The 2021 edition of the innovative Lifelong Learning program, designed exclusively for  EGADE Business School alumni, focuses on the topic Empowering the Leader’s Mind.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Over 60 members of the EGADE Business School EXATEC (Tec Alumni) Community gathered to reconnect with their alma mater and transform their leadership mindset at EGADE U Week 2021.

The second edition of this innovative Lifelong Learning program, designed exclusively for EGADE Business School alumni, was held in a virtual format, with the theme Empowering the Leader’s Mind.

The agenda, which spanned March 18 through 20, included conferences, workshops, and collaboration and teamwork activities, comprising an intensive learning experience.

“The objective of EGADE U Week is to provide an enriching environment that will enable you to update your knowledge and competencies, strengthen your networking, and generate impactful interactions with global experts,” highlighted Osmar Zavaleta, Interim Dean of EGADE Business School, during his welcome message.

This year, the program was developed with the collaboration of Potential Project, the global leader in organizational development programs, and focused on three mental qualities of leadership: mindfulness, selflessness and compassion.

Jacqueline Carter, International Partner and Director for North America at Potential Project, and EGADE U Week 2021 keynote speaker helped participants understand and enable these fundamental qualities in order to exercise leadership that effectively increases commitment, happiness and productivity within organizations.

Other speakers were Ignacio de la Vega, Executive Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs, Faculty and Internationalization, Tecnológico de Monterrey, who spoke about purposeful leadership, and Joaquín Lozano Aguirre, Director of Alumni Relations, Tecnológico de Monterrey, who addressed the impact of the EXATEC (Tec Alumni) community in the world.

Mario Saldaña, EGADE Business School professor, coordinated a leadership rally with teams of participants, followed by Jaime García Narro, Associate Dean of Executive Education, EGADE Business School, sharing reflections on the knowledge acquired.

Activities included networking opportunities and a craft beer tasting from Cervecería Albur.

EGADE U Week has been recognized internationally this year among the “Best Lifelong Learning Initiatives” in the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards, conferred by the Association of MBAs and the Business Graduates Association.