Why it is Different:

Most companies invest into staff development and training and many understand the value of incentive programs for their employees. This expedition offers both these elements through a cutting edge program that also provides participants with important academic/career and life learning opportunities. Through visiting international hot spots for business development, the group will be given the chance to network with and learn from some of the most dynamic and interesting individuals and companies operating in the global market place.

The programme meets and exceeds the levels provided by top business schools around the world on their MBA Program.

Through Palo Alto Media Group, companies and their executives will benefit from the most important academic learning module of a top executive MBA without dedicating the same amount of time or money per individual. For the company, they receive a more bonded cohesive team of motivated and productive individuals; for the participants involved - they get the equivalent of a University accredited experiential learning experience, giving them a once in a lifetime opportunity to broaden their understanding of what is possible in their career.

Overview:

Participants have the choice of three different vibrant centres of international business in: China (Shanghai), North America (Silicon Valley) and India (Mumbai). Each has its own individual business atmosphere, culture and socio-economic variations. The opportunity to explore one of these areas in detail, will give each participant a new perspective of their own industry. This provides the team with a rich context for new ideas for their company and careers.

The plan is not just to 'tour' one of these 3 regions. Participants will have assignments that require them to truly understand how each region works, and why it is successful- or not. These expeditions will be a total immersion, 'learning-by-doing' experiences. There will be discussions with a wide range of people, from politicians, business leaders, notable academics, to leading consumer groups.

The Discovery Expeditions will also be hands on learning processes in how to investigate new trends and ideas in any given industry, and how to weigh up their significance for participants and their business. It is valuable in today's business environment because of the information it gives about emerging business ideas. It is also allows for the evaluation of future trends facing corporations such as new business models, technological innovation and changing industry conditions.

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