Posts Tagged ‘EFMD events’
Accelerating the sustainability agenda in learning and education
During this year’s EFMD Executive Development Conference held in St. Gallen, the topic was how business schools and the associated learning and development ecosystem can create stronger momentum around one of the most burning topics that humankind faces: Sustainability. It was hosted at “The Square” – a brand-new learning facility and centre at the University…
Read MoreExploring Students’ Preparedness: Insights from the 2023 EFMD Annual Conference
Do today’s students feel future-ready and adequately prepared? In a direct, rapid-fire format, talent representing EFMD schools around the world challenged panellists at the recent 2023 EFMD Annual Conference to respond to the most difficult questions on talent’s minds today. On 12 June 2023, Highered’s Chief Talent Officer, Dr. Amber Wigmore Álvarez, moderated “The student…
Read MoreSummary of 2023 EFMD Annual Conference
From 11 – 13 June 2023, we welcomed our global community in Lyon at the EFMD Annual Conference, hosted by emlyon business school and gracefully chaired by Morris Mthombeni, the Dean of Gordon Institute of Business Science. With record attendance, this conference proved to be a pivotal moment for our network. Throughout the event, we…
Read MoreEmbracing challenges in doctoral education: getting ready for an uncertain future
The world of doctoral education is constantly evolving to make sure we offer programmes that deliver graduates that are fit for the job market after finishing their PhD/DBA. To check whether our PhD and DBA programmes meet this ambition and to be inspired by other business schools, we attend the EFMD doctoral programmes conference every…
Read MoreOut of class – out of mind?
In an EOCCS Community webinar held on 31 May 2023, our focus was on what students get up to outside the classroom. In many conventional or traditional models of teaching the focus is on the key contact hours. What students do outside the classroom is often summarised as “private study”. Reading lists and guided reading…
Read MoreTrust me…I’m a micro-credential!
Micro-credentials have become synonymous with short, flexible, stackable, affordable, inclusive qualifications focused on skills development. Most recently, they have proliferated through the medium of online instruction. In the recent EOCCS Community webinar “Making micro-credentials work” (available on YouTube), our panellists discussed a number of practical issues relating to micro-credentials, including the central question of trust.…
Read MoreLessons from the 2023 EFMD Marcom, External & Alumni Relations Conference
On 3-5 April, more than 80 communications professionals came together at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School to discuss “defining, creating, and communicating value(s)” at the 2023 EFMD Marcom, External & Alumni Relations Conference. While not every participant could name her or his business school’s values unprompted, the discussions went deeper than simply reciting…
Read MoreLyon: The perfect place to network, learn, and indulge in French cuisine at EFMD’s Annual Conference
Are you ready to embark on a culinary and educational adventure in the food capital of France? Look no further than EFMD’s upcoming Annual Conference in Lyon from 11-13 June 2023. Join institutions from 43 countries (and counting!) and collectively explore this year’s conference theme, “The role of business education in an unstable, unpredictable, and…
Read MoreLeading the way: Empowering business school leaders through the EFMD Executive Academy
Federico Frattini, the dean of POLIMI Graduate School of Management, shares his thoughts on the impact of the EFMD Executive Academy on his staff, the institution and the reason behind his continuous support of the training programme. The Executive Academy is a unique training programme because – to the best of my knowledge – it…
Read MoreHighlights and key takeaways from the 2023 EFMD Deans & Directors General Conference
Lee Newman, Dean IE Business School and the Chair of the 2023 EFMD Deans & Directors General, highlights the key takeaways from the event. Leadership in the world of education has never been an easy task, and the ever-evolving landscape of the field only adds to the challenge. I have been a dean for 10…
Read More