2022-23 RRBM Dare to Care Dissertation Scholarship

RRBM Dare to Care Scholarship

The Responsible Research for Business and Management (RRBM) community is pleased to announce the 2022-23 RRBM Dare to Care Dissertation Scholarship. Scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to doctoral students in business schools who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to responsible research that matters to society in their doctoral dissertation research. Prospective applicants are…

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Mainstreaming the SDGs in business schools

mainstreaming the SDGs

Two years into the Decade of Action, we are yet to collectively achieve a level of engagement that would set us on a path to achieving the Agenda of 2030. The way business schools approach sustainability plays a crucial role in building a positive future for the generations to come. Fortunately, the ERS initiatives are…

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2021 EFMD Case Writing Competition winners interview series: Continuous Improvement the Journey to Excellence

continuous improvement

EFMD encourages and rewards innovative and impactful cases in management development each year. This year again brought an exceptional variety of winning cases across various industries. We interviewed the winners to find out more about their motivation, inspiration and significant challenges. The following interview is with Ricardo Estrada of Plastilene Group, Juan Carlos Rodriguez of Temple…

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How business schools bolster the healthcare sector

picture of hospital

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the difficulties and challenges global healthcare systems face have become more evident. Some business schools are addressing these challenges by offering business and management education aimed specifically at those working within the healthcare sector. Specialist PR consultants Stephanie Mullins and Kyle Grizzell from specialist public relations consultancy BlueSky…

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Upcoming EFMD Programme Accreditation webinars

EFMD Accredited webinar

We are pleased to invite you to the following events, free of charge and open to all Schools involved in EFMD Programme Accreditation. 1) Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Webinar Date: 14 September 2022, 12:00 – 13:30 CEST Speakers: Jens Petter Tøndel, Senior Advisor, EFMD Programme Accreditation Thomas Froehlicher, Directeur Général & Doyen, Rennes School of Business…

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It’s time that African business schools stopped sitting on the side-lines

African business schools white paper

New research from Henley Business School Africa shows consensus among African business school deans that it’s time for business schools to step into a more activist leadership role – pushing for continental collaboration and change. There is no limit to the areas in which African business schools can widen their footprint, believes Jonathan Foster-Pedley, dean…

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CKGSB’s webinar: Navigating Uncertainty and Opportunities Amidst Disruptions

Register now for CKGSB’s webinar “Navigating Uncertainty and Opportunities Amidst Disruptions” on 13 September 2022 from 20:00-21:00, Beijing time. EFMD is one of the supporting organisations. CKGSB is China’s first private business school and a member of EFMD that has obtained EQUIS accreditation. CKGSB also offers a platform for scholars, industry leaders and government officials…

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2021 EFMD Case Writing Competition winners interview series: Responsible Leadership

Case writing winner blog - Responsible leadership

EFMD encourages and rewards innovative and impactful cases in management development each year. This year again brought an exceptional variety of winning cases across various industries. We interviewed the winners to find out more about their motivation, inspiration and significant challenges. The following interview is with Vanina Farber of IMD and María Helena Jaén of Universidad…

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Demystifying transformation – 5 ways to transform your business school PR

In June, I had the pleasure of attending the EFMD Marcom, External Relations and Alumni Relations conference at Nyenrode Business Universiteit in the Netherlands. After months of restrictions, it was great to catch up with friends and colleagues from the business school world. The overall theme was: “Demystifying transformation”. Various sessions dived into what that…

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