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Behavioural economics examines patterns of human behaviour, often surprising ones, and has superseded the neoclassical model of the rational homo economicus. It is a discipline that provides valuable insights into how best to flourish in your chosen career, as Matthias Sutter explains
France-headquartered business school Insead is to roll out a renewed MBA curriculum that embeds sustainability into all 15 of its core courses, as well as introducing a new sustainability-focused, final student assignment, or capstone. Ambition editor Colette Doyle spoke to the school’s dean of degree programmes, Urs Peyer to find out more
Rather than appealing to their environmental conscience, luxury goods companies need to focus on consumers’ sense of self-expression if they are to increase sales of eco-friendly products. The finding is made in a new study from an international team, co-authored by Essca School of Management
As leaders, once we have assembled an effective and competent team, we always want to level up. Jim Steele offers some advice on helping employees tap into their hidden resources in order to reach their full potential
The online MBA programme at Durham University Business School has been recognised as being among the best in the world by The Financial Times in its annual global online MBA ranking
Greenwashing, the action of making false or misleading claims about a company’s environmental practices, can be used by regulators to encourage organisations to adopt environmentally friendly behaviour
The global gap between the supply of cybersecurity professionals and current demand has been estimated at 3.4 million and expectations are that this demand will continue to grow, given that the market is likely to be worth more than $370 billion by 2029. Tim Banerjee Dhoul reports
This year marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of one of Scotland’s most renowned sons, economist and philosopher Adam Smith. Smith both studied and taught at the University of Glasgow, hence the business school there shares his name. Ambition editor and alumna Colette Doyle finds out how this 572-year-old university plans to commemorate the life of a truly remarkable scholar
Caroline Waterworth is a senior manager at KPMG, one of the largest professional services companies in the world, providing audit, tax and advisory services. After building a career within law, she decided to pivot away from the sector, so pursued an MBA at the University of Sussex Business School. Waterworth believes her business education journey enabled her to both pursue her professional interests and identify an exciting new career path
“The unique combination of experience you collect creates a competitive advantage that is difficult for others to replicate.” HBS graduate Joy Batra explains why MBAs shouldn’t be puzzled by those who opt to freelance
Women are more likely to engage in international collaborations than men, according to a new study that has clear implications for government departments and organisations focused on international affairs. Tim Banerjee Dhoul finds out more
The 3rd of March is Employee Appreciation Day and that presents key opportunities for leaders to acknowledge the invaluable efforts of their teams. Not only does this improve employee well-being and job satisfaction, but it has knock-on effects on overall productivity and engagement, as Lewis Maleh explains
Behavioural economics examines patterns of human behaviour, often surprising ones, and has superseded the neoclassical model of the rational homo economicus. It is a discipline that provides valuable insights into how best to flourish in your chosen career, as Matthias Sutter explains
France-headquartered business school Insead is to roll out a renewed MBA curriculum that embeds sustainability into all 15 of its core courses, as well as introducing a new sustainability-focused, final student assignment, or capstone. Ambition editor Colette Doyle spoke to the school’s dean of degree programmes, Urs Peyer to find out more
Rather than appealing to their environmental conscience, luxury goods companies need to focus on consumers’ sense of self-expression if they are to increase sales of eco-friendly products. The finding is made in a new study from an international team, co-authored by Essca School of Management
As leaders, once we have assembled an effective and competent team, we always want to level up. Jim Steele offers some advice on helping employees tap into their hidden resources in order to reach their full potential
The online MBA programme at Durham University Business School has been recognised as being among the best in the world by The Financial Times in its annual global online MBA ranking
Greenwashing, the action of making false or misleading claims about a company’s environmental practices, can be used by regulators to encourage organisations to adopt environmentally friendly behaviour
The global gap between the supply of cybersecurity professionals and current demand has been estimated at 3.4 million and expectations are that this demand will continue to grow, given that the market is likely to be worth more than $370 billion by 2029. Tim Banerjee Dhoul reports
This year marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of one of Scotland’s most renowned sons, economist and philosopher Adam Smith. Smith both studied and taught at the University of Glasgow, hence the business school there shares his name. Ambition editor and alumna Colette Doyle finds out how this 572-year-old university plans to commemorate the life of a truly remarkable scholar
Caroline Waterworth is a senior manager at KPMG, one of the largest professional services companies in the world, providing audit, tax and advisory services. After building a career within law, she decided to pivot away from the sector, so pursued an MBA at the University of Sussex Business School. Waterworth believes her business education journey enabled her to both pursue her professional interests and identify an exciting new career path
