How the power of human connections can impact business education

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In the dynamic world of business education, where technological advancements often take centre stage, the transformative potential of human connections is frequently overlooked. Despite the prevalence of data analytics and digital platforms, the impact of genuine connections between individuals, especially between teachers and students, is undeniable. These connections have the power to reshape the educational…

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Defining ‘purpose’ in a business context

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What role does ‘purpose’ play in business? It’s an important topic for business schools. To explore further, POLIMI Graduate School of Management in Milan is leading a number of initiatives, projects, and events related to ‘purpose’, the school’s recent event, ‘Purpose Days,’ was held at their new Navigli Campus last month in partnership with renowned consulting…

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Business schools can support entrepreneurs from every angle

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As those studying at business school look to what’s next, some consider careers in big firms, while others look to start their own companies. Those budding entrepreneurs often look to their business schools for support to achieve their goals. Take GBSB Global Business School in Europe, with campuses in Malta, Spain and online as an…

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Will AI give us superpowers, or will it replace us?

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Will AI give us superpowers, or will it replace us? This was the question that more than 30 learning leaders explored at the Executive Learning & Development  (L&D) Workshop organised by EFMD in partnership with HEC Paris on 25 September at HEC Paris Le Château. Anne-Valérie Corboz, HEC’s Dean for Executive Education and Martin Moehrle, EFMD’s…

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Accelerating the sustainability agenda in learning and education

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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…

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Paella, and successful online engagement

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No visit to Spain is complete without sampling a delicious dish of paella. However, obtaining agreement on the “best” or “original” recipe for this Valencian or Catalan delicacy is more problematic. Is it a meat dish? Is it seafood fare? Does the rice go in first or last?… The 7th annual EOCCS learning community symposium, hosted…

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Business schools look beyond faculty to provide management education

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More Business schools are harnessing industry experts to teach their students business education — PR specialists Kerry Ruffle and Stephanie Mullins from BlueSky Education explore how.  Durham University Business School has recently announced a number of new appointments to its teaching staff to be in post for the new academic year. These positions were not…

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