Archive for February 2023
Why leaders fail and what it teaches us about leadership
The Economist recently offered three pieces of advice for anyone considering writing a best-selling leadership book: make good leadership sound unrealistically easy, focus on an uncontested topic and pick a short and catchy title. In my book, Why Leaders Fail and What It Teaches Us About Leadership, I decided to do none of these things.…
Read More2023 global Case Awards reveal new talent and greater representation of women
Winners announced – The Case Centre’s 33rd global Awards and Competitions The Case Centre’s global Awards and Competitions 2023 are characterised by new talent, with 30 of the 35 winning individuals (86%) winning their first award or competition. The 33rd Awards and Competitions also see an unprecedented number of female case writers and teachers achieving…
Read MoreWoxsen University hosts successful inaugural Executive Fellows Consortium 2023
Hyderabad, India – Woxsen University is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the inaugural Executive Fellows Consortium 2023. The event took place on the university campus and brought together a diverse group of industry fellows to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The Executive Fellows Consortium is a one-of-a-kind program that provides participants…
Read MoreMark your calendar for the 4th edition of the AUC Business Forum on 26-28 February 2023
The American University in Cairo School of Business will be hosting the fourth edition of its flagship event, AUC Business Forum, for the first time back on campus since the onset of COVID-19 under the theme of “The Changing Role of Business Schools in a Globally Dynamic and Transformative Environment”. The forum will feature five…
Read MoreWe may need face-to-face learning but do we really need face-to-face assessment?
At this stage of recovery, following the pandemic, many Universities are reflecting on their experience of remote learning and remote assessment. The reflection is not always comfortable. Of course, the pandemic was an emergency, and had Universities been blessed with the time to consider the challenges of online exams and other assessments, we may have…
Read More5 reasons for academics to focus on ESG and more: Q&A with Dr Ana Nacvalovaite
As researchers within higher and business education become evermore interested in the welfare of people and planet, we speak with Dr Ana Nacvalovaite, Research Fellow at Kellogg College, University of Oxford’s Centre for Mutual and Co-owned Business, about her focus on sustainability. Dr Nacvalovaite believes it’s right for academics to pay attention to ESG. She tells…
Read MoreHow to show your best attributes in an interview
The interview process can be daunting, as candidates are put in the uncomfortable situation of having to talk themselves up. But to give yourself the best shot at success, you should view the process as an opportunity to show off a little and leave the interviewers with no doubt that you are the right person…
Read MoreINSEAD faculty identify top 5 societal issues businesses need to address in 2023
INSEAD faculty weigh in on the greatest threats and opportunities for this year. Forecasts are rarely perfect, but last year INSEAD’s predictions for global trends in business and society proved to be fairly accurate. As expected, extreme weather events revealed the immediate impacts of climate change. The growth rate of the global economy remained well…
Read MoreEngage for the Future: NEOMA Business School unveils 2023-2027 strategic plan
NEOMA Business School has unveiled its new 2023-2027 strategic plan, “Engage for the Future”, bolstered by a 40% growth in budget and a 250% increase in the number of programme applicants over the last five years. The school’s network of international partners has grown by 400 organisations and institutions. “We are proud of several major…
Read MoreSustainability takes centre stage at Woxsen University’s sustainability week
Woxsen University organised an exciting Sustainability Week that took place from 6th February to 10th February 2023. The university is committed to promoting sustainability and has organised a series of activities to educate, engage and inspire its community. The week-long event is a celebration of sustainable living, and the university community is invited to participate…
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