The Global Network for Advanced Management program was held online in its June 2022 edition.

By JOSÉ ANGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey virtually brought together 23 students from member schools of the Global Network for Advanced Management, within the EMBA Global Network Week, in its June 2022 online edition.

In the program held from June 13 to 17, EGADE Business School offered the course “Sustainable Entrepreneurship in LATAM: Towards a More Equitable and Innovative Economy”.

Taught by professors Francisco Layrisse, Felipe Symmes, José Manuel Maraboto, and Luli Pesqueira, this program explores the emergence and development of social innovation around the world, with a special focus on its most recent stage in Mexico and Latin America.

Throughout the week, the participants, who formed a multicultural group, learned about the different concepts, tools and attitudes necessary to lead a social innovation, from the voice of academics and their invited experts, among entrepreneurs and leaders of accelerators and intrapreneurship.

Likewise, they were able to experience interactions with Mexican culture through sessions taught by Professor Valeria Sánchez.

For these digital internationalization experiences, EGADE Business School recently received an EQUAA Award 2022 .

Within this edition of EMBA Global Network Week, a total of 57 students from EGADE Business School participated globally in 20 courses taught by different member schools of the Global Network for Advanced Management.

This 2022, the Global Network for Advanced Management, which includes EGADE Business School as a founding member, is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE

Three international students from business schools in India, Kenya and Germany who participated in this EGADE Business School module shared their learnings:

“I consider myself really lucky to get enrolled for this course as this help me widen up my vision a lot. I am an entrepreneur and own a fruit juice company in India and after attending this course, I will really add to the vision of my company to find ways to help people and the planet in whatever way I can through my company. The professors of EGADE and their guests were really knowledgeable and experts and that stimulated me to deep dive and find innovative solutions to societal issues. Moreover, I was very much obliged to have colleagues from all over the world and have their views and comments and get to know their thought processes. I am really happy to see and experience the Mexican culture and their delicious food dishes. Overall it was a really good experience and I will really wish to take some more courses from EGADE anytime in the future," said Kuldeep Vamja, a student from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.

“It has been a great pleasure being part of this team. I thank EGADE Business School for allowing me to be part of this cohort. From the start, I have to appreciate all the lecturers and the guest speakers for taking their valuable time to take us through this course, and of course not forgetting our lovely Valeria for always making sure that we know more about Mexico for those us who only know it through the map! If given a chance I would love to visit the campus and tour Mexico. I have been learning about sustainability, but this time I have learned more, it is not just about leaving zero footprints, it is about doing business consciously, and this can only be achieved by seeking to create social and environmental improvements through organizational practices and products, and it doesn't stop there, an organization must be regenerative! I'm in the hospitality industry and was very impressed by the video shown about the Playa Viva hotel and its regenerative nature. I call upon my fellow industry players to start thinking seriously about Regenerative Tourism!,” said Maureen Obunga, a student from the Kenyan Strathmore Business School. 

“This program has been prepared in an extremely professional way. It provides the right theoretical frameworks and combines them with live examples of companies that are generating a positive impact on society and the planet. Of course, we cannot forget, that even though we couldn’t travel to Mexico to attend it, the online cultural interactions and sharing of Mexican food, music, and traditions made me feel like I was there and created that experience of expanding my world knowledge,” said Christian Sofer, a student from the German ESMT Berlin.

The prize was awarded in the academic and institutional internationalization category, during a ceremony held in Barcelona. 

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

EGADE Business School - Tecnológico de Monterrey stood out among the winners of the 2022 EQUAA Awards, in the category “Academic and Institutional Internationalization.”

The prize was awarded for the project “De lo presencial a lo digital: EGADE transformando la experiencia internacional del estudiante” (From In-Person to Digital: EGADE Transforming Students’ International Experience), presented by Armida Lozano, Director of Internationalization; Gabriela Paz, Customized Program and International Event Coordinator, and Alejandra Gómez, International Program Coordinator.

