Nurturing the Leaders of Tomorrow
Integrating Cultures, Embracing Education!
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WelcometothelatesteditionofTheEducationMagazine,wherewebringyoua comprehensiveanalysisofthebesteducationalinstitutionsinEuropecateringto internationalstudents.Inthisissue,The10BestUniversitiesinEuropeforInternational Students,2023weexploretheuniversitiesthathaveexcelledinprovidingworld-class education,fosteringculturaldiversity,andnurturingglobaltalent.
GracingourcoveristheesteemedAmericanUniversityofMalta,aninstitutionthathas rapidlyclimbedtherankstobecomeoneofthemostsought-afteruniversitiesfor internationalstudentsinEurope.Renownedforitsdiverserangeofprograms,state-ofthe-artfacilities,andcommitmenttoacademicexcellence,theAmericanUniversityof Maltahassolidifieditsplaceamongtheeducationalelitesintheregion.Withanemphasis oncross-culturalunderstandingandasupportivecommunity,thisuniversityhasbecomea homeawayfromhomeforstudentsfromallcornersoftheglobe.
Withinthepagesofthisedition,wealsopresentyouwithprofilesoffourother outstandinguniversitiesthathaveproventheirdedicationtofosteringaglobaleducation environment.CentralEuropeanUniversitystandsoutforitsemphasisonsocial responsibility,producinggraduateswhoareequippedtoaddressglobalchallengeswith innovativesolutions.Meanwhile,theRealMadridGraduateSchool-UniversidadEuropea combinessportsandacademics,attractingstudentswithapassionforsportsmanagement andrelateddisciplines.TheRoyalCentralSchoolofSpeechandDramafindsitself featuredasatestamenttoitscommitmenttoperformingartseducation,drawing internationaltalentsaspiringtomaketheirmarkontheglobalstage.Lastly,Webster ViennaPrivateUniversityhasearneditsspotbyofferingauniqueAmerican-style educationexperienceamidstthevibrantbackdropofVienna,Austria.
Intimesofgeopoliticaluncertaintyandrapidlychanginglandscapes,thecollaboration betweenuniversitiesandinternationalstudentsbecomesmorecriticalthanever.By embracingdiversityandprovidingqualityeducation,theseuniversitiescontributeto buildingbridgesacrossbordersandshapingfutureleaderswhopossessaglobal perspective.
Wehopethatthestoriesoftheseexceptionaluniversitiesinspirebothaspiringstudents andeducatorsaliketocontinueexploringtheendlesspossibilitiesofferedbyinternational education.Astheworldbecomesincreasinglyinterconnected,investinginglobal educationbecomesaninvestmentinoursharedfuture.
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Nurturing the Leaders of Tomorrow
Cover Story
TheAmericanUniversityof Malta isaprivateinstitution locatedinthehistoricalarea ofCospicua,intheEuropeancountry ofMalta.Establishedin2016,the universityoffershigh-qualitytertiary educationtostudentsfromalloverthe world,withafocusonAmerican-style liberalartseducation.Theuniversityis accreditedbytheMaltaFurtherand HigherEducationAuthority.Its curriculumisdedicatedtonurturing studentswithaninquisitivemind, ambitioushearts,androbustspirits withthegoalofproducinganew generationofethical,entrepreneurial, andinnovativeleaders.Theuniversity currentlyoperatesfromthe'British Building'whichhasbeenrestoredtoits formergloryaspartofalargerproject whichincludestwoothersites. Maintainingitshistoricalelements,the restorationofthe‘BritishBuilding’ receivedtheGoldADesignAwardin 2020.
OfferingDiverseUndergraduateand GraduateCourses
TheAmericanUniversityofMalta offersadiverserangeofundergraduate andgraduatecourses,cateringto studentsfromallaroundtheworld. Someoftheprominentundergraduate programsandcoursesofferedbythe universityincludeBusiness Administration,BusinessFinance, Accounting,GraphicDesignand Animation,CivilEngineering, MechanicalEngineering,Electronics andCommunication,Industrial Engineering,andGameDevelopment.
Thegraduatecoursesincludeseveral programsattheMasterlevel.These includeBusinessAdministration, CyberSecurity,ComputerScience, EngineeringManagement,and TourismandHospitalityManagement.
Cover Story
Thesecoursesaredesignedandtaught byinternationalscholarswhoare expertsintheirrespectivefields, ensuringthatstudentsreceivehighqualityeducationwhichpreparesthem forasuccessfulcareer TheAmericanstyleeducationofferedatAUMis uniqueinMalta,bothintermsof structureandcurriculum.Itoffers studentsflexibilityandfreedomwhen choosingandstudyingtheirrespective courses.
Sinceallprogramsareaccreditedin Malta,theyreceiveautomatic recognitionalloverEurope.The universityiscontinuouslydeveloping furtherprogramstocatertothe evolvingneedsofstudentsand industries.
AWelcomingandImmersive ExperienceforInternational Students
TheAmericanUniversityofMaltahas astrongfocusonaccommodating internationalstudents,withadedicated teamprovidingvariousservicessuch asvisasupport,pre-departure information,airportpickups,and studentaccommodation.Theuniversity alsoprovidescareerservicessupport duringstudents’studies,ensuringthat theyhavetheresourcesandguidance theyneedtosucceedboth academicallyandprofessionally The universityadoptsanopen-doorpolicy andaflexibleapproachtomeetstudent requirements.Thisapproach,combined withtheuniversity’ssmallandmodern community,providesstudentswith one-to-onesupportasneeded,ensuring thattheyfeelwelcomedandvalued.
Additionally,Maltaisavibrantcountry witharichhistory,culture,andwarm climate,makingitanexcellentlocation forinternationalstudentslookingfor animmersiveandenjoyableexperience
abroad.Withstudentsfrom35different nationalitiesalreadyenrolled,the AmericanUniversityofMaltaistruly aninternationalcommunitythatfosters diversityandcross-culturalexchange.
ScholarshipProgramandSelection CriteriaatAUM
AUMrecognizestheimportanceof providingopportunitiestostudents whomayfacefinancialbarriersin pursuinghighereducation.Assuch,the universityoffersasignificantnumber ofscholarshipstodeservingstudents. Thesescholarshipsareawardedbased onestablishedcriteria,whichinclude academicmerit,financialneed, communityinvolvement,andsports andculturalinvolvement.The universityassesseseachcasediligently andonacase-by-casebasistoensure thatscholarshipsareprovidedto studentswhotrulydeservethem.This approachensuresthatthescholarship programiseffectiveinproviding supporttothosewhoneeditthemost.
Inadditiontoofferingscholarships,the AmericanUniversityofMaltaalso appliesspecificcriteriawhenselecting studentsfromaroundtheglobe.These criteriaincludeacademicexcellence, thepotentialforsuccessinthechosen fieldofstudy,languageproficiency, andpersonalqualitiessuchas leadershippotential,community involvement,andacommitmentto makingapositiveimpactinsociety
Theuniversitystrivestocreatea diverseandinclusivecommunityof studentswhocanlearnfromeach other’sexperiencesandperspectives. Assuch,theselectionprocessis designedtoidentifystudentswhocan contributetotheuniversity’sacademic andsocialenvironment.
BenefitsofaLowStudent-to-Staff Ratio
TheAmericanUniversityofMalta boastsalowstudent-to-staffratio, averagingeighttoone,whichallows foramorepersonalizedandhands-on approachtoeducation.Withsuchalow ratio,theuniversityisabletocaterto theindividualneedsofeachstudent, ensuringmaximumengagementand participationintheclassroom.
AUMencouragesstudentengagement throughavarietyofmethods,including discussiongroupsandastudentcenter Additionally,AUMfostersa personalizedapproachtoeducation, whichmeansthatstudentsreceive individualattentionandsupportfrom theirprofessors,enablingthemto achievetheiracademicgoals.
EngagingStudentsbeyondthe Classroom
AUMoffersadiverserangeofcocurricularandextracurricularactivities foritsstudents.Theuniversitybelieves thatsuchactivitiescontributetothe overallgrowthanddevelopmentof students.AUMhasanactivestudent unionthatcollaborateswithsocieties, sportsclubs,andNGOstoenable diversestudentengagement.Students areencouragedtoparticipatein traditional,sports,culturalactivities, andsustainability-relevantactivities.It collaborates withorganizations presentinthecommunity,including thelocalcouncil,toorganizeevents suchasexhibitions,carshows,boat shows,andmusicalconcerts.
