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👉 What role does uncertainty play in shaping the most successful business strategies? Rita McGrath’s extraordinary career and contributions to management thinking have shaped the intersection of strategy and innovation. Raised in a science-oriented family, she began her academic journey with a PhD at The Wharton School before continuing at Columbia Business School. She pioneered concepts like “Discovery-Driven Planning” and “transient competitive advantage,” transforming how organisations navigate uncertainty and innovation. 💬 In the Global Focus Magazine research issue, "Women in and Beyond Business Schools," Howard Thomas, Emeritus Professor of Strategy at Singapore Management University, speaks to McGrath on bridging academic excellence and real-world impact to inspire future leaders. Matthew Wood #EFMDGlobalFocus #BusinessEducation #Leadership

🇬🇧 As the 2025 EFMD MBA Conference at Fordham Gabelli School of Business in London enters its final day, we examine the latest trends in candidate pipelines and applications with Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™), followed by in-depth discussions on AI’s role in assessments and building student resilience. Over the past few days, discussions have focused on AI integration, digital transformation, and strategies for programme innovation. This afternoon, we’ll conclude by exploring the power of learning through experimentation—not as something to fear, but as one of the best opportunities for growth. 🤝We want to thank our wonderful host, Fordham Gabelli School of Business, our partner the Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™), and all of our fantastic speakers, facilitators and participants for their valuable contributions, including Silvia McCallister-Castillo, Friedemann Schulze-Fielitz, Gregory Minson, Mairead Brady, Martin Fellenz, Sarah Hardcastle, Jeff Bieganek, Falak Shah, Gareth Howells, Doris Viljoen, Jose Esteves, Matthew Holland, Nici Blake, Anne Alaoui, James Barker, Paul Iske, Sara Strafino, Maxted Neal, Helen Foley, Virginie Heredia Rosa, and Diana Grote. #EFMDMBA #EFMDevents #MBA #ManagementEducation

🏆 Spain’s IE Business School topped the Financial Times 2025 Online MBA ranking for a third year, with the largest salary increase among graduates. London’s Imperial College Business School ranked second, followed by the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School in third. USC Marshall School of Business had the highest average salary, while the University of Bradford School of Management offered the best value for money. The Universidade do Porto ranked highest for online interaction, and Australia’s AGSM @ UNSW Business School led in carbon footprint measures. The gender pay gap narrowed to 8 per cent, and alumni reported career advancement, with most completing their studies within two years. The FT’s Leo Cremonezi and Sam Stephens explore the full ranking and other key trends.📊 #MBA #Rankings #OnlineMBA #ManagementEducation #BusinessSchools

🇹🇭 That's a wrap for the 2025 EFMD Social Impact Workshop at Sasin School of Management in Bangkok, Thailand, where business school leaders came together to explore how institutions can drive meaningful social change and contribute to a more sustainable, responsible future. The multi-day workshop focused on how business schools can place social mobility at the heart of their agenda—positioning themselves as a force for economic growth and social cohesion. Participants engaged with key pillars of business school impact through expert-led discussions, best practice sharing, and collaborative activities. 🙏 We want to thank our gracious host, Sasin School of Management, its dean Ian Fenwick, Digital Marketing, Wilert Puriwat, president of Chulalongkorn University, as well as all our speakers, facilitators, and participants, including Vasu Srivibha, Orapan Yolrabil, Olayinka David-West (she/her/hers), Cameron Newton, Anna Maria Gorska, 🔹Marcin M., Sankar Sivarajah, Thammasat Business School, Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC), Polona Domadenik Muren, Stephan Loretan, Yanfeng Zheng, Jin-Huei Yeh, Wei-Hsien Li, Yu-Wen Huang, Antonia Fleischer, Sophie Holschneider, Long Tam Pham, Anna Bunn, Yenn-Ru 嬿如 Chen 陳, Jing Li, Kylie Bellesini, and Anna Jírová. #EFMDSocialImpact #BusinessSchools #SocietalImpact

🏙️ The EFMD Global Management Development Conference 2024, hosted by London Business School, gathered 120 executive education leaders to explore the future of learning in 2035. Delegates examined five key themes: Value Proposition, Customers, People, Technology, and Partnerships. Discussions highlighted the need for personalised, human-centred education, integrating AI and VR while preserving human connection. Adapting to a multi-generational workforce, fostering collaborative ecosystems, and demonstrating impact will be crucial. In the latest issue of Global Focus Magazine, "The Good Business School," Dr Lisa Simone Duke, Steve Hobbs and Sam Tucker explain how the conference underscored the urgency of transforming executive education to stay relevant, warning that incremental changes may not be enough to meet future challenges.⏳ Matthew Wood #EFMDGlobalFocus #FutureOfWork #Learning2035

🎉 We are pleased to announce that ERG Corporate University (ERG CU) has successfully completed EFMD’s LIFT Learning Impact Certification. Launched in February 2024, the EFMD Learning Impact for Today and Tomorrow (LIFT) certification was developed with input from over 30 organisations, including CLIP-accredited learning functions and EQUIS-accredited business schools. LIFT enables learning functions to assess and enhance their impact on learners, organisations, and society. This external certification validates how effectively a learning function aligns with industry best practices and drives value through strategic stakeholder engagement. "Congratulations to ERG Corporate University on their certification," commented Steven Smith, Senior Advisor, Corporate Services and LIFT Lead, EFMD Global. "The peer review team was highly impressed by ERG CU’s structured and disciplined approach to impact, which is both robust and deeply aligned with ERG’s strategic ambitions and transformation pillars. Their business- and human-centric approach, coupled with a strong learning impact mindset, ensures that stakeholders derive real value from their interventions. ERG CU has demonstrated outstanding alignment with ERG’s business goals, backed by strong governance and the ability to design, build, and implement learning solutions that create tangible impact for both the business and its learners." 📗 Learn more about ERG CU's LIFT Certification: ╰┈➤bit.ly/LIFT-ERG 📗 Learn more about LIFT: ╰┈➤bit.ly/EFMD__LIFT Valentina Satarova, Aizhan Bazarbayeva, Martin Moehrle, PhD, Shanshan Ge 葛姗姗, Florence Grégoire, Natálie Altınçizme, Mishell Armas #EFMDLIFT #EFMDCorporateServices #CorporateUniversities #LearningImpact #LearningAndDevelopment

