 has accelerated the need for action.
A vibrant hub of exchange, learning, collaboration and discussion.
GBSN Beyond is a premier international experiential forum that convenes over 2,500+ participants from over 50+ countries online and over 150 participants in-person that include:
ACADEMIA
University leaders, including Rectors, Deans, Directors and Administrators from developed, emerging and frontier markets dedicated to developing talent needed for society.
INDUSTRY
Professionals from industry interested in leveraging capitalism for sustainability and are dedicated to addressing economic and social challenges effectively.
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Professionals from aid organizations and civil society dedicated to addressing economic and social challenges with private sector solutions.
2,500+
Attendees
100+
Organizations
50+
Countries represented
30+
Sessions
Get involved. Be noticed. Make a difference.
âWe have many sponsorship and partnership opportunities at GBSN Beyond, with a variety of options for visibility, engagement and collaboration. Because it is virtual, GBSN Beyond convenes over 2,500+ participants from all corners of the world. Benefits include speaking opportunities, leading role in the HUMLOG Challenge and the microsimulation development lab, access to a virtual innovation marketplace, social media and email visibility, and more!
Sponsorship & Partnership
Each Circle of Giving package offers the opportunity to actively engage and support activities that directly contribute to making an impact on communities across the globe in the areas of healthcare, sustainable energy, human rights, and humanitarian logistics. In addition, build your organizationâs reputation with students, faculty and leaders in global higher education as well as professionals from business and civil society.
Share your Impact Story
Reach new audiences and solidify existing relationships by exhibiting at GBSN Beyondâs Virtual Innovation Marketplace. Showcase your impact initiatives and your organizationâs message on a global platform from one location.
Intersection of Business, Academia and Civil society
GBSN Beyond brings organizations to the center of business, academia, government, and civil society. Be at the table as GBSN Beyond participants collectively explore multi-sector collaboration in developing talent needed for societyâs critical challenges.
Active Participation in GBSN Mission and Vision
By supporting GBSN Beyond, your organization will directly contribute to the acceleration of the development of new programs and the improvement of current programs and initiatives that will deliver solutions to critical challenges as well as offering activities that facilitate learning and development that helps to close the skills gap.
Institutional Benefactor
Support students, faculty, administrators and entrepreneurs from the developing world by offering them the opportunity to participate in GBSN Beyond by becoming an institutional benefactor.
Be a Change Maker
Support activities that enable the creation of new knowledge, provide meaningful experiences, and build relationships that can transform management education, as well as provide broad visibility to your organization as a champion and change maker for economic and social development.
âFor over a decade, MIT Sloan and GBSN have shared the same ambitions and goals to broaden our reach and understanding of global challenges, opportunities, and approaches. GBSNâs relevant themed conferences, speakers, and interactive sessions, continue to challenge ourselves to understand, learn and research how higher education will positively impact our shared environment.â
– David Capodilupo, Assistant Dean, Global Programs, MIT Sloan School of Management
Previous sponsors include:
Circles of Giving.
Choose from a variety of packages that offer various benefits and opportunities and gain the biggest value with the largest impact for your organization.
Support GBSN Beyond to affiliate your organization with a dynamic, innovative experience that draws the attention of students, faculty and leaders from academic institutions; professionals from civil society and industry from all over the world. Your support also helps GBSN continue its important work, improving management and leadership talent with education and training.
Enhance your network with influential educators, students, and leaders in the development, corporate and public sectors
Build awareness and maximize exposure of your organization, activities, impact and services to a global and diverse audience
Observe and discuss the latest data, market trends and research findings on the future of global talent development, employability and education, including the impact of COVID-19
Directly participate in the development of actionable solutions
AD placement in x2 eNewsletters OR featured article in x2 eNewsletter issue
Featured article in x1 eNewsletter issue
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Promo VideoVisibility
Visibility in x1 GBSN Beyond Promo Video
Visibility in x1 GBSN Beyond Promo Video
Visibility in x2 Track Promo Videos
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Virtual Swag Bags
Include item(s) in the Virtual Swag Bags (i.e vouchers, software trials, online courses, publications, gift cards, etc.)
Include item(s) in the Virtual Swag Bags (i.e vouchers, software trials, online courses, publications, gift cards, etc.)
