Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — The Geese Project (GP) and the Nort Land Institute (NLI) in Dubai are proud to announce the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a transformative milestone for leadership education in the hospitality sector. Under this agreement, GP's acclaimed 8-Week Leadership Accelerator Course (LAC) will be introduced as a core component of NLI's hospitality program, with the inaugural cohort set to commence in October 2026.
This partnership brings together two organizations committed to developing the next generation of hospitality leaders. The Geese Project, founded on the principle that great leadership is both a learnable and teachable discipline, has designed the LAC to equip professionals with the practical leadership skills, self-awareness, and interpersonal tools needed to thrive in dynamic, high-performance environments. NLI, a premier institution in Dubai dedicated to hospitality excellence, provides the ideal setting to integrate this cutting-edge leadership curriculum alongside rigorous technical training.
A Pioneering Addition to Hospitality Education
The 8-Week Leadership Accelerator Course is designed to complement and deepen the technical proficiencies that hospitality students develop throughout their program. Drawing on experiential learning methodologies, the LAC guides participants through modules on adaptive leadership, team dynamics, communication under pressure, emotional intelligence, and strategic decision-making — all contextualized within the hospitality industry.
NLI students enrolled in the LAC will benefit from a curriculum that bridges the gap between technical expertise and the human leadership capabilities that hospitality employers increasingly demand. The course will be led by certified Geese Project facilitators and integrated into the formal academic calendar of NLI's hospitality program.
"We are genuinely excited to welcome the Leadership Accelerator Course into our hospitality program. This pioneering course will enable our students to acquire the leadership skills needed to truly excel in the hospitality industry — skills that will powerfully complement the technical expertise they develop throughout their studies. At NLI, we believe that producing well-rounded hospitality professionals means investing equally in who they are as leaders and what they know as practitioners."
Tim Li, Chief Operations Officer, Nort Land Institute
"This pioneering partnership with NLI is a defining moment for The Geese Project. It firmly establishes us as a truly global leadership program — one that now operates across three continents: North America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA. From the very beginning, our vision has been to make transformational leadership development accessible to students and professionals wherever they are in the world. Bringing the Leadership Accelerator Course to Dubai and into a world-class hospitality institution is a testament to that vision and a powerful signal of what is still to come."
Richard Caballero, Founder, The Geese Project
About The Geese Project
The Geese Project is a global leadership development organization dedicated to equipping professionals with the skills, mindsets, and practices to lead with impact. Through the Leadership Accelerator Course and other signature programs, GP serves organizations and institutions across North America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA. For more information, visit www.thegeeseproject.com.
About Nort Land Institute (NLI) – Dubai
The Nort Land Institute is a leading hospitality education institution based in Dubai, UAE, committed to preparing the next generation of hospitality professionals through world-class instruction, industry partnerships, and immersive learning experiences.
