Ivey PhD graduates, Iris Berdrow, current MBA Program Director at Bentley University, and Dr. Nikhil Celly, current Assistant Dean, Global Initiatives University of Houston, Bauer College of Business, will deliver the 39 Country Initiative case teaching workshops at GIMPA November 4th, Ashesi November 5th, and Academic City on November 7th, which included professors from University of Professional Studies and Lancaster University Ghana.
Dr Nikhil Celly, Assistant Dean, Global Initiatives University of Houston, Bauer College of Business delivering the case teaching workshop at Ashesi University in Accra, Ghana.
IRIS BERDROW AT GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (GIMPA)
Prof. Ebenezer Adaku, deputy rector of GIMPA giving opening address
Professor Iris Berdrow leading workshop at GIMPA on November 5th, 2025
The professors at GIMPA who participated in the case teaching workshop. Israel Kpekpena organized the workshop with 39 Country Initiative and related to Prof Berdrow that they found the presentation "truly engaging, and [Professor Berdrow's] passion for case teaching was evident throughout the session." Adding that "it was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and interest from our professors." There were approximately 75 in attendance.
The workshop at Academic City was received with great enthusiasm, “According to participant feedback, the workshop combined rich, practical content with an exceptional facilitator, making it a standout event.”