Include item(s) in the Virtual Swag Bags (i.e vouchers, software trials, online courses, publications, gift cards, etc.)
Include item(s) in the Virtual Swag Bags (i.e vouchers, software trials, online courses, publications, gift cards, etc.)
Include item(s) in the Virtual Swag Bags (i.e vouchers, software trials, online courses, publications, gift cards, etc.)
Networking & Health & Well-Being
Branded sponsor of x1 conference networking session and x1 Health & Well-Being Session
Branded sponsor of x1 conference networking session and x1 Health & Well-Being Session
Add-Ons
Sponsor of The HUMLOG Challenge
Branded sponsor of one of four “Best in Category” Prize
In order to improve the systems and processes that predict community resilience, student teams will be challenged to choose one of the four natural disasters relevant to their local community and assess the response, preparedness and resilience. The goal is to design solutions that encompasses the hazard and cultural and national diversity. Student teams will choose one of the four natural disasters to work under.
Branded sponsor of one of the four “Best in Category”: $1,000
Branded sponsor of one of the “Best in Category” Prize
Scholars, lecturers, trainers and academic faculty can form teams of 2-4 and utilize original research, case studies, experiences, and more to develop a 15-30 minute Capsim scenario, where learners are tested on skills of your choosing. In our virtual global environment, now is the time to bring locally relevant experiences to life. Educators will choose one of the four dimensions to work under.
Branded sponsor of one of the four “Best in Category”: $1,000
Taking you BEYOND the credential, the Learners Track is designed for graduate and undergraduate students from relevant disciplines, professionals and lifelong learners who are committed to reskill, innovate, upskill, collaborate and are interested in making an impact in their community. Through the month of October, learners can engage in a variety of virtual experiences that facilitate collaboration, development and learning. The Learners Track features a virtual team competition designed to engage students from across the globe who have an interest in humanitarian logistics and a desire to serve their community.
1st Place
Team CSU from Colorado State University Business School wins 1st place in the 2021 HUMLOG Challenge, for their solution addressing local community involvement on mitigation and response for climate-induced natural disasters in Mozambique via a resilience kit.
Top 6 Teams
Team: Coventry Business School, United Kingdom
Coventry Business School, UK
Solution Location: Vietnam
Team Members: Duc Toan Nguyen, Oluwadamilola Gbuyiro, Jesse David Mamodu, and Pauline Nalumango
Team Coventry addressed property damage due to extreme flooding in Vietnam by developing a solution of floating houses/shelters.
Team: Stellenbosch & Los Andes
Team Stellenbosch and Los Andes
University of Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa and Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
Solution Location: South Africa
Team: Tebogo Joseph Molatudi, Juan Pablo Borda Kuhlmann, Diane Meyer, and Waseema Hassen
Team Stellenbosch and Los Andes developed a solution for drought-induced water scarcity in the Xakabantu Informal Settlement in the Western Cape.
Team: MIT Sloan School of Management, USA
Team MIT Sloan
MIT Sloan School of Management, USA
Solution Location: Puerto Rico
Team: Nick Mitilenes, Keanu Isenring, Valentina Contador, and Juan Pablo Millet
Team MIT Sloan evaluated hurricane damage to the island of Puerto Rico and created a solution of a real time donation system with dollar amount immediately influencing aid.
Team: Sasin School of Management, Thailand
Team Zen
Sasin School of Management, Thailand
Solution Location: Thailand
Student Team: Jittapat Sirison, Aditya Shrestha, and Shrisha Sethi
Team Zen examined flash flooding in one of the slums in Thailand, developing a solution surrounding a community education program!
Team: Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Team Real Consulting
Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Solution Location: Australia
Team: Rachel Hall, Peiling Lin, Liliana Neame, and Augusto Salhuana Bellodas
Team Real Consulting addressed severe storms in Brisbane, Australia with a solution involving real time storm alerts and QR codes.
Learners Track Opportunities
Featuring: The HUMLOG Challenge
Whatâs My Carbon Footprint?!
Learn about carbon footprints through an insightful discussion on how it impacts us on a daily basis, and how we can make our work more sustainable.
Time Management & Keystone Habits
A single habit change can spark a ripple of effects that radiate throughout your team and organization, and transform your office culture. In this workshop, students will be introduced to tools that will help manage their time and energy more effectively, while committing to one keystone habit, that they can implement as a team.
