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Strategic Leadership Development: Preparing Deans for Global Business Education

25 – 26 Nov

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AACSB Academy

Leadership Excellence

Agenda Timezone:

Central European Time

Agenda:

Agenda Timezone:

CET

Central European Time

Tuesday

25 November

14:30 - 15:00 CET

Seminar check-in and welcome refreshments

15:00 - 15:30 CET

Welcome & Setting Intentions

Purpose
Icebreaker
Activity: Reflection & Pair Share

15:30 - 16:00 CET

Your Leadership Journey Begins

Role of the Dean

16:00 - 16:30 CET

Career Pathways to the Deanship

Leadership Trajectories
Activity: Career Mapping Exercise

16:30 - 16:45 CET

Refreshment Break

16:45 - 17:45 CET

What Makes a Successful Dean Candidate?

Skill and Competency Assessment
Activity: Self-Assessment Worksheet

17:45 - 18:30 CET

Realities of the Deanship

Time
Pressure Points

18:30 - 19:30 CET

19:30 - 20:30 CET

First Moves That Matter

Early Wins and Credibility
Activity: Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Blueprint

20:30 - 21:30 CET

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Typical Missteps

21:30 - 21:45 CET

Refreshment Break

21:45 - 22:45 CET

Preparing Now: Building Strategic Skills

Strategic Thinking
Stakeholders

22:45 - 23:00 CET

Wrap-up Reflection

Key Insights
Activity: Journal Entry

Wednesday

26 November

14:30 - 15:00 CET

Welcome Refreshments

15:00 - 15:45 CET

Understanding and Shaping Culture

Institutional Dynamics
Activity: Soft Talks Simulation

15:45 - 16:30 CET

Leadership Brand: Why It Matters Now

Building Visibility and Reputation
Activity: Brand Reflection

16:30 - 16:45 CET

Refreshment Break

16:45 - 17:30 CET

Insights from Experienced Deans
Activity: Panel Discussion

17:30 - 18:30 CET

Crafting Your Personal Leadership Development Plan

Action Planning
Activity: Action Plan Creation

18:30 - 19:30 CET

19:30 - 20:30 CET

Resources for Aspiring Deans

Strategic Tools and References

20:30 - 21:30 CET

Your Next Steps

Checklist and Planning
Activity: Checklist Planning

21:30 - 22:00 CET

Closing Inspiration & Feedback

Reflection and Future Focus
Activity: Feedback Survey

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