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How ITP makes the difference
Tymur Korytnyi, MBA Lecturer on Digital Transformation at Kyiv School of Economics, gives his testimonial of the first module of the International Teachers Program (ITP) that recently took place at Vlerick Business School. Drummers used to joke that being a drummer is only real work, all the rest is just occupation. Well, to that extent,…
Read MoreDo not panic about Chat GPT-3
Think a few years out, invite students into the conversation and experiment. Do not panic! This is some of the great advice from a handful of professors from across the humanities and natural science fields about how to deal with the new generation of AI tools that we now face. The most recent of such…
Read MoreIt’s time that African business schools stopped sitting on the side-lines
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…
Read MoreDemystifying 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…
Read MoreReflections on the 2022 EFMD Annual Conference
Johan Roos, Chief Academic Officer and Professor, Hult International Business School, and 2022 EFMD Annual Conference Chair, shares his thoughts on the 2022 EFMD Annual Conference. ‘More than 13k schools, representing some 20% of all global higher education and transforming the lives of millions of people.’ With those facts, I kicked off the 50th year…
Read MoreLooking back on the 2021 EFMD Annual Conference
Nicola Kleyn, Dean, Executive Education, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and 2021 EFMD Annual Conference Chair, shares her thoughts on the 2021 EFMD Annual Conference. At the beginning of the EFMD Annual Conference, I challenged the audience to take a step back from our normal busyness and customary behaviour, to reflect on what is…
Read MoreOne year in higher education with a persistent virtual campus
This article sums up the keynote of Alain Goudey, Chief Digital Officer at NEOMA Business School, during the EOCCS Symposium 2021. What is a persistent virtual campus? The NEOMA Business School persistent virtual campus, which opened in September 2020, is represented by an island called Laval Virtual World. It is operated by our partner Laval…
Read MoreHiring Trends for Business School Graduates: 2021 Corporate Recruiters Survey
Nine in ten corporate recruiters expect the demand for business school graduates to increase or remain stable in the next five years, according to the 2021 Corporate Recruiters Survey. This annual GMAC survey provides vital data for employers and business schools in understanding trends and insights about hiring, salaries, and skills for MBA and business…
Read MoreThe current situation of Lithuanian manufacturing is assessed better than future prospects. Why?
Mantas Vilkas is a researcher of the project “Industry 4.0 Impact on Management Practices and Economics (IN4ACT)”, a professor of KTU School of Economics and Business. A few years ago, Continental and Hella established production sites in Lithuania. Several days ago, Yazaki announced the closure of the plant in Lithuania. It is worth looking more…
Read MoreAre you making it hard for journalists to say “yes”?
Securing positive press coverage for your business school is a smart way to build your reputation. It can help you increase awareness, support SEO, reach new audiences, and build trust through third-party endorsement. But when you are under pressure to get coverage, it can be tempting to rush into ‘volume’ tactics. These include pushing out…
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