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Sasin School of Management scored in the Top 5 for Diversity in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024 for Asia-Pacific! Discover how our commitment to inclusivity and excellence shapes the future of global business education ➡ tinyurl.com/5ee86v76

As we approach the summer and a time of the ‘Long Stay’, many of you may turn your attention to assessing your jobs & careers. Allow me to recommend you consider adding an extra dimension to your professional life, such as getting involved with committees and exploring NED roles. Both great ways to add deeper meaning to your work, re-engage with your sector, and for some fall back in love with your profession. Over the years I’ve had the privilege to serve on several committees & chair a handful of boards. It’s such a great way to give-back, share expertise, develop as an individual, and support the development of others. Tangibly it delivers meaningful outcomes for all. Yes, it’s a commitment as it means carving out time (our most precious resource), and so it’s vital to select the initiatives to support carefully. 3 Key Questions to ask yourself: ✅ Does it fit with your interests and passion ✅ Do you have relevant insights, experience, expertise to offer ✅ Can you consistently show up, contribute and deliver If you can answer yes to all, go for it! You never know what opportunities you’ll be making available to others from your efforts, and opportunities that may come to you from it too. Win win, if you need that as encouragement. When committees collaborate it’s a magical thing. I’m always blown away when I get to hear about the initiatives committee members contribute to or lead, and the outcomes we’re part of delivering. We truly turn #insightsintoaction. 🎯 The opportunity to bring your insights, expertise and experience to a new environment, to collaborate and cocreate building activity to support others, and drive progress and positive outcomes is energising. I find it highly rewarding, satisfying and fulfilling. I particularly enjoy the opportunity to broaden my own thinking through increasing my network by meeting people outside of my immediate circle. 🌟 I’m thankful for the opportunity to continue my learning whilst deepening connections and making new friends. 🙌 A shout out to the excellent Institute of Directors (IoD) development courses that have supported me in both preparing for and serving out my extra-curricular committee and chair roles. And, to the Association of Business Mentors (ABM). Info on IoD courses: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFdHpAs7 The post from Christos Tsinopoulos below links to my Chair role at the School of Business and Management, Royal Holloway, University of London. I also Chair the Talent Committee at the DMA (Data & Marketing Association) UK DMA Talent, and the Surrey Branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD). If you’re interested in committee roles at any of those 3 organisations or others that I’m a committee member in we’re always keen to accept applications, please get in touch. 📧 #jobs #careers #skillsdevelopment #continuedprofessionaldevelopment #NED #business #education #leadership #businesssupportingbusiness

Congrats University of Toronto, McGill University, Western University and Queen's University for making the world’s top 100 in MBA schools. But Canada can do better. The rest of the world is getting better and better, and we need to keep pace — and have at least a couple of schools in the top 20. It’s important to more than students and schools: our national prosperity depends on it, as upcoming research from RBC Economics and Thought Leadership and the Business + Higher Education Roundtable will explain.

Congratulation #AnnetteSaller, your are a role model and inspiration for #lifelonglearning and digital transformations. Which brings me to the point of embracing Lifelong Learning: Insights from INSEAD's "Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption" course: Sandra Schüle, Founder and CEO of Accellara Consult, shares her enriching learning journey with INSEAD. The course "Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption" has equipped her with the skills and knowledge needed to lead multiple executions in 2024 successfully. My Learnings and joys: # Interactive Cases: The interactive format of the cases was a delight, providing a brilliant way to study and engage deeply with the material. # Mentorship and Coaching: The course offered invaluable mentorship and coaching. Special thanks to my coach #JanJananayagam and #MargeriethVisser for their strategic insights and guidance. # Value Creation and Capturing: Your business model's value creation and capturing should prevail over technical solutions. # Data Strategy: Not everybody needs to be a Tech Wizz - However formulating a robust data strategy for your digital marketing business model is crucial. # Data Quality: The success of your digital marketing and sales automation heavily depends on high data quality. # Digital Transformation: Data quality is the foundation for many AI applications in digital transformation. # Passion for Lifescience, transforming Healthcare through digital technologies and a deep understanding of Patient Voice: I have found a new passion in ensuring that the #PatientVoice is revealed, quantified, and communicated to various stakeholders. 🔍 For example, #SemanticHub's AI solution has shed light on the mental health struggles of rare disease, oncology, and severely ill patients across 27 countries. Analysis of 70 million patient voices revealed common mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and isolation, extending to overall well-being and daily life aspects such as adaptive clothing and sexuality. Read the full article here. Join the Conversation: Do you agree or disagree with my reflections? I am proud to be part of new digital solutions that will reshape the future of healthcare. #TransformationalLeader #LifelongLearning #DigitalTransformation #FemaleLeadership #HCF #HealthcareFrauen #HT24 #FemaleTransformersInHealthcare #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #PatientVoice #PatientCentricity #NLP #DiseaseBurden #PatientEngagement #RareDisease #Oncology #OrphanDisease #BreastCancer #Melanoma #LungCancer #Neurodegenerative #Neurology #Dermatology #Autoimmune #Ophthalmology #AccellaraConsult #SemanticHub #Insead

