Sincere Thoughts & Condolences from EFMD – Dianne Bevelander
On behalf of the Board of EFMD, EFMD members and staff, we were deeply saddened to hear of Dianne’s death. Prof. Dianne Bevelander dedicated her career to advancing the position of women in society and business, setting up the Erasmus Centre for Women and Organisations. A Professor of Management Education at Rotterdam School of Management,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 – a shot in the arm for digital strategy in Higher Education?
Some of us, untouched by the personal tragedy at this time, may be forgiven for seeing the COVID-19 pandemic as a huge opportunity – an opportunity for boosting digital learning in Higher Education. Whether through existing strategy or changed direction, brought about by the sudden need to deliver teaching and assessments remotely, many Universities are…
Read MoreIt’s important for business schools to have international links no matter where they call home
Many within business schools appreciate the importance of international connections, Stephanie Mullins – Associate Director at specialist communications consultancy BlueSky Education – and colleague Olivia Nieberg explore some specific examples within the industry. There are prestigious business schools based all over the world, with beautiful, innovative campuses and large, multi-cultural communities. However, despite many having…
Read MoreKeeping learners SAFE online
As we prepare to enter the new academic year, lessons from the pandemic inspired rush to go online must be learned. For many Business Schools, this will need a focus, not on the technology but on online TEACHING. In a traditional classroom or lecture hall, students feel relatively sheltered. They know from many years at…
Read MoreBrammer is Back: Professor returns to University of Bath School of Management as Dean
Professor Stephen Brammer completed a full circle when he became the Dean of the School of Management at the University of Bath last year – the institution where he began his career in 1998. He speaks to Stephanie Mullins, Associate Director of BlueSky Education, a specialist communications consultancy, about returning to the institution as Dean…
Read MoreThe Fourth Global Conference on Creating Value
The University of South Flordia and the Creating Value Alliance are proud to invite you to the Fourth Global Conference on Creating Value that will take place online from 21-23 September 2021. The business and academic world are becoming serious about creating value for all stakeholders. The CEOs of the largest US companies through the Business…
Read More2020 EFMD Case Writing Competition Winners Interview Series: Corporate Social Responsibility
EFMD encourages and rewards innovative and impactful cases in management development each year. This year brought an exceptional variety of winning cases across various industries. EFMD decided to interview the winners to find out more about their motivation, inspiration and significant challenges. The following interview is with Syeda Maseeha Qumer from the ICFAI Business School…
Read MoreRecognising the work of doctoral students whose research can create positive impact in the area of responsible management
For over 25 years Emerald Publishing has celebrated the research community’s commitment to research with impact. With a comprehensive awards programme recognising and rewarding interdisciplinary research, outstanding contributions of authors and reviewers, case writing, and outstanding doctoral research, we feel a closeness to the communities we serve and have a sense of pride championing this…
Read More2020 EFMD Case Writing Competition Winners Interview Series: Responsible Leadership
EFMD encourages and rewards innovative and impactful cases in management development each year. This year brought an exceptional variety of winning cases across various industries. EFMD decided to interview the winners to find out more about their motivation, inspiration and significant challenges. The tenth interview is with the winning team of authors from the China…
Read MorePlaying games with other peoples’ money
As Europe, and the world, entered the first weeks of pandemic lockdown in Spring 2020, a carefully planned inter-University finance simulation project was coming to fruition. Did the emergency impact its delivery? Did the 55 students engaged suffer delay and confusion? Did the academic staff using the simulation as the core of their own assessed…
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