We speak with Sankar Sivarajah, the Head of Kingston Business School, about his leadership role, how business education is adapting, and more. Having joined Kingston University in September 2024, Sivarajah has settled into this role and shares his hopes for business graduates as well as his vision for the future of the business school he…

A cross-border multi-campus business school is a single school with campuses spread across multiple countries or continents, operating within a multitude of cultures, conventions, and contexts—all of which must be coordinated, consolidated, and, above all, competently managed. There is no shortage of examples. CEIBS and ESSEC both operate campuses across Africa, Asia, and Europe, while…

As stakeholder capitalism gains traction, the rise of brand activism—in which companies actively engage in sociopolitical and environmental discourse—has reshaped the strategic function of brands. This article investigates brand activism from both theoretical and practical perspectives, providing suggestions for business schools on how to incorporate this phenomenon into the curriculum, research, and leadership development. This…

Management education caters to adult learners, often professionals seeking to enhance their skills in a dynamic business environment. Three learning approaches—pedagogy, andragogy, and heutagogy—offer distinct frameworks for designing effective educational experiences. Pedagogy is the traditional teacher-centred method, andragogy focuses on self-directed adult learning, and heutagogy emphasises self-determined learning where learners control both content and process.…

Julian Birkinshaw became Dean of Ivey Business School in August 2024 after 25 years at London Business School. We speak to him about his role as Dean, the future of business education and his vision for Ivey. Here’s what he had to say: What is your favourite part of your role as Dean? It’s a…

In this edition of Impactful Insights, we explore Professor Socrates Karidis’ professional journey in education building, based on an academic foundation in economics. Socrates reflects on his extensive academic and leadership career in the UK, US, and Greece and explores the crucial role of education in today’s society while identifying the Business School Impact System…