This season, Harvard Business School has a new series of essay prompts for its MBA application. If you are preparing to apply in January, or the next season - here's some essential advice on tackling these tricky essays from Fortuna coach & former HBS Associate Director Karla Cohen, in conversation with P&Q's John A. Byrne. #hbsmba #hbsadmissions #mbaapplication Judith Silverman Hodara, Matt Symonds, Heidi Hillis, Alterrell Mills, Jenifer Raver, Peter Johnson

"Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🎉 Here's to the students, alums, faculty, and staff who make this possible year after year. Together, we continue to set new standards of excellence. 🌟 #PrincetonReviewRankings #TopRankedMBA #Winning #BestOnlineMBA"

The Copenhagen Business School - MBA Programmes completely reshaped my career trajectory. The #MBA supported me through a #careertransition, enabling me to move from project management in the banking industry to a strategic role in the renewable energy sector. This transformative experience not only redirected my professional path but also helped me to grow significantly as a person, allowing me to learn and mature. I highly recommend the program, especially for Brazilian students, due to the financial aid provided by the Waldemar Schmidt's Scholarship. More information about my experience in the video below. #MBAstudent #CopenhagenBusinessSchool #CopenhagenMBA #CBSMBA

Exciting news! Collaboration Is Reshaping Higher Education By Merging Resources And Expertise. Delighted to be part of an impactful MoU between Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies and Notre Dame de Namur University, shaping global education and research. Kudos to Dr Maran Kaliyamoorthy sir for facilitating this collaboration. Key academic leaders, like John John Veitch, CFA, with his deep knowledge in business management and finance, play a pivotal role. Their involvement ensures high educational standards, aligning curricula with industry needs, and providing students with better networking and career opportunities. Sustainable development goals are also a focus. By addressing broader social issues, these institutions drive innovation and community engagement. This makes them leaders in educational reform, and responsive to global challenges. This partnership is a model for how Educational Institutions can leverage Collaborations for impactful Education. #AcademicPartnerships #MoU #GlobalEducation #SustainableDevelopment #MBA

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝. It’s been over 10 days since INSEAD announced its application deadlines for the January 2025 and August 2025 intakes. In this short span, some of you have already immersed yourselves in rigorous study sessions. Others, however, are still hesitating, caught in a cycle of doubt and delay. Understand this: the eleventh hour has begun. INSEAD, a premier institution, waits for no one. Do you grasp the magnitude of receiving an admit from 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦? It’s not just a degree; it’s a gateway to every aspiration you’ve ever held. Check out the image to see a few of our students who cracked the GMAT and secured their admits to INSEAD. We have over hundreds of admits in total! Their success wasn’t a fluke. From where you stand now, securing your spot at INSEAD is entirely possible if you commit wholeheartedly. 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐: 👉🏻Review the Deadlines: Check the link I've shared in the comments for the official INSEAD deadlines. Understand the multiple rounds and their significance. 👉🏻Consult with Us: Contact my team at (+91-97395-61394). We’ll help you analyze which deadlines align best with your timeline and goals. 👉🏻Strategize and Start Preparing: Let’s discuss your future strategy and get your prep underway. The clock is ticking. What’s your move? #GMAT #GRE #MBA #INSEAD

We are thrilled to announce the establishment of our MBA Advisory Board. The MBA Advisory Board will provide an industry perspective for MBA students and ensure the MBA programme remains cutting edge and industry relevant. The board members have a wealth of experience to contribute towards enhancing our curriculum and creating networking opportunities for our students. Five of the nine board members are Newcastle University alumni. The chair of the board is, Sameena Bashey FCIPD MBA. The board members are Charlotte Valeur, Jesper Tyrer CAIA, Vivek Unnikrishnan, Iris Yuan, Ana Carolina de Silva Barbosa, Edward Twiddy, Camille Carter, Dr Marco Maliszewski, and David Heath. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eKdvrvH9 #NCLMBA