Create Discussion

Launch an Engaging Dialogue!

The Beyond Grey Pinstripes survey and resulting database provide a unique perspective on innovative MBA programs and courses. The value of these findings will be enhanced if they are viewed not simply as a snapshot of the status quo but as a dynamic tool for inquiry about how to create the best experiences to help students meet the business challenges that lie ahead.

How can we as a society best prepare next generation business leaders? Use the questions below to stimulate your own dialogues:

1. How are MBA students engaging in the dialogue around social and environmental stewardship in business and on campus? What types of opportunities can students take advantage of to be part of the discussion and create change?
2. In what ways can business schools foster dialogue with recruiters to test the match between the schools’ offerings and businesses’ need for leaders who can manage for the triple bottom line?
3. How can MBA programs distinguish themselves from the crowd in the pursuit of expertise in teaching social impact or environmental management?
4. How might the Beyond Grey Pinstripes online database of syllabi, course descriptions, faculty research, and activities outside the classroom be used by schools to prepare graduates for social and environmental stewardship?
5. In which areas of the MBA program do you see the greatest opportunity for development? Where do MBA programs excel most, and what target areas might be a focus for future development?
6. Which faculty are conducting the most cutting edge explorations of social and environmental stewardship in their teaching and research? What are the common areas of inquiry in their research? Can examples of innovative course and/or research topics highlighted in Beyond Grey Pinstripes spark ideas that will further teaching and research?