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Graduate Study Abroad > Summer Sessions - Graduate > Special Activities - Summer Grad |
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Traditional dinners are students' favorite events. |
The personal and professional development opportunities provided within the CIMBA learning environment always have been one of its most distinguishing features. In response to concerns about a global business environment increasingly characterized by accelerating change and complexity, graduate students have the opportunity to participate in a selected group of activities. The workshops are intended to provide training in concepts and skills -- including important social and cultural attributes -- considered to be fundamental to today's global executive.
Personalization and an emphasis on interpersonal-skill development always have been an integral part of the CIMBA educational experience. Importantly, CIMBA embraces the notion that managers as executives are important contributors to the social and cultural environments, as well as to the economic environment of a company. In this specific regard, significant attention is paid to the development of interpersonal assets -- from fundamental business leadership skills to the development of those attributes necessary for social and cultural leadership.
Team Building
The summer program is intense and demanding with a strong appreciation for the value of experiential learning. Some classes use a ropes course to guide participants through a discovery process facilitating cultural exploration, and a sense for real-world application of skills that are characteristic of dynamic, creative and successful teams. The learning situation creates challenges for students that expand their natural abilities and helps students discover a new depth of leadership and communication skills characterized by trust, accountability, group creativity and collaborative problem-solving.
Business Etiquette and Protocol Workshop
The etiquette workshop teaches students an overview of essential European interpersonal business skills ranging from proper introductions to table manners. Students have the opportunity to refine their etiquette skills and to enhance other interpersonal attributes through formal dinner outings.
European Business and Cultural Appreciation Workshops
These seminars discuss a variety of topics pertaining to both business and social environments. During the program, these seminars vary and can include wine appreciation, Italian language instruction, cooking classes, Italian cinema, art history, executive lectures and plant tours. |
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