The EQUAA Awards winners were announced and given their prizes within the framework of the VIII International Accreditation Forum “Leadership towards Continuous Improvement in Education,” held in the city of Barcelona, Spain, from June 16 to 18.

Representing EGADE Business School, Lozano attended the event in person, where she presented the project and accepted the prize. 

The award-winning project showcases how EGADE Business School managed to shift from in-person to digital formats during the COVID-19 contingency, seeking to transform and assure the continuity of students’ international experience, implementing didactic components of the Tec flexible digital model and enriching their programs, such as Global Network Week, with information capsules on Mexican culture.

The EQUAA Awards are promoted by the international accreditation agency of the same name, in conjunction with institutions and associations linked to higher education in Latin America, in order to recognize innovation and internationalization initiatives implemented by institutions of higher education over the past few years. 

Angela Gómez Aiza and Gabriela Siller appear once more on the list, now celebrating its tenth anniversary, which brings female leadership to the fore.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Forbes magazine published the 2022 edition of its list The 100 Most Powerful Women in Mexico, in which two EGADE Business School - Tecnológico de Monterrey alumnae are recognized.

The list, in its tenth edition this year, seeks to bring female leadership to the fore in diverse areas of national life.

The EGADE alumnae included on the list are:

Angela Gómez Aiza

• President of SAP Mexico
• Angela earned a degree in Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey and graduated from EGADE Business School's Master in Business Administration program.

Gabriela Siller

• Director of Economic and Financial Analysis at Banco Base
• Gabriela earned a Master in Finance from EGADE Business School and a Doctorate in Business Administration - Finance Specialization from Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Gómez Aiza and Siller were also included on the 2021 edition of this list

The 2022 “Powerful Women” list was published in the latest June/July edition of Forbes México, and can be viewed here.

The list recognizes executives who support and inspire the LGBT+ community to live in freedom, visibly and successfully.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The magazine Expansión included an EGADE Business School - Tecnológico de Monterrey alumnus on its 2022 41+1 LGBT+ in Business list.

Guillermo Guerrero, CEO of Hachette Livre México and alumnus of the School’s Executive MBA, was included on the list that recognizes executives who, from within and outside of their positions, support and inspire the LGBT+ community to live in freedom, visibly and successfully.

As the magazine highlights, Guerrero currently defines the course of Ediciones Larousse and Grupo Editorial Patria, which form part of Hachette Livre México, where he has worked for more than 20 years in a variety of positions, particularly in the area of finance.

From his position, Expansión explains, he leads the company in adapting to economic, social, regulatory, and technological change, while striving to make it a more inclusive enterprise.

“The main challenge [in his professional life on being open about his sexual identity] has been to transform the company I lead into a more diverse enterprise, as demanded by the 21st century, in a context, publishing, where conservative attitude outlooks still linger,” Guerrero said.

The ‘41+1 LGBT+ in Business’ list, now in its fourth edition, was published in the June 2022 issue of the magazine Expansión.

Delta Kappa Gamma brings together women leaders from the field of education who impact education worldwide.  

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The International Society Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) bestowed the 2022 Distinguished Educator Award on the Director of Internationalization of EGADE Business School -Tecnológico de Monterrey, Armida Lozano, for her dedication and outstanding performance in favor of education.

The ceremony was held on May 20th by the DKG Nuevo León Chapter, at the Facultad Libre de Derecho auditorium, in Monterrey.

"Education is multifaceted, and doesn’t just take place in the classroom since we can all be teachers; sharing my experience and what I know is extremely important for me. Life teaches us more than books: humility, gratitude and to see that we all learn from each other,” Lozano said after receiving her award.

During this same event, Gloria Elizondo, Founder and Director of the Centro de Desarrollo Infantil (Child Development Center), and Daniela de la Fuente, Art Teacher at Instituto Nuevo Amanecer, were also honored.

The purpose of DKG, which has 17 member countries, is to bring together women leaders from the field of education who impact education worldwide.

