2015 Annual Conference
Conferences
2016 Annual Conference
About the Conference
“Markets Shaping Management Education,” the 2016 GBSN and EFMD Joint Conference in Africa, will focus on customer-focused innovations in management education models and practices. Deans and faculty from across Africa, and around the world, are invited to come to Accra to participate in for this highly interactive and practical agenda. Participants will meet, discuss and share with a variety of employers, students and alumni, and international colleagues that share an interest in improving access to quality management education in Africa and other developing regions.
How are schools responding to their local markets with new programs, business models and recruitment strategies?
What are the forces shaping the management education market in West Africa and other regions on the African Continent?
How can management schools better identify and learn from trends in the marketplace to shape their strategy?
Sessions at the GBSN and EFMD Joint Conference in Africa will address these questions, highlighting salient issues facing the management education market, including the increased focus on lifelong learning, business integration and mobility among African nations, employability, and job creation.
Who Should Attend?
- Business School Deans, Faculty and Program Directors with an interest in building international connections and developing their school’s program quality and market relevance
- Ministry of Education and Ministry of Employment officials
- Development Professionals focused on training and management issues
- Corporate HR and Training Managers who want to better connect with and understand business schools
The Interactive Agenda Features:
- A Special Dialogue with local business professionals, students and alumni to explore the opportunities and challenges at top of mind for these key stakeholders
- Speakers from industry, business education and international aid sectors with an interest in growing the management talent pool
- Showcases of real management talent challenges, and how business schools are solving them through partnership and innovation
- Presentations of research on the market for management education and its impact
- Discussions on how management schools can understand, anticipate and address the needs of the market
- Lots of networking opportunities to develop new ideas, partnerships and projects
About the Conference Hosts
The Global Business School Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening management, entrepreneurial and leadership talent for the developing world through better access to quality, locally relevant education. GBSN harnesses the power of a network of nearly 70 leading business schools that share a dedication to our mission to build management education capacity for the developing world.
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EFMD is a leading international network of business schools and companies (820 members / 82 countries) at the forefront or raising the standards of management education and development globally. EFMD runs the EQUIS and EPAS accreditation systems as well as the EFMD Deans Across Frontiers development programme (EDAF) and is one of the key reference points for management education worldwide.
www.efmd.org
Conference Sponsers
2017 Annual Conference
2018 Annual Conference
The 2018 GBSN Annual Conference was a great success. Over 120 leaders in business education, industry, development and government gathered in Nairobi, Kenya to participate in a 3-day conference on Transforming Traditional Sectors: Educating Entrepreneurial Leaders to Drive Systemic Change co-hosted by Strathmore Business School and the Chandaria School of Business, USIU Africa.
The conference was sponsored by MIT Sloan School of Management, Monash University Business School and Johnson & Johnson.
We had the pleasure of welcoming:
- 60 universities from 37 countries, from Mexico to Senegal, Kenya, Canada, Nigeria, Finland, Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Egypt, Australia, Lebanon, etc.
- Colleagues from the private sector, including Johnson & Johnson, EY, DHL, IBM
- Peer organizations, including representatives from AACSB International, AMREF Health
Post-Conference Articles
Education is Critical in Innovation
Chairman’s Corner: Furthering Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa
About the Conference
The 2018 GBSN Annual Conference in Nairobi will focus on how innovative, interdisciplinary and collaborative ways of educating entrepreneurial leaders can transform traditional sectors, including Mining & Oil, Agriculture, Tourism and Healthcare. The conference will feature global experts and regional innovators who are driving change in sectors that are critical to development of countries around the globe but also too often entrenched in outdated ideologies and practices.
The agenda will focus on four broad enablers of entrepreneurial leadership: Technology & Big Data; Responsible Leadership; Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration; and Teaching the Tools of Innovation.
The Interactive Agenda will Feature
- Cross-Sector Stakeholder Dialogueswith educators, professionals, government officials, students and entrepreneurs to do a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in a particular sector
- Experts from industry, education, government and international aidsharing their experience, perspective and lessons learned
- Business school showcasesof approaches to educating entrepreneurial leaders for systemic change
- Research Roundtablesfeaturing scholarly and applied research on the cross-sector enablers of entrepreneurial leadership in traditional sectors
- ‘Back to Class’ sessions for non-academics and curious educatorsto experience an interactive teaching demonstration of entrepreneurial leadership tools
- Networking, interactive plenaries and breakout sessionsdesigned to give participants valuable information and tangible takeaways they can employ when they leave
Who Should Attend?
