GBSN Events

GBSN Members are Invited to September’s Cross-Border Collab – Navigating Tomorrow’s Workforce: Lifelong Learning, Upskilling, and E-Learning for the Future

We are excited to announce the September Collab will feature a riveting conversation between Dan LeClair, the CEO of the Global Business School Network, and the eminent Prof. Dr. Nick van Dam, a distinguished Human Development Scientist and the Director of the IE Center for Corporate Learning & Talent Management at IE University. The focal point of their discussion will be the prospect of the Future of Work and its profound implications for business schools worldwide. With a shared sense of urgency, they will delve into the imperative for business schools to adapt and equip students with the skills demanded by the rapidly evolving job landscape. LeClair and Prof. Dr. van Dam will explore the essential role of lifelong learning, emphasizing the ever-growing importance of upskilling and reskilling to ensure professionals remain agile and relevant in the face of technological disruptions.

Throughout the industry there has been a resounding affirmation of the significance of lifelong learning in the modern era. The days of a linear education followed by a static career path are over and we are seeing a transformative shift towards continuous learning, advocating for a seamless integration of education into the fabric of one’s professional journey. In the Collab, we will explore the myriad of ways business schools must re envision their curriculum, delivery methods, and partnerships to empower students to become lifelong learners and adaptable problem solvers.

Dr. LeClair and Prof. Dr. van Dam’s will also examine the realm of e-learning for children, a realm rapidly gaining momentum. They will explore the idea that early exposure to digital learning environments not only nurtures technological literacy but also hones critical skills like adaptability, creativity, and collaboration from an early age. They will eagerly imagine a future where e-learning platforms utilize interactive technologies for captivating educational experiences, surpassing the confines of traditional classrooms. Their discussion will reinforce the notion that investing in children’s e-learning may yield individuals well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the future job market and contribute meaningfully to society. 

In the stimulating conversation between Dan LeClair and Prof. Dr. Nick van Dam, GBSN Members will have the opportunity to join in the examination of the intricate tapestry of challenges and opportunities presented by the future of work. Members will also engage in a conversation about the underlying urgency to adapt business school curricula to equip students for the evolving job landscape. We hope participants will join us as we explore questions like:  

1. How can business schools effectively integrate lifelong learning and adaptability into curricula to prepare students for the dynamic job landscape?
2. What innovative strategies should business schools adopt for upskilling and reskilling professionals, and how can they collaborate with industries to address skill gaps?
3. How might business schools contribute to the development of engaging e-learning platforms for children, fostering skills for the future while embracing early exposure to technology?

Speaker

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  Nick van Dam

  Director, IE Center for Corporate Learning & Talent Management
  IE University
  Spain
  

When?

Thursday, 7 September, 2023

• 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. 

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.

GBSN Members are Invited to August’s Cross-Border Collab: Demystifying Business School Rankings: Insights and Impact

Join us for an insightful August Collab led by  Dan LeClair, CEO of the Global Business School Network (GBSN), and special guest John Byrne, Chairman, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of C-Change Media Inc. In this engaging webinar, we will dive into the intriguing world of business school rankings and their implications for business schools on a global scale.

During the Collab, we will explore the significance, benefits, and shortcomings of various business school rankings, with a particular focus on those published by Poets and Quants. Drawing upon John’s extensive experience in the media industry and his role at Poets and Quants, we will gain valuable insights into the development, methodology, and impact of rankings.

This session will provide GBSN members with a unique opportunity to better understand the complexities and nuances surrounding international business school rankings. Attendees will gain a comprehensive perspective on the influence of rankings on reputation, student recruitment, and partnerships, as well as their broader implications for the business school landscape.

Don’t miss this exclusive webinar that will demystify the world of business school rankings and provide you with valuable insights to navigate the ever-changing dynamics of the business education industry. Members will have the opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking discussion and ask question like: 

• What strategies can business schools employ to leverage rankings effectively and enhance their reputation and student recruitment efforts?

• Business school rankings often rely on specific criteria and methodologies to assess institutional performance. What are the potential limitations or shortcomings of these rankings, and how do they impact the overall evaluation of business schools?

• In the context of international collaborations and partnerships, how do business school rankings influence the selection of partner institutions and the formation of academic alliances? How can business schools leverage rankings to foster meaningful collaborations that enhance the global reach and impact of their programs?

Speaker

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  John A. Byrne

  Chairman, CEO & Editor-in-Chief
  C-Change Media Inc.
  USA
  

When?

Thursday, 3 August, 2023

• 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. 

