In March 2024, the Goodman Group, in collaboration with the Rome Business School, Nigeria (RBSN) delivered the highly successful Canadian Business for Internationally Trained Professionals program (CBITP) to its first cohort of global learners. The CBITP Program was purpose-built to to meet the commercial and trade interests of corporate executives and public sector leaders from across Nigeria with the aim of fostering social, economic and development ties between Canada and Nigeria.
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The CBITP program was designed to meet the diverse needs of our learner group – globally experienced Nigerian business executives and public sector leaders – aiming to supplement their experience and knowledge to effectively operate within a Canadian business context.
Day 1
- Intro to Management and Canadian Culture I
- Intro to Management and Canadian Culture II
Day 2
- Business Law & Ethics
- Business Communications
Day 3
- Sales, Marketing & Customer Service in Canada
- Ontario Financial and Managerial Accounting
Day 4
- Operations Management in Canada
- Human Resource Management in Canada
Day 5
- Change Management Practices in Canada I
- Change Management Practices in Canada II
By the end the week, CBITP program participants:
- Demonstrated understanding of Canadian business culture, including management fundamentals, business law, ethics, and communication skills, essential for successful integration into the Canadian marketplace.
- Evaluated and analyzed practical day-to-day challenges in the Canadian marketplace through exposure to local industry and business leaders, enabling the application of theory to real-life executive scenarios.
- Applied technical knowledge and capabilities in Canadian business management, such as accounting, marketing, and operations management, capable of addressing executive-level challenges in Canadian business.
- Collaboratively developed innovative solutions to real-world business problems through capstone initiatives, showcasing the value of shared vision and the benefits of teamwork among executives.
The program garnered high satisfaction rates across all 5 days with participants citing the high relevance of program modules to their business contexts, the consistent focus on real-world application and the comprehensiveness of the curriculum.
Post-program participant surveys consistently indicated high levels of satisfaction among participants.
Participants also praised Goodman Group for their enduring commitment to participant satisfaction and highlighted on several occasions that the design of the program, coupled with the seamless implementation of the program prepared them to explore Canadian market entry and opportunities for deepened trade.
Helen Ifeyinwa Anaedum
“This training was very impactful and mind shifting for me. Learning about ikigai
and the surrounding lessons from Abdul, being conscious of doing the right thing
and learning both personal brand and business positioning stood out for me as
valuable take home. The facilitators were relatable in their approach,
irrespective of the cultural diversity. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to
experience this program.”
Asugoh Chiamaka Chinyere Vanessa
“5 days of impactful learning and cultural experience, it was an incredibly
valuable and enlightening experience. The sessions were not only informative
but also engaging. The facilitators were very detailed in the teaching and made
each session a memorable one. The food was tasty and Dinner date was
awesome. I know for sure am coming back to attend more programs @ GSB
and will always recommend to friends and colleagues”
Anthony Amadin
“From the Coordination, the facilitators, the teachings, the engagements, the
materials for teaching, the presentations on the screen, the environment, the
networking, the foods and drinks were all top notch. A class on its own. Indeed,
a positive Mindshift for me. I am grateful to have attended such a professional
program. It was a worthwhile experience.”
To learn more about the Canadian Business for Internationally Trained Professionals for your international delegation, please contact us at prodev@brocku.ca or click here.