Posts Tagged ‘professional development’
Empowering 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 MoreInvitation to participate in the “Wroclaw Global Talks” project
Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (WUEB) is pleased to announce a new project, “Wroclaw Global Talks”, which aligns with the Strategy 2030 and the Internationalization Development Plan of the WUEB – two key documents that set the direction for the development of our university. The project aims to: Strengthen the position and recognition of…
Read MoreStanding Out From the Crowd: Why Differentiation is Still a Big Challenge for Business Schools
Early this year, I was pleased to attend the EFMD Marketing and Communications Conference at Cambridge Judge Business School. We covered many different topics, including building brand value, SDGs, and the strategic value of alumni relations. Afterwards, I found myself reflecting on one session in particular. Michael Johnson, Johnson Banks Design, cleverly started his session…
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 MoreExploring the benefits of personal development opportunities in the workplace
Human beings are forever learning, and one of the main places this happens is in the workplace. Personal growth opportunities can not only help employees combat issues effectively at work, but also improve on their existing skill sets, thus enabling them to reach their full potential. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at…
Read MoreMainstreaming the SDGs in business schools
Two years into the Decade of Action, we are yet to collectively achieve a level of engagement that would set us on a path to achieving the Agenda of 2030. The way business schools approach sustainability plays a crucial role in building a positive future for the generations to come. Fortunately, the ERS initiatives are…
Read MoreDeveloping or rethinking a sustainable strategy for online education
Business school leadership has gained a lot of experience with different kinds of emergency measures to keep their students’ learning journey on the right track. So now is the right time for institutions to develop or rethink their strategy for online education. There are different tools available to tackle that rethinking in a structured way.…
Read MoreRedefining failure: Teaching digital age skills with gamification
Students do not learn and consume information as they did a generation ago, just as the skills needed to succeed on a job market are not the same either. The naturally gradual shift that occurs from generation to generation has only been accelerated in the digital age and even further by the pandemic. To close…
Read MoreRedesigning internationalisation strategies for business schools
A lot has already been written about the range of consequences that the pandemic has had on business schools and particularly on their internationalisation activities. Travel restrictions and digital delivery continue to impact the ways business schools are providing an international experience to students and participants. Another consequence of the pandemic is that a whole…
Read MoreBusiness school staff & faculty development: Learning & networking opportunities in the post-pandemic world
Griet Houbrechts, EFMD Director of Professional Development Services, provides an overview of the many professional development opportunities that are being offered in 2021. The disruption caused by the pandemic laid the ground for a deeper reflection about our purpose and mission, the essence of teaching and learning experience, institutional boundaries, the relevance of research, and…
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