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

GBSN Members are Invited to July’s Cross-Border Collab – Navigating the Future of Work: Insights for Business Schools

Join us for an engaging July Collab featuring Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital for The Conference Board. In this thought-provoking Collab, we will delve into the critical intersection of human capital and business schools, exploring its impact on both academia and the corporate world.

During the session, we will discuss the evolving landscape of human capital and its implications for business schools. They will explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the future of work and share valuable insights on how business schools can better prepare their students for the changing demands of the global workforce.

Rebecca, with her extensive experience leading The Conference Board’s US Human Capital Center, brings a wealth of knowledge on leadership, diversity, equity & inclusion, analytics and human capital matters. Her expertise will shed light on the latest trends and strategies in the field.

GBSN members will have the unique opportunity to gain actionable insights, best practices, and connect and exchange experiences with other GBSN Members. We explore questions like: 

• How can business schools effectively align their curriculum and programs with the rapidly evolving demands of the future workforce? 
• What innovative approaches or practices can be adopted to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow?
• As the business landscape becomes increasingly global, how can business schools enhance their focus on diverse perspectives, cultural intelligence, and global mindset development? 
• What role does international collaboration and cross-cultural experiences play in shaping the human capital strategies of business schools?

Guest Speaker

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  Rebecca L. Ray, PhD

  Executive Vice President, Human Capital
  The Conference Board
  USA
  

When?

Thursday, 6 July, 2023

• 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. 

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 memb

GBSN Members are Invited to June’s Cross-Border Collab: Insights on Leadership with Maurice Radebe

We are honored to have Head and Director of Wits Business School Maurice Radebe joining us for the June Collab. Formerly Executive Vice President responsible for Sasol’s Energy Business globally, Prof. Radebe has over 30 years of experience working in the energy sector with companies like Shell, Exel, and Sasol. Since 2013, Prof. Radebe has used his extensive knowledge of leadership and the energy industry to provide real life business experience to the learning environment of Wits Business School. 

In our conversation with Prof. Radebe, we will delve into the core principles of leadership, and various other topics from his recently published book, The Fuel to Lead: Developing the next generation of leaders. Drawing on his extensive experience, Maurice will offer a wealth of ideas and strategies for those looking to enhance their own leadership abilities and support the development of the leaders of tomorrow. We will explore the challenges he faced throughout his career and discuss the importance of ethical leadership in life and business. 

We hope GBSN Members will invite their colleagues to join us in a conversation with Maurice Radebe that promises to be an insightful and inspiring experience. We will explore questions like: 

• How has Prof. Radebe’s experience in the energy sector influenced his approach to leadership development, and how can these insights be applied in other industries?
• What is the role of leadership in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change and sustainable development?
• How can business schools prioritize the development of ethical leadership among their students, and what strategies can we use to foster this kind of leadership?

Speaker

• 

  Maurice Radebe

  Head and Director
  Wits Business School
  South Africa
  

When?

Thursday, 1 June, 2023

• 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. 

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 facult

GBSN Members are Invited to May’s Cross-Border Collab: Exploring the Intersection of Business, Sustainability, and Social Impact

For the May Collab, we will have the pleasure of welcoming Vanina Farber, elea Professor of Social Innovation and Dean of the IMD EMBA program. As an award-winning economist and political scientist who specializes in social innovation and the mobilization of private capital for impact investing, Dean Farber will join us to share her insights on a variety of topics including impact investing, blended finance and social innovation.

With her extensive experience in these fields, Dean Farber will guide us through the latest trends and challenges in sustainable business practices and how business schools can integrate these practices into their curriculum. She will highlight the importance of integrating social and environmental considerations into business and finance strategies and how this can lead to long-term value creation.

We hope GBSN Members will join the May Collab to explore the intersection of business, sustainability, and social impact and ask questions like: 

• What are some of the challenges that business schools face when integrating sustainable business practices into their curriculum, and how can they overcome these challenges?
• How can social innovation and social entrepreneurship be effectively taught in business schools, and what are some of the key skills and knowledge that students need to develop in order to become successful social innovators and entrepreneurs?
• What role should business schools play in promoting sustainable finance and impact investing?

Special Guest

• 

  Vanina Farber

  Dean
  IMD
  Switzerland
  

When?

Thursday, 4 May, 2023

• 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. 

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.

