Executive Engagement Resources

Strategic Advisory & Legacy

Best for: Executives looking to shape the future of the College and leave a lasting institutional mark.

Influence Industry: Serve on a Department or College-level Advisory Board to guide strategic direction.
Support Founders: Commit to a two-year engagement as an Entrepreneur in Residence within the Burgess Institute Launch Program.
Nominate Leaders: Submit nominations for the “Celebrate Broad” Alumni to recognize exceptional Broad Spartans

Best for: Leaders who want to share high-level insights and “real-world” perspectives.

Educate Executives: Connect with senior business leaders by guest lecturing for Lessons in Leadership with the Executive MBA.
Address the Campus Community: Return to campus as a featured speaker for the prestigious Warrington Lecture and Pung Lecture Series.
Empower Women in Business: Speak at or recommend executive leaders for the bi-annual Advancing Women in Business events in Troy or virtually.

Best for: Branding your company as an employer of choice and scouting top-tier talent.

Guide Early Careers: Participate in BUS 200 to mentor students on foundational career exploration.
Support BUS 100 students by serving as a mentor in the revised Wisdom Project.
Inspire Innovation: Share your entrepreneurial journey during a 60-minute Innovate State Speaker Series session.
Judge Competitions: Evaluate student venture pitches and coach semi-finalists for the Burgess New Venture Challenge (BNVC).
Advance Diversity & Inclusion: Engage with Multicultural Business Programs (MBP) through opportunities such as Unity Week, the Winter Networking Event, or the Summer Entrepreneurship Camp.
Host a Corporate Trek: Open your Detroit-based headquarters for an on-site student visit and executive Q&A
Mentor Sustainable Ventures: Guide student teams in developing socially conscious business models during the 2-Day Venture Experience.

Best for: Leaders passionate about inclusive innovation and corporate social responsibility.

Champion Inclusion: Speak at the Abilities, Opportunities & the Future of Work (AOFOW) conference to spotlight inclusive innovation.
Lead Ethical Dialogue: Facilitate sessions or panels during Ethics Week focused on professional experience and integrity.
Advocate via Conferences: Represent your industry at campus conferences like the STATE of Global Supply Chain Management or Business of Sports Symposium (BOSS) conferences

Best for: Leaders looking to upskill themselves or their management teams.

Design Custom Training: Partner with Broad to create Bespoke Executive Programming tailored to your company’s specific challenges.
Earn Professional Certificates: Enroll your team in high-level certification series including AI Strategy & Governance, Business Process Management, Value Chain Management, or Finance for Leaders.
Advance Your Credentials: Apply for the Executive MBA (EMBA) or Online MBA programs to enhance your leadership standing in Southeast Michigan.
Access Virtual Insights: Utilize the Executive Development Program Webinar Series for on-demand professional growth.