Learning, Linking, and Leading”: NCCUC IMBA Program Hosts Leadership and Team Building Camp for 2024/2025 IMBA Student
Date :
2024-10-18
Department :
College of Commerce
【Article by College of Commerce】
The International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program at National Chengchi University College of Commerce (NCCUC) recently hosted its annual Leadership and Team Building Camp, bringing together the 2024/2025 incoming IMBA students. This three-day event focused on "Learning, Linking, and Leading" and provided students with essential skills needed for leadership roles in an increasingly globalized world.
Professor Yenn-Ru Chen, Associate Dean of the College of Commerce, opened the camp, welcoming the new cohort and emphasizing the importance of teamwork, creativity, and leadership in the global business environment. “At NCCU, we are committed to developing leaders who can navigate the complexities of a globalized world,” said Professor Chen. “This camp provided our students with hands-on experience in leadership, collaboration, and cultural understanding—skills essential for tomorrow’s business leaders.”
Under the guidance of Professor Wei-Chieh Su, students participated in interactive exercises that promoted self-awareness and team collaboration. Icebreakers like “Draw Your Mascot” and “Find a Person” helped students quickly identify shared traits and strengths, laying the foundation for cross-cultural teamwork. Over the following days, activities like the "Spaghetti Tower Challenge" and the "Paper Crane Factory," led by Professor Dennis Hsu, provided real-world lessons in delegation, leading under pressure, and effective collaboration.
Creativity was a central theme throughout the camp, with Professor Arthur Wang leading workshops that encouraged students to think outside the box and solve problems creatively. The camp’s highlight came during a session led by NCCU IMBA alumna An-Nung Chen, Global Winner of the 2015 Hult Prize, who shared her journey in developing IMPCT, a platform for sustainable education businesses. Her story inspired students, and she further engaged them in a design-thinking workshop focused on developing innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
Students also had the opportunity to immerse themselves in Taiwanese culture with a visit to the National Center for Traditional Arts, where they experienced a live performance of Taiwanese opera. “The Taiwanese opera was amazing! Even though the performance was in Chinese, we could understand the story through facial expressions and body language,” said Ludnear Augustin from Haiti. “It reminded me that no matter how different we may be, there’s always something that brings us together.” This cultural immersion reinforced the camp’s emphasis on diversity and inclusivity as strengths in both personal and professional contexts.
Throughout the camp, students practiced leadership in a variety of scenarios, including a challenging ethical decision-making activity in which they ranked patients for a kidney transplant. This exercise tested their ability to lead with empathy and make difficult decisions under pressure. The camp concluded with students leading their own group activities, applying the skills they had developed over the three days. “Leading in such a diverse and talented group was an amazing experience,” said Luisa Lackner from Austria. “The camp helped me grow my leadership skills in an intercultural setting—an experience I’ll carry with me in my future career.”
The NCCU IMBA Leadership and Team Building Camp provided students with a unique platform to build leadership and problem-solving skills that will serve them in both their personal and professional lives. From creative exercises to cultural immersion, the camp offered a well-rounded experience designed to prepare these future global leaders for the complexities of an interconnected world.
The International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program at National Chengchi University College of Commerce (NCCUC) recently hosted its annual Leadership and Team Building Camp, bringing together the 2024/2025 incoming IMBA students. This three-day event focused on "Learning, Linking, and Leading" and provided students with essential skills needed for leadership roles in an increasingly globalized world.
Professor Yenn-Ru Chen, Associate Dean of the College of Commerce, opened the camp, welcoming the new cohort and emphasizing the importance of teamwork, creativity, and leadership in the global business environment. “At NCCU, we are committed to developing leaders who can navigate the complexities of a globalized world,” said Professor Chen. “This camp provided our students with hands-on experience in leadership, collaboration, and cultural understanding—skills essential for tomorrow’s business leaders.”
Under the guidance of Professor Wei-Chieh Su, students participated in interactive exercises that promoted self-awareness and team collaboration. Icebreakers like “Draw Your Mascot” and “Find a Person” helped students quickly identify shared traits and strengths, laying the foundation for cross-cultural teamwork. Over the following days, activities like the "Spaghetti Tower Challenge" and the "Paper Crane Factory," led by Professor Dennis Hsu, provided real-world lessons in delegation, leading under pressure, and effective collaboration.
Creativity was a central theme throughout the camp, with Professor Arthur Wang leading workshops that encouraged students to think outside the box and solve problems creatively. The camp’s highlight came during a session led by NCCU IMBA alumna An-Nung Chen, Global Winner of the 2015 Hult Prize, who shared her journey in developing IMPCT, a platform for sustainable education businesses. Her story inspired students, and she further engaged them in a design-thinking workshop focused on developing innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
Students also had the opportunity to immerse themselves in Taiwanese culture with a visit to the National Center for Traditional Arts, where they experienced a live performance of Taiwanese opera. “The Taiwanese opera was amazing! Even though the performance was in Chinese, we could understand the story through facial expressions and body language,” said Ludnear Augustin from Haiti. “It reminded me that no matter how different we may be, there’s always something that brings us together.” This cultural immersion reinforced the camp’s emphasis on diversity and inclusivity as strengths in both personal and professional contexts.
Throughout the camp, students practiced leadership in a variety of scenarios, including a challenging ethical decision-making activity in which they ranked patients for a kidney transplant. This exercise tested their ability to lead with empathy and make difficult decisions under pressure. The camp concluded with students leading their own group activities, applying the skills they had developed over the three days. “Leading in such a diverse and talented group was an amazing experience,” said Luisa Lackner from Austria. “The camp helped me grow my leadership skills in an intercultural setting—an experience I’ll carry with me in my future career.”
The NCCU IMBA Leadership and Team Building Camp provided students with a unique platform to build leadership and problem-solving skills that will serve them in both their personal and professional lives. From creative exercises to cultural immersion, the camp offered a well-rounded experience designed to prepare these future global leaders for the complexities of an interconnected world.