Purpose-Driven Leadership in the MENA Region
Dates
Next cohort dates to be announced. Join the interest list.
Location
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
About the Program
Reimagining Business Excellence (RBE) is a one-week intensive program designed to equip purpose-driven leaders with the necessary tools, know-how, and networks to succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors and be agents for a better future for all. The program will focus on the larger MENA region, exploring the increasing challenges and new opportunities.
The program provides theoretical foundations in strategic decision-making, ethics, and relevant regional knowledge. At its core, the program is based on practice-oriented instruction, allowing participants to work together with faculty from the University of Notre Dame and other leading international universities and industry executives on real-world problems with case studies from the MENA region.
The University of Notre Dame is committed to bringing together a diverse and inclusive group of future leaders who care for the larger region, stewarding an attitude of multilateral dignity and respect.
Key Benefits for Participants
Enhance your network and forge new connections with similarly-minded leaders and entrepreneurs from the MENA region
Engage in joint strategic thinking with regional experts and executives about real-world problems
Learn from Notre Dame faculty about cutting-edge research that supports making your business a force for good in the region
Who Should Attend
Teams or individuals in senior management positions and “rising stars” with a professional focus on management, strategy, business development, corporate social responsibility, public affairs, marketing, and communications (a non-exhaustive list) are encouraged to apply.
We welcome organizations of all sizes from a wide range of industries in the for-profit and non-profit sectors.
Past RBE participants have included CEOs and executive directors of non-profit organizations, vice presidents of high-tech startups, social entrepreneurs, and MBA students.
Applications
Information about the next cohort will be announced soon.
Please reach out via email at rbeundt@nd.edu if you have any questions. Qualified students at the University of Notre Dame who are interested in applying to the program and earning course credit for participation should contact Professor Kristen Collett-Schmitt at kcollett@nd.edu.
Financial Terms
All accepted participants will receive a subsidized tuition fee, including accommodation in South Bend.
This program was made possible through the generosity of Mr. Tim Schlindwein of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Participant Testimonials
"I believe that those with the capability to create economic value must also be catalysts for pervasive societal change. But bridging the gap between ambition and implementation, particularly in dynamic geopolitical landscapes, is no small feat. That’s why the Reimagining Business Excellence (RBE) program was such a fantastic inclusion to my educational endeavors at the University of Notre Dame.
RBE brought together a diverse cohort of students, faculty, and international experts to explore what it means to lead with both purpose and performance on the global stage. What made RBE truly extraordinary was its ability to merge conceptual rigor with lived experience. The program challenged us to think critically about pressing issues in a setting that brought those topics to life. Engaging with leaders from across the MENA region gave me a much deeper appreciation of the tangible stakes behind the theories we study in the classroom. RBE encouraged us to ask better questions, to listen more deeply, and to approach problem-solving with empathy and adaptability. These lessons will stay with me well beyond my academic journey and will inform how I build, guide, and grow ventures that serve others while creating enduring value.
The program left me energized, not only by the insights I gained, but by the incredible community of like-minded visionaries from around the world who share a commitment to using business as a force for good. It reaffirmed my belief that when entrepreneurship is grounded in service and guided by conviction, it holds the power to drive transformative change and help build a better world. If you’re an aspiring innovator looking to refine your vision, expand your perspective, and engage in the kind of work that truly matters, I cannot recommend the Reimagining Business Excellence program highly enough." ---2024 Program Participant
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