Virtual Communication Skills
We are all being asked to step up to the computer screen and deliver. This new normal has new demands that come with concrete skills and techniques that will make you a more effective communicator online. Learn the best practices of virtual delivery and engagement.
Health and Well-Being Activities
Its not all business, these sessions will be designed to bring a human element focused on self care and well-being.
The HUMLOG Challenge
In partnership with the Hanken Schools of Economicsâ HUMLOG Institute, the Learners Track features The HUMLOG Challenge, an international virtual competition, focused on developing local solutions to problems related to humanitarian logistics.
This year, The HUMLOG Challenge focuses on Community Disaster Resilience. The Covid-19 pandemic has tested communities across the world on preparedness and resilience. Major hazards such as hurricanes, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, droughts, and landslides, among others, constantly threaten the livelihoods of the most vulnerable populations across the world. In the context of accelerated climate change and population growth, the current trend of frequent major disasters is expected to increase. To mitigate this trend, increased Disaster Resilience and Community Preparedness is essential to reduce the potential impact of humanitarian crises on the poorest communities who are disproportionately affected by these disasters.
The 2020 HUMLOG Challenge involved:
420 students
113 teams from
38 schools in
21 countries
How does it work?
Register your team.
We encourage multi-disciplinary, teams of 2-4 students from different schools disciplines, and levels, (Undergraduate, Graduate, or Doctoral).
Registration is open.
Identify a local problem.
All participants will be prompted to indicate a local problem from a natural disaster group they wish to focus on that is relevant to their community environment.
Identify a local problem.
Develop your solution.
Develop a unique and implementable solution that can be used in a locally-relevant context. Demonstrate that solution in a creative format.
Develop your solution.
Community disaster resilience is the mainstay of disaster readiness and risk reduction in communities across the globe.
Teams will be prompted to choose a natural disaster relative to their geographical region and address the communityâs preparedness, response and level of resilience.
Challenge Prompt.
Identify a natural disaster relative to the geographical region. Describe a locally-relevant problem and illustrate an innovative solution that can be applied in different contexts.
Operationalize Resilience.
It is important to note that âresistingâ and âabsorbingâ (and the other components embodied in the definition) embody different processes. How they are executed varies from hazard to hazard (e.g., flood readiness strategies differ from those required for seismic hazards) and from country to country (e.g. reduction and readiness program in Japan differ from those in New Zealand, yet both face comparable levels of seismic risk). How resilience is operationalized should be able to encompass, for example, the hazard and cultural diversity that prevails in an international context. 2
The Challenge.
In order to improve the systems and processes that predict community resilience, teams will be challenged to choose a natural disaster that challenges its local community’s resilience and response system. The identified problem should enable teams to assess the community’s response, preparedness and resilience. The goal is to design solutions that not only address the problem, but also consider culture and environment in the solution design. No problem or solution are too small. We encourage students to form teams with other countries whose communities face similar hazards. (For example, earthquakes happen in Chile, Japan and New Zealand, but how each country is prepared to respond is different.)
Deliverables
Each team will prepare a Solutions Package that will incorporate both written and visual elements. Teams will submit a written report and a visual creative illustration.
Written Report.
The written report must be no longer than 5 pages in length (double spaced) and must be in English or with English translations. It should be submitted as a Word Document or PDF. It should be separated into the following:
Problem Statement:
Understanding the problem as it relates to the locally-relevant natural disaster.
Proof of research
Solution Development and Implementation:
Strengthening governance to manage disaster risk.
Reducing disaster vulnerability for resilience.
Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response.
Creative Illustration.
Illustrations could include any digital format, such as videos, powerpoint presentations, interviews, podcasts, etc. They can be submitted in PowerPoint, Google Slides, MOV, MP4, JPEG, and PNG. Teams are encouraged to think out of the box, engage local participants in their field work, and capture local perspectives from key stakeholders. However, the illustration must be in English or with an English translation and if videos are submitted, they must be limited to 3 minutes in length. Students must identify the following:
The region represented
Problem identified
Proof of research
The solution and implementation plan
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Describe the characteristics of the humanitarian context
Explain how humanitarian relief is provided
Identify the role of logistics in humanitarian relief
Apply logistical principles and concepts to the humanitarian context
Proof of completion of all elements will be submitted through a form that will be provided by GBSN in September.This Academic Certificate is unique to the 2021 HUMLOG Challenge only.
