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Africa Day Commemoration | University of the Witwatersrand

Date and Time

23 May, 2024 at 15:00 – 16:30 Johannesburg Time

The University of the Witwatersrand, Wits Business School is delighted to invite you to commemorate Africa Day 2024 with them on 23 May.

In keeping with the African Union’s theme for 2024 as the “Year of Education: Educate an African for the 21^st Century”, they will be focusing their discussions on resilient education systems and skills development in a pan-African context.

How do we build a path to inclusive, accessible, lifelong learning for all Africans, for the sake of the future of our continent?

Their keynote speaker, Dr Judy Dlamini, Chancellor of Wits University, will be joined by speakers from leading philanthropic, policy, youth, and academic organisations.

Join them for a stimulating and celebratory event with some of Africa’s leading lights in philanthropy, education and social activism.

#AfricaDay

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June 2024 Cross-Border Collab

DATE & TIME

Thursday, 6 June, 2024

8:00am EDT

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org

GBSN Members are Invited to June’s Cross-Border Collab – Art, Activism, and Business: Inspiring Change with Bill Carter

Join us for our June GBSN Collab session featuring guest speaker Bill Carter, a renowned author, filmmaker, and humanitarian activist. Bill will delve into his journey of writing “Fools Rush In” and producing the film “Kiss the Future,” which vividly portrays the siege of Sarajevo and the resilience of humanity amidst adversity. Through compelling storytelling, Bill highlights the importance of intent and action, drawing parallels with impactful business decisions, including those of U2. Don’t miss this insightful exploration of how art, activism, and business intertwine to inspire positive change in our world.

We hope GBSN Members will join this unique session where we will explore questions like:

How do you see the role of artists and filmmakers in influencing business leaders and policymakers to take action on social and humanitarian issues?
Can you share examples from your work where creative initiatives, such as “Kiss the Future,” have sparked meaningful collaboration between businesses, activists, and communities?
In your view, what are the key lessons that business leaders can learn from the strategies employed by artists and activists to create lasting impact and drive social change?

Guest Speaker

Courtesy of Getty images

Bill Carter
Executive Producer
“Kiss the Future”
USA

When?

Thursday, 6 June, 2024

8:00am Washington D.C.
2:00pm Paris
1:00pm Lagos
5:30pm Mumbai
8:00pm Singapore

Register

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What are Cross-Border Collabs?

Cross-Border Collabs are exclusive gatherings for GBSN members, focused on engaging our community to tackle some of the greatest challenges of our time. Facilitated by topic experts, these session will provide a place for our members be active participants in our mission of improving management and entrepreneurship education for the developing world. Collabs are held monthly on every first Thursday of the month. Collabs are an exclusive opportunity for member school ambassadors, deans and leading faculty members.

April 2024 Cross-Border Collab

DATE & TIME

Thursday, 4 April, 2024

8:00am EDT

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org

GBSN Members are Invited to April’s Cross-Border Collab: Exploring Leadership and Innovation in Management Education

Few people have viewed management education—and shaped its development—from so many different perspectives and leadership roles as Joel Podolny. He went from being the Dean of the Yale School of Management (as well as a leading scholar) to becoming the founding Dean of Apple University, which he led for more than 12 years. And now he is the co-founder and CEO of Honor Education, which aims to “transform teaching and learning through collective engagement.”

Join this month’s Collab for an engaging conversation with Dr. Podolny about his experiences and vision for leadership and management development. Invite your colleagues, especially those who are leading learning innovation initiatives and executive education/lifelong learning.

GBSN Members can join this exclusive opportunity to ask questions like:

How can leaders in academia and industry collaborate more effectively to drive innovation in management education and leadership development?
What are the key challenges and opportunities in integrating technology and digital learning platforms into executive education and lifelong learning programs?
In what ways can organizations create a culture of continuous learning and development to nurture future leaders and adapt to changing business environments?

Guest Speaker

Joel Podolny
CEO and Co-Founder
Honor Education
USA

When?

Thursday, 2 May, 2024

8:00am Washington D.C.
2:00pm Paris
1:00pm Lagos
5:30pm Mumbai
8:00pm Singapore

Register

Member Sign-Up

What are Cross-Border Collabs?