Inadditiontocommunityevents,the universityalsoorganizesevents accordingtothecurrentglobalclimate. Forinstance,duringtheFootballWorld Cup,theuniversitydevotedoneofits
“Our values stem from our commitment to anything and everything that is true, good, and beautiful; notions ingrained in all of us at AUM and urge us to be positive change agents in our community here in Malta and around the world.
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largerhallstoscreeningallmatches.TheAmerican UniversityofMaltahasalsoorganizedinitiativesand activitiesrelatedtohealthandwellness,e-sports,andmore. Furthermore,theuniversityhostsaveryactivestudent affairsofficethatregularlyorganizeseventsandactivities forstudents.Thestudentcenteralsohostsdiscussiongroups onaregularbasis.
ExcitingProgramsontheHorizonatAUM
TheAmericanUniversityofMaltaisconstantlyworkingon developingnewandupdatedprograms.Inthenearfuture, theuniversityaimstolaunchbothundergraduateand postgraduatecoursesthatincludeSoftwareEngineering, AircraftMaintenanceEngineeringandManagement, MasterinAdvancedMechanicalEngineering,andanMBA inHealthcareManagement.Theseprogramsarecurrently undergoingaspecializedvettingprocessbyMalta’s NationalFurtherandHigherEducationAuthoritytobe accreditedandrecognizedasperEuropeanstandards.Once approved,theuniversitywillmakeanofficial announcementandopenupapplicationsforinterested students.
OFFERING INNOVATIVE LEGAL PROGRAMS
Thefast-changinglegal environmentofcurrenttimes requires-moreintensely thaneverbeforeinhistoryinnovationandflexibility,the capabilitytoadjusttoglobal challengesandmeetlocal expectationsaswellashesitations. Thisdemandstheabilitytolook beyondnationalbordersforadequate solutions,tobeinspiredbyideason theinternationallevel,andtolearn fromthepastexperiencesofother countriesbothinapositiveand negativesense.Thisiswhatthe programsdevisedbytheDepartment ofLegalStudiesatCEU quintessentiallyprovide.
CultivatingAcademicLiberty whilePursuingObjectiveTruth
CentralEuropeanUniversityisan undergraduateandgraduate-level “crossroads”universitywherefaculty andstudentsfrommorethan100 countriescongregatetoengagein interdisciplinaryeducation,pursue advancedscholarships,andaddress someofsociety’smostvexing problems.CEUisknownfor excellenceinteachingandresearch withapurpose.Atthecoreofits missionliesasetofprinciples:the pursuitoftruthwhereveritleads, respectforthediversityofcultures andpeoples,andcommitmentto
resolvingdifferencesthroughdebate, notdenial.
Foundedin1991atatimewhen revolutionarychangeswerethrowing offtherigidorthodoxiesimposedon CentralandEasternEurope,CEUis basedonthepremisethathuman fallibilitycanbecounterbalancedby thecriticaldiscussionofideasand thatthiscriticalspiritcanbe sustainedbestinsocietieswhere citizenshavethefreedomto scrutinizecompetingtheoriesand openlyevaluateandchange governmentpolicies.
MakingtheStudents‘FutureReady’
Therearemultiplemethodsof preparingstudentsforthefuturein lawandmakingthem“FutureReady”.CEU'sLegalDepartment achievesthisfirstlybyclosely followingmarketdevelopmentsand reactingintimetoanyforeseeable changesinthelegalsystem.The Departmentalsocontinuously updatescoursecontentsby consultinglecturerswhopracticelaw onadailybasisinordertokeepup withtopicallegaltrends.For example,duetotheincreasedimpact oftechnologicaldevelopmentonlaw andregulation,anewLawand Technologycoursehasbeen launchedsuccessfully.Furthermore, universityregulationsrequire strategicreviewsofallprograms everyfiveyears.
Secondly,thecomparativeteaching methodisalsohelpfulinthisrespect becausestudentshavethefreedomto targetjurisdictionsinwhichnew problemsmayhavearisen.Thisis typicallynotapossibilityinnational lawschoolswheretheywork predominantlywithlocalmaterials. Thisapproachalsoexposesstudents
tothedynamicnatureoflawandthe changinglegalenvironment.
Thirdly,theUniversityhasaCareer Officewhichwasestablished principallytoorientandhelp studentsshapetheircareers.The Officeorganizesvariouswebinars, andpresentationsandpublishes pertainingmaterialsontopof offeringindividualconsultationsfor students.Additionally,theOffice regularlyorganizesmeetingswith practitioners,orsuccessfulCEU alumnitoallowstudentstoraiseany pressingquestions.Theyalso maintainawebpagewithselected alumniprofilestodemonstrateto studentswhatnewcareeravenues exist.Putsimply,insteadofthe facultytalkingaboutpossibilities, realitiesaregiventhelimelightto speakforthemselves.
UnprecedentedLearning Experiences
CEUisknownforpromotingaccess toeducation.Degreesremainlargely accessibletostudentsofall backgroundsdespitetheUniversity’s privatestatusandaccreditationboth inAustriaandtheU.S.Thesizeof CEU’sLLMandMAprograms’ studentcohortsallowsforinteractive teaching,whichisateachingmethod employedfromtheveryfirstdayof theuniversity’sestablishment.This requiresstudentstoreadtheassigned materialsbeforeclassandtoactively participateinclassdiscussions,from caseanalysestocriticalassessment ofsolutionsofferedbythecompared systems.
Path-breakingPrograms
Thesedays,lawyersareincreasingly requiredtonavigatethroughthe internationallegallandscape.The LLMprograminComparative
ConstitutionalLawatCentral EuropeanUniversityistheonly degreeworldwidethatspecifically focusesonthematic,regional,and transnationalperspectives.Thispathbreakingprogramisuniquely designedtoequipstudentswitha comparative,critical,androbust understanding,contextualizing constitutionallawindomesticand internationalsettings.Thesuccessof theprogramisbestdemonstratedby wherepastgraduatesendedup working.
Theoverwhelmingmajorityof graduatesarecurrentlyemployedin thepublicsphere(constitutional courtjudges,ministers,attorney generals),inacademia(professorsin reputableuniversities),in internationalorintergovernmental organizationsortheirprograms(the UN,CouncilofEurope,International IDEA,EuropeanBankfor ReconstructionandDevelopment),in organizationsoperatinggloballyto enhancetheRuleofLaw(GIZ [GesellschaftfürInternationale Zusammenarbeit]),incivilsociety organizationspromotingRuleofLaw (e.g.:KatibaInstitute,Kenya)andin consultancyagencies(Accenture, Deloitte,Ernst&Young).
Afurtherdistinguishingfeatureof CEU’sprogramsistheincreased emphasisondevelopingand emerginglegalsystemsratherthan westernprograms,inparticular, China,CentralandEasternEurope (post-socialist/communiststates),and selectedjurisdictionsfromAfrica, Asia,andLatinAmerica.
AUniqueblendofLawand Technology
Inourcurrentadvancedworld, companiesandinstitutionsare leveragingtechnologytoensuretheir continuousgrowth.Inordertomeet thesedemands,CEUisoneofthe feweducationalinstitutionstooffera uniqueblendoflawandtechnologyincorporatedprogramslikethe GlobalBusinessLawandRegulation program.Asaprofessionalprogram, itoffersinvaluablecareerprospects foryounglegalprofessionalsand caterstotheirneedsforapracticeorientedlegaleducation.Italso providesparticipantswithan opportunitytospecializeinoneof fourareas:internationaldispute resolution,internationaleconomic andcommerciallaw,corporatelaw, andregulationandcorporatesocial responsibility
AsfarastheGlobalBusinessLaw andRegulationProgramis concerned,besidesinternationally orientedlawfirmsandgovernment agenciesfocusedonvariouslaw reforms,therearenewnoticeable careerprospectsforthesestudentsin thecorporate-(corporatecounsels), thenon-profitsector,and increasinglyinthefinancialsectors aswell.
InnovativeTeachingMethods
TheUniversity’steachingmethods aredistinctinmanyways.For example,thecomparativeand interactiveteachingmethods employedarebothchallengingand inspiringconsideringthatbeing exposedtosolutionsofferedbymore thanonelegalsystemrequiresmind shiftsbutalsoadegreeofselfcriticisminthesenseofrealizingand admittingthatthesolutionsprovided byone’shomelegalsystemarenot alwaysoptimal.Thisalsoforces studentstodelveintothematerial morethanusualbecause,without this,itisimpossibletounderstand anyforeignmodel.Inthis,CEUis uniqueandstandsinstarkcontrastto theteachingmethodsemployedby other(European)lawschools.
