The World That We Created Business schools helped shape the world order that is now under siege from global tensions and rising populist sentiments. What can they do to save it?
The Global Role of B-Schools The Secret of Exemplary Performance We can teach our students to achieve external excellence, but only if we also help them cultivate internal excellence—through meditation, mindfulness, and meaning.
Responding to the Times AACSB’s new board chair explores how the association plans to adapt to trends in business, technology, and management education.
The Global Role of B-Schools People, Planet, Profits—Peace Two global experiential learning initiatives show students the power they will have as business leaders to change the world for the better—or for the worse.
YOUR TURN Must students make a choice between internships and study abroad? Why business schools need to adopt strategies that make it easier for students to pursue both of these important experiences.
On Course for Creativity Improv exercises and mindfulness techniques help students learn to think innovatively.
When Venture Capitalists Invest with Friends There are benefits and risks when collaborators invest together often.
Models for Successful and Sustainable Research Centers New report highlights 16 best practices for academic research centers—and 16 ways for centers to fail.
New Projects in Business Education - September 2019 SSRN announces online citation tracking service, and GBSN offers case study grants to researchers.
Can Transparency Close the Wage Gap? New legislation in Denmark that emphasizes wage transparency reduces the salary gap between men and women.
Sustainability Sells The Sustainable Share Index finds that sales of products marketed as sustainable are on the rise.
Is There a Shortage of Multilingual Workers? Businesses seek employees who speak multiple languages, but there’s a skills gap in the U.S. workforce.
Seeking Digital Leaders Companies are seeking the talent that can lead them through digital transformation.
New Graduates Encourage Innovation When small businesses hire university graduates, innovation rises.
BOOKSHELF Bookshelf | September / October 2019 View a selection of reviewed books from the September/October 2019 print issue.
Tools of the Trade Developing Data Literacy A new method for helping executives prepare for digital transformation.
Tools of the Trade Tools of the Trade | September / October 2019 New to the market are a 3-D certification, self-paced entrepreneurial education, and online microcourses for just-in-time preparation.
Fully Flexible MBAs NEOMA restructures its Global Executive MBA to accommodate every participant’s schedule.
Here Come the Centennials How can businesses design jobs that will appeal to the next generation of workers?
RRBM Reimagines the Role of Business Research Educators gather at summit to chart a path toward producing research with greater relevance to business and society.
People & Places Gies College Makes Strategic Shift with Its MBA The business school will put its full attention on its online MBA, specialized programs, and lifelong learning.
People & Places Financial Services Firm Invests in the Future of Oxford University Oxford will receive £4 billion over ten years to strengthen its position as a hub for growth in the U.K.
People & Places Bellevue University Designs a Different Kind of DBA Degree Directed at executives, the doctoral degree will emphasize applied projects that solve real-world business challenges.
People & Places New Master's Degree Is Designed for Business Founders The Master of Business Creation at the University of Utah will test their business models as they take courses.
People & Places Redesigning the Future of Work The Unreasonable Group launches “Unreasonable FUTURE” to encourage entrepreneurs to unlock human potential worldwide.
People & Places EdX Adds Stacked Degree in Supply Chain Management New offering is the latest that provides students with pathways from stackable courses to full master’s degrees.
People & Places Centers and Facilities Business schools open new research centers and learning facilities.
Soft Skills Matter: In Business School and Beyond Measuring soft skills in a standardized way provides business schools with vital information to drive success for businesses and future business leaders.
Bringing Social Impact and Sustainability Goals Into the Curriculum As young people challenge accepted business practices and take leadership into their own hands, business schools are beginning to adapt to shifting student expectations.
Digital Transformation: Mind the Gap How can business schools prepare future leaders for digital transformation? By teaching them to develop a mindset that encourages critical thinking about change and technology.