- Business School Deans, Directors, Faculty and Administrators from developed, emerging and frontier markets with an interest in collaborative efforts to educate entrepreneurial leaders
- Professionals from industry, aid organizations, and civil society in Mining & Oil, Agriculture, Tourism or Healthcare concerned with strengthening the leadership pipeline and stimulating systemic change
- Government Officials with responsibility for education, entrepreneurship or workforce development in Mining & Oil, Agriculture, Tourism or Healthcare with an interest in wider stakeholder collaboration
- Educators in Mining & Oil, Agriculture, Tourism or Healthcare fields with an interest in integrating entrepreneurial leadership into curricula, or otherwise collaborating with business schools and other sector stakeholders
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About the Co-Hosts
The Global Business School Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening management, entrepreneurial and leadership talent for the developing world through better access to quality, locally relevant education. GBSN harnesses the power of a network of nearly 70 leading business schools that share a dedication to our mission to build management education capacity for the developing world.
https://gbsn.org/
In its endeavour to transform leadership in Africa in the 21st Century, Strathmore Business School (SBS) has taken the responsibility of influencing leadership of public and private sectors in the continent. This is the overarching mission at SBS; Service to Society through the development of international executive business management and leadership programs. Since its inception in 2005, and coming at a time when the world and Africa face extraordinary challenges, SBS’s mission to develop transformative business leaders is even more relevant. By the use of globally tried and tested teaching methodology using case studies, using both local and international faculty, while at the same time partnering with local industry experts who draw and localize the experiences on the ground, we ensure that our programs foster a culture of continuous learning.
www.sbs.strathmore.edu
The mission of Chandaria School of Business is to provide a range of knowledge, skills, attitudes and problem-solving abilities to enable students to respond to the need for successful management and leadership of profit and not for profit organizations in a dynamic environment.
www.usiu.ac.ke/study/academic-affairs/chandaria-school-of-business
Faculty Track
For faculty of business and management who want to advance knowledge and make a positive impact on society
GBSN Beyond is the premier global experience for business schools and universities. It involves students, faculty, and leaders in three parallel tracks and culminates in an international conference that brings the community together for meaningful discussions and activities, and fun too.
The Faculty Track engages faculty teachers and scholars across disciplines to solve problems, as well as learn and develop teaching and research skills Beyond The Classroom.
- Core Experience: Faculty Simulation Lab to convert cases, research, and experiences into micro-simulations for student learning
- Teaching development webinars and learning opportunities
- Research workshops focused on relevance and impact
- Participation in the virtual GBSN Annual Conference, November 9-13, 2020
- Health & Well-Being Sessions
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 in all track activities and the virtual event – 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. The registration form will provide a link to the list of registered institutions.
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Co-Host and Signature Sponsor
Faculty Simulation Lab by CapsimInbox
Workshops Focused on Teaching and Research
Access to Virtual Event Sessions
September 16th 8:00 AM EST
Webinar: Microsimulations and the Future of Experiential Learning
Core Experience: Faculty Simulation Lab
In the theme of “Beyond,” 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 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. 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.
Faculty simulation sign-up will be open August 15th to September 30th at 10:00 PM Eastern Time.
Workshops & Webinars
Workshop: Case Teaching Online
This session would seek to build, and expand on the case writing capabilities of faculty. It would be aimed at people who had recently started writing cases, were considering writing cases, or experienced case writers looking for innovative ideas and fresh inspiration. We would need to cap the numbers for this session at 50 to ensure that we could maintain an interactive approach to the session and to truly build capacity. The workshop will aim to cover the following: the essential elements of a good case, how to plan and begin writing your case, sources of inspiration, and common pitfalls to avoid, how long should your case should be?, the common features of bestselling cases – what is the secret of their success? , the importance of the case teaching note.