The Internationalization area, led by Lozano, offers EGADE Business School students a wide variety of opportunities, such as student exchange, dual degrees, immersions, and diverse international programs.

Find out more about Internationalization at EGADE here.

EGADE Business School is a founding member and the only institution in Mexico to form part of the global network of business leaders from diverse regions of the world.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), which includes EGADE Business School-Tecnológico de Monterrey as a founding member, is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

Launched in 2012, today GNAM includes 32 leading business schools from diverse regions, countries, cultures, and economies in different phases of development.

EGADE Business School is the only business school in Mexico and one of just three in Latin America to form part of this global network whose mission is to drive innovation and create value by connecting leading global business schools, their resources, and their student, faculty, and alumni communities.

GNAM is a platform for innovation in business education; member schools connect and collaboratively develop programs that enable their students to enjoy academic and work experiences with multicultural teams in the context of the new global economy.

GNAM’s main programs are Global Network Weeks, Global Network Courses, Global Virtual Teams, and Student Competitions.

EGADE’s PARTICIPATION IN GNAM PROGRAMS

Over these ten years, more than 1,200 students from EGADE Business School have participated in the Global Network Weeks held in different countries worldwide.

For its part, EGADE Business School has offered over 30 modules in 25 Global Network Weeks, welcoming hundreds of students from other Global Network schools.

About 300 EGADE Business School students have enrolled in GNAM’s Small Network Online Courses (SNOC).

Furthermore, more than 360 EGADE Business School students have teamed up with students from other schools in the Global Virtual Teams program.

EGADE Business School professors have frequently contributed with articles and research in Global Network Perspectives, the GNAM blog.

In addition, EGADE Faculty have participated in Global Network Cases, with cases such as “IBM Corporate Service Corps,” “San Miguel: Expanding the Amaranth Market,” and “Walmart de México: Investing in Renewable Energy.”

GNAM’s tenth anniversary was celebrated with a series of panels organized by IMD.

Business education must be transformed if it is going to meet the evolving needs of the business world. This according to experts in a series of panels at the @AdvancedMgmt 10th anniversary celebration.

Learn more: https://t.co/vUDKjATSFB #IMDImpact pic.twitter.com/uMARV8WxkC

— IMD (@IMD_Bschool) May 28, 2022

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Four MBM students present a new line of products manufactured from CO2 capture at the CEMEX México virtual hackathon.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Their innovative ideas led four students from the EGADE Business School Master in Business Management (MBM) to earn second place in the 2022 CEMEX Hacks.

This edition of the hackathon virtual took place from May 20 to 22, with the participation of 55 teams of young university students and new graduates from Mexico and Latin America.

The members of the runner-up team from EGADE Business School are Temy Antony Moreno Clark, Alejandro Saldaña Jáuregui, Rodrigo Rendón Lozano and José Francisco Pérez Limón.

The challenge was to develop new businesses to address current and future opportunities within the construction industry in four areas of interest: sustainable construction; logistics processes and materials supply; optimization of onsite construction processes; and emerging construction technologies.

PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM CO2 CAPTURE

The MBM students’ proposal was the creation of a new product line for the construction industry, made using CO2 captured directly from cement production.

“Since this is one of the processes with the highest carbon emissions, products such as solvents, sealants, oils, adhesives, and lubricants can be produced from the capture of CO2,” Pérez Limón stated.

“The benefit of this proposal,” the student explained, “is the mitigation of CO2 emissions, the vertical integration of CEMEX’s value chain, new business opportunities, and product differentiation owing to their negative  carbon footprint.”

THE EXPERIENCE

Pérez Limón pointed out that in the hackathon they were able to put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired in the MBM program, particularly those related to innovation and entrepreneurship.

“It was incredible to learn about other innovative ideas and contribute to the cement industry, one of the main greenhouse gas contributors, in order to develop more sustainable and environment-friendly processes,” he concluded.