Furthermore,studentsaretaughtto criticallyassessthematerials covered.This,however,mustbe basedonproperlyresearched,wellreasoned,andethicallyacceptable linesofargumentation.
CommitmenttoDiversityand Inclusion
CEUendorsesaninclusiveculture thatvaluesdiversityinlinewithits multiculturalprofile.Itiscommitted tosupportingallunder-represented groupsinachievingtheirfull potential.Thisisreflectedbyits extraordinarilydiversestudentbody whichismadeupofstudentsfrom morethan100countrieswithno dominantnationality Thiscultural complexityisahugeassetofCEU whichconsiderablycontributestothe learningexperience.CEU’sfaculty andstaffarealsoquitevaried, comingfrommorethan80countries. AtCEUgenderidentitycanbefreely definedandpracticed.Furthermore, specialattentionispaidtotheneeds ofstudentswithdisabilitiesto genuinelyincludethemineveryday academicandsocialactivities.The campusisbarrier-free,andthe
“ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN AN INCREASINGLY GLOBALIZED LEGAL WORLD WITH UNIQUE WORLD-CLASS CEU PROGRAMS THAT ARE ACCREDITED IN AUSTRIA AND THE U.S.”
Universityisdevotedtomakingall studymaterialsaccessibleto everyone.
Multi-jurisdictionalFocus
Unlikenationallawschools,CEU hasahugeadvantagesincefaculty havetheopportunitytopickand workwiththemosttestedand advancedlegalsystemsintheworld,
allowingforamulti-jurisdictional systemofteaching.Sucha comparativeapproachallowsfora betterunderstandingofone’sown legalsystemaswellasamethodto educateprofessionalswhocanthink andworkinaninternational environmentanddealwithcrossborderlegalproblemsthatdominate ourworldtoday
ShapeYourFuture,ApplyNow
LegalprogramsatCEUaretailored totheuniqueambitionsofstudents whocanselectamongthethesistrack andtheCapstonetrack,both designedtoadvancestudents’careers inthisincreasinglyglobalizedlegal world.CEUDepartmentofLegal studiesprimarilyserveslaw graduatesandlegalpractitioners seekingspecializedlegalknowledge andtraining,aswellasstudentswith apublicpolicyfocuswhoarelooking forsolutionsandexperiencesatthe transnationallevel.Thisyear,CEU invitescandidateswhoseekfinancial aidtoapplybyFebruary1,2023. Othercandidatesarewelcometo submittheirapplicationsthelatestby March15,2023.
7 Life Lessons to Learn from
THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI
“The best leaders are the most dedicate learners. Read great books daily,” saysRobinSharma. Readingbooksis oneofthebestpracticestofeedyourmind.Thestoryor informationinsertedinthebookrevealsthesecretsto achievingourgoals.Ifyouareoneofthoseregular readers,thenyouhaveexperiencedthemagicofreadinga book.However,inthebusyscheduleofourdailylife,it becomesdifficulttogetyourheadsintotheoceanof knowledgeandcalmness.Thus,aquicksummarycould helpyouunderstandthewholebook.
Inthisarticle,wewilltakeyouthroughoneofthefinest booksyouwishhadreadearlier Asmentionedinthetitle, welistsevenlifelessonsfromRobinSharma’s “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.”
AbouttheAuthorRobinSharma
InternationallyrenownedhumanistRobinSharmahas dedicatedmorethan25yearstoassistingothersin realizingtheirinnatetalents.Heconsultsorganizations, includingNASA,Nike,Microsoft,Unilever,GE,FedEx, HP,Starbucks,YaleUniversity,PwC,IBMWatson,and theYoungPresidents’Organization.Heisoneofthe world’sleadingleadershipandpersonalmastery authorities.Heisoneofthemostwidelyreadauthorsalive thankstohis#1internationalblockbusters,includingThe 5AMClub,TheMonkWhoSoldHisFerrari,The GreatnessGuide,andWhoWillCryWhenYouDie? whichhavesoldmillionsofcopiesinmorethanninetytwolanguagesanddialects.
AbouttheBook
“TheMonkWhoSoldHisFerrari”isacompellingfable thatrevolvesaroundthelifeofJulianMantle,ahighly successfullawyerwhofacesapivotalmomentwhenhe experiencesaheartattackattheageof53.Thislifealteringeventservesasaprofoundwake-upcall, promptingJuliantomakesignificantchangesinhislife.In response,hetakesamomentousdecisiontopartwayswith hisluxuriousFerrari,mansion,andmaterialpossessions. Withanewfoundsenseofpurposeandathirstfor knowledge,heembarksonatransformativejourneytothe sereneHimalayas.
TheSevenKeyVirtuestoLearn
TheMonkWhoSoldHisFerrariintroducesreaderstothe profoundteachingsofthesevenvirtues,eachholdingthe keytounlockingamoreenlightenedandfulfillinglife:
1. MasterYourMind:TheKeytoHappiness
Tounlocklastinghappiness,onemustembracea straightforwardyetprofoundtruth:discoveringtheir truepassionandwholeheartedlypursuingit. Individualscanchannelboundlessenergytoward theirpursuitsbymasteringtheirmindsandfocusing onwhatgenuinelyignitestheirpassion.Thisselfawarenessanddedicationleadtogenuinefulfillment andjoyinlife.Embracingthisprincipleempowers individualstoleadpurpose-drivenliveswhere happinessbecomesanattainableandsustainable reality.
2. FollowYourPurpose:EmbraceExhilaration
Inpursuingafulfillinglife,followingyourpurposeis aguidinglighthouse.Embraceyourtruecalling,for thereinliesthepathtogenuinehappinessand contentment.Moreover,neverunderestimatethe significanceoflivingwithunbridledexhilaration. Infuseeachmomentwithpassionandexcitement, cherishingthejourneyasmuchasthedestination.By intertwiningpurposeandexhilaration,lifebecomesa vibranttapestryofpurposefuljoy,wherefulfillmentis notjustadestinationbutanever-presentcompanion onthejourneyofself-discoveryandgrowth.
3. PracticeKaizen:ThePowerofEmbracing ContinuousImprovement
IncorporatingtheJapaneseprincipleofKaizeninto lifeopensdoorstotransformativegrowth.Kaizen representsthecommitmenttoperpetualadvancement throughcontinuousimprovement.Embracethis philosophyandcultivateamindsetofconstant learningandprogress.Small,incrementalchanges leadtosignificantresultsovertime,enhancingskills, productivity,andoverallwell-being.Embracing Kaizeninstillsresilience,adaptability,anda willingnesstoembracechallengesasopportunities. Byfosteringacultureofcontinuousimprovement, individualscanunlocktheirtruepotentialand navigatethepathofself-improvementwithpurpose anddetermination.
4. LivewithDiscipline:TheArtofSmallHabitsand LastingImpact
Incorporatingdisciplineintodailylifeunveilsa powerfulforcethatmoldsourcharacter.Embracethe
notionthatdisciplineisnotagrandgesturebuta collectionofsmall,consistenthabits.Eachday,commit tothesehabitsthatshapewhoweareandwhoweaspire tobecome.Byapproachinglifewiththislevelofselfcontrol,wecreateasolidfoundationforsuccessand personalgrowth.Embracedisciplineasatransformative tool,enablingustoovercomeobstacles,stayfocusedon ourgoals,andlivealifeofpurposeandfulfillment.
5. RespectTime:YourMostPreciousResource
Recognizingthevalueoftimeisparamountin leadingapurposefullife.Embracethe significanceofrespectingthispreciousresource bestoweduponus.Eachmomentisatreasure waitingtobeutilizedwisely.Bemindfulof howyouinvestyourtime,makingconscious choicesthatalignwithyourgoalsand priorities.Avoidunnecessarydistractionsand investinactivitiesthatnurturepersonalgrowth andhappiness.Byhonoringtime,weunlock thepotentialtolivemorefulfilling,productive, andmeaningfullives,profoundlyimpactingour journeytowardsuccessandcontentment.
6. SelflesslyServeOthers:EmbraceKindness
Embracingselflessservicecancreatea powerfulrippleeffect,leavingalastingimpact onbothourselvesandthosearoundus. Kindness,likeacontagiousforce,spreads positivityandcompassionineveryinteraction. Byselflesslyservingothers,wecultivate empathy,forgemeaningfulconnections,and contributetoaharmoniouscommunity.Giving withoutexpectationupliftsthespiritsofthose wetouchandbringsprofoundjoyand fulfillmenttoourhearts.Embracethebeautyof kindness,andwitnesshowthesmallestgestures canigniteachainofpositivity,shapingaworld filledwithloveandunderstanding.
7. EmbracethePresent:LiveLifeJoyfully
RobinSharmaremindsusoftheprofound significanceofembracingthepresentmoment. Byimmersingourselvesfullyinthenow,we unlockthekeytolivingalifeofjoyand purpose.Sheddingworriesaboutthepastand anxietiesaboutthefuture,wefindtranquility andcontentmentinthepresent.Thisintentional
wayoflivingfostersadeeperappreciation forlife’sblessingsandallowsustomake consciouschoicesalignedwithourtrue desires.Embracethegiftofthepresent,and discovertheimmensepoweritholdsto enrichourjourneyandinfuseourdayswith genuinehappinessandfulfillment.
Afterexploringthisbook,readersareleftwitha profoundrealizationthattruefulfillmentliesin nurturingthevirtueswithinthemselves.Integrating thesevirtuesintodailylifefosterspersonalgrowth, happiness,andadeeperunderstandingofoneselfand theworldaroundthem.Thisenlighteningtalewill serveasaninspirationforyoutoseekamore meaningfulandpurpose-drivenexistence.
QuickTakeawaysfromtheBook
● Allofusarecapableofgreatthings.Weonly needtoidentifyourcallingandhaveastrong workethic.
● It’scrucialtobeinthenowandappreciate thejourneyasitunfolds.Avoidlingeringon thepastorbeingconcernedwiththefuture.
● Weshouldallbemorefocused,disciplined, andempathetic.Thesecharacteristicswill enableustoleadmoresatisfyinglives.
● Beinghappyisadecision.Evenunder difficultcircumstances,wehavethechoiceto bejoyful.
● Eachofusisapartofsomethingbiggerthan ourselves.Weshouldallmakeaneffortto leadspirituallives.
“TheMonkWhoSoldHisFerrari”captivatesand inspires,offeringapowerfulguidetoliveahappier andmorefulfillinglife.Ihighlyrecommenditforits profoundimpact.Thisliterarygemtransformslives withitsinsightsandmotivationalstorytelling. Embraceitswisdom,reflectonpriorities,seekinner balance,andembarkonapurpose-drivenjourney Empoweredbytheprotagonist’stransformativetale, unleashyourtruepotential,discoveryourself,and savorthejoysofacontentedexistence.Letthisbook bethecatalysttoyourlifeofhappiness,purpose,and profoundfulfillment.
REAL MADRID GRADUATE SCHOOL-UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA
Promoting Sports Education and Participation with Comprehensive Education
Inthepresentscenario,academic
experienceimbibedwith professionalandcareer-oriented educationisessentialtosecurea positionwithintheglobalworld.To catertotheselatestrequirementsofthe students,severaleducationalinstitutes areofferingaplethoraofacademic programsalongwithawiderangeof careerdevelopmentopportunitiesto helpstudentspreparefortheircareer forefronts.
Providingstudentswithholistic education,RealMadridGraduate School–UniversidadEuropea–aims toshapeleadersandprofessionals preparedtorespondtothedemandsof aglobalworld.Italsoaimsto empoweritsstudentstoaddvalueto theirprofessionalfieldsandcontribute tosocialprogresswiththeir entrepreneurialspiritandethical values.RealMadridGraduate School–UniversidadEuropea–was establishedin2006asajointventure betweenRealMadridC.F.and UniversidadEuropea(biggestprivate universityinSpain).TheSchool originallystartedwithitsSports ManagementMBA.Itcurrentlyhas over30programsindifferent deliveriesandcoversallareasfromthe SportsIndustries(Business, Communication,Marketing,Training andNutrition,Physiotherapy, Psychology,SportsSciences,Sports Technologies,Law).
RealMadridGraduateSchoolUniversidadEuropeahasthousandsof enrollmentsperyear,collectivelyinthe campus,onlineandinternational programs.Theinternationalviewinthe schoolisakeyaspectdeveloped duringtheyearsandcurrently,the schoolcounts70%ofinternational studentswithdiversenationalities. Moreover,theschoolhasdeveloped internationalagreementswithschools anduniversitiesfrom10different countries.
ComprehensiveAcademicPrograms
RealMadridGraduate School–UniversidadEuropea–offers thefollowingrangeofacademic programs.
• MBAMaster’sDegreeinSports Management:
Auniqueprogramthatprovidesyou thebroadestpossibleviewofthemost successfulbusinessmodelsinthe sportsindustryworldwide.Ledby internationallyrenownedprofessionals togiveyoufirst-handexperience.
• Master’sDegreeinSports Marketing:
Astheonlyofficialmaster’sprogram initsfieldinSpain,itthoroughly preparesstudentstobecomemodern, creativeprofessionalsinthesports
marketingindustrybyprovidingallthetoolsnecessaryto succeed.
• Master’sDegreeinSportsJournalismand Communications:
Acomprehensivemaste’sdegreethatfullyimmerses studentsintosportsjournalismandhelpsthemdiscover howitconstantlyadaptstothecurrentmediaenvironment. AllstudentswillworkcloselyfromthedaywithReal MadridC.F.’sCommunicationDepartment,assistingtoall kindsofSporteventsorganizedbytheClubandlearning howaprofessionalsportsentityCommunicationDept worksdaily
• InternationalMasterinSportsLaw,LLM:
PioneeringMasterinSportsLawinSpain,itoffersstudents asolidknowledgeoftheorganizationofsports,theirrules andregulations,andtheirdisputeresolutionmechanisms.
• MasterinSportsTechnologiesandDigital Transformation:
Thispioneeringanduniquemasterprovidesstudentswith practicalandin-depthknowledgeofhowtoworkwithand makethemostofthelatesttechnologiesusedinsportwhile takingintoaccounttheimportanceofapplyingtheright strategiestoobtainthebestpossibleperformancefrom them,answeringtheneedofprofessionalsthattheSports Industryhasnowadays.
• InternationalMasterinFootballCoachingand Management
Itisthefirstprofessionalfootballprogramthatteachesthe SpanishtrainingmethodologycompletelyinEnglish.Itis
NOTE TO STUDENTS
“Our Educational Model accompany you on a journey of experiential learning where human knowledge and the most advanced technology unite to ensure you unleash your potential”
oneofthemostcomprehensiveprogramsforprofessionals inthefootballindustryandprovidesstudentswitha360º viewofallkeyareasnecessarytoincreasefootballplayers’ performancesand,aboveall,maketheirprojectssuccessful.
• Master’sDegreeinSportsTrainingandNutrition
ItistheonlyofficialMasterthatcoverstrainingandsports nutritioninSpainandisdesignedtoprovidestudentswith specializedknowledgeofstate-of-the-arttrainingmethods, trendsinsportsnutritionandaidsforimprovingsports performance.
• MasterinExerciseandSportsPhysiotherapy
Itaimstoprovidephysiotherapistswiththeskillsand resourcesnecessarytopreventandtreatinjuriesaswellas achieverapidrecoveriesininjuredathletes,allwhilebeing partofamultidisciplinaryteam.
• OnlineSpecialistCourses
Itenablesstudentstobecomeanexpertandleadthedigital transformationinthesportssector
MostoftheseprogramsareavailableinSpanishorEnglish languagesviain-classoronlineclasses.
PivotingImportantAspects
AtthehelmofRealMadridGraduateSchool-Universidad Europea,MarisaLuisaSaenzBravospearheadstheChair astheExecutiveDirectorRealMadridGraduateSchool -UniversidadEuropea.MarisaisanexperiencedMBA Directorandisskilledinmulticulturalenvironments,sports management,andeventmanagement.Shealsoupholdsa demonstratedhistoryofworkingintheglobaleducation managementindustry.Sincethebeginning,Marisahasbeen contributingtotheprofoundgrowthanddevelopmentofthe university.Sheisentrustedwithseveralimportant responsibilities.
EncouragingSportsParticipation
Sincethebeginning,RealMadridGraduateSchoolUniversidadEuropeaisprovidingexposuretoworkingfor sportsentitiesbyallowingthestudentstoworkonreal projectswithrealclientssuchassportsentitiesandhighperformanceathletes.Theyaresubjectedtoexecutivesand professionalsfromtheindustrythattrainsthemtoassumea realjobpositionfromthedaytheygraduate.Theschool alsohasover200professionalagreementsforprofessional internshipsunderwhichstudentsareallowedtosign internshipagreementstillsixmonthsafterfinishingtheir master’ssotheycanleverageseveralopportunities.
RealMadridGraduateSchool-UniversidadEuropea encouragesitsstudentstoparticipateinvariousextracurricularactivitiesinseveralways.Studentsareinvitedto participateinseveralprofessionaleventsandforums.The schoolorganizesitsWhiteWeekwhereseveraltop executivesfromtop-tiersportsentitiesalongwith professionalathletesareinvitedtotheschoolforsharing theirexperiencesandknowledgewiththestudents.
Throughouttheyear,RealMadridGraduateSchoolUniversidadEuropeaalsoencouragesitsstudentsto participateineventsandforumswheretheycanmeet professionalsfromtheirfieldandimprovetheirprofessional work.Theschoolalsohasagreementswithvarious platformswherestudentscanseekjobpositionsafter graduation.Mostessentially,theschoolisalsoapproached byvarioussportsentities'futureprofessionalsproviding themexclusiveprofessionalopportunities.
PromotingDiversityonCampus
Alongwithcomprehensiveeducationandcareer opportunities,RealMadridGraduateSchool-Universidad Europeavastlypromotesdiversityonitscampusandits curriculum.Theschooliscomposed70%ofinternational students.Amongstthestudentsandprofessors,theschool constitutesmorethan50nationalitiesinitsclasses.This internationalentourageenablesthestudents’professionalas wellaspersonalgrowth.Moreover,variousprogramsof RealMadridGraduateSchoolproposeinternationalfield tripstothestudentswheretheycanmeetprofessionalsand executivesfromtop-tiersportsentitiessuchasNBA,NFL, FIFA,UEFA,andothers.
IncorporatingNewTechnologies
RealMadridGraduateSchool–UniversidadEuropea–is
supportedbytwoofthemostinnovativeinstitutionsintheir fields.NamedasthesecondmostinnovativeFootballClub byForbesin2021,theschool’sFootballClubisoneofthe mosttransformedclubsworldwide.Itallowsstudentsto workdirectlywiththelatesttechnologiesandtrendsand learnfromprofessionalsworkingwithcutting-edge technologies.Moreover,theUniversidadEuropeahas cutting-edgefacilitiesthatprovidenewtechnologiesin variousfields,fromfinancetosportssciences,toallthe students.TheseincludeafullyrenewedSportscomplex withfields,gym,labs,andotherswiththelatest technologies.
Besidesprovidingtechnologytoitsstudents,RealMadrid GraduateSchool-UniversidadEuropeaisalsoregularly developingnewprogramsbasedonthenewtechnologies appliedtothesportsindustry.Theseincludetheschool’s MasterinSportTechnologiesandDigitalTransformationto allthenewspecializationcoursesbasedonnew technologiessuchasAIappliedtoPhysiotherapyorSports Business.
EncompassingthroughHurdles
TheCOVID-19pandemichadasevereimpactonthe educationsector.However,RealMadridGraduateSchoolUniversidadEuropeaadaptedfasttothechanges—withina coupleofweeksaftertheclosingofthewhole country—andofferedremotecoursestoitsstudents.The schoolinstalledasystemthatallowsstudentstofollow coursesfromhomewithaclassroomexperience. RealMadridGraduateSchool-UniversidadEuropea successfullyencompassedthechallengesinducedbythe globalpandemicandstrivesforaproliferativefuture. Currently,theschoolissurpassingitsenrollmentrecordand hasalsowitnessedanexceptionalgrowthofitsonline programs.
ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA
FOSTERING THE NEXT-GEN PERFORMING ARTS CULTURE
Inthepresenttimes,theatreanddramaeducationhas
gainedimmensetractionwithintheeducationsector. Theatreeducationhasbecomevitalsinceitimparts severalbenefitsthatcontributetothewell-rounded developmentofthestudents.Today,severaleducation institutionsaroundtheworldarebroadeningtheirfocus towardtheatreanddramaeducationbystrivingtofostera culturethatisimperativeforgenerationstocome.
Withavisiontoleadaninnovativeandperformingarts culturethatenrichesandchangestheworld,theRoyal CentralSchoolofSpeechandDramastrivestoinspire, educateandtraintheperformers,practitioners,andchangemakersoftomorrowtoshapethefutureoftheatreandthe performingarts.Central’suniquemissionisunderpinnedby itscorevaluesthatdemonstratewhatitstandsfor,whatit believes,andwhatittriestoliveandworkby.Withdaily practice,itscorevalues–Respecting,Enquiring, InnovatingandSharing–informCentral'sapproachtoits actionsandworkasaninclusiveorganisation.
InsightfulInception
Centralwasfoundedin1906byElsieFogerty,who envisionedofferinganewformoftraininginspeechand dramaforyoungactorsandotherstudents.Sinceits establishment,Centralcontinuedtoaddtoitsfacilities.
In2005,itbecameacollegeoftheUniversityofLondon andwasbestowedthe‘Royal’titlebyHerMajestyThe QueeninherJubileeyearin2012.Todate,Central continuestobeapioneerinthetrainingofcreative practitioners,withmanygraduatesnominatedforor receivingprestigiousawardsandrecognitionaroundthe world.
ArrayofEducationalBenefits
With15coursesattheundergraduatelevel,14Master’s programs,andanexpansiveandaward-winningResearch department,CentraloffersEurope’smostcomprehensive choiceofspecialisthighereducationdrama,theatre,and performancetraining.Ithasanunrivaledrangeof internationalpartnersandcollaborators,strongindustry links,awideportfolioofprofessionalplacement opportunities,andsomeofthehighestgraduate employmentratesinthesector.
ThecoursesofferedatCentralareheavilyindustry-focused. Studentsbenefitfromstaffwhoareprofessionalsaswellas industrypractitionerswhosharetheirknowledgeand
experience.Moreover,theyareprovidedwithopportunities topracticallyapplytheirlearningandexperimentwiththe latestmethods.Inturn,thestudentsofCentralbringthe spiritofexperimentationandinnovationwiththemintothe industry,helpingtoshapethefutureoftheatreand performingarts.
ExpansiveStudyPrograms
Centraloffersawiderangeoffull-timeandpart-time coursesacrossvariousacademiclevelsthatcaterto differentlevelsandexperiences.Attheundergraduatelevel, itprovidesthree-yearBachelor’sprogramsinprofessional actortraining,experimentalperformance,playwriting, appliedtheatre,andasuiteofindividualcoursescovering thevariousdisciplinesoftheatrecrafts,design,and production.
Central’srangeofpostgraduatecoursesisbroader,while theMaster’scoursescoverarangeofareassuchasvoice, involvement,scenography,writing,appliedtheatre,actor training,andmanymore.Theschoolofferspostgraduate coursesasMAs,inwhichsomecanbeavailedastwo-year MFAs.ItalsoendorsesPh.D.study,withanengaging researchcultureandcommunity,andaround40active Ph.D.students.Inaddition,Centralalsoprovidesshort coursesfrombeginnerlevelstoDiplomasthroughoutthe year
ExploringInnovationandCreativity
Thewaycontentandperformanceismadeandconsumedis everevolvingandCentralprovidesopportunitiesfor studentstoexperimentandinnovateintheareaswherethey aremostpassionate..Thepractical,intensivetraining providedbyCentralensuresthatstudentshavetheskills
andexperiencetomakealastingimpactontheindustry aftergraduation.
Inaddition,studentshavetheopportunitytoworkclosely withcolleaguesacrossarangeofdisciplinesandspecialist areas,learningfromeachother’spracticeandworkingina waythatdirectlymirrorstheprofessionalsetting.This ensuresthattheyarewellpreparedtotaketheirskillsintoa rangeofsettings,maximizingtheiremploymentpotentialso theycanhitthegroundrunningwhentheyenterthe industry
Central’sextensivelinkswiththecreativeindustriesmeans thatitstrainingisinformedbythelatestprofessional practiceandapproaches.Thestudentsareequippedwithall theessentialcompetencieswhilealsolearningthevalueof collaborationanddevelopingtheabilitytotrynew methods,challengecurrentapproaches,andhelpmovethe industriesforward.
CommitmenttoEquality,DiversityandInclusion
Centralvalues,embraces,andiscommittedtoequality, diversity,andinclusion.Itsmissiontoshapethefutureof theatreandperformanceintheUKandbeyondis contingentonadiverseandinclusivestudentandstaff body
Everyapplicantforanundergraduatecourseis Ÿ interviewedbytheschooltoexploretheircreative voiceinmoredepth.
Central’soutreachprogramaimstoraiseaspiration Ÿ andattainment,andencourageprogressiontohigher educationforthoselearnerscurrently underrepresented.Theschooloffersfreeauditionsfor alargenumberofapplicantstoensureasmanypeople aspossibleareabletoauditionfortheBA(Hons)
Actingprogram.
Central’svaluesarecommunicatedtoallstudentsas Ÿ partofthestudentinduction,whichincludesantiracismtrainingforallstudents.
TheNeuro-InclusionandDisabilityServiceprovides Ÿ supporttodyslexic,dyspraxicandneuro-diverse studentsinnumerousways,fromtheauditionand interviewprocessthroughtofreescreening appointmentswithspecialisttutors.
TheStudents’Unionalsohasanumberofelected Ÿ liberationstudentunionofficers,dedicatedto supportingstudentsfromdifferentcommunities (includinginternationalstudents)andrunningthe campaignstheywouldliketoseeoncampus throughouttheyear
Centralisaninternationalcommunitydrawnfromabout50 differentnationsacrosstheglobe.Itoffersaninternational pre-coursetohelpwiththetransitiontolivingandstudying inLondon.Theschoolhasalsolongprovidedtheabilityto intervieworauditionatadistancetoensureoverseas studentsarealsoabletosuccessfullyapplyforthecourses. Inaddition,internationalstudentsalsohaveaccesstothe GraduateVISAthatprovidestheabilitytoliveintheUK forupto2yearsaftercompletingtheirstudies.
MaximizedEngagementOpportunities
Besidesemphasizingtheacademicdevelopmentof students,Centralalsooffersanarrayofengagement opportunitiesforitsstudents—bothcurricularand extracurricular.ItsStudents’Unionisextremelyactiveand providesawiderangeofclubsandsocietiesforstudentsto getinvolvedwith.Itrunsanumberofcampaigns,events, andinitiativesthroughouttheyear,includingperformance opportunitiessuchasscratchnightsandfestivals.
StudentsalsohaveaccesstotheUniversityofLondon’s Students’Union,includingarangeofclubs,societies,and otherservices.Everythingtakesplaceagainstthebackdrop ofLondonitself,withitsarrayofcultural,entertainment, andeducationalopportunities.WithCentral’scampussetin theheartoftheUK’scapitalcity,studentshaveamyriadof optionstochoosefrom.
EvaluatingPast,PresentandtheFuture
TheCOVID-19outbreakposedanimmensechallenge againstthelearningandteachingprocessofeducational institutes.However,throughoutthepandemic,Central prioritizedthesafetyofitsstaffandstudentswhileensuring
thatcoursescancontinuetobedeliveredinsafeand engagingways.Theemergenceofnewvariantshasnot disruptedtheschool’sapproach,whichincludesregular testingandmask-wearingforstudents.Itsconsistent approach,togetherwiththevigilanceofitscommunity, enablesstudentstoreceivethemajorityoftheirtrainingonsiteandinperson.Withtheevolvingsituation,Central ensuresthatitputsinplacethenecessarymeasuresto protectthehealthandsafetyofitsstaffandstudentswhilst alsomaintainingthelearningexperience.
Inaddition,Centralstrivestocontinuetrainingstudentsto workincollaborativeandinnovativeways-aimingthatthat creativityandskillcontributeheavilytotheongoing developmentofthecreativeindustries.
Note to students:
“The impact of Central’s students, staff and graduates can be felt in all areas of the creative industries and beyond; their influence is widereaching.”
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
IN THE WORKPLACE
Key Strategies for Success!
Canyouimagineaworkenvironmentwhere
companiesexpecttheiremployeesto performtheirbestdespitefacinggender, ethnicity,language,orpersonalchallenges?Itis improbable.Inclusionanddiversityarecrucialinthe workplace,whichiswhytheyplayavitalrole. Althoughawarenessofthisconcepthasexistedfor sometime,itwasn’tuntilthelate1960sthat organizationsbeganactivelyimplementingit.Since then,theoutcomeshaveconsistentlyshown improvement.Ifyouarecuriousaboutthisconcept’s origins,evolution,andcurrentstatus,weinviteyou tositbackandrelaxasweexploretheseaspectsin thisblog.
WhatdoesInclusionandDiversitysignify,and whenandhowdiditbegin?
Inclusionanddiversityintheworkplaceencompass assemblingdiverseindividualswhocollaborate
harmoniouslytowardsasharedobjectivewithout subjectinganyonetodiscriminatorytreatmentthat mayunderminetheirsenseofsecurityandhinder theirproductivitywithinthedesignatedwork environment.Theideawasimplementedinthelate 1960sorearly1970s,althoughpeoplehaddiscussed itbefore.Thevisionarywhopioneeredtheutilization ofthisapproachwasconsiderablyaheadoftheirtime.
Subsequently,officialinitiativeswereundertakenby notableorganizationssuchastheEqualEmployment OpportunityCommission(EEOC)andtheNational OrganizationforWomen(NOW)duringtheeraofthe CivilRightsMovement.
Thoughthepreciseoriginsofthisconceptremain undocumented,thereareindicationsfromhistorical recordsthatitwasgraduallyintroducedwithin organizationalsettings,eachwithitsdistinct approach.
GeneralElectric(GE)-1960-establisheda diversitytaskforcetoaddressworkforcediversity deficiencies.
● IBM-1970-Launched“PeopleofColorin Management”diversityprogram
● Procter&Gamble(P&G)-1980-Initiated“Women inLeadership”diversityprogram.
● AT&T-1990-Introduced“DiversityandInclusion forthe21stCentury”diversityprogram.
Whyisitimportant?
Prioritizinginclusionanddiversityintheworkplacecanyield positiveresultsfororganizations.Astudyconductedby McKinsey&Companyhasrevealedcompellingfindingsthat demonstratethevalueofsuchpractices.Thereportindicates thatthecompaniesinthetopquartilehavea35%higher probabilityofachievingfinancialreturnsthantheirrespective nationalindustrymedians.Moreover,organizationsstrongly committedtoinclusionanddiversityhavereported significantbenefits.
● Approximately70%oftheseorganizationsclaimto attractandretaintop-tiertalentmoreeffectively thantheircounterparts.
● 65%assertthattheyoutperformtheircompetitorsin termsofinnovation.
● 60%oftheorganizationsstatethattheiremployees exhibithigherengagementlevelsthanotherentities.
Furthermore,thereportestablishesacorrelationbetweena firm’sfocusoninclusionanddiversityanditsprofitability. Notably,organizationsrankedinthetopquartileforinclusion anddiversitydisplaya25%greaterlikelihoodofattaining profitabilitythanthoseinthebottomquartile.Thesefindings underlinethecompellingbusinesscaseforprioritizing inclusionanddiversitywithinorganizations.
HowcanyouputInclusionandDiversityinthe WorkplaceintoAction?
Well,therearemanywayshowyoucanimplementthis strategytogrowyourbusiness.Herearesometricksand techniquestoskyrocketyourcurrentresultsintosomething massive.
1. AssessingYourExecutiveTeam
Thecompositionofyourexecutiveteamservesasa significantindicatorofyourentireworkforce,reflectingthe valuesandprinciplesofyourorganization.Itis,therefore, crucialtocultivateadiversetopmanagementteam encompassinggender,ethnicity,sexualorientation,and more.Arebothmenandwomenadequatelyrepresented? Areindividualsfromvariousculturalandreligious backgroundsgivenopportunities?
ThefollowinginfographicshowsthepopulationofFortune 500CEO’s.
Race: Black: 3 White: 497 Other: 1
Source:BostonConsultingGroup
Whileexertingdirectcontroloverthecompositionofyour executiveteammaybelimited,itisimperativethatyou advocatefordiversityandinclusionintheC-suite,should theopportunityarise.Additionally,youcanfosterauthentic andtransparentcommunicationbetweenyourexecutives andemployees,attractingdiversetalentstoyour organization.
2.RecognizingandRespectingDiverseReligiousand CulturalPractices
Establishinganall-encompassingorganizationalculture holdsimmensesignificanceinensuringthesuccessof diversityendeavorsandyieldingsubstantialemployee engagementandproductivitybenefits.Aviableapproachto fosteringinclusivityinvolvesaccordingtoduerecognition andrespectfordiverseholidaysandcelebrations.Forbes recommendsthatorganizationsuseaseparaterefrigeratorto storeKosherfooditems.
Moreover,whilecertaincompaniestraditionallyobserve ChristmasDayasadesignatedholiday,agrowingnumber nowofferflexiblefloatingholidaystoaccommodatethe religiouspreferencesoftheirentireworkforce.Cultivating anenvironmentwhereemployeesperceivetheir organization’scommitmenttodiversityandinclusioncan leadtoenhancedemployeeretention,therebyoffering tangibleadvantagestothecompany
3. InitiatingaDiscussiononGenderPayDisparity
Genderpaydisparityremainsacontroversialissuein numerousorganizations.Establishingtrustandfostering inclusivitywithintheworkforcedependonacompany’s transparencyregardingitspoliciesandeffective communicationaboutthem.Incaseswheregenderpay imbalancesexist,itisessentialtocreateopenchannelsof communicationthatenableemployeestoexpresstheir thoughtsandopinions.
Furthermore,itiscrucialtoarticulatethecompany’scurrent orfuturestrategiesforrectifyingthegap,ensuring employeesfeelreassuredbytheorganization’scommitment toaddressinggenderpayinequalityactively
● Whenpresentingdatarelatedtosuchpolicies,itis imperativetorefrainfromadoptingadefensive stance.
● Whenthedataappearsbiasedduetovariousfactors likedisparitiesbetweenmaternityanduntaken paternityleave,itisvitaltoprovideastraightforward andclearexplanationtoemployees.
4. PromotingInclusiveThinkingforEnhanced Diversity
Byactivelypursuingdiversehiringpractices,yourcompany canfosteraculturethatembracesdiversethinkingandbenefits fromculturallyvariedperspectives.However,achievinglasting impactrequiresmorethanjustassemblingadiverseworkforce; itnecessitatesacomprehensiveapproachtoinclusivity
Itisimportanttoacknowledgethatpeoplefromdifferent backgroundsandagegroupsmayhavedifferingperspectives onworkplaceissuessuchasdresscode,emailetiquette, evaluations,andparticipationinmeetings.Thus,understanding thinkingpatternsisimportantatanindividuallevelandcrucial forteams,departments,andtheentireorganizationto comprehendhowothersfeel.
Byembracingdiversethinking,yourcompanycanharnessa multitudeofideasandreceivevaluablefeedback,allwhile cultivatinganenvironmentwhereeveryonefeelsvaluedand connectedtoasharedmission.
5. EstablishingaMultigenerationalWorkforce: EmbracingDiversityandInclusion
Inthecurrentemploymentlandscape,themillennialgeneration constitutesthepredominantportionoftheworkforce.Creating aninclusiveenvironmentthatvaluesdiversityrequiresbuilding ateamthatwelcomesindividualsfromdifferentagegroups. It’simportanttonotethatpeoplebornfrom1981onward,often viewedastech-savvy,belongtothemillennialgeneration. Consequently,oldermillennialsmaypossessadifferentlevel ofproficiencywithtechnologytoolsthantheiryounger counterparts.
Thisdiscrepancybecomesapparentincommunication practiceswithinorganizations.Someemployeesaremore inclinedtowardsutilizingsocialmediaplatformsorgroupchat functionalities,whileindividualsfromoldergenerationsmay exhibitamorereservedattitudetowardsembracingsuch communicationchannels.
Communicationprofessionalsshouldconsiderinvestingina comprehensiveworkforcecommunicationsplatformtoaddress thisissue.Suchaplatformwouldfacilitatethe
seamlesscreationanddisseminationofmessagesthrough channelspreferredbyemployees.Byadoptingthis approach,communicatorscaneffectivelytailortheir messagestoresonatewithindividualsfromallgenerations andencourageactiveengagement.
Deloitte’sresearchrevealsthatover80%ofmillennials experienceaheightenedsenseofengagementwiththeir workwhentheiremployersfosteragenuinelydiverse workplaceculture.
Howisitgoing,andwhataretheoutcomes?
BasedonasurveyconductedbyDeloitte,asignificant majorityofemployees,amountingto82%,recognizethe significanceofdiversityandinclusionincontributingto theirorganization’soverallsuccess.
Furthermore,theWorldEconomicForumconductedastudy revealingthatcompanieswithdiverseleadershipteamsare moreinclinedtofosterinnovationandyieldgreater profitability.However,thecurrentstateofaffairsinthe UnitedStatesindicatesasubstantialgapbetweenthe workforcecompositionandexecutive-levelpositionsheld bycertaindemographicgroups.
● Women comprise 47% of the workforce but only 24% of executive-level positions.
● Black employees comprise 13% of the workforce but only 6% of executive-level positions.
● Hispanic employees comprise 17% of the workforce but only 4% of executive-level positions.
Source: Boston Consulting Group
BenefitsofDiversity:
● Companieswithdiversemanagementteamshavea 35%higherlikelihoodofachievingfinancial performancethatsurpassestheindustryaverage.
● Diverseteamsaremoreinnovativeandcreative.
● Diverseteamsarebetteratunderstandingand servingcustomersfromdifferentbackgrounds.
Inconclusion,promotinginclusionanddiversityinthe workplaceiscrucialforethicalreasonsandstrategic advantages.Embracingdiverseperspectivesandexperiences
fostersinnovation,employeeengagement,andstronger relationshipswithcustomersandcommunities.By prioritizinginclusivepractices,organizationscreate environmentswhereindividualscanflourishandmake maximumcontributionsdrivingsustainablebusinesssuccess.
FAQ’s
1. Whatisinclusionanddiversityintheworkplace?
Diversityencompassestherangeofdifferencespresent amongindividuals,suchastheirrace,ethnicity,gender, sexualorientation,age,disability,religion,andotherpersonal characteristics.Inclusionreferstothepracticeofcreatinga workplaceenvironmentwhereeveryonefeelswelcomed, respected,andvalued,regardlessoftheirdifferences.
2. HowcanIbeanadvocatefordiversityandinclusion intheworkplace?
Therearemanywaysthatyoucanbeanadvocatefor inclusionanddiversityintheworkplace.Someofthese include:
● Talktoyourcolleaguesabouttheimportanceof diversityandinclusion.
● Speakupwhenyouseeorhearsomething discriminatoryoroffensive.
● Getinvolvedinyourorganization’sdiversityand inclusioninitiatives.
● Supportfororganizationsthatpromotediversityand inclusion
3. Whataresomeresourcesforlearningmoreabout diversityandinclusion?
Thereareanumberofresourcesavailabletohelpyoulearn moreaboutdiversityandinclusion.Someoftheseinclude:
● TheSocietyforHumanResourceManagement (SHRM).SHRMoffersavarietyofresourceson diversityandinclusion,includingarticles,webinars, andtrainingprograms.
● TheDiversityandInclusionCouncil.TheDiversity andInclusionCouncilisanon-profitorganization thatprovidesresourcesandtrainingondiversityand inclusion.
● TheNationalDiversityCouncilisanon-profit organizationthatsupportsdiversityandinclusionin theworkplace.
HISTORIC HELDENPLATZ, ONCE PLANNED AS AN EXTENSIVE IMPERIAL FORUM, IS DOMINATED BY THE MONUMENTAL EQUESTRIAN STATUES OF PRINCE EUGEN AND ARCHDUKE KARL. THIS SPOT AFFORDS THE BEST VIEW OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE AS WELL AS THE ADJACENT VOLKSGARTEN.
WEBSTER VIENNA PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
Harboring Proliferative Opportunities for Students on Academic and Career Forefronts
Amidstthecontinuousevolutionofthe educationsector,globaleducation providesopportunitiesforstudentsto takepurposefulactionforenhancingtheirlives andpositivelyinfluencetheworldaroundthem. Moreover,itisalsoaneffectiveapproachto supporttheirholisticacademic,social,and emotionaldevelopment.Asglobally-oriented educationplaysacrucialroleinconstantly shapingandgarneringthevariouseducational requirementsofstudents,ithasbecomean importantdeterminingaspectforpursuinghigher education.
