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Future managers prepare to get shipshape for 3rd MBA Regatta

Future managers prepare to get shipshape for 3rd MBA Regatta

The RSM MBA Regatta 2012, which takes place 24-26 August, will for the third time bring together participants in all of the MBA programmes of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) for a weekend of networking, celebration and sailing.

“Sailing events offer an ideal opportunity to share experiences and make new contacts, while enjoying competitive challenges, learning new skills, and actively participating in team events,” says Jean Witteveen Marketing & Admissions Manager Executive MBA.

This year, the 3^rd Annual MBA Regatta will take place in Lemmer and is hosted by the RSM Sailing Club. Over a hundred people are expected to attend, with around fifteen yachts competing in the races. Whilst focusing on camaraderie and skills demonstrated at sea, the regatta will be an excellent opportunity to encourage the qualities of successful MBA candidates. “At RSM,”, says Bill Collins, a Senior lecturer at RSM who will deliver a keynote address from the shore: “We look at the influence of individuals on each other, how leaders get things done, and the responsibilities of both leaders and those they lead within the greater context of different cultures.” Sailing is a great metaphor for business, he says. “It involves long-term strategic vision, leadership, teamwork, communication, and the adaptability to deal with changing environmental factors.”

The programme includes on-shore activities, networking opportunities and of course, plenty of racing! “All you need is enthusiasm, the will to compete, and the goal of winning as a team,” says this year’s Sailing Club President, Full-time MBA13 student Valentin Kopytin.

For more details and to sign up for the event please visit the RSM sailing website.

You are also welcome to follow the RSM sailing community on Facebook and Twitter.

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University is consistently ranked amongst the top 10 business schools in Europe. It is located in the international port city of Rotterdam where core Dutch values of openness, flexibility and acceptance of diversity have attracted businesses on a global scale. Our emphasis is on ground-breaking research and practices relevant to business; our primary focus is on developing business leaders who carry their innovative ideas into a sustainable future. Our portfolio includes a broad array of bachelor, master, doctoral, MBA and executive education programmes. www.rsm.nl

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