Action learning orientation 

To ensure that delegates emerge with tangible value, opportunities are created for lessons to be applied to real situations at work :

Integrative Action Learning Project

Delegates are required to complete a project which is work-based and which creates the opportunity to apply lessons from the GEDP, to further a current strategic objective of the organisation, and to involve the company mentor, and GEDP faculty in its development.  This process ensures clear return on investment for the sponsoring organisation.

Company mentor involvement

To ensure that the action learning project is relevant to the company’s strategic objectives and has support from senior representation within the organisation, delegates are required to identify a senior manager within their company who will act as their mentor.  The company mentors are involved in the conceptualisation, development and support for the implementation of the action learning project and are required to assist with grading the project.

Highly challenging business simulation

This highly challenging business simulation requires that delegates, in teams, make regular and increasingly more complex decisions which ensure that the simulated business remains viable and competitive.  This process simulates realistically the real-life business decisions which are demanded of executives daily and is an effective method of developing problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex business situations.

Learning Log

The ability to reflect on lessons learnt is an important part of the action learning process and delegates are encouraged to do so regularly using learning logs and executive journals.

First-hand experience of Global Best Practice

Delegates will experience global best practice first-hand through their personal interaction with leading global corporations and their senior management on both the local and international modules.  These personal experiences are often what remain as enduring lessons.

Group learning

Delegates will find themselves on the programme with experienced and highly skilled fellow delegates who will provide the opportunity for significant learning and sharing.  A large proportion of the learning occurs within carefully designed syndicate groups in which issues are debated.