Unique Academic Certificate
As part of the Learners Track and The HUMLOG Challenge, the Hanken School of Economics is offering participants the opportunity to take its online course, Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics, available on the FutureLearn platform. In this course participants will learn how humanitarian relief is provided and will explore the logistical concepts and principles that are applied in humanitarian operations. Learners will consider the importance of supply chain management and recognize how contextual differences alter the requirements of logistics management during aid operations.
This optional online course takes no more than two weeks to complete and estimates an average of 3 hours of work per week. After completing the the course and its assessments, attending one of the HUMLOG Challenge webinars, and submitting a solution package in the competition, participants will earn an academic certificate that can be added to resumes, CVs, and LinkedIn professional accounts!
The 1st place winning team will be offered a 5,000 USD prize, sponsored by the Hanken School of Economics and its HUMLOG Institute, to be used towards continuing education or training.
One-on-One Mentoring.
All Top FIVE teams will be offered a one time, one hour professional mentoring session from one of our judges.
Earn a certificate.
Participants have the opportunity to earn an international recognition after completing the competition.
Assistant Vice President for Risk Management and Resilience Planning University of Chicago USA
Judging Information
Judging for this competition will happen in two phases, a preliminary judging that determines the Top Five teams, and the final judging that determines the overall winner. Preliminary judges will review all submitted deliverables to ultimately determine the following:
How well your team describes the problem and its local relevance
Whether or not your team demonstrates creativity
Whether or not the solution your team develops is feasible
The top 5 student teams will present their projects live to a panel of international judges.
10-minute pitch presentation delivered LIVE to judges.
All team members must participate in the LIVE pitch for the team to be eligible to win the prize. Participation is defined as a minimum of 1 minute of speaking during the presentation.
Teams can include supplemental materials to support their LIVE presentations in the finals round, including their creative illustration.
A 15-minute Q&A with the judges.
All team members must be present for the LIVE pitch presentation and virtual Q&A.
Judge and team participation will be moderated by a GBSN staff member to keep time and ensure equal distribution of participation between judges and teams.
The LIVE Pitch Presentations and Q&A portion will be recorded and broadcasted LIVE for the public to watch.
Research Resources
This is a basic list of materials that can be used by teams in the research of problems and solution development.
Supply chain agility assisting with humanitarian resilience
The humanitarian supply chain is a complex network of NGOs, government, military, police, action aids, logistics service providers with zero tolerance attitude to provide relief to the victims of a catastrophic event or disaster in forms of providing eating materials, medicines, medical support and to ensure quick recovery or increase supply chain resilience
âQuickly reestablishing flows of water, food, pharmaceuticals, medical goods, fuel, and other crucial commodities is almost always in the immediate interest of survivors and longer-term recovery.â
The ARC-D toolkit is used to determine the level of a community’s disaster resilience, in two parts:
Part A assesses the general context of the community, capturing local population data, governance structures, built environment and ecosystem attributes, vulnerable groups, and major risk scenarios.
Part B assesses the communityâs disaster resilience level to a chosen risk scenario through a consensus-based focus group discussion, guided by 30 key questions, each linked to a particular resilience component.
The Framework was adopted at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan, on March 18, 2015 and aims to achieve the substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries over the next 15 years.
For detailed information, please access our Student Handbook HERE.
Taking you BEYOND the classroom, the Educators Track is designed for scholars, lecturers, trainers, and university faculty across disciplines who want to connect with like-minded colleagues on teaching innovations, research and pedagogy needed serve communities and develop talent the world needs now.
GBSN and Capsim have joined forces to help bring quality and experiential business learning to communities worldwide. Building on our experience from last year, weâre inviting scholars, lecturers, trainers, and academic faculty to design and develop an inbox simulation using current data, research, cases, and personal experiences.
As part of the Educators Track for GBSN Beyond, teams of 1-4 will design and build a 15-30 minute inbox simulation experience. These microsimulations will immerse learners in real-world scenarios and evaluate essential skills in a realistic context.Â
Congratulations to the Winning Microsimulation!
