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Business schools representing 18 different countries have been nominated for this year’s AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards, with institutions in Mexico, India and Ireland making the shortlist in more than one category
Aku Wilenius is CEO and co-founder of Caidio, blending AI with the concrete sector. Recently shortlisted in the Global MBA Start-up of the Year category in the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards, Wilenius is committed to propelling his company towards an eco-efficient future
The 2024 International Conference on Information Resources Management, CONF-IRM, which will be held from 26-28 May next year in Egypt, has put out a call for papers
New research by London Business School has found that feedback is another gendered element in the workplace, reports Ellen Buchan
Most of us have been taught to be left-brain dominant at work, but activating the right part of the brain is key to boosting creativity and collaboration, so how can you best achieve this? Yda Bouvier has some compelling ideas
Solène Hascoet was born and grew up in Lorient, in the south of Brittany, a working-class port town. After taking her Baccalaureate, she held various unskilled positions for a few years before going back to university at age 22, following a serious road accident. Upon completion of a master’s degree in financial management, she went on to work in audit, control and organisational management. A few years later, she decided to embark on an executive MBA at Audencia in Nantes (pictured above)
Today’s business leaders cannot afford to focus only on the traditional risks to their businesses but must also consider how to protect their precious corporate data from cyber-attackers, insider threats, nation state actors and even unintentional damage or deletion. Dr Michael Nizich explains how best to deal with these kind of scenarios
How many times have you left a meeting, not quite sure what the point of the presentation was, overwhelmed by the sheer number of slides and data points – yet underwhelmed by the impact of the narrative? Luckily, David Fish is on hand with some pertinent pointers for the prefect presentation
Daniela Tonoli decided to pursue business education in her home country of Italy, graduating from the Milan-based (pictured above) Polimi Graduate School of Management’s MBA class in 2022. Alongside her career and educational pursuits, she loves to devote time to mentoring young students, writing novels and volunteering, something that includes providing consulting services for purpose-oriented associations and companies
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations is an increasingly valid solution. While AI may seem like something only big corporations can afford, SMEs can also benefit from this technology. But what exactly are the benefits of AI for SMEs? And how can they evaluate if AI is right for their long-term success? Stefano Maifreni seeks out some answers
Companies must build cultures where people can bring their whole selves to work. This means they can bring their diversity, uniqueness, preferences and strengths. It also means that they should be able to bring their emotions and not be judged or held back for doing so, advises Natalie Boudou
The challenge of assembling a high-performing leadership team is a priority for any CEO. But how exactly should a leader go about building one? Marianna Zangrillo and Thomas Keil share the benefit of their experience
In today’s interconnected world, businesses are increasingly relying on virtual teams to carry out projects that span across time zones and continents. Here, Jenni Miller and Alison Grieve identify four vital areas for managers to focus on
Following its recruitment process for a new general director, Nantes-based Audencia Business School has selected Sébastien Tran, who will take up his new position on 5 January next year. Until then, Laurent Métral, who has been president since 2016, will continue to act as interim dean
While ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) is, ultimately, a neuro-developmental condition, attributes such as creativity, innovation and hyper-focus have been scientifically linked with it. Here, Leanne Maskell outlines 10 strategies for leaders to work with ADHD rather than against it
Leadership starts with leading ourselves. If we don’t have our own heads in order, what right do we have to attempt to manage others? When we start with ourselves, we can achieve a specific ‘leadership mindset’ that allows us to lead with clarity, focus and the determination to achieve our goals, as Jodi Cottle explains here
Despite business leaders taking a more strategic approach to employee wellbeing, cases of employee stress and burnout continue to rise. Vicky Smith suggests some pertinent solutions for dealing with staff who are finding it hard to cope with modern-day workplace demands
The environmental and societal challenges we face today are like nothing we have ever seen. Many of us now know that business as usual is no longer an option, but the alternative path of action seems unclear and fraught with difficulty. Stuart McLachlan and Dean Sanders talk us through the need for humility in business when it comes to staying the course
Today’s global business environment has led to rising demand for more advanced qualifications. Aston University’s Geoff Parkes explains how a DBA degree can help leaders meet employer demands and identify cutting-edge solutions to business problems
Finding a networking setting that suits you is key to building your confidence, making connections and enjoying the process, says the author of The Personal Board of You Inc Emma Maslen
Experienced executive Jim Fielding explains why his leadership philosophy revolves around authenticity and outlines how today’s challenges can be met by creating respectful and empowering work environments