Workshop: Teaching with Simulations
This workshop is hosted by SPJIMR, with content support of Harvard Business Publishing to help instructors gain an understanding in an approach to using simulations (sims) in their courses. Simulations are powerful tools for reinforcing student learning, set in seemingly real-world environments. They are simple to set up and extremely user friendly as teaching tools in classrooms and can be used across courses. The design of this workshop is aimed at instructors with some interest in sims and an experience of innovations in class. The workshop seeks to familiarize the participants with the techniques needed to integrate SIMs within a course, and equip them with the necessary skills. There is no pre work for this workshop in which a HBP sim will be used. The course pack link will be distributed for enrollment and access to the sim.
Faculty Track Schedule: October 1-31
The program schedule is subject to change
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
DEADLINE: Faculty Simulation Lab Concept Form
2
5
Introduction to CapsimInbox Simulation Program
6
7
Workshop: Research Models Relevant for International Development
8
9
12
Faculty Networking Session
13
14
15
Webinar: The Future of Project-Based Learning
16
19
20
Faculty Simulation Lab Checkpoint Three
21
22
23
24
25
26
29
Webinar: Teaching with Simulations Online
30
2
DEADLINE: Final Simulation
Contact
For any program questions or requests, please email GBSN’s Maddie Handler at mhandler@gbsn.org
Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities
Motivated to address the most pressing needs of society and enabled by digital innovation, business schools have been redefining the boundaries of their work.
That is the context for GBSN Beyond. We invite you and your organization to get involved and make a difference for the developing world—and gain visibility for being a leader and change maker in business education. The COVID-19 outbreak continues to cause disruption to business schools across the world. Even while struggling to ensure academic continuity and protect our students, faculty, and staff, we must continue to serve our communities. Business schools can and should have a positive impact during the crisis and in shaping the world that will emerge from it. For that, we need your organization’s engagement and support.
GBSN Beyond is a set of international experiences organized in three tracks designed for business school Students, Faculty, and Administrators, culminating in a collaborative virtual event November 9-13, 2020.
Support GBSN Beyond: Virtual Conference Reimagined to affiliate your organization with a dynamic, innovative experience that draws the attention of students, faculty and leaders from academic institutions and industry professionals from all over the world. Your support also helps GBSN continue its important work ensuring the developing world has the management talent it needs to generate prosperity.
GBSN Beyond will convene global leaders in academia, industry, and civil society to collectively explore the critical role of business and entrepreneurship education in our global future. Participants will look ahead and consider our futures Beyond the Classroom, Beyond Graduation, and Beyond Administration of our schools by sharing ideas and opportunities for generating greater global impact, especially in the most rapidly growing and developing areas of the world.
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Get Involved
Sponsorship & Partnership Packages
Benefit packages over you the opportunity to build your organization’s reputation with students, faculty and leaders in global higher education.
Be Noticed
Exhibit
Reach new audiences and solidify existing relationships by exhibiting at GBSN Beyond’s Virtual Exhibit Hall. Showcase your products and messages across all digital platforms and in the the virtual exhibit hall.
Advertisements
Promote your organization by including content, resources, services products in our GBSN Beyond Backpacks and engage with attendees on the virtual platform.
Make a Difference
Institution 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.
The value
- high-visibility branding opportunities
- interactive virtual exhibitor elements
- logo placement across digital platforms
- seamless networking and building connections
- support faculty, students, and administrators from the developing world
- complimentary access to all GBSN Beyond sessions and actives
- live attendee engagement
- Actively engage in the GBSN mission and vision
- lead generation and data analytics
- contribute to COVID-19 initiatives
- reach global audience of students, faculty, academic leaders and industry professionals
Event Sponsorships
Signature Sponsor ($15,000)
Event Sponsor ($10,000)
Track Sponsorships
Track Sponsor ($7,500)
Supporting Sponsor ($5,000)
Institutional Benefactor
Member ($2,500)
Non-Member ($5,000)
Sponsored Amenities
Beyond Virtual Backpack
Be the branded sponsor of the GBSN Beyond Backpack, the digital event bag shared with each attendee. The Beyond Backpack will feature content, resources, services and products from sponsors, institutions, and partners. Formats can be video, audio, documents, etc.
Virtual Entertainment
We all miss the ability to experience live performance. The power of technology allows us to offer live performances to a larger global audience. Support your local artist or performer by sponsoring a recorded performance to play during the virtual event Nov 9-13. These can include, recorded musical performances, dance, watch party, etc.
