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Germany is capable of driving innovation and does not need to shy away from other powerful players in the global economy. ESMT President Jörg Rocholl shared this sentiment in an article by Capital, which offers an optimistic outlook for the year 2025. (*The article is in German)

At ESMT Berlin, we believe business schools can be crucial actors in helping women build the self-awareness, connections, and advocacy they need to succeed in the workplace. That’s because schools can help women transform three aspects of their lives: the Self, the Network, and the System.

In Germany, hidden champions make a significant contribution to strengthening the SME sector. Dr. Bianca Schmitz, member of the faculty at ESMT Berlin and one of the founding directors of the Hidden Champions Institute (HCI), was interviewed by IHK-Magazin about their recipe for success. (*The article is in German)

In its MBA Roundup, Poets&Quants reports on new entrepreneurship course on integrating and leveraging LLMs in business.

The finance blog Bankstil highlighted ESMT Berlin's new LLM-focused course for Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship students, showcasing its role in preparing future innovators to harness cutting-edge AI technologies.

Catalina Stefanescu-Cuntze, professor of management science and faculty lead for the master in analytics and AI, was interviewed by Handelsblatt about the increasing demand for managers in leadership positions who possess skills in AI and data analytics, in addition to the essential leadership and soft skills these roles already require.

ESMT Berlin has launched a new, user-centric website. This digital upgrade aligns with the international business school’s refreshed brand identity and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative digital experiences in business education. The redesigned website facilitates easier navigation and an enhanced experience for all visitors.

Gianluca Carnabuci, professor of organizational behavior, holder of the Ingrid and Manfred Gentz Chair in Business and Society, and director of research, has been appointed senior editor at Organization Science, a leading academic journal that publishes groundbreaking research on the dynamics of organizations, fