RBL Steps for Online Students

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RBL Certification Steps for Online Students

ATTENTION: All steps need to be completed by April 1, 2023 for May 2023 graduates.


GSB offers six steps to developing responsible business leadership. These steps are outlined below. 

Students need to complete four of these steps to receive the Responsible Business Leadership certification. Two of those four steps must be Leadership Assessment and attending one Sustainability Workshop. 

All students who complete the Responsible Business Leadership certification will receive recognition during the RLB end of year celebration and at their graduation ceremony. Students who complete all six RBL steps, will recieve special recognition at these events.

 

RBL Information Session

 

Description 

During this information sessions, students are given an overview of the RBL certification program including:

  • Explanation of the attributes of a responsible business leader
  • Review of RBL foundational beliefs
  • Steps to receive RBL certification  

Students also participated in a mindfulness in leadership workshop. 

Sessions

Nov. 9th 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM 

 

Leadership Assessment

 

Description 

Required for RBL Certification.

During this workshop, you will identify your unique leadership style through the DiSC assessment. Standing for Dominant, Influential, Compliant, and Steady – DiSC is a personality assessment tool that provides a comprehensive report of one’s leadership style. DiSC offers an abundance of insightful information to both individuals and team members to maximize collaboration, communication, and overall productivity in the workplace.

Leaders who are most successful can foresee and create dynamic environments. The DiSC Assessment allows those who strive to become responsible business leaders to leverage their strengths and pinpoint areas of improvement to reach their fullest potential.

Sessions

We are offering four sessions. You only need to attend one.

ON CAMPUS DATES

Sept. 30th 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sept. 30th 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

VIRTUAL ZOOM DATES 

Oct. 6th 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Oct. 15th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Nov. 3rd 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 

Residency

 

Description 

Residency is an immersive experience on the Fordham University campus in New York City. During residency, students work on an intensive group project, learn from top business leaders, engage in leadership development, and network with students and faculty. Residency is held annually and is a degree requirement for all online students.

Residency can also satisfy the Retreat step for the RBL certification.

Sessions

In person - Lincoln Center Campus

Jun. 21st - 24th 

 

Sustainability Event

 

Description 

Required for RBL Certification.

A sustainable mindset is a core component of responsible business leadership. During these workshops and lectures, you will deepen your understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues to learn how each element can be used to create positive impacts. 

Multiple sustainability workshops and lectures will be hosted over the academic year. We encourage you to attend as many as your schedule will permit in order to enhance your sustainability literacy. You need to attend one sustainability events to obtain the RBL certificate.

Sessions

We will be hosting sustainability events throughout the academic year. Most will be held during the spring semester. 

We will notify you of these events via email. 

You can also check the RBL Calendar and GradLink for upcoming sustainability events. 

 

Leadership Coaching

 

Description 

During an in-depth, 50 minute session, you will meet with a certified leadership coach to learn practical, time-tested leadership strategies.

By reflecting critically on your leadership journey, you learn how to overcome recurring obstacles and leverage your strengths.

Your coach will help you walk away with a unique and personalized leadership action plan that you can put into practice immediately to improve your responsible business leadership competence. 

Sessions

1-on-1 sessions with a certified leadership coach will be available at the beginning of the Spring semester.

Students receive one session.

If you haven't received an email inviting you to sign up for coaching, reach out to gsbgradonline@fordham.edu

 

 

Program-specific ESG Event

 

Description 

Each Master’s program will host at least one industry specific environmental, social, and governance (ESG) event. These events will help you navigate the intersection between your specific field of study, ESG, and responsible business leadership. 

We encourage you to attend as many program-specific ESG events as your schedule will permit. Attending one program-specific ESG event will satify this step towards obtaining RBL certification.

Sessions

This will be held during your program residency. 

In person - Lincoln Center Campus

Jun. 21st - 24th