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Serving as an important tool for global businesses to nurture top leadership talent, executive education offers executives new knowledge to enhance skills and gives them the opportunity to step back and gain new perspectives. In an increasingly complex global business environment, leaders should continue to look for ways to stay ahead of the competition and make meaningful changes.

Responsibility Is The Key To Successful Leadership In An Increasingly Complex World

By Kate Coombs What does it take to become a better leader in 2025? It’s true that business leaders today are navigating a far more unpredictable...
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Personal Finance Programs at Columbia Business School Executive Education

With an executive education program at Columbia Business School, you receive a return on learning of unsurpassed value. Spanning topics from financial analysis and value investing to real estate finance...
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Mastering MBA Interview Prep: Insights from Successful Candidates

KEY TAKEAWAYS Research the MBA program thoroughly and tailor your responses to align with the institution. Prepare for various interview formats through mock interviews,...
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Future Forecasting Tools and Megatrends: Scenario Planning

By Emil Bjerg, journalist and editor In the article series on how to strategize in an unpredictable future, we’ve reached scenario planning. This article explores...
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Strategic Leadership for Growth in Turbulent Times

By Peter Lorange In uncertain times, strategic leadership is crucial for navigating growth. Dr Peter Lorange, Honorary President of IMD, explores how executives can harness...
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...
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Leading Through Complexity: Inside the Executive MBA at SDA Bocconi

Interview with Renata Trinca Colonel, Academic Director of the EMBA In an era marked by complexity and constant transformation, business leaders need the mindset, skills, and...
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Top Executive Education Courses in AI Coming Out This 2024: Nurturing Tomorrow’s AI Leaders

By putting AI and data at the centre of their capabilities, companies are redefining how they create, capture, and share value — and are...
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Top Executive Education featuring Antwerp Management School: Opening Minds to Impact the World

Interview with Antwerp Management School's Prof. Dr. Goran Milenković, Academic Director of the EMBA and Prof. Dr. Steffi Weil, Associate Dean for International Outreach...

Incorporate Innovation into your Business Model

Interview with Jeff Rosenthal Innovation is a surefire way to achieve growth and success for your company. Below Jeff Rosenthal, CEO of the UC Berkeley...
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Executive Education: Addressing Common FAQs for Senior Executives

By Pamela Martinez As senior executives, you understand the importance of continuous learning and development to stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Executive...
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Finding Purpose and Making A Positive Impact in Your Career  

By Gaetano Lapenta   Gaetano Lapenta is an entrepreneur based in Italy. After 15 years in a career as a manager in well established companies, Gaetano...
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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...
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Live, Learn, Leap: Doctorate in Business Administration at Vlerick Business School

Interview with Professor Brecht Cardoen, Academic Director of the DBA programme, Vlerick Business School Founded in 1953 in one of Europe’s premier education spots, Vlerick...
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How IMD is Using AI to Make Executive Learning More Human

What does meaningful learning look like when you're balancing a demanding role, international responsibilities, and a rigorous EMBA program?  With today’s geopolitical uncertainty, economic volatility,...
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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...

Leadership Development and The High Performing Team: The Wharton Leadership Program

By Jeff Klein One thing that I’ve never needed to convince an incoming Wharton MBA student is that they should become a leader. By now, our...
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MBA vs MiM: Key Differences Explained

This article compares the MBA and Master’s in Management (MiM) degrees, outlining their key differences in structure, audience, and career outcomes to help you...

Driving Success Through Collaboration and Partnership

“The programme teaches you not just theoretical concepts and business models, but also how to benchmark yourself against others and apply your personal learning...

Collaborative Creativity: Leading High Performance through Theatre

By Quinn Bauriedel & Jeff Klein Like the multitude of teams in any organization, theatre works under tight timeframes, combines many individuals with different talents,...
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Top 10 Executive Education Programs for Digital Transformation

Is your company ready for a technology-first global economy? Yesterday’s crucial technology may not deliver the same exceptional results tomorrow as customer demands evolve....
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Is an MBA Really Worth the Money?

For years, the MBA has stood as a symbol of ambition—an entry point into boardrooms, global careers, and leadership roles. But in today’s world,...
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Transformative Leadership Development: Inside the Executive Transition Program (ETP), ESMT Berlin’s Advanced General Management...