May 2024 Cross-Border Collab

DATE & TIME

Thursday, 2 May, 2024

8:00am EDT

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org

GBSN Members are Invited to May’s Cross-Border Collab: Navigating the Nexus of Business Education and Global Development

We are excited to feature a dynamic and thought-provoking May Collab with Professor Carlos Lopes. Lopes is Chair of the African Climate Foundation’s Advisory Council, an Honorary Professor at the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, Visiting Professor at Sciences Po, Paris, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, London and former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The conversation will delve into the intersection of academia and global development. Professor Lopes, will share his perspective on how educational institutions can play a more active role in advancing sustainable development goals and fostering positive change.

Professor Carlos Lopes, with his wealth of experience in international affairs, will provide the group with a deep understanding of the global dynamics shaping economies and societies. He will share his views on the pivotal role that education, particularly business education, can play in preparing leaders who are not only skilled in management but also socially responsible and attuned to the complexities of a rapidly changing world. The upcoming Collab is expected to transcend the traditional boundaries of academia and policy, as we explore innovative ways to bridge the gap between education and real-world impact.

This Collab will help GBSN members navigate through the challenges and opportunities that arise at the nexus of business education and global development. We will examine our network’s shared passion for creating a more sustainable and equitable future, underscoring the importance of cross-sector collaboration and a holistic approach to education. The Collab will serve as an inspiring exploration of the potential synergies between academia and international development, providing valuable insights for GBSN Members.

We hope you will join us to explore a variety of questions like:

How can educational institutions actively contribute to advancing sustainable development goals?

In what ways can business education prepare leaders to not only excel in management but also be socially responsible and adaptable to the complexities of a rapidly changing world?

How might the GBSN Network support innovative approaches in bridging the gap between education and real-world impact, particularly at the intersection of academia and global development?

Guest Speaker

Carlos Lopes
Chair
African Climate Foundation Advisory Council
South Africa

When?

Thursday, 2 May, 2024

8:00am Washington D.C.
2:00pm Paris
1:00pm Lagos
5:30pm Mumbai
8:00pm Singapore

Register

Member Sign-Up

What are Cross-Border Collabs?

March 2024 Cross-Border Collab

DATE & TIME

Thursday, 7 March, 2024

8:00am EDT

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org

GBSN Members are Invited to February’s Cross-Border Collab: Charting a Course for Business in Bhutan

With a mandate to accelerate the country’s economic development, Dalston Pung recently joined the Royal University of Bhutan as President of its GEDU College of Business Studies. Join the March Collab for a conversation about what development means in a country like Bhutan, which has only recently opened itself to the world, and how a local business school and global network of business schools can contribute. Explore efforts to build the first-ever Himalayan Business Forum and consider how GBSN can work with the school to benefit the world as well as Bhutan. GBSN Members can join this exclusive opportunity to ask questions like:

How can GEDU College of Business Studies contribute to Bhutan’s unique economic development challenges?
What are the key challenges and opportunities in establishing the Himalayan Business Forum, and how will local-global partnerships be leveraged for success?
How can GBSN collaborate with the GEDU College of Business Studies to benefit both Bhutan and global business education initiatives?

Guest Speaker

Dalston Pung
President, GEDU College of Business Studies
Royal University of Bhutan
Bhutan

When?

Thursday, 7 March, 2024

8:00am Washington D.C.
2:00pm Paris
2:00pm Lagos
6:30pm Mumbai
9:00pm Singapore

Register

Cross-Border Collabs are not open to the public and are only open to GBSN Members.

Member Sign-Up

What are Cross-Border Collabs?

Creative Circle Event | Food Culture Alliance

Background

Shaping narratives is about effectively words, images, sounds, body language, metaphors, symbols to tell stories about food. These stories can help envision new possibilities (e.g., what kind of food future is possible), new norms, or offer new strategies for action to achieve nutritious and sustainable consumption. We can tell these narratives through media, family life, education, religion, sports institutions.

