Why did I choose an "upgrade" training and why was it in a school abroad?

Nowadays, the technological revolution inherent in the business world caused that the way to manage a business is getting more and more global.

The borders have become closer and easier to overcome, and the way of doing business is increasingly global when it is enhanced by information-technology.

The business world is global and we must seek it, know it, understand it in order to be able to make correct and proper decisions.

Therefore, it is becoming more important to share international experiences, create a "network" which help us in this process.

This reality is based on a increasing speed of development with product life cycles getting shorter. What was yesterday, it is not today.

This is perhaps the main reason why we decide to start an "upgrade" training and look for an international school with a proven ranking of quality that permit us to achieve this objective. Only with an international school we can understand better the global world of business, find, share and get new experiences that build a knowledge network which helps us to improve our decision-making process.

What I gained from my GSMP experience?

The answer is a lot, when I mean a lot, is not only knowledge but also relationships, networks, partnerships, etc
In my case my goal was linked to the global management of assets, companies, businesses that interact in the world.

The structure of the program allows to go beyond the simple pedagogical monitoring.

The issues such as "networking", knowledge sharing, self-knowledge and attitude, with access to a relevant set of new tools are perhaps the most important inputs for my experience.
I learnt several important concepts, that I have had the opportunity to launch successfully, and I received a set of new tools that I can develop and with which I can obtain excellent results.

Summing up, what I can say about my experience is:

Testimony – It was a "moment" ! It was extremely enriching!
Intentions – My intentions were to change attitudes and give new tools to my team on the very first Monday after the end of the program – this objective was and still is being achieved.
Importance of the program - Access to tools that allows us to keep our mind open to changes in attitude and ability to create and access to a network of experiences.
Tomorrow - depends on us as it is the way we use the tools given to us that makes us different and better.
 

"What I have gotten from this experience is that the world is really flat. It doesn't matter if you're working for a big or small company; it is a world of communications; a world of competition. The people from these two business schools really know what they are doing; they present to you how the world is changing."
Nicolay Orlov, Russia
Bank "Vozrozhdenie"
Deputy Chairman of the Board

“This is probably the best investment I’ve ever made. The networks you build, the quality of the professors, the professionalism of the staff and the wonderful facilities, make this program really interesting.”
Hellmuth Schrader, Germany
Conconcreto
Executive VP of Construction

“Two weeks of my time very well invested in absorbing knowledge from great professors and class-mates.”
Esteban Giraldo, Colombia
Bimbo Colombia
General Manager

"I think the Global Senior Management Program is quite excellent. The quality of the participants and of the professors was above my expectations. I highly recommend it to other executives from around the world. Quite international outlook, great learning experience."
Eddy Martínez Manzueta, Dominican Republic
Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic
Secretary of State Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic

"A great opportunity for networking. I have learned a lot from both participants from other countries and very qualified professors."
Jie Yang, China
Indandout Spain
Country Manager

“Attending this program is a great opportunity to be exposed to the “cream of the cream”. I have met many CEO’s and General Managers with a lot of experience and a lot to share. For me the learning process was really meeting these people, networking and communicating with them.”
Samar Mezayek, Jordan
Erada E-Solutions
General Manager

"My objective for joining this program was to broaden my skills. I want to say how much the course has exceeded my expectations. I was particularly impressed by the quality of teaching and variety of topics covered. I have met people from all over the world and I have enjoyed the breadth of experience they bring with them and their contribution to the group."
Susan Goldsmith, UK
National Express
Finance Director Train Division