Health and Well-Being Session
With social distancing being encouraged, participants from all over the world are struggling with maintaining a healthy lifestyle through this global crisis. Sponsor a health and well-being session for all participants to enjoy. These can include, yoga, meditation, healthy habits, science of well-being, etc.
Digital Resources (In-Kind)
Be the organization to offer your digital resource to all GBSN Beyond attendees.
Association Partner
Become a GBSN Beyond association partner and offer your network the opportunity to engage with global leaders in academia, government, and industry to collectively explore the critical role of business and entrepreneurship education in our global future.
- Brand visibility across all three tracks and the virtual event Nov 9-13
- Logo placement in GBSN Beyond digital marketing
- Logo, link on the GBSN Beyond website
- Opportunity to offer your members a 10% discounted registration rate
- Opportunity to include content in the GBSN Beyond Virtual Backpack
- Complimentary access for staff members
Why should I sponsor or partner?
Supporting GBSN Beyond allows you to:
- Actively engage in the GBSN mission and vision
- build and develop relationships with influential high-level educators, business figures, and leading students and faculty
- forge partnerships with education institutions and industry
- build awareness and maximize exposure of your organization, products and services to all attendees
- observe and discuss the latest data, market trends and research findings on the future of global management education and the impact of COVID-19
- present your product, message, organization or self on a global level from one platform
The reason that we partner with GBSN is because we share a common worldview. Most notably, we have the common goal of developing leaders who can apply international best practice with local relevance. We do this as a business, but we also do it as philanthropy.
Michael Bzdak, Corporate Contributions, Johnson & Johnson
Contact Us:
If you are interested in any sponsorship or partnership opportunities, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities to 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.
Dan LeClair: dleclair@gbsn.org
Nicole Zefran: nzefran@gbsn.org
Leadership Track
For leaders in higher education who want to lead their institutions and make a positive impact on society
GBSN Beyond is the premier global experience for business schools and universities. It involves students, faculty, and administrators in three parallel tracks and culminates in an international conference that brings the community together for meaningful discussions and activities, and fun too.
The Leaders Track engages deans, associate/assistant deans, chairs, and directors across functions and disciplines to solve problems, as well as learn and develop leadership skills Beyond Administration.
- Core Experience: Leadership roundtables focus on important and challenging areas of development for business schools and universities
- Leadership development webinars and learning opportunities
- Digital transformation workshop exclusive for deans
- Networking opportunities
- Participation in the virtual GBSN Annual Conference, November 9-13, 2020
- Health & Well-Being Sessions
Participants will engage several important areas of development for business schools and our network. These take the form of roundtable discussions from which reports will be developed, discussed, and finally presented during the culminating GBSN Beyond Virtual Experience. Leaders in this track gain value by sharing ideas while working together towards recommendations.
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The Future of Experiential Learning
Since content has become more accessible, experiential learning has become more essential to learning. How do we up-our-game and provide meaningful experiences from which students learn? What have we been learning by adapting to COVID-19, when residential work on projects and internships became impossible? What new opportunities are being created by technology and new business models? How are these developments evolving in emerging economies? These and other questions will be addressed in this roundtable.
The Role of Business Schools in Building More Inclusive Societies
Inequality has been increasing in almost every country in the world, with far-reaching consequences and largely detrimental impacts. This roundtable considers the role of business schools in fostering more inclusive growth in the communities they serve. We will explore existing efforts, including social innovation programs, financial literacy and inclusion initiatives, research collaborations, outreach programs, and other innovative programs with an eye toward scaling, collaborating, and inventing. Join this roundtable to connect with institutions that are doing their best to step up this challenge.
Entrepreneurship Ecosystems and Business Schools
How is the Fourth Industrial Revolution changing the way we think about and build entrepreneurial ecosystems? Has the gravitational pull of established hubs been weakening or getting stronger? What do the answers to these questions mean for the way academic institutions, especially business schools, interact with business, governments, and NGOs to catalyze and support entrepreneurship? What role do the Sustainable Development Goals play? What about schools in the Global South? This roundtable considers these questions and more, as participants share insights, ideas, and strategies. Join this roundtable to learn from peers around the world, as well as to help shape the future role of business schools.