GBSN Members are Invited to April’s Cross-Border Collab: Examining The Principles of Sustainable Business

The April Collab will feature special guest Rob van Tulder, professor of International Business at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and co-founder of the Department of Business-Society Management, one of the world’s leading capacity groups on teaching and research in sustainable business. As a pioneer of teaching sustainable business, Dr. van Tulder will share with us his unique journey tackling the complex challenges of teaching sustainability and explore with us the exciting opportunities for business schools at the intersection of sustainability and internationalization.

We will also discuss Dr. van Tulder’s recent publication, Principles of Sustainable Business and his experience writing an integrated approach to sustainable business education. His book is designed to provide graduate and postgraduate(executive) students, policymakers and business professionals a window into the complexities of sustainable business. Paul Polman, Former Unilever CEO and recent Collab guest, said “Principles of Sustainable Business presents state-of-art science-based answers”. Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, said “This book is an important contribution by providing valuable insights and practical examples of how companies can achieve greater impact towards a better world”. 

We hope GBSN Members will join the April Collab to discuss what we can learn from Dr. van Tulder’s experience writing Principles of Sustainable Business and explore the future of international sustainable business education. We will explore questions like:

• What is the importance of an integrated approach when it comes to sustainable business education? 
• How is Principles of Sustainable Business different from an average textbook?
• How can business schools foster corporate partnerships to accelerate the SDGs?

Guest Speaker

• 

  Rob van Tulder

  Professor of International Business-Society Management
  Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM)
  Netherlands
  

When?

Thursday, 6 April, 2023

• 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. 

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.

GBSN Members are Invited to March’s Cross-Border Collab: Fostering the Growth of Sustainability Leaders

We are honored to have Ayat Soliman of the World Bank joining us for the March Collab. As the Regional Director for Sustainable Development for Eastern and Southern Africa she is responsible for setting policy direction and ensuring the integrated delivery of sustainable development programs in 26 countries across the region. Ms. Soliman’s knowledge will be invaluable as we discuss how GBSN Members can foster the growth of the sustainability leaders of the future. 

Ms. Soliman has over 25 years of experience working on sustainability issues ranging from water, agriculture, social and urban development, in addition to the multitude of issues surrounding climate change in various regions around the world. She helps support communities and countries alike as they make the change to greener low carbon economies in an effort to combat many of the cross-cutting issues of climate change. This shift is having an impact on the labor market and is highlighting the importance of having strong public and private sector stakeholders to support sustainability projects, locally and globally. 

In the March Collab, Ms. Soliman will help us examine a variety of questions surrounding sustainability in business schools including: 

• What shifts do we see in terms of needed skills in the current sustainability labor market? 
• How can business schools prepare their students to be effective leaders in the current sustainability sector? 
• What can business schools do to support the sustainability efforts of their local communities and countries? 
• How can business schools foster more effective public-private partnerships and leverage them to achieve their sustainability goals?

Guest Speaker

• 

  Ayat Soliman

  Regional Director, Sustainable Development, Eastern and Southern Africa
  World Bank
  USA
  

When?

Thursday, 9 March, 2023

• 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. 

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.

GBSN Members are Invited to February’s Cross-Border Collab: Developing Managers and Rebalancing Society

The February Collab will feature special guest Dr. Henry Mintzberg. Dr. Mintzberg is a Professor of Management Studies at McGill University and an accomplished writer, having authored 20 books and countless articles on management education and business strategy, including Managers not MBAs and Simply Managing. Recognized as a leader in challenging the status quo of business education, Dr. Mintzberg will join us to talk about about rebalancing society, understanding organizations, and what both mean for developing managers.

In the session we will discuss several points Dr. Mintzberg makes in his book, Managers not MBS’s around the belief that “conventional MBA classrooms overemphasize the science of management while ignoring its art and denigrating its craft”. We will also explore the dynamic solutions Dr. Mintzberg proposes in his book Rebalancing Society. Faced with the challenges of political polarization, human exploitation, and climate change, business schools are perfectly positioned to help support the growth and development of a rebalanced society. We will discuss how we can “engage in social movements and social initiatives that challenge destructive practices and replace them with constructive ones.” 

Dr. Mintzberg will join us as we re-examine the role of business schools in developing managers and helping to rebalance society. We will consider questions like: 

• What can business school do to reemphasize a more engaging style of management?
• What unique role can business schools play in the rebalancing of society?
• How can GBSN Members leverage the GBSN Network to develop more engaging managers  and challenge societal imbalance? 

Guest Speaker

• 

  Henry Mintzberg

  Professor of Management Studies
  McGill University
  Canada
  

When?

