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

51ÉçÇø Academy
Leadership Excellence
Agenda Timezone:
Agenda:
Agenda Timezone:
ET
Eastern Time
Saturday
January 24
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
10:45 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
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
3:45 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
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
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Fireside Chat
- 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
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

51ÉçÇø Academy
A comprehensive suite of learning opportunities for competency development based on 51ÉçÇøâ€™s global standards. Programs build attendees’ knowledge and abilities in leadership, faculty success, and quality impact with an underlying focus on frontier knowledge and competency-building.