The business world is continuously changing and thus the need for top management to stay ahead and be more effective leaders in their organizations. Inoorero University (IU) under the Institute of Executive Education and Consultancy (IEEC) introduced an executive program designed for senior management executives and high potential managers in both the private and public sectors.

On Saturday, January 21, 2012, the Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) saw a total of 14 students of the pioneer class graduate at a colourful ceremony held at Gracia Gardens.

Kenya Wildlife Services Director Dr Julius Kipng’etich who was the chief guest urged the graduands to introduce new products since technology is a product of innovation and creativity, “Human progress has been facilitated by technology.”

The programme is run in partnership with the Copenhagen Business School – (SIMI EXECUTIVE) who engage leading European MBA institutions such as Copenhagen Business School, IMD in Lausanne, the London Business School, Maastricht School of Business and Said Business School.

The EMBA programme entails interactive sessions using a practical team based “live” problem solving and consultancy approach to the organization’s business development strategy.

This hands-on programme is designed to close the gap between classical academic offerings in the field and the needs of society in creating growth and job opportunities. This action-reflection learning methodology could be seen as the next step in supplementing the classical business case method of studying. This is a totally new philosophy in Kenya having succeeded in countries such Scandinavia since the year 1993.

At the end of the study learners are equipped with relevant knowledge and get an opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge in their organizations to provide the right strategic direction, mentor others and increase profitability among other benefits.

During his speech the Vice Chancellor Professor Henry Thairu said as business leaders “the participants are tasked with setting direction or vision for those under them and the company such that it becomes more cohesive and coherent”.

He went further to state that a great challenge is posed on today’s organization leaders to constantly develop and broaden their leadership skills and execution strategies to move their businesses to greater heights.