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The MBA and Executive Education feature series explores leading business programmes and learning opportunities from around the world. Through industry perspectives, programme insights, and conversations with faculty leaders and academic directors, the series aims to provide transparent, in-depth perspectives that help professionals make more informed decisions about leadership development, career advancement, and lifelong learning.

ESSEC Executive Education’s Programmes

Unlocking Leadership Potential through ESSEC Executive Education’s Programmes

In a turbulent business landscape where the danger of becoming unsuitable to deal with sudden changes is ever-present, business leaders are confronted with an...

How We Teach: Innovation

Interview with Bangor Business School In our quest to keep you up to date with the latest research in business education, we talk to John...

New Models and the Changing Contexts of Business School

By Peter Lorange, Jagdish N. Sheth and Howard Thomas The traditional models of many business schools are being questioned given their serious...
The Benefits and Challenges of International Executive Education Programs

The Benefits and Challenges of International Executive Education Programs

The international executive education program is a skills development course that offers a range of business opportunities, thus developing your leadership skills. The pandemic...
Transform change into strategic advantage for your organisation

Transform Change into Strategic Advantage for your Organisation

Ready to level up your leadership this summer? As workplaces and technologies evolve rapidly, LSE Executive Education and Lifelong Learning equips leaders to stay ahead...
LSE Executive Education

Supporting Executives to Understand Today’s Global Business Challenges and Shape Tomorrow’s Solutions

More than just another business school, LSE has been leading the way in executive education for professional development since 1895. As a leading social...
Harness the power of Behavioural Science

Master the Science of Human Behaviour at WBS

Human behaviour is at the heart of every business. It's the hidden forces that shape how we think and decide, so understanding them is...
LSE: Climate Change

Empowering Global Leaders to Influence the Future Impact of Climate Change with LSE

Climate change is a hot topic. Pun intended. And, as we enter 2025, full of purpose and good intentions, we’re seeing UK headlines warning...
LSE

How LSE is Equipping C-suite Executives with the Skills to Successfully Navigate and Integrate...

AI is no longer science fiction. It’s here and it’s here to stay. And while the hype is loud – AI is already reshaping...
A New Year. A New Perspective on Leadership - LSE

A New Year, A New Perspective on Leadership | LSE

Lead your organisation to success this new year.  As the new year begins, leaders across all sectors are reassessing priorities in a world shaped by...
Effective Strategies for Selecting the Right Executive Education Program for Your Professional Goals

Effective Strategies for Selecting the Right Executive Education Program for Your Professional Goals

By Pamela Martinez Continual learning and professional development are essential components for career growth and success. Top executive education programs provide senior executives with valuable...
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Why Paris is Becoming a Global Hub for Business Education

KEY TAKEAWAYS With global companies and a booming job market, Paris offers strong career prospects for business students. Paris’s thriving startup ecosystem, anchored by...

The Search for Innovation Leadership

By Jeff Gaspersz What do we need to do to build the leaders that are equipped for the new innovation challenges?   In all the years I...
Uncover the drivers of choice in your business

Uncover the Drivers of Choice in Your Business

Uncover the science behind human decision making Human behaviour is at the heart of every business. It's the hidden forces that shape how we think...
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Future Forecasting Tools: The Delphi Method

By Emil Bjerg, journalist and editor Developed during the Cold War for military applications, the Delphi Method is a popular forecasting tool across various sectors,...
Visa for MBA graduates in Australia

Australia’s Visa Advantage for MBA Graduates

KEY TAKEAWAYS Australia's student visa allows international MBA students to work part-time during studies and full-time during breaks. Australia offers international graduates strong long-term...
WBS executive education

Cultivate a Strategic Mindset with WBS

Navigate disruption with clarity  Behind every successful business is a great leader. One who blends insight, strategy and innovation to move their organisation forward and...

Women’s Leadership: Leaning in Without Falling Over

Feature A new program for women executives combines business acumen with leadership development and career reflection. It’s an approach designed to strengthen the key skills...
Automation

Reskilling and Upskilling for the Future of Work: Executive Education in the Age of...

As automation disrupts the workforce, executives must be open to learning new competencies that align with emerging roles.  As more businesses adopt automation to increase...
Bloomberg

Highlights and Key Trends from Bloomberg’s 2024-25 Business School Rankings

Bloomberg Business week has long been regarded as a leading authority in evaluating global business schools. Known for its thorough, data-driven methodology, the annual...

From a Senior Manager to a Global Industry Leader – Maeve Lynch’s EMBA Story

Management skills constantly evolve daily, and so does the need for global managers who understand a broad spectrum of business dimensions. Hailing from Ireland,...
MBA loans

Should You Aggressively Pay Off MBA Loans or Invest Elsewhere?

KEY TAKEAWAYS Whether to pay off MBA loans or invest depends on your individual financial situation and risk tolerance. If expected investment returns exceed...

We Need a Greater Focus on the Benefits Women in Top Executive Roles Bring...

By Sucheta Nadkarni Recruiting women to corporate boards and top executive roles helps businesses find the best people and reach key consumers. There’s a risk...

