Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
How business education can create business citizens
Yusuf Sidani is the Dean of Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB), part of the American University of Beirut (AUB). He explores some of the challenges business schools have faced in recent years and explains why he thinks business schools should embed ethics and morals throughout the curriculum to produce work-ready graduates: The world…
Read MoreEmpowering decision-makers: The impact of EFMD’s Executive Academy
Among the many services provided by EFMD that contribute to the quality improvement of business schools by developing individual competencies, presenting good practices and benchmarks, training and seminars stand out. The Executive Academy (EA) is one of the elements of the education portfolio that offers professional and personal development opportunities to decision-makers or those with…
Read MoreThe importance of leading by example with Karen Spens, BI Norwegian Business School Dean
Throughout 2023, BI Norwegian Business School has been celebrating its heritage and societal impact in line with the vision of its founder, Finn Øien. Last year, as the institution prepared to celebrate its 80th anniversary, BI also welcomed a new President. We spoke with Karen Spens, BI’s first female and first international President, about her…
Read MoreThe Sixth Global Conference on Creating Value
The University of Maryland’s (UMD’s) Robert H. Smith School of Business and the Creating Value Alliance are proud to invite you to the Sixth Global Conference on Creating Value that will take place on UMD’s College Park campus from 19-21 October 2023. In the Sixth Global Conference on Creating Value, business leaders, practitioners and leading academics from…
Read MoreChallenges to solutions: Insights from the EFMD Sharing Best Practice Workshop with Parker Hannifin
On 09 June 2023, our EFMD Sharing Best Practice Workshop, conducted online and in partnership with Parker Hannifin, convened learning leaders and specialists to gain insights into Parker’s strategic approach to developing its next generation of general managers. Kicking off the workshop, Martin Moehrle, Director of Corporate Services & CLIP, EFMD Global, constructively argued that while succession management stands…
Read MoreSustainability and inclusivity: Trinity Business School’s strategy for the coming years
Trinity Business School has seen significant change in recent years. From the development of a new €80M state-of-the-art eco-friendly building to securing ‘triple accreditation’ status’, the institution has a new strategy, ‘Transforming Business for Good’, and a new Dean in Professor Laurent Muzellec. Here, Muzellec shares his story, his vision and his new role as Dean…
Read MorePreparing graduates for the essence of our industry, human interaction, and more with EHL CEO Markus Venzin
We speak with Professor Markus Venzin, EHL Group’s Chief Executive Officer, about what brought him to EHL and explore his thoughts for the future of business education intertwined with the hospitality industry. Here’s what he had to say: Please could you introduce yourself… I am Swiss-German by nationality, but after more than twenty years of…
Read MoreHow can managers encourage employees to take a break from their screens?
In today’s digital age, it’s becoming increasingly common for employees to spend long hours staring at their computer or phone screens. While technology has certainly made our lives easier in many ways, prolonged periods of screen time can lead to eye strain, headaches, and potential mental health problems. As a manager, it’s important to encourage…
Read MoreAddressing healthcare challenges through business education with UCL Global Business School for Health Director Nora Colton
As the world’s first business school dedicated to health, UCL Global Business School for Health (UCL GBSH) was conceived to reimagine global healthcare management and combat the various challenges facing healthcare systems today and in the future. Having accepted their first-ever students in September 2022, we spoke with the school’s inaugural Director, Nora Colton, a health and…
Read MoreINSEAD appoints Professor Francisco Veloso as new Dean
INSEAD, the business school for the world, has announced the appointment of Professor Francisco Veloso as its new Dean. Professor Veloso joins INSEAD from Imperial College Business School, where he has served as Dean since 2017. Previously, he was the Dean at Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics in Portugal. Following an extensive and rigorous…
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