HKUST MBA Masterclass – Spotting the Unseen: A Guided Session to Better Team Decisions

In an era defined by generative AI, rapid automation, and fast‑moving data ecosystems, organizations are not only challenged by technology but also by human dynamics. The strongest leaders today excel because they can align teams, navigate hidden biases, and drive decisions when pressures collide.

On March 14, join HKUST MBA in Shenzhen for a masterclass that goes far beyond theory. Guided by Prof. David Hagmann, Assistant Professor of Management, this session places you directly into the hot seat of executive leadership, where every choice carries real consequences.

What Makes This Session Different:

Instead of listening to a lecture, you’ll step into the role of a company’s management team in the middle of a high‑stakes transformation. As you navigate shifting priorities and incomplete information, three forces will collide:

• Board pressure intensifies as performance expectations rise
• Customer patience wears thin amid operational challenges
• A critical strategic partnership threatens to fall apart

Across three escalating scenarios, you’ll negotiate, build coalitions, challenge assumptions, and vote on decisions that will shape your company’s future.

Many participants discover that the option that “looks right” and the option that “works” aren’t always the same — a real‑world lesson that distinguishes effective leaders from experienced managers.
 

What You Will Take Away:

• A clearer view of your leadership instincts: You’ll experience how you naturally respond when timelines tighten, viewpoints clash, and data becomes ambiguous.
• A deeper understanding of the HKUST MBA advantage: Learn how our case‑based, discussion‑driven learning environment builds decision makers who thrive amid uncertainty.
• A rare chance to be inside an MBA classroom before committing to one

If you’re evaluating your next step, this session offers a genuine taste of the intellectual rigor and collaborative intensity that define the HKUST MBA.

Join us on March 14 to gain the clarity and confidence you need to plan your next move — personally, professionally, and academically.