Student Track
For students of business and management who want to learn and make a positive impact on society
GBSN Beyond is the premier global experience for business schools and universities. It involves students, faculty, and leaders in three parallel tracks and culminates in an international conference that brings the community together for meaningful discussions and activities, and fun too.
The Student Track engages undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines to solve problems, as well as learn and develop career opportunities Beyond Graduation.
- Core Experience: Team competition focused on a local humanitarian logistics challenge
- Career development activities and opportunities
- Access to Virtual Career Fair and associated networking
- Learning development workshops and webinars
- Participation in the virtual GBSN Annual Conference, November 9-13, 2020
- Health & Well-Being Sessions
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 in all track activities and the virtual event – 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. The registration form will provide a link to the list of registered institutions.
Quick Links
Co-Host and Signature Sponsor
HUMLOG Student Competition
Workshops Focused on Careers and Learning
Virtual Career Fair by Localized
Access to Virtual Event Sessions
September 30th 8:00 AM EST
Webinar: Student Competition The HUMLOG Challenge Q and A
Core Experience
GBSN and the HUMLOG Institute have worked together to bring students a team-oriented, interactive digital competition experience, that drives solution development in their own backyard. We are moving beyond the traditional competition and allowing for absolute creativity and exploration for sustainable humanitarian solutions. We hope you, as participants, are inspired and implement much-needed change in your local communities.
Workshops
Workshop: Learning in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Even while learning has risen in importance, almost everything about it is changing. Once straight forward questions about what we should learn, and when and how we should learn it, are getting more complex and challenging. In this workshop, Dr. Dan LeClair will explore the changing landscape of management education and what it means for anyone who aims to make a living and a difference in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Workshop: Learning with Cases Online
Learning with cases may be a new and challenging experience for you. In this session our experienced case method tutor, Scott Andrews, will ensure it becomes an enjoyable one too. He will help you to understand how to approach a case, know how to identify and analyze key issues and participate confidently in class discussions – whether they are online or face to face.
Workshop: Building Your Online Brand to Attract Your Future Job
Social Media recruitment has proliferated in recent years as employers and recruiters found a more direct route to reach potential candidates. As individuals with an ever increasing digital footprint, job seekers are frequently reminded to practice good digital ‘hygiene’. While graduates might be encouraged to perform an audit of their online profiles before actively pursuing opportunities, in increasingly divisive times, who becomes the arbiter of what is deemed ‘acceptable’ content?
Student Track Schedule: October 1-31
Schedule is subject to change.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 DEADLINE: Competition Team Sign-Up | 2 Student Networking Session | |||
| 5 Webinar: Introduction to HUMLOG Student Competition | 6 | 7 Workshop: Learning in the 4th Industrial Revolution | 8 | 9 Networking Session |
| 12 | 13 Localized Career Fair | 14 Localized Career Fair | 15 | 16 HUMLOG Competition Open Q&A Session with Organizers |
| 19 | 20 Workshop: Building Your Online Brand to Attract Your Future Job | 21 Virtual Yoga | 22 Graduate Program Meet & Greet | 23 |
| 26 HUMLOG Competition Pitch Information Session | 27 | 28 | 29 Graduate Program Meet & Greet | 30 |
Contact
For any questions or requests, please email Maddie Handler, Program, Coordinator at mhandler@gbsn.org.
Track Sponsors and Partners
GBSN Beyond 2020
A Reimagined Experience, For A Repositioned World.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Global Business School Network reinvented its Annual Conference. Instead of a two-day face-to-face event, GBSN curated experiences involving three parallel tracks across seven weeks culminating in the virtual event, November 9-13, 2020.
These experiences during October were designed to engage Students, Faculty, and Administrators at institutions of higher learning and partner organizations. Each track had a core experience, accompanied by professional development workshops, networking sessions, and webinars. The culminating virtual conference brought these groups together through a program including keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, roundtable discussions, social activities, and more.
GBSN Beyond registered participants continue to have access to all conference materials including session recordings, agenda items, speaker and participant profiles, etc. Click here to go to the virtual event platform Pathable.
Relative to the in-person event originally planned, GBSN Beyond set out to achieve two major objectives:
Move the Needle on Our Mission
Design a platform to accelerate development of new programs for improving management education for the developing world.
Be More Inclusive
Involve more schools and more people, especially those underrepresented at global Management events.