The Executive Transition Program (ETP) is one of ESMT Berlin’s flagship executive education programs. Running for more than 20 years, the program has helped...
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The ROI of Learning a Second Language for Career Advancement

KEY TAKEAWAYS Learning a second language significantly boosts career opportunities. Multilingual employees enable entry into international markets and strengthen customer relationships. Language skills make...
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;...
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How B2B Marketers Can Stay Customer-Centric

By Mairead Brady, Warwick Business School (WBS) WBS Core Insights: Future of Work To adjust to the new post-pandemic normal it is vital that businesses move...
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Berkeley Executive Education: Creating A “New Thinking For The New Economy”

Interview with Laura Tyson, Interim Dean, Haas School of Business Located in the heart of the world’s innovation center, UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business...

Knowledge Architects Wanted

By Tammi L. Coles Organisations that embrace cross-domain knowledge can attain sustainable agility. In this article, the author highlights the significant yet often overlooked difference...

Breaking Through the Ceiling to Reach New Professional Levels

Bath MBA graduate Luiza Correa Brasil shares her experiences of the programme and how she used it as a platform to create new career...
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Innovative Learning Paths Revolutionizing Executive Education: Insights from Survey “Navigating Executive Education Preferences and...

Presented by the editors of The European Business Review This article marks the fourth installment in our series of five articles to be published in...
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International Exposure to the Best Practices with Sp Jain’s EMBA – Marc Gorospe’s Experience

Marc Gorospe (EMBA 2020) is the Head of Business Development for Insurance at UB Philippines. He has been in the financial services industry for...
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Business Executive Education: The New Flexible IMD EMBA

Interview with Vanina Farber Dean of Executive MBA at IMD If you are struggling to find an EMBA program that truly aligns with your own...
The Role of Executive Education in Talent Development

The Role of Executive Education in Talent Development

Top executive education programs play a crucial role in talent development by providing a targeted and specialised learning experience for professionals at the top...
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Studying in the Heart of Europe: How Switzerland Combines Education Quality with Global Reach

  KEY TAKEAWAYS Switzerland offers internationally respected universities, research-driven programs, and strong industry ties. Its multicultural, multilingual environment and central European location make it an...
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Investing in Leadership Talent: Using an MBA to Break the Career Ceiling

On starting as a Supply Planner at PepsiCo in September 2020, Thiago Narisawa made a bold and ambitious statement. He wanted to do an...
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The Executive MBA, A Formidable Gas Pedal Of Personal Development

Interview with Stéphane Calvarese, KEDGE Executive MBA graduate and Panaget Industrial Director "My name is Stéphane Calvarese, I'm 48 years old and I'm Industrial Director at Panaget. I...
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Top Executive Education Courses Coming Out This 2023

By Pamela Martinez From the metaverse to AI and crisis leadership to ESG, these ten executive education courses are crafted to reflect the needs of...
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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...

University of Bath MBA Alumnus Peter Davies on the Importance of Renewable Energy

For Peter Davies, choosing an MBA with sustainability at the heart of delivery became the catalyst for a transformative change in his career. He...
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Why Germany is Ideal for MBAs with a Tech Focus

KEY TAKEAWAYS Germany offers globally ranked MBA programs with low tuition costs and generous scholarships. Tech-focused MBAs in Germany feature hands-on experience through internships...
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Top 10 Programs for Sustainable Business Practices

By Pamela Martinez Everyone now expects companies to be responsible for their local environment, social and economic conditions. Executive education is here to deliver.  Introduction Businesses cannot...
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Porto Business School: Cultivating Market-Ready Explorers

Interview with Renata Blanc of Porto Business School Portugal is renowned for its early navigators' audacious journeys of global exploration. What better home, then, for...
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Introducing New Article Series: Future Forecasting Tools and Megatrends

By Emil Bjerg, journalist and editor of The European Business Review AI hype, war and geopolitical chaos, climate change, and fragile supply chains. An overall...
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How LSE is Equipping the Executives of Today to Lead the Businesses of Tomorrow

Diverse and divided, unstable and uncertain, the world of today is a uniquely challenging environment for businesses. LSE Executive Education is leading the way,...
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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...
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...

The EU Now Regulates Internet Services. But What Does that Mean, Exactly?

By Martin Schallbruch Internet access has become crucial to the functioning of our most important systems. The Directive on security of network and information systems...
FAQ Can Executive Education Aid in Transitioning to Nonprofit or Social Leadership

FAQ: Can Executive Education Aid in Transitioning to Nonprofit or Social Leadership?

By Pamela Martinez Introduction We are in the midst of a generational shift where people are looking for more purpose in their professional work. There is...
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How to Calculate the ROI of Doing an MBA?

An MBA is a major financial and time investment. Before enrolling, it is important to weigh the total cost against the long-term career and...

Overcoming the Triple Hurdle of Diversity Management

By Winfried Ruigrok Diversity management is a key instrument to position your company as a preferred employer. Fail to recite this mantra and you risk...