Information Session on February 7th from 5:30-6:00 in Pigott 103 on campus
September 10 - 18, 2023
​Now accepting applications!
Join Seattle University Albers School of Business in the Italian Dolomites for 9 days and 8 nights as we explore the region's magnificent beauty while honing our emotional intelligence skills. This particular course offers a unique program comprised of experiential exercises that take leadership development beyond the bounds of the usual classroom setting.
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The Global Leadership and Social Dynamics Emotional Intelligence Course  is designed to elevate the level of emotional competence among participants and increase their effectiveness in all relationships. This course helps individuals know themselves and their values better, achieve greater clarity of vision, and act in ways that are congruent with their intentions and goals.

​The impact of the experience and leadership skills gained will remain with you long after leaving the alpine meadows!

    Join the Dolomites program/ for more information on program:

Pause, Inc. and Hartley McGrath, a Seattle University Adjunct and Affiliate, have been partnering with Albers Business School since 2005 to offer the most memorable and seamless Italian study tours. We offer top logistical support to enable the tour experience to be one of complete immersion for participants where their focus is solely on the magical area they are visiting, the course content, and engaging with local culture.

​If you have questions about the Dolomites Study Tour or our Italy Study Tour taking place immediately before the Dolomites, submit your info below or contact Hartley McGrath at mcgrahar@seattleu.edu.

Participant Testimonials 

  • The content was amazing and full of tools and lessons to take with us and use the rest of our lives. What an eye-opening experience!
  • This course is one of the best courses I have ever taken. I understand now why people take this course multiple times. I would do the same if I could!
  • The content was challenging, inspiring, and life changing. Loved the course!
  • Unbelievably relevant to every aspect of life.
  • Great class! I really liked the material and class exercises.
  • The tools I learned from this course are very helpful. I have applied several techniques learned in class to identify and manage my emotions. I feel much more prepared to engage in relationships with my family, my friends, and my co-workers. I love the content of this course.
  • Hard work, but life changing. Highly recommend!
  • This is quite possibly the most valuable course I have taken thus far at SU as part of the MBA program.
  • Very important skills to develop! I think the content made learning a challenging skill accessible.
  • Very applicable to all aspects of life.
  • Phenomenal instructors and curriculum. Enjoyed that non-business students took the class as well. Instructors were extremely engaging and involved. 
  • Best course I have ever taken. I gained so much from Bill and his team of instructors.
  • I will recommend it to every student.
  • The contents are extremely useful for our personal as well as professional development. And I can sense that I’m on the way of changing myself.​
  • Amazing class that lived up to its infamous life-changing reputation and every student’s expectations.
​*YouTube videos created by Tiffany Branvold, 2018 participant.

Schedule for 8 days, 7 nights

Day 1
Check into the hotel and meet for opening class reception at 3:30 PM. Dinner at 7:30 PM.

Day 2
After breakfast check-in, yoga and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, classroom sessions, yoga. Dinner at 7:30 PM.

Day 3
After breakfast check-in, yoga and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, classroom sessions, yoga. Dinner at 7:30 PM. 

Day 4
After breakfast check-in, yoga and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, yoga. Final dinner at 7:30 PM.

Day 5
Classroom meeting after breakfast, yoga, group work in the morning followed by an ascent to the Seiser Alm region. Hiking module to the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte (Rifugio Alpe di Tires), breaking for lunch en route. Stay overnight at the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte. Dinner and post-dinner module at the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte. 
 
Day 6
Full day in the high country including hiking over to the legendary Schlernhaus for lunch and returning to the Tierser-Alpl Hutte for relaxation, dinner and post-dinner classroom module. Spend our second night up in the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte.
 
Day 7
Return hike to hotel, arriving early afternoon. Pre-dinner classroom session at 4 PM then yoga. Dinner at 7:30.

Day 8
After breakfast check-in, yoga and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, yoga. Final dinner at 7:30 PM.

Day 9
After breakfast check-in and closing activity (until about 10:30). On own, take bus from Ortisei to Bolzano (or collaborate on Taxi hires). Return to Seattle or to points beyond in Europe (flight timing will likely require spending a night in Europe for return flights to Seattle). 
Costs and Logistics
Student cost of $2,700 plus tuition (Alumni and Guests $3,200, no tuition) includes all lodging, meals and most ground transportation during the 9 days as well as course materials and facilitation expenses. 
 
Airfare to/from Europe and transport to/from Bolzano and Ortisei, Italy is not included.
 
STUDENTS, ALUMNI, GUESTS: Applications due by February 17, 2023. 

If you are a student registering for the MGMT 5940 -- Global Leadership and Social Dynamics in The Dolomites - please make a non-refundable $500 deposit to Student Financial Services ​after acceptance into the program. Attach the deposit receipt to a copy of your passport and mail to Pause, Inc. (address below) or email copies to mcgrahar@seattleu.edu. Remaining balance of $2,200 will be billed through your student account for the summer quarter. If you are a guest, please make your check out to Pause, Inc. and mail your check to Pause, Inc. (The total program cost is $2,700 for students/ $3,200 for guests. Schedule of Payments: (1) $500 non-refundable deposit with acceptance to the program (2) Remaining balance of $2,200 on or before April 1, 2023. Full refunds of the $2,200 will be made up 75 days before start date of tour. After this date, a percentage of tour fee may be refunded, but is not guaranteed due to deposits already made in Italy.)
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Our first trip meeting is will be held in April 23, 2023. 

Guests, make checks payable to Pause, Inc. and mail to: 
​Pause, Inc. 
1027 Bellevue Ct. E #600
​Seattle, WA 98102
 

The Place: Ortisei, Italy

The village of Ortisei is located in the middle of Val Gardena, at an altitude of 1,236 m. The main town of Val Gardena has about 5.500 inhabitants. It is surrounded by lush alpine meadows, hiking trails, and alpine huts. No doubt about it: Ortisei in Italy is a hiker's paradise!
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