Together with all stakeholders, the network achieved these objectives. GBSN Beyond registrants totalled more than 2500 individuals, from over 110 institutions in 50 countries. Participants looked ahead, considering our futures Beyond the Classroom, Beyond Graduation, and Beyond the Administration of our schools by sharing ideas and opportunities for generating greater global impact, especially in the most rapidly growing and developing areas of the world.
Core Experiences
BEYOND
THE CLASSROOM
Faculty Track
In partnership with Capsim, the Faculty track offered a faculty simulation lab experience. Simulation creation via the CapsimInbox program, helped participants bring their research, data, and cases to life. Participants utilized regionally and culturally relevant content to develop scenarios focused on soft skills, cross-cultural management, and critical ESG issues etc.
BEYOND
GRADUATION
Student Track
GBSN, in partnership with Hanken School of Economics’ Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Research Institute (HUMLOG), presented students with a solutions focused team competition. Undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students from around the globe had the opportunity to solve problems in their regions and communities related to medical or food sourcing and delivery issues.
BEYOND
ADMINISTRATION
Leadership Track
The Leadership Track engaged business school leaders with rich dialogues considering several important areas of development for business schools and our network. These took the form of roundtable discussions from which three reports were developed, and published during the culminating GBSN Beyond Virtual Conference.
PLAY THE FACULTY MICROSIMULATIONS
LEARN
EXPLORE THE HUMLOG CHALLENGE SOLUTIONS
ENGAGE
DOWNLOAD LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE REPORTS
CONNECT
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Sponsors
2019
The 2019 GBSN Annual Conference was a huge success. Over 170 leaders in business education, industry, development and government gathered in Lisbon, Portugal to participate in a 3-day conference on Measuring the Impact of Business Schools, co-hosted by the Nova School of Business and Economics.
The conference was sponsored by Monash Business School, Johnson &Johnson Foundation, Hanken School of Economics, Cabells Scholarly Analytics, MIT Sloan School of Management, CarringtonCrisp, ETS Global, Global Engagement Institute and Absolute Internship.
We had the pleasure of welcoming:
- 148 institutions from 46 countries from Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Indonesia, Kenya, Ghana, Denmark, Finland, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Australia.
- Colleagues from the private sector, including Johnson & Johnson and Ecobank
- Peer organizations, including representatives from AACSB International and EFMD Global
The role of business in society is changing rapidly, especially in emerging markets. While continuing to act as an engine of economic growth, an increasing number of companies, large and small, are adopting notions of shared value creation and taking a larger stakeholder view of the firm. There is agreement that businesses can address social as well as economic challenges effectively and efficiently in partnership with governments. This view is reflected in the explicit incorporation of business as a change agent in the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Compact initiative. Student attitudes also reflect this shift. More students aim to make a positive impact in the world and are seeking careers that share these values. [1]
The above trends are relevant for schools in both developed and developing countries. Examples abound of business schools embracing this new and wider role actively, questioning traditional (probably more Western) views. They do that through consulting, applied research, experiential learning or by acting as catalysts of economic and social change. In this changing context, the question arises of how business schools can assess their relevance and impact in the economy and society at large, including a wider range of stakeholders (students, local communities, NGOs, policy makers, corporations, governments, entrepreneurs, etc.) This central question of impact assessment forms the focal point of discussion in the GBSN 2019 Annual Conference.
Some important questions that will be addressed include:
- How are business schools changing their positioning and services against this new role of business and society?
- Which impact measurement methodologies are being used by schools and businesses and what are their advantages and shortcomings?
- How should the current ranking systems change to more adequately capture the broader role of business schools in the economy and society?
[1] https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/08/success/business-students-impact-investing/index.html
SUB-THEMES
Shifts in Management Education to Reflect Economic and Societal ChangesWays to Measure How Business Schools Impact Society and the EconomyRankings and the Impact of Business Schools in the Economy and in Society
Venue
Nova School of Business and Economics
Campus de Carcavelos, Rua da Holanda
n.1, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Portugal
Who Should Attend?
- Business School Deans, Directors, Faculty and Administratorsfrom developed, emerging and frontier markets
- Professionals from industry, aid organizations, and civil societydedicated to addressing social and economic challenges effectively and efficiently
- Government Officialswith an interest in wider stakeholder collaboration to address social and economic challenges
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