After After-Sales: New Business Models Tempt, Fail Industry

By Olaf Plötner The after-sales-based business models of industrial enterprises are endangered. Simultaneously, modern data-based technologies enable the development of complex service solutions – so...
Measuring the ROI of Executive Education

Measuring the ROI of Executive Education

ROI, which stands for Return on Investment, is a metric for assessing the value of an investment. But calculating ROI isn’t only about money;...
Evaluating the Reputation and Accreditation of Institutions Offering Executive Education Programs

Evaluating the Reputation and Accreditation of Institutions Offering Executive Education Programs

By Pamela Martinez Top executive education programs are an instrumental piece to developing the knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities of top executives in the business...
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Supply Chain Excellence: The Top Executive Education Programs in 2024

Where requirements and expectations are constantly changing, executive education is instrumental in dynamic industries like supply chain management. Introduction It’s no secret that supply chains were...
Q&A How Can Executive Education Address the Unique Challenges of Senior Women Executives

Q&A: How Can Executive Education Address the Unique Challenges of Senior Women Executives?

By Pamela Martinez Organisations must intentionally invest in developing, retaining, and supporting talented women leaders. Introduction Even in top positions, women face challenges within institutional structures, systems...
Board Membership

Board Membership: Navigating the New Uncertainties

Remember when there was an invisible line separating business from political and social movements? Corporate leaders largely kept quiet about their beliefs and values, trying...
Exposing the Racial Bias that Influences Day to Day Business Transactions

Exposing the Racial Bias that Influences Day to Day Business Transactions

By Redzo Mujcic, Associate Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School Racial bias may not always be overt. Indeed, individuals may not even be...
Masterclass - Executive MBA in Switzerland

Discover the #1 Executive MBA in Switzerland – Join Our Masterclass! – University of...

Dear Readers, Are you a professional seeking to enhance your global business expertise and leadership skills? The International Executive MBA (IEMBA) at the University of St.Gallen, ranked #1 Executive...
Championing Triple Ownership Programs

Championing Triple Ownership Programs (TOPs) in Executive Education: How Participant and Sponsor Ownership Leads...

By Christoph Burger, Bianca Schmitz and Bethan Williams What do you associate with the word “campus”?  For most of us, besides the happy student memories, there...
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The Academic Crossroads: Who Needs an MBA or Executive Education?

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, continuous learning and development are imperative for senior executives aiming to stay ahead of the curve and...
La Defense, Paris

Lifelong Learning with ESSEC Business School

The demand for new approaches to learning has been on a steady rise after the tumultuous past few years. The global landscape has changed...
MBA Application

Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your MBA Application

KEY TAKEAWAYS Trying to craft the “perfect” answer to impress admissions teams can weaken your application. Focus on your unique journey and values rather...
University of Bath

Transformative Bath MBA Scholarships Available for 2025 Entry

We're shaping an exceptional cohort for The Bath MBA Class of 2025. Will you be with us? You have ambition. We want you to succeed. At...
emba X: Europe’s Most Relevant Executive MBA

emba X: Europe’s Most Relevant Executive MBA

Two of Switzerland’s leading universities, ETH Zurich and the University of St.Gallen, have joined forces to create an innovative Executive MBA experience. Combining perfectly technology, leadership and...
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Why More Students are Choosing to Pursue their MBA in Australia

KEY TAKEAWAYS Australia offers top-ranked business schools with industry-aligned curriculums for global career success. Students benefit from a diverse peer network and high quality...
Businessman career mapping

Career Mapping for Expats: How to Set Goals When Working Across Borders

KEY TAKEAWAYS Career mapping is essential for expats to navigate legal, cultural, and language challenges while working abroad. Working internationally builds valuable skills like...
bloomberg

Bloomberg’s Top-Ranked Asia-Pacific MBA Programs for 2024-2025

The Bloomberg 2024 rankings have once again spotlighted the dynamic world of business education, with a particular focus on the rising influence of Asia-Pacific...
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How to Secure Strong MBA Recommendations

KEY TAKEAWAYS Choose people who know your work well and can speak to your leadership potential. Treat the process strategically and align your recommenders...

Strategic Planning & Execution in an Uncertain World

Setting business strategy used to be as simple as defining what the organization wanted to achieve and then laying out the steps to get...
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Chicago Booth Debuts New Certificate, the Global Advanced Finance Program, With Electives Held at...

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business debuted the Global Advanced Finance Program, an exclusive certificate program that offers tailored pathways for corporate finance executives,...

Where do you Begin with your (Big) Data Initiative?

By Joe Peppard While “Big data” has garnered a lot of attention over the last number of years, many managers struggle in deciding where to...

Leading Innovation through Executive Education

Interview with Professor Saul Estrin, LSE In today’s fast-changing global environment, business leaders need new tools to face new challenges like never before. Innovation is...
Q&A How Can Executive Education Strengthen My Negotiation and Influencing Skills

Q&A: How Can Executive Education Strengthen My Negotiation and Influencing Skills?

By Pamela Martinez Summary Have you noticed that nearly everything in life requires compromise and some degree of negotiation to get more of what you want...

The Hedgehog Effect: Building High Performance Teams

By Manfred Kets de Vries You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself. — Galileo Galilee The organizations we...
Work from Anywhere

How Work from Anywhere Can Futureproof Your Organisation

By Professor Prithwiraj (Raj) Choudhury To date, remote working has typically been viewed as a perk for the employee. But could it actually be your...
Porto Business School International MBA

Porto Business School International MBA

The International MBA at Porto Business School is more than a degree — it’s a transformation. Designed for professionals ready to lead in a...
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Ethics in Leadership: The Best Executive Education Programs of 2024

By Pamela Martinez Ethical leadership must be a core value in today’s business world. Introduction The significance of emotional intelligence among leaders has escalated in importance for organisational...