Apply to Participate

Purpose of the Event

This is a two-hour online event, scheduled for 5 March 2024 starting at 14:30 Central European Time. The session is divided into three parts – an introduction, a fireside chat, and an interactive workshop. The students will work alongside a wide range of professionals, including writers, artists, producers and advertising strategists, to brainstorm on language, stories, and conversations. Together, we will craft new narratives that resonate across various domains spanning family life, education, media, religion, education, sports and fashion.

This is a selective opportunity reserved for top students at the masters level, who are interested in marketing (or related subjects such as advertising) and care deeply about the role it can have in health and sustainable development. Experience or demonstrated interest in the food system is also a plus. Selected students will contribute to positive impact, learn new ideas and approaches through experience, and develop new connections.

Outcome

1. Participants are inspired to use language and symbols in stories about food that directly address real-world challenges.

2. Participants co-create one story across multiple institutions that can (re)frame narratives.

Date

March 5, 2024 at 9:30am EDT/2:30pm Central Europe Time

Deadline to Apply

February 22, 2024

Format

This is an online event, 2-hour duration. It has three parts – an introduction, a fireside chat, and interactive workshop. This event is free of charge, but registration is required to save spot. Limit is 30 participants.

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Business Schools and the Positive Impact Rating (PIR)

General Information

More than 20 GBSN members have registered to participate in the 2024 edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR), which is based on student input about the societal impact of their business schools. In this session, we explore the experience of four schools on four continents. Why did they choose to participate in the PIR? What were the risks and challenges? What did they learn? In what ways did it help them? How has GBSN membership supported their goals of cultivating positive impact?

Session Recording

Date & Time

Tuesday, 13 February at 8:00am EDT/1:00 CET

Speakers

Dr. Jill Bogie
Director: GIBS Sustainability Initiatives Africa
Gordon Institute of Business Science
South Africa
Dan LeClair, Ph.D
CEO
Global Business School Network
USA
Snehal Shah
Associate Dean, Academics & Research
S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
India
Sandro Sánchez
Chief Positive Impact Officer
Centrum PUCP Business School
Peru
Susana Santos
Sustainability Manager
Nova School of Business and Economics
Portugal

More speaker information to follow.

Registration

About the Positive Impact Rating (PIR)

The Positive Impact Rating (PIR) evaluates business schools based on their societal impact and commitment to continuous improvement. Unlike traditional rankings, PIR emphasizes purpose-driven education, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

February 2024 Cross-Border Collab

DATE & TIME

Thursday, 15 February, 2024

8:00am EDT

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org

GBSN Members are Invited to February’s Cross-Border Collab: Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Business Education

In the February Collab we will be joined by Arum Perwitasari, Academic Relations Specialist from ETS Global to discuss the pivotal role of critical thinking in business education and its significance for both academic and professional success.
Despite its recognized importance, a substantial gap exists in understanding what critical thinking truly entails, how it should be effectively taught, and the appropriate methods for assessment (Paul, Elder, & Batell, 1997). This Collab will give GBSN Members the opportunity to unravel the complexities surrounding critical thinking in the context of business education, drawing insights from key and peripheral themes within business and business education literature.
Together with the ETS team we will trace the evolution of business education, examining the shift from degree-based to competency-based models, and propose actionable frameworks for fostering critical thinking within business schools. Attendees will explore strategies for promoting and assessing critical thinking, along with practical suggestions to address challenges hindering its acquisition through assessment practices.
We invite GBSN Members to join us in exploring key questions like:

How can educators effectively integrate critical thinking into business education?
What challenges do academic institutions face in transitioning from degree-based to competency-based models, and how can collaborative efforts support this shift?
What strategies and assessments can universally promote and evaluate critical thinking in diverse business education contexts?

Guest Speakers

Arum Perwitasari
Academic Relations Specialist
ETS Global
Netherlands

When?

Thursday, 15 February, 2024

8:00am Washington D.C.
2:00pm Paris
1:00pm Lagos
5:30pm Mumbai
8:00pm Singapore

Register

Cross-Border Collabs are not open to the public and are only open to GBSN Members.

Member Sign-Up

What are Cross-Border Collabs?

