An Ignatian Perspective to Enrich both Cases and Active Learning towards Leadership Formation

KEYWORDS: Case method, Ignatian values, experiential activities, discernment, leadership formation

There is mounting evidence that at this juncture in the early 21st century we are facing an inflection point that requires a reconsideration of our historical strategies and assumptions in both academia and industry. Business leadership is a noble calling (Delbecq, 2009) and formation should begin early. This session will review key values and practices in the Ignatian tradition as a context to reconsider the fundamentals of business education and more specifically to enrich business cases and other experiential activities towards the formation of 21st century leaders.

Author(s):

Dennis O'Connor
Le Moyne College
oconnor@lemoyne.edu
United States

Daniel Orne
Le Moyne College
orne@lemoyne.edu
United States