In first place, and winning the $5,000 award, Jagdish Sheth School of Management Indiaâs microsimulation MakhanChor Milk! Congratulations MakhanChor Milk!! Everyone is welcome to experience all of the microsimulations via our webpage here.
Institution(s): Jagdish Sheth School of Management
Country(ies): India
Team Members: Pooja Gupta, Mafruza Sultana
Industry: Safety
What’s an Inbox Simulation?
Students want engaging learning experiences, and employers want career-ready graduates.
Completion of empirical and applied learning experiences provide applicants an advantage in the recruitment process.
CapsimInbox offers a validated, day-in-the-life microsimulation platform to help educators bring real-world learning experiences into any environment — giving students the practice and feedback they need to develop essential career skills in an authentic business context.
Students enter a familiar email environment and assume an employee’s role at a fictitious company. As they navigate real scenarios and make decisions by responding to emails and instant messages, CapsimInbox evaluates skill levels and provides immediate, actionable feedback for meaningful development.
As part of the Educators Track for GBSN Beyond, teams of 1-4 will design and build a 15-30 minute inbox simulation experience. These microsimulations will immerse learners in real-world scenarios and evaluate essential skills in a realistic context.
We are looking for creative and innovative geographic locations, cultures, scenarios, and skillsets not usually found in typical curricula and aligned with our chosen themes.
Business in Health Studies
Business in Environmental Security
Business and Human Rights
General / Miscellaneous
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Business in Health Studies
The health studies dimension aims to facilitate and promote cross-sector collaboration by developing simulations that deliver scenarios where business, government, NGOs and educational institutions are working together on developing innovative solutions to complex health-related problems.
02
Business and Environmental Security
This dimension focuses on the role and responsibility of business towards achieving environmental security. Each industry has a responsibility to make a significant reduction in their carbon footprint. Businesses must demonstrate environmental awareness and involve all stakeholders in implementing its sustainability strategy.
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Business and Human Rights
Business and Human Rights includes gender equality, anti corruption, vulnerable population protections, etc. The modern business environment must work as a representative and protector for human rights.
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General / Miscellaneous
This dimension is for scholars, lecturers, trainers and academic faculty who are looking to develop a globally, yet locally relevant microsimulation that does not necessarily fit into any of the above categories.
Prizes
1st Place Prize
The winning team receives $5,000 and recognition as a CapsimInbox author with the opportunity to bring their simulation to market and earn royalties.
Participation
In addition to developing the timely skills of building meaningful, online teaching tools, each team that completes their version will have the opportunity to work with Capsim to bring their version to market and earn royalties
Associate Professor of Politics Earlham College USA
How can you participate?
Register Your Team.
Complete the registration form by clicking the button below. We encourage teams of 2-3 members to help break up the work.
Registration is now closed.
Submit your concept.
Complete the concept form and we will review all concepts to ensure alignment and viability.
Concept forms deadline: Sept 29
Build your microsim.
Start building your concept in the CapsimInbox Authoring Platform. Complete our certification course to hone your skills.
Microsims deadline: Oct 29
Team Formation and Registration
A team’s institution must be registered for GBSN Beyond to participate. Once, the institution is registered, each individual team member must complete an individual registration for GBSN Beyond. The simulation sign-up link will be included in the registration confirmation email. Only one team member will register the team for the simulation. The individual who submits the team registration will be the designated Team Captain.
2020 will be known as the year of realization. The COVID-19 pandemic compelled us to acknowledge a global need for communication and cooperation as existing inequalities present multiple challenges. In order to create a space to tackle these critical challenges, GBSN hosted the second virtual annual conference GBSN Beyond.
GBSN Beyond featured three parallel track experiences during the month of October, leading up to a 3-day virtual conference, November 15-17, 2021. These tracks engaged Learners, Educators, and Leaders. The virtual conference offered a program of keynotes, panel discussions, lightning talks, networking activities, and more, that generally focused on four themes: humanitarian logistics, climate change, healthcare, and human rights.
Pathable is the chosen virtual event tool for the GBSN Beyond experience.
To help facilitate interaction and information sharing, we’ve created a website and app where attendees can build their personal schedules, talk to the other attendees and access conference materials.