👥 Professor Laura Empson, Professor in the Management of Professional Service Firms at Bayes Business School and Professor of Leadership and Organisation at Copenhagen Business School, challenges the transactional approach to research impact in business schools, advocating for relational engagement with practitioners. Despite institutional resistance, she built long-term partnerships, enhancing both academic rigour and real-world application. Empson’s work demonstrates that sustained engagement improves both scholarship and its influence, calling on business schools to integrate impact into their mission rather than treating it as a funding-driven metric. 👉 In the Global Focus Magazine research issue, "Women In and Beyond Business Schools," Empson underscores that impact should not be an afterthought but embedded into academic priorities. Learn more.⤵ Matthew Wood #EFMDGlobalFocus #BusinessSchools #Impact

🎉 Congratulations to nine schools that have successfully renewed their EQUIS accreditation: ▪️Newcastle Business School, Australia ▪️Faculty of Economics & Business Zagreb, Croatia ▪️WASEDA Business School, Japan ▪️IPADE Business School, Mexico ▪️Thammasat Business School, Thailand ▪️Kent Business School, United Kingdom ▪️Louvain School of Management, Belgium ▪️Nanyang Business School, Singapore ▪️Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa Look for more information about these institutions coming soon! EQUIS is a rigorous tool for business schools to assess, accredit and improve their quality in 10 key areas. 🔗 Learn more: ╰┈➤bit.ly/EQUIS-EFMD James Skinner, Matthieu de Nanteuil, Sanja Sever Mališ, Jusuke Ikegami, Lorenzo Fernández Alonso, Juan Romero McCarthy, Gabriela Alvarado Cabrera, Yolanda van der Westhuizen, Somchai Supattarakul, Jesse O'Hanley’, Alfons Sauquet, Yuan Ding, Martin Schader, Veronique Roumans, Aurélie Harmand, Susan Hart, Peter Obergruber, Caroline MALVAUX, Kamila Koksová, Adriana Kudrnová Lovera, Marielle Van Renterghem, Jun Yang, Chris van der Hoven, David Williams, Charles Adjasi, Jessica Wyllie, Nathan Lassance, Marina Dabić, Gillian Yeo, Kanokporn Banreangsri, Fanny De Schutter #EFMDEQUIS #accreditation #businessschools

🎉 Congratulations to the Universidad de La Sabana, International School of Economic and Administrative Sciences (EICEA), Colombia, for successfully completing the EFMD Business School Impact System (BSIS) assessment process and being awarded the BSIS label! 🎉 “The International School of Economic and Administrative Sciences at Universidad de La Sabana in Colombia has demonstrated outstanding commitment to academic excellence, regional development, and global engagement," said BSIS Director Bonvalet Francois. "Through its strong industry collaborations, impactful research, and dedication to responsible leadership, EICEA significantly contributes to Colombia and the international business community, sharing strong human values. We are delighted to award the BSIS label to recognise the school’s measurable impact and commend its faculty, students, and leadership for this well-earned achievement.” BSIS is designed to determine the extent of a school’s impact on its local environment – the city or region in which it is located. The number of schools awarded the BSIS label has now exceeded 90, marking a significant milestone in more than 25 countries worldwide. The BSIS process is offered in collaboration between EFMD Global and FNEGE as a service to EFMD members worldwide. 📗 Learn more about EICEA and why it has earned the BSIS label for positive impact. ╰┈➤bit.ly/BSIS-EICEA Catherine Maria Pereira, Mariana Betancourt Urrutia, Daniela Bayona Alba, Ramon O'Callaghan, Camila Feriz González, Ana Maria Olaya, Liza Leonor Pinzon Cadena Ph.D, Janneth Siabatto, Loyda Lily Gómez Santos, Eric Rodriguez, Martha Misas arango, Julie Comte, Eva Praibisova, Andrew Gaudes, Ph.D, ICD.D #SocietalImpact #EFMDBSIS #BusinessSchools

👩🏻🎓 For International Women’s Day 2025, senior women in business education shared advice on building a successful and fulfilling career. Key themes included pursuing work that sparks passion, staying adaptable, and embracing continuous learning. Many highlighted the value of taking on new challenges, even before feeling fully ready, and the importance of resilience in overcoming setbacks. Collaboration, commitment, and meaningful connections were also emphasised as crucial for long-term success. As shared by Stephanie Mullins-Wiles at BlueSky Education, above all, they stressed that success is personal—driven by dedication, authenticity, and the willingness to seize opportunities that may open unexpected doors. 🔗 Learn more: ╰┈➤bit.ly/WomenBizAdvice Ha Hoang, Vanessa Balouzet Uchanski, Nikita C., Desirée van Gorp, Katalin Ásványi, Sam Giove, Kathy Harvey, Antonella Moretto, Katty Hsu, Katell. Le Goulven, PhD, Anastasia Kynighou, Heather Mack, Federica Pazzaglia, Nalisha Patel #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #WomenInBusiness