AACSB Academy

Strategic Leadership Development: Preparing Deans for Global Business Education

Building Vision and Impact for the Next Generation of Academic Leaders

Jan 24 – 25, 2026

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Strategic Leadership Development: Preparing Deans for Global Business Education

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Leadership Excellence

Agenda Timezone:

Agenda:

Agenda Timezone:

ET

Eastern Time

Saturday

January 24

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM ET

Seminar check-in and breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET

Welcome & Setting Intentions

Purpose
Icebreaker
Activity: Reflection & Pair Share

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Your Leadership Journey Begins

Role of the Dean

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Career Pathways to the Deanship

Leadership Trajectories
Activity: Career Mapping Exercise

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM ET

Refreshment Break

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM ET

What Makes a Successful Dean Candidate?

Skill and Competency Assessment
Activity: Self-Assessment Worksheet

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM ET

Realities of the Deanship

Time
Pressure Points

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET

First Moves That Matter

Early Wins and Credibility
Activity: Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Blueprint

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Typical Missteps

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM ET

Refreshment Break

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM ET

Preparing Now: Building Strategic Skills

Strategic Thinking
Stakeholders

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Wrap-up Reflection

Key Insights
Activity: Journal Entry

Sunday

January 25

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM ET

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM ET

Understanding and Shaping Culture

Institutional Dynamics
Activity: Soft Talks Simulation

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Leadership Brand: Why It Matters Now

Building Visibility and Reputation
Activity: Brand Reflection

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM ET

Refreshment Break

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM ET

Insights from Experienced Deans
Activity: Panel Discussion

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET

Crafting Your Personal Leadership Development Plan

Action Planning
Activity: Action Plan Creation

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Resources for Aspiring Deans

Strategic Tools and References

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Your Next Steps

Checklist and Planning
Activity: Checklist Planning

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Closing Inspiration & Feedback

Reflection and Future Focus
Activity: Feedback Survey

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