The Virtual Event Platform will allow attendees to:
View the profiles and interests of the other attendees
Build a personalized schedule of talks to attend
Download hand-outs and materials
Engage in conversations and video calls with your fellow attendees
Content
The culminating online event will bring three tracks together through a program including short keynote addresses, presentations, development workshops, and social activities that will be scheduled November 9-13, 2020. To ensure our members and partners around the world have opportunities to interact and ask questions, the scheduling of the sessions will be spread out for the convenience of attendees in every time zone. All live broadcasted sessions will be recorded and made available on the platform. The virtual event will include a combination of pre-recorded and live content.
The virtual event platform will be made available to all registered participants on September 14th.
To gain access to the virtual platform you must have a registration code. In the spirit of accessibility and inclusivity, we are offering an institutional rate which allows an unlimited number of persons (students, faculty, and administrators) per institution to register and participate â reflecting our commitment to supporting schools during these challenging times.
An individual fee will accommodate all persons not affiliated to an institution. Before registering as an individual, please check with your institution to see if your organization is already registered. Here is the list of registered institutions.
Financial support will be made available based on need and availability for institutions in low income countries. Institutions who need financial support should email info@gbsn.org.
The culminating online event will bring the three tracks together through a program including keynote fire starters, presentations, development workshops, and social activities that will be scheduled Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13, 2020.
To ensure our members and partners around the world have opportunities to interact and ask questions, the scheduling of the sessions will be spread out for the convenience of attendees in every time zone. All live broadcasted sessions will be recorded and made available on the platform. The virtual event will include a combination of pre-recorded and live content.
University leaders, including Rectors, Deans, Directors and Administrators from developed, emerging and frontier markets
Students from all disciplines, including undergraduate, graduate and PhDs from developed, emerging and frontier markets
Faculty and lecturers from universities in developed, emerging and frontier markets
Professionals from industry, aid organizations, and civil society dedicated to addressing economic and social challenges effectively and efficiently
Variety of Sessions:
Keynote Fire Starters
Live keynote address with top academic and industry leaders on controversial topics related to challenges and opportunities shaping the future of higher education and business. Live chat with Q&A throughout session.
Leadership Roundtables
These roundtables will discuss pressing the reports produced from the leadership track. Topics include the future of project based learning, innovating in global programs and the role of business schools in building more inclusive societies.
Innovation Showcases
A short pre-recorded presentation on a particular innovative solution that addresses challenges faced across the industry.
Live chat with Q&A throughout the session.
Development Workshops
Workshops will provide participants the opportunity to strengthen their skills and knowledge in a particular area. The workshops will aim to provide a collaborative and active-learning environment for participants. Attendees should leave with skills, knowledge and resources they can apply in their own environment.
Panel Discussions
Live panel discussions focused on topics such as the future of project-based learning, international mobility of people and ideas, future of executive education, globalization, entrepreneurship, online learning, the case method.
LIVE Student Presentations
The HUMLOG Student Competition TOP 10 teams will present their projects in a LIVE open Zoom meeting to the judging panel that will include a Q&A portion. GBSN Beyond participants will be able to join the audience.
Registration
Individual Rate
$200 USD
An individual fee offers you access to the virtual event and the virtual platform. In the spirit of accessibility and inclusivity, we are introducing an institutional rate which allows an unlimited number of persons (students, faculty, and administrators) per institution to register and participate â reflecting our commitment to supporting schools during these challenging times.
Financial support will be made available based on need and availability for institutions in low income countries. Institutions who need financial support should email Nicole Zefran at nzefran@gbsn.org
Welcome to GBSN Beyondâs first faculty simulation lab in partnership with CapsimInbox, where you will bring your work to life!
In the theme of âBeyond,â GBSN and Capsim are partnering to bring faculty an interactive and creative experience that takes knowledge Beyond the Classroom. As participants, you will have the opportunity to form teams and utilize your own research, case studies, experiences, and more to develop your own 45-60 minute CapsimInbox scenario, where students are tested on skills of your choosing. In our virtual global environment, now is the time to bring regional and culturally relevant experiences to life.
CapsimInbox is a microsimulation platform that simulates an email environment where learners face real-world scenarios. As faculty participants, you will use current data, research, cases, etc., to develop into the CapsimInbox simulation format and provide that information in the application concept. We are looking for creative and innovative geographic locations, cultures, scenarios, and skill sets not usually found in typical curricula.
