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There is a growing discussion about the shift in how Executive MBA (EMBA) candidates approach their education, focusing more on career changes rather than internal promotions. At ESMT Berlin, the Executive MBA program has adapted to support professionals seeking career changes rather than traditional promotions. New courses in communication and networking are designed to help students build relationships that can lead to new opportunities. The program emphasizes alignment between the curriculum and alumni network to facilitate career transitions. Rebecca Loades, director of ESMT's MBA programs, highlights the importance of leveraging these connections for career progression, reflecting a broader trend of EMBA students aiming for strategic shifts in their professional paths.

In their latest article for Harvard Business Review, Professor Linus Dahlander, Lufthansa Group Chair in Innovation, and Professor Francis de Véricourt, Academic Director of the Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin, examine how the conventional lean startup approach may not seamlessly apply to deep tech ventures.

ESMT Berlin has appointed Ann-Kristin Achleitner distinguished affiliate professor. A renowned academic and expert in the fields of entrepreneurial and corporate finance, Achleitner brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her new role, further strengthening ESMT as a leader in innovative business education.

The Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI) at HEC Paris are partnering to advance Europe’s technological sovereignty. Supported by the Dieter Schwarz Stiftung, in collaboration with TUM Campus Heilbronn and Campus Founders, they are launching a cutting-edge program focusing on next generation computing within Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.

ESMT Berlin appoints Harald Christ as its first honorary senator on October 2, recognizing his extraordinary support of the business school. This important award recognizes Christ's continued commitment and contribution to the growth and national and international visibility of ESMT.

Egon Zehnder released its 2024 Global CEO Survey at the Berlin Global Dialogue, hosted at ESMT Berlin under the theme "Building Common Ground." The survey, involving over 470 CEOs, revealed that 95% expect significant global changes in the next decade, and 80% see their roles expanding beyond their companies to address challenges like climate change, AI regulation, and economic fairness. The event at ESMT highlighted its role as a platform for dialogue between business and political leaders, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in addressing societal challenges amidst rising political shifts and global complexities.

The article discusses the "Berlin Global Dialogue," highlighting its emerging significance alongside events like the Munich Security Conference and the World Economic Forum.

Start-up teams from nine of Europe’s best business schools competed for €25K in prize money at STATION F in Paris. Students and young entrepreneurs representing Europe’s top business schools participated in the Grand Finale of the 2nd Annual INNOVA Europe Competition today at STATION F in Paris. This year’s event brought together more schools than ever and challenged students and recent graduates to use entrepreneurial thinking to solve some of the planet’s biggest challenges.

ESMT alumna Lucy Wanjiku Mutinda talked to BusinessBecause about her experience as a Global Online MBA student at ESMT, acknowledging that the time spent in Berlin has greatly propelled her career chances, and was a significant factor in building her business in Kenya.

Carolin Puppel, program director for executive programs at ESMT, spoke with Executive Courses about the growing importance of soft skills for leaders, particularly in the era of AI, and how executive education programs are instrumental in cultivating these skills.

The Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin, in collaboration with KfW Capital, is developing a new executive education program for leaders in the venture capital sector. This program is part of the Growth and Innovation Capital for Germany (WIN) initiative, launched by the German federal government to strengthen the country's venture capital ecosystem and foster innovation in the technology sector.

Ryan Krog, an ESMT Berlin Full-time MBA alumnus, shared with Poets&Quants how his MBA experience prepared him for a successful international career in Germany, along with his top five tips for professionals starting roles abroad.

The annual Demo Day, hosted by ESMT Berlin on September 19, once again brought together Europe’s brightest entrepreneurial minds from diverse industries. Organized by ESMT’s Entrepreneurship Hub, Vali Berlin, this year’s event welcomed over 180 guests including early-stage startup founders, investors, corporate leaders, and academic experts. The event provided a dynamic platform for these key players in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem to exchange ideas, forge connections, and discuss groundbreaking innovation.

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, and other heads of state and government are joined by leading CEOs at the second Berlin Global Dialogue. The 2024 Berlin Global Dialogue will take place from October 1-2, 2024, at ESMT Berlin in the heart of the German capital. Founded by Lars-Hendrik Röller, former chief economic advisor to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Berlin Global Dialogue unites leaders from business, government, and academia to develop joint solutions for the most pressing challenges impacting the global economy. Under the theme “Building Common Ground”, the 2024 summit invites global leaders to find new ways to cooperate amidst volatility and fragmentation.

The Master of Science cohort for 2024-26 will officially commence their studies at ESMT this week. On September 18, ESMT will welcome 298 new students from 39 countries into one of its prestigious master's programs: the Master in Global Management (MGM), the Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE), or the Master in Analytics and AI (MAAI).