Executive Master in International Associations Management: Teacher’s Interviews

Susan West, Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management

Susan has been supporting businesses and leaders through their toughest transitions.
As an executive coach and former CHRO, she has 25+ years experience in leadership and organisation development, talent management, succession plan-ning, and management of enterprise-wide change initiatives in the context of growth initiatives, restructuring, M&As, and JVs. She is an adjunct faculty mem-ber at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management where she teach-es leadership and strategic change.

Why have you accepted to participate in this programme?

The work done by associations is so important and far-reaching, it just makes sense to support the professional development of the people making it all happen. In the Leadership and Change class, we explore among other things, how leaders who may not have the hierarchical authority can inspire people to act together on behalf of a greater good. Participants never cease to inspire me.

What do you think this programme can bring to participants?

First and foremost the inspiration and tools to be part of making meaningful change in the world. We all have a part to play no matter our job title. The EMIAM helps you gain increased self-awareness, develop well-rounded business skills and gain deeper insights into mobilizing people from various stakeholder groups.

What did you think about the participants during your class? Were discussions lively and the exchanges fruitful?

Participants in the EMIAM are here with a purpose and goal -- to grow personally and professionally. That growth mind-set means people get out on their learning edge. I invite them to challenge me (and they do!) and each other. Participants actively discuss, debate, problem-solve, peer coach and experiment through role plays. This is how we bring the collective and diverse knowledge in the room to life.


For more information about the Executive Master in International Associations Management, visit Solvay Lifelong Learning’s website at solvay.edu/emiam or download the info sheet.

This text is part of UIA's World of Associations
Issue #6 – November 2023