The winning faculty team will be offered a cash prize, along with recognition as a CapsimInbox author and royalty rights. This opportunity allows for portfolio expansion beyond the normal written studies and a personal touch in the new wave of virtual experiential learning.
The easy and experiential way to engage and develop today’s learners.
60% of employers donât believe that recent graduates are well-prepared for their jobs. CapsimInbox prepares learners to effectively apply the knowledge they’ve gained to real-world situations. Individuals are immersed in a role at a fictitious company and must choose what they believe are the best responses to various real-world scenarios. Responses indicate proficiency levels on the skills being measured, such as communicating, prioritizing, managing talent, generating solutions and many more.
Simulation Prompt
As faculty member participants, you are to take current data, research, cases, etc., that you would like to see in CapsimInbox simulation format and provide that information in the application concept. We are looking for creative and innovative geographic locations, cultures, scenarios, and skill sets not usually found in typical curricula.
Ex: You are an Indian manager of an Ethiopian garment factory and are running into cultural barriers for process understanding.
CapsimInbox is a microsimulation platform that simulates an email environment where learners face real-world scenarios. As faculty member participants, you are to take current data, research, cases, etc., that you would like to see in CapsimInbox simulation format and provide that information in the application concept. We are looking for creative and innovative geographic locations, cultures, scenarios, and skill sets not usually found in typical curricula.
Prize Information
The winning faculty team will be offered a 5,000 USDcash prize, as well as recognition as a CapsimInbox author with the opportunity to bring the simulation to market and earn royalties! Every participating team will be offered the opportunity to work with Capsim and bring their version to market with the potential to earn royalties.
Checkpoints
Timeline
Suggested Checkpoints
Checkpoint One (End of August)
This is your opportunity to explore all of the unique resources provided by Capsim, as well as participate in the IAP Certification course!
Checkpoint Two September 14
Working with your team, or as an individual, you will be able to brainstorm a one-of-a-kind scenario roles, skills, and components that are integrated in your simulation.
Checkpoint Three October 19
In this phase, you will be working directly with the Capsim team to bring your ideas to life!
Checkpoint 4 November 2
Final submission due.
Checkpoint Five November 9-13
Watch as different participants use your simulation in a real-life setting. Interact with users and participate in the competition!
Team Formation
Faculty have the opportunity to participate as individuals or teams of up to 3 including instructional designers, research assistants, and/or PhD students (no more than 3 members). Faculty teams are encouraged to diversify in areas of expertise, universities/schools, and geographic regions.
Registration
Please use the registration form link provided for the simulation after your institution has registered for GBSN Beyond. Shortly after your submission, you and your team members will be provided with access to the CapsimInbox Authoring Platform to begin creating your microsimulation. Click here for a list of registered institutions
If you have not received a registration link, please click here.
Teams should register before Wednesday, September 30th at 10:00 PMEastern Time.
Concept Form
Once resources and the concept development process has been completed, teams are to curate their concept form no later thanThursday, October 1st at 10:00 PMEDT to be emailed to matt.shell@capsim.comandevan.meyer@capsim.com.
Special Resources
These resources are unique to Capsim and can be discovered in detail here. In the spirit of accessibility and inclusivity, we are offering an institutional rate which allows an unlimited number of persons (students, faculty, and administrators) per institution to register and participate in all track activities and the virtual event â reflecting our commitment to supporting schools during these challenging times. Before registering as an individual, please check with your institution to see if your organization is already registered. Here is the list of registered institutions.
CapsimInbox Guided Tour
This web-based tool will allow you to explore the CapsimInbox participant experience in less than 5 minutes. This will include a walkthrough of the user interface, describe different types of email and instant message responses that can be created, demonstrate the company drive functionality, and provide a sample on how participants select email responses. Additionally, this Guided Tour will describe how participants will be provided with instantaneous reports that will showcase their overall performance, developmental index, self-awareness levels, and skill gaps.Add image
5-minute Demo
This web-based demo will provide an abridged experience of CapsimInbox: Human Resources as an example. This 5-minute demo will provide you with a few examples of scenarios in the form of emails and instant messages that you can respond to. This demo will also introduce you to the user interface of CapsimInbox and display how email content and responses can be authored to create an immersive and engaging experience.
