Visionary Insights

A pre-conference program, the Directors’ Forum offers experienced leaders of Executive MBA Programs the opportunity to explore key issues and network with peers.

The 2010 Directors’ Forum will take place on Sunday, Oct. 24, starting with a networking lunch at noon. The program begins at 1 p.m. and features the following presentations and discussions:

Innovative Use of Technology
Technology continues to make its mark in so many ways. How can Executive MBA Programs leverage technology to improve their competitive edge while making the most of their resources? Is online delivery the inevitable future for EMBA education? And where do programs start as they consider online offerings and applications?

Barry Eckhouse, professor and director of technology for graduate business at Saint Mary’s College of California, will explore those questions and share his experience with St. Mary’s Hybrid EMBA Program. The program has earned a national reputation for its innovative use of instructional technology, as well as for its extremely cost-effective use of technological resources.

Global Leaders
Business today knows no boundaries. How can Executive MBA Programs bolster the international business acumen of their students? What skills, experiences, and resources will future global managers need? How can EMBA Program directors incorporate the practical application of global management theory in their curricula to best equip students for global business success?

Dave Logan, associate professor at the University of Southern California Marshall School and former associate dean and executive director of executive education, will bring his expertise in emerging patterns of corporate leadership, organizational transformation, and team building for high-potential managers and executives, as well as in curriculum development, to bear on those questions. He also will offer implementation suggestions.

To participate in the Directors’ Forum, you must be an academic or administrative director with a minimum of five years of experience in academic administration.

Plan to register soon, since forum size is limited. The cost for the half-day session, which includes lunch and refreshments, is $195 per participant. Be sure to check the appropriate Event Registration box, as well as the payment box.