Posts Tagged ‘learning & development’
EDP’s ‘Global Development Mindset’ featured at EFMD’s Sharing Best Practice workshop
On 24 November, we ran our third and last EFMD Sharing Best Practice (SBP) workshop in 2023, this time in partnership with our member EDP, featuring the design and implementation of its “Global Development Mindset.” EDP is a major player in the energy industry with the ambition to be 100% green by 2040 and with…
Read MoreHow the power of human connections can impact business education
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…
Read MoreDefining ‘purpose’ in a business context
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…
Read More‘Second Case Conference 2024’ to take place at AUB Mediterraneo campus in Pafos, Cyprus
The Case Hub aims to bring together academic and practical knowledge about the case method and promote the case method in the Arab MENA region. This enables action-oriented learning in all areas of management education. The Case Hub aims to build capacity for case writing and create a community of case writers. It aims to…
Read More‘Are we there yet?’ The long drive to online mastery for business schools
Anyone who has been a child sitting in the back of a vehicle on a long journey will have heard or uttered the question: “Are we there yet?” For children (and adults) disengaged from the process of driving the vehicle, the journey can appear to be endless. If the destination is too distant, or the road…
Read MoreBusiness schools can support entrepreneurs from every angle
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…
Read MoreWill AI give us superpowers, or will it replace us?
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…
Read MoreAccelerating 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 MorePaella, and successful online engagement
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…
Read MoreBusiness schools look beyond faculty to provide management education
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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