Judging Criteria
Describes the (5) criteria that GBSN and Capsim will be utilizing to assess each created CapsimInbox. During the virtual event, attendees will be provided with access to experience all versions created by participating teams. This section will also describe how GBSN Beyond attendees can vote for their favorite version during the virtual conference. Based on these (5) criteria and attendee feedback, Capsim and GBSN will determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place competition winners.
Case Templates
The case templates document details (4) simulation templates that your team can choose from that will define your simulationâs scenario and key skills to be assessed. These templates were created to be in line with GBSNâs mission and will provide a general scenario, topical area, and suggested skills to be assessed. You have the option to focus on your own topic that relates to GBSNâs mission as well, such as sustainability.
Concept Form
The concept form is how teams will submit their concept to be approved by GBSN and Capsim to proceed. After reviewing the Competition Resource Page, teams will complete the Concept Form by defining what scenario they would like to pursue, indicate key information such as the fictional participant role, skills that will be assessed, primary subject/topical areas, the industry and country(ies) the version is set in, and the name of the version they are creating. Teams will have the option to contact Capsim to conduct a âConcept Checkâ in order to ensure that the CapsimInbox Authoring Platform can bring their vision to life.
1-Hour Certification Course
This 1-hour certification will provide teams with a walkthrough tutorial on how to navigate the CapsimInbox Authoring Platform, provide best practices on how to create content, and demonstrate all features and functionality. This Certification Course is expected to take one hour to complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides answers to common questions related to authoring CapsimInbox microsimulations. Topics include: judging criteria, winner announcement, suggested simulation length/duration, Capsim Support info, and a recommended developmental timeline.
Submission
Final simulations are due before Monday, November 2nd at 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Judging
In this first ever faculty experience, who better to judge the experiential learning platforms than the students themselves? In a twist of events, students (and others) will be provided the opportunity to go through the different simulations in a live demo. They will rank based on favorites and whether they meet the five central criteria.
Relevance
Practicality
Clarity
Versatility
Engagement
How well did the version relate to the subject area selected?
Did the version create a realistic, high fidelity experience?
Was the version experience clear and concise in that the time investment was relative to the value of the participant?
Does the version have broad use in academia globally?
Was the version creative and fun to experience?
Code of Conduct
GBSN Beyond Faculty Simulation â Terms
The following terms apply to participation in this competition (âTeam Competitionâ). Entrants may create original solutions, prototypes, visual content, data sets, scripts, or other content, materials, solutions, or discoveries (a âSubmissionâ). All submissions will abide by the GBSN Conduct Statement Below.
GBSN Conduct
Unethical behavior, including but not limited to plagiarism or academic dishonesty, will automatically lead to the disqualification of the team, as well as banning from future competitions for a period of time to be determined by GBSN, and notification of the representatives of the school.
Media
Photos, videos, and/or other media may be taken in the GBSN Team Competition. By entering and attending this virtual event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and used by GBSN and/or CapsimInbox in connection with communications about the GBSN Team Competition or in other communications.
Capsim Terms
Capsim will prompt all users after the registration process to sign an agreement in accordance to Capsim intellectual property rights, royalty information, and licensing agreements, along with other information.
If you do not agree to this usage, please do not attend and contact mhandler@gbsn.org
Tools for Virtual Communication
Most of the Simulation Lab work will be conducted directly on the CapsimInbox platform. We will be using Zoom for the webinar resources, which will also be recorded and uploaded to YouTube. Zoom will also be used for all conversations, trainings, etc. in the development stage. Pathable is the chosen virtual event tool for the GBSN Beyond experience. Though Zoom is integrated, Pathable allows for networking, vendor hall communication, and more.
Contact
Once successfully registered, teams will be given their slot time information one week prior to the event.
For any program questions or requests, please email GBSNâs Maddie Handler at mhandler@gbsn.org
For any technology questions or requests, please email Capsimâs Matt Shell at matt.shell@capsim.com
About CapsimInbox
CapsimInbox is a one-of-a-kind simulated email experience that measures key career skills with every reply. Capsim is the leading program developer for virtual experiential learning all over the world. With the award-winning Inbox experience, individuals are immersed in a role at a fictitious company and must choose what they believe are the best responses to various real-world scenarios. For more information visit: https://go.capsim.com/inbox/
