Leadership and Business Immersion Programme for Latin American Executives

This two-week Executive Immersion Programme is designed for experienced mid-to upper-level managers and executives. The emphasis is on equipping today’s business leaders with cutting-edge knowledge in business disciplines and in decision making skills to enable them to achieve their highest potential in their organisations. It is also a transformative learning experience designed to fit the time and language constraints of experienced Executives from diverse industries and countries who wish to advance their business acumen. In addition, the programme is designed for Business Executives who are desirous of improving their English language skills in a short period of time. This programme extends business content to the non-English speaking world through a multilingual experience. Delegates will be able to simultaneously explore a variety of business topics such as strategic leadership and decision making, multi-cultural negotiations, understanding trade within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), doing business in CARICOM, and cross-cultural networking. It provides the opportunity for delegates to meet individuals from an expanded network of talented Executives from a variety of industries and countries.

This immersive experience also offers delegates the opportunity to learn and practise their English beyond the classroom, and into the real business environment. Moreover, this immersive experience enhances the academic coursework delivered in the classroom setting therefore enriching delegates’ learning experience in the business world. It will enable delegates to gain first-hand experience of global business practices and customs within which businesses operate, thus enabling them to increase their English fluency to a level sufficient for business and social conversations. In this way, the delegates will practise their skills through interaction with executive speakers, alumni engagement and through company visits, project-based exercises, networking events, and various cultural experiences.

“The Executive Immersion Programme by SCHSBM Executive Education is a transformative learning experience for executives from diverse industries and countries. It offers real-world insights into business topics such as strategic leadership, multi-cultural negotiations, and cross-cultural networking. Delegates gain hands-on experience of global business practices through company visits, exercises, and cultural experiences, enriching their learning experience.”

Learning Objectives

The goals of the programme are to:

Facilitate delegates’ exploration of the practicalities of doing business, communicating and effectively operating in the host country.
Enable delegates to perform at a higher level in the English language and with greater confidence.
Improve delegates’ business acumen through cultural immersion.
Foster delegates’ development of a network of contacts in local government and business.

Programme Coordinator

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Course Duration

July 23rd – Aug 3rd, 2023

Registration

Open

Location

SCHSBM, Barbados

Modality

In-Person

Cost

US $3,800.00 – Regular Fee

Upcoming Programmes

Finance for Non-Finance Managers
HR Essentials for Supervisors and Managers
Professional Business Etiquette for Success in the Workplace
Stock Market Investing 101

1 (246) 424 – 7731
schsbmopen@cavehill.uwi.edu

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Completion Landmarks

On successful completion of the programme, delegates will be able to:

Devise solutions to real business challenges for a diverse range of companies.
Present their business ideas to other executives and receive valuable feedback.
Practise through face-to-face conversations, simple English words and phrases used in common everyday contexts.
Use grammatical rules for effective writing.
Apply intercultural communication techniques in various professional scenarios through role play.
Apply linguistic knowledge to daily professional routines.

Programme Schedule By Day

Leadership

♦ Personal Leadership

◊ Personal Leadership Energy

◊ Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Derailers

◊ Individual Leadership Development Plan

♦ Strategic Leadership and Business-critical Focus

◊ Systems thinking

◊ Innovation Ecosystems

◊ Cross-cultural networking

◊ Multi-cultural negotiations

♦ Doing Business in CARICOM countries

◊ Trade facilitation between CARICOM and Latin America

◊ Doing business in the CARICOM region

Language

♦ Integrative approach to language skills development

◊ Language Arts in written communication

◊ Pronunciation training

◊ Writing process

◊ Listening comprehension

◊ Conversational strategies

♦ Cross-cultural linguistic negotiation

♦ English Language skills, vocabulary, and grammatical structures useful for business

♦ English for business communication

◊ Writing emails, memos, letters

Cultural Immersion

♦ Executives will be engaged in local and community activities to facilitate their use of the English Language in social conversations.

♦ Executives will be exposed to networking opportunities within the public and private sector.

♦ Executives will engage with other executives in various fields through seminars, business roundtable discussions and simulations

Highlights of the Immersion Programme

This immersion programme will give delegates the opportunity to:

♦ Visit major companies and meet with senior managers

♦ Interact with local business and government leaders

♦ Visit historic venues and cultural events

♦ Travel with and share ideas with fellow executives, faculty and staff

Who should attend?

♦ Experienced executives who want to advance or refresh their leadership capabilities and global perspective

♦ Senior executives from small and mid-sized organizations around the world

♦ Mid- to senior-level executives from large, multinational organizations

♦ High-potential technical or business leaders who want to advance general business acumen or gain international experience

♦ Executives from general management, finance and planning, engineering, business or product development, customer service, human resources, legal, marketing, and procurement

Why Study Here?

The Executive Immersion Programme offered by SCHSBM Executive Education is an ideal choice for experienced mid-to upper-level managers and executives seeking to enhance their business acumen and decision-making skills. This programme offers a transformative learning experience designed to fit the time and language constraints of executives from diverse industries and countries. It is also ideal for business executives seeking to improve their English language skills in a short period of time, as it offers a multilingual experience that extends business content to the non-English speaking world.

The Executive Immersion Programme provides delegates with an opportunity to simultaneously explore a variety of business topics and gain first-hand experience of global business practices through company visits, project-based exercises, networking events, and various cultural experiences. By participating in this programme, delegates broaden their perspectives, enrich their learning experience, and meet talented executives from diverse backgrounds, enhancing their career prospects and opening doors to new opportunities. If you are seeking to advance your business acumen, enhance your decision-making skills, and increase your English fluency, then the Executive Immersion Programme is an excellent choice.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals and connect with like-minded individuals. Register now and take the first step towards becoming a more successful and resilient leader. Don’t wait any longer, take action today and invest in your career growth!