Thursday, 9 February, 2023

• 10:00am Washington D.C.
• 4:00pm Paris
• 4:00pm Lagos
• 8:30pm Mumbai
• 11:00pm Singapore

Register

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

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.

The future of Fintech is arriving and it’s changing the world. New Fintech-related opportunities are being embraced across sectors, giving rise to innovative ideas and new needs for knowledge and skills. Business schools are increasingly looking to meet that need.

GBSN and the CFTE are bringing together representatives from business schools around the world who share an interest in the rapidly transforming world of financial technology and the important role of business educators in realizing the potential of this specialized and ever growing industry. 

We invite educators and leaders who specialize in  this area from around the world to join a two-part event:

• First, hear from panelists discussing the current state of fintech at their school and in their region, as well as their perspective of opportunities and challenges. 
• Second, join a focused discussion of the potential for the Fintech & Entrepreneurship Impact Community to serve continued development in one of three key areas: masters level programs and curricula, executive education, and entrepreneurship programs and outreach.

Through this roundtable discussion,  we hope to create and support  a community that will cultivate the exchange of  best practices, share resources, and foster collective action through collaboration as we move forward in building a better financial future for all of us. 

Background

In 2022, the Global Business School Network (GBSN) and the  Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) announced a partnership to form the GBSN-CFTE Center for Excellence in FinTech.

The Center for Excellence aims to bring together academics and practitioners from around the world to dissect and diversify digital technological changes impacting banking, insurance, and other sectors of the finance industry. The focus is to identify the challenges that developing countries face going from their traditional financial infrastructures, to a revolutionized one.

The Fintech and Entrepreneurship Impact Community operates as a network of academics focused on exchanging  best practices, sharing resources, and fostering collective action to increase quality fintech education in all corners of the world. 

Date & Time

Thursday, 17 November

• Singapore: 10:00 PM
• Hong Kong: 10:00 PM
• Sao Paolo: 11:00 AM
• Washington DC: 9:00 AM
• Lagos: 3:00 PM
• Cape Town: 4:00 PM
• Dubai: 6:00 PM
• Mumbai: 7:30 PM

Agenda

9:00	Opening Segment (2 minutes) Introduction to the session and housekeeping Julie LaBelle, Member Engagement Coordinator, GBSN
9:02 – 9:04	Welcome & Introduction (3 minutes) General intro about Impact Communities Dan LeClair, CEO, GBSN
9:04-9:06	General introduction about the panelists Juliane Iannarelli, Senior Advisor, GBSN
9:06 – 9:10	Share a few words about the partnership & Center for Excellence (4 min) Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder, CFTE
Panel Presentations (30 min, 10 min each)
9:10 – 9:20	Seen-Meng Chew, Director at ASPA and Associate Dean for External Engagement, The Chinese University in Hong Kong (10 min)
9:20-9:25	Ayman Ismail, Associate Professor Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship & Founding Director at AUC Venture Lab, American University in Cairo (5 min)
9:25-9:30	Lina Zalat, Associate Director at AUC Venture Lab, American University at Cairo (5 min)
9:30-9:40	Markos Zahariadis, Professor and Chair in Financial Technology & Information Systems, Alliance Manchester Business School) (10 min)
9:40-10:00	Roundtable (20 min)
10:00-10:05	Closing Remarks Juliane Iannarelli, Senior Advisor, GBSN
10:05-10:30	Optional Breakout Rooms (25 min) – Entrepreneurship – Executive Education/Global MBA – Masters Programs & Curricula

Moderator

• 

  Juliane Iannarelli

  Chief Impact Officer
  Global Business School Network
  USA
  

Speakers

• 

  Seen-Meng Chew

  Director at ASPA and Associate Dean for External Engagement
  The Chinese University in Hong Kong
  China
  
• 

  Ayman Ismail

  Associate Professor Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship & Founding Director, AUC Venture Lab
  American University in Cairo (AUC)
  Egypt
  
• 

  Markos Zachariadis

  Professor and Chair in Financial Technology (FinTech) & Information Systems
  Alliance Manchester Business School
  United Kingdom
  
• 

  Lina Zalat

  Associate Director at AUC Venture Lab
  American University in Cairo
  Egypt
  

Registration

This virtual informational session is free of charge, but seats are limited. Please secure your participation by registering using the button below.

About GBSN Impact Communities

GBSN Impact Communities bring together scholars and business practitioners to address management and entrepreneurship challenges relevant to emerging economies. This creates knowledge, experiences, and relationships. Interest in forming learning communities is growing, with new ones emerging in human rights, sustainable energy, healthcare, and community-engaged learning.