Throughgloballyorientedandpersonalized education,WebsterViennaPrivateUniversity (WVPU)aimstogenerateknowledgeandprepare studentsforsuccess.Theuniversity’sapproachto educationisrootedinfivecorevalues.Theseare namely—astudent-centeredapproach;the integrationoftheoryandpracticeandresearch-led teaching;Individualaccountabilityandsocial responsibility;Commitmenttodiversityand inclusion;andGlobalperspective.
InsightfulEducationalCommencement
Foundedin1981,WebsterViennaPrivate Universitywasestablishedasthesecond EuropeancampusofWebsterUniversitythatwas foundedin1915andislocatedinSt.Louis, Missouri.WebsterViennawastheonlyAmerican universityduringatimewhenhighereducationin Austriawasstilltraditionalanduniversitiesdid notofferdegreeprogramspurelyinEnglish.
In1981,itreceivedaccreditationasanAustrian privateuniversityandwasofficiallynamedthe Webster Vienna Private University The accreditationwasanimportantmilestonefor WebsterVienna.Itallowedtheuniversitytooffer twodiplomas—oneAmericanandone Austrian—openingthedoorforitsstudentsto pursueadvancedorpost-graduatestudiesnotjust intheUSAbutalsointheEuropeanHigher EducationalArea.
EffectualStudyPrograms
Currently,WebsterViennaofferssevenbachelor’s degreeprograms.TheseincludeBachelorof SciencedegreeinBusinessAdministration; BachelorofArtsdegreesinInternational Relations;BachelorofArtsdegreeinManagement (General,andwithEmphasesinInternational BusinessandMarketing);BachelorofArtsin Psychology;andBachelorStrategic Communication.
Theuniversityoffersfivemaster’sprograms, namely—MastersofArtsdegreeinInternational Relations;MastersofArtsdegreeinPsychology (withanEmphasisinCounselingPsychology); MastersofSciencedegreeinMarketing;Masters ofSciencedegreeinFinance;andMasterof BusinessAdministration.
PilotedbyaPromisingLeader
AtthecoreofWebsterVienna,DeidreeDiño servesastheMScHeadofAdmissions.Sheleads
AND HARD WORK, CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS TOGETHER WITH THE FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES IS AN EXTRAORDINARY OCCASION FOR ALL WEBSTER VIENNA PRIVATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.
ateamthatregularlycollaborateswithallacademicand administrativedepartmentsforensuringnewstudentsare preparedtofulfillexpectationsandbesuccessful.She representsWebsterViennainseveralrecruitmenteventsand constantlyseeksnewopportunitiestofindsolutionsand improveprocesseswithotherdepartmentheadsaswell.
“Webster Vienna offered me the opportunity to help newly admitted students transition to the next chapter of their academic careers,”remarksDeidree.
ComprehensiveStudentSupportServices
WebsterViennaofferscomprehensivestudentsupport servicesthroughitsStudentResourceCenter.The universityoffersthefollowingadditionalbenefitstoits students:
● FacultyAdvisorandDepartmentCoordinator: Providespersonalizedguidancethroughoutthe entireprogramofstudy;
● LibraryandTextbookService:Providesstudents withtextbooks,referencematerials,andother resources,requiredfortheircourseworkand research;
● LanguageCenter:Helpsstudentsimprovetheir reading,writing,andpresentationskillsthrough one-on-oneorsmallgrouptutoringsessions;
● QuantCenter:OffersfreetutoringinMathand Statisticsatalllevelsandacrossalldisciplines.
Theuniversityfostersa ‘Global Alumni Network’ that supportsandconnectsstudentsaftergraduationand throughouttheircareers.Additionally,italsoendorsesa goodselectionofclubsforencouragingextra-curricular programsandevents.TheseincludeWebster'sModelUN,
theSIREtaAlphaHonorsSociety,theStudentGovernment Association,theLEADSprogram,Webster’sCommunity Week,andtheannual“Webster’s Got Talent”competition. WebsterViennaalsoprovidesamplestudyabroad opportunitiesatoneormoreoftheotherWebstercampuses initsglobalnetwork.
DiverseCareerDevelopmentOpportunities
WebsterVienna’sCareerServicesTeamiscommittedto helpingstudentsandalumnifindthebestpossiblecareer opportunities.Itoffersone-to-oneorsmallgroupcareer counselingandcoachingandorganizescareerworkshops andeventssuchascareerlunches,professionalphotoshoots alongwithon-campusrecruiting.Theteamcollaborates withtheonlineplatform, JobTeaser,wherestudentsconnect withpotentialemployersandcanapplydirectlyfor internshipsandjobopenings.
WebsterViennaalsoprovidesstudentswithopportunitiesto accumulateworkexperiencethroughitsWebsterVienna TrainingScholarshipprogram.Throughthisprogram, studentscanapplyfortrainingpositionsforresearch projectsoradministrativedepartmentswithintheuniversity andearntuitionfeediscountsfortheirwork.
EncouragingForeignAmalgamation
WebsterViennaharborsawelcomingapproachtohelping studentsthroughouttheirjourney.Ithas30different nationalitiesrepresentedamongitsfacultyandstaff.The universitytreatsitsstudentsequallyregardlessoftheir nationality,race,orbackgroundanddoesnotentertain differencesintuitionfeesbasedoncitizenship.Itaimsto annuallyawarditsmeritandneeds-basedscholarshipstoa
PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR
At Webster Vienna, we pride ourselves in creating programs that are designed to provide students with the tools, knowledge and skills to thrive in a globalized world.
diversegroupofstudents.
WebsterViennainputstremendousefforttoassist internationalstudentsastheytransitiontolifeinVienna, especiallyifitistheirfirsttimeabroad.Ithelpsthemwith generalquestionsonAustrianstudentresidencepermit applicationsandanswerstheirquestionsandconcernsabout settlinginVienna.Itscurrentstudents–throughtheStudent GovernmentAssociationandtheuniversity’sLEADS program–haveresourcesinplacetohelppromoteand encouragediversity
FosteringRichCulturalExperience
WebsterVienna’sAmerican-styleandEuropean-accredited programsinViennaputsitinacommendablepositionfor introducingculture,history,art,andmusictoitsforeign students.Theuniversityoffersopportunitiesforits undergraduatestudentstolearnGerman.Italsoholds LanguageCaféswherestudentsandfacultyorsta ffcanstart pursuingGermanorotherlanguagessuchasItalian.
Forafascinatingculturalexperience,WebsterVienna providesanopportunityforitsstudentstoattenda traditionalballduringtheballseasoninVienna.The universitycollaborateswithitssistercampusesinEurope throughitsleadershipretreats,wherestudentsinViennacan engageandformstrongconnectionswiththeircounterparts inGenevaandLeiden.
AN EDUCATION AT WEBSTER VIENNA PRIVATE UNIVERSITY PREPARES STUDENTS TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE MODERN WORLD. SMALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY OUR EXPERIENCED FACULTY, WHO BRING REAL-WORLD EXPERTISE TO THE CLASSROOM.
StrategicMeasurementsduringCrisis
Theglobalpandemicmadealleducationalinstitutions realizehowindispensableandvaluabletechnologyisfor effectiveteachingandlearning,especiallywhen conventionalformsofinstructionareallbutimpossible.On afortunatenote,WebsterViennahadaccessto technologicaltoolsandfacultyandsta ffdedicatedto ensuringthatlearningdidnotstopdespitethechallenging circumstances.ItsparentuniversityintheUSprovided WebsterViennawithallthenecessaryupgrades.Bythe beginningofthefallsemesterin2020,theuniversityhad accesstobettertoolsforcommunicationthathelpedit surpasstheunprecedentedtimes.
AnticipatingProlificEnvironment
WebsterViennaenvisionsproliferationduringthe upcomingacademicsessions.Foritsfallsemester–which beganinSeptember2021–theuniversityplanstoallow accesstoitscoursesviadistancelearningforthosestudents whoexperiencevisadifficultiesortravelorhealth restrictions.Thishybridapproachiscurrentlyinpractice andmorechallengingfortheinstructorsastheyhaveto ensurethatstudentsoncampusandonlinebenefitfromthe lectures.
Asidefromtheoccasionalissuesrelatedtointernet connectivity,WebsterViennaanticipatesthatthemajority ofitsstudentswillbemoreeagerandmotivatedto participateandsatisfactorilycompletetheircoursework. Theuniversityenvisionsanormalworkenvironmentforits facultyandsta ffandeagerlylooksforwardtomore opportunitiesforcommunitybuilding.
WEBSTER VIENNA PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
DR. JOHANNES POLLAK
