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Individuals as well as businesses need to re-examine the way they do things and take conscious steps towards creating a mindset and culture of purpose, says Hult Ashridge’s Vlatka Ariaana Hlupic
What is the future of the physical and virtual workplace? Birmingham Business School’s Endrit Kromidha and Matthew Thomas consider the rise of entrepreneurial work and the dangers of losing unplanned and in-person exchanges of ideas
Lifecycle mentorship that begins pre-university and continues far beyond graduation offers a golden opportunity to nurture ongoing communities of support for socially conscious entrepreneurs, says LJ Silverman, Head of LSE Generate
Inclusion for people with disabilities is often sidelined, but schools have a role in enhancing opportunities and changing perceptions, writes Nyenrode Business University’s Naomi Vervaart
Legal structure, documentation and intellectual property. Solicitor and ‘entrepreneur in residence’, Michael Buckworth, looks at three areas that all startup founders need to get right
Society has lived in a dearth of purpose in the western world since the 1970s, but now is a great time to pursue it once more, says McKinsey Consultant and author of ‘Outgrowing Caplitalism’, Marco Dondi
A conscious leader is self-aware, radically responsible, and focuses on forging a positive impact while building a community of ‘we’ rather than a culture of ‘me’, says Marika Messager
Congratulations, you’ve been selected for interview – now comes the nerve-wracking part. Get some advice on preparing for, and answering, questions designed to explore your decision-making and reveal your potential
When we feel safe, we are smarter people, says the author of ‘Rise Together’, Sam Mather. Find out how leaders and organisations can provide meaning and stability, and avoid triggering their employees’ fears
Amid the transition to blended and online learning, exclusive AMBA & BGA research shows that Business Schools received more applications across an increased number of MBM programmes in 2020, although regional experiences for the format did vary
How do scholarships benefit a Business School’s community as well as individual recipients? MCI’s Leena Saurwein and Susanne Lichtmannegger outline the value of initiatives aimed at allowing international students to pursue their studies and make a difference
Leaders must spend time shaping their idea of what a hybrid working culture should look like and become a living example of the behaviours that define it, says Agility in Mind CEO, Andrew Jones
What do we mean by ‘meaningful’ work and how can organisations provide it? Degreed’s Annee Bayeux looks at factors of autonomy, complexity and recognition
How can you build an effective cross-cultural team? GA Agency’s Marie Marchal outlines challenges and benefits
A happy community is a productive community, but policies to protect workers’ mental health don’t go far enough, says Cactus Communications’ Yashmi Pujara
The unique perspectives brought to organisations by international students and workers may be tolerated in the first instance, but there are often expectations that newcomers assimilate to presiding norms over time. UCL School of Management’s Felix Danbold outlines why business schools should be ready to anticipate and address tensions that may emerge
What do the terms ‘insider information’ and ‘high potential’ really mean? Kimberly Cummings, author of Next Move, Best Move, outlines what you need to know and why it’s important to put together your own career strategy
Inequality, climate change, values and technology. Alison Watson, Head of School of Leadership and Management at Arden University, delves into four global challenges and considers what they will ask of tomorrow’s business leaders
Benjamin Shestakofsky University of California Press How venture capital shapes work, innovation and inequality To promote innovation that benefits the many rather than the few,
Howard Steven Friedman and Akshay Swaminathan Columbia Business School Publishing A data science handbook for business leaders Whether you are a newly minted MBA or
Perrine Farque Wiley Discover how to build, nurture and retain talent in a hybrid environment with an eye-opening look into what distinguishes world-class teams from
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