Academic Careers and Research Culture in Africa

Date: Monday, 27 November, 2023

Time: 8:00am ET / 2:00pm CET

Location: Online

Contact: Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org

While the number of PhD faculty in African institutions has been steadily increasing, institutional systems and cultures have been slow to change and very few offer meaningful support for the kind of research needed for successful academic careers. What does this mean for African scholars? How do they balance career ambitions and institutional priorities? What strategies can professors at any career stage use to advance their research agendas and, at the same time, contribute to transforming their institutions? How can schools both inside and outside of Africa work together to improve the research culture at African institutions? This webinar will address these and other questions.

Speakers

Dan LeClair, Ph.D
CEO
Global Business School Network
USA
Olof Brunninge
Academic Director of International Development Collaboration, Associate Professor Business Administration
Jönköping International Business School
Sweden
Theresia Busagara
Lecturer, Department of Finance & Coordinator Internationalization
University of Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

When?

Monday, 27 November, 2023

8:00am Washington D.C.
2:00pm Paris
2:00pm Lagos
6:30pm Mumbai
9:00pm Singapore

Partners

African Academy of Management

The mission of Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) is “to foster the general advancement of knowledge and scholarship in the theory and practice of management among African scholars and/or academics interested in management and organization issues in Africa”. This exciting organization brings together people with an interest in management in Africa. Membership in AFAM provides a platform for building collaborative and supportive relationships for and with African and other scholars in the Diaspora who engage in, or who have an interest in research on management and organizations in Africa.

Webinar: GBSN for BHR Gender and Agriculture Cluster Workshop

Business school research on access to remedy for marginalised workers

22^nd November 2023 at 3pm CET / 2pm GMT / 9am EST via Zoom. Joint event co-hosted by the research clusters on agriculture and on gender of the GBSN for BHR impact community.

Access to remedy is one of the greatest failings of and most critical areas for growth within the business and human rights movement. The aim of the workshop is to bring together business school researchers interested in access to remedy for marginalized workers.

We will discuss concrete examples from the agriculture industry to understand the situation of marginalized workers, where and why current remedy practices fall short, and what needs to change to provide remedy that is effective and accessible. A specific focus will be given to:

the availability and typology of grievance mechanisms,
the blurred line between formal and informal grievances,
the lack of a gendered approach to grievance mechanisms, and
the gap between access to grievance mechanisms and access to remedy.

Initial findings will be shared from a research project led by the Nottingham University Business School on grievance mechanisms available to agricultural seasonal migrant workers in the UK. A case study on access to remedy for women migrant workers employed in the Fair Food Programme will also be presented.

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Agenda

Welcome and introductions
The case of the agri-food sector in the UK
The case of the Fair Food Programme in the US
Discussion and development of a research agenda

What factors make seasonal migrant workers particularly vulnerable to exploitation? Why are existing grievance mechanisms insufficient for providing remedy?

The case of the agri-food sector in the UK, Oana Burcu, Nottingham University Business School

Post-Brexit, the UK agricultural sector has been facing challenges with recruitment from new countries. Workers burdened by debt due to illegal recruitment fees and employer-tied visas may endure exploitative conditions, lacking knowledge of rights and access to grievance mechanisms. Marginalized workers on temporary contracts may accept exploitative conditions rather than claiming their rights. Our project aims to develop a tailored non-state-based grievance mechanism that can guarantee effective access to remedy for human rights abuses to seasonal migrant workers in the agricultural sector in the UK.

How can effective remedy be implemented? How can remedy programs meet migrant workers’ needs, in particular women migrant workers’ needs?

A rights-holder approach to access to remedy, Alysha Shivji, EGADE Business School Tecnologico de Monterrey

The case of the Fair Food Program represents the first operating worker-driven social responsibility model, that acts as an operable context for dialogic approaches to remediation, including with a specific gender approach. The remedial mechanisms of the Fair Food Program, which are designed and implemented around workers-rights-holders, include worker-driven audits and a 24-hr multilingual complaint hotline.

For more information, please contact the organizers:

Dr Lara Bianchi, Nottingham University Business School, lara.bianchi@nottingham.ac.uk

Dr Samentha Goethals, SKEMA Business School, samentha.goethals@skema.edu

Dr Berit Knaak, University of Geneva, berit.knaak@unige.ch