Perspectives on... Positive impact In the first of a new series designed to share insights into business schools’ differing realities and approaches around topics central to the global BGA agenda, we delve into definitions and examples of positive impact. Compiled by Tim Banerjee Dhoul
What does ‘positive impact’ mean to your business school?
responsible and purposeful leaders. We aim to cultivate a new generation of professionals capable of driving meaningful and sustainable change by addressing today’s most pressing social, environmental and economic challenges. This vision is reflected in our educational approach, where
sustainability is central to every programme. By introducing students to diverse perspectives and fostering critical thinking, we empower them to excel in their organisations while leaving a lasting, positive legacy in their communities and beyond.” Shahnaz Hamid, dean, London School of Business & Finance “For us, positive impact means empowering students to achieve career success and drive meaningful change. We aim to equip learners with practical skills, global perspectives and entrepreneurial mindsets, while our commitment to online learning ensures accessible, flexible education that reduces barriers to learning.” Joep Konings, dean, Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (NUGSB) “Our school generates and disseminates knowledge that contributes to transforming emerging markets in the heart of Eurasia. We
David Claivaz, acting dean, Business School Lausanne
“We principally see impact through the contribution of our graduates to the greater good and our specific approach is explained across two pages on our website. One of these pages outlines how we define impact at each level of education that we offer, from helping students contribute to making an impact in business at bachelor’s level to developing their ability to have the highest possible impact on the transformation of a specific business at MBA level. I have also worked on the metrics for impact through BGA’s Continuous Impact Model and I find this approach very stimulating.”
“Positive impact is at the heart of our school’s mission to develop ethical, responsible and purposeful leaders” José Esteves
José Esteves, dean, Porto Business School
“Positive impact is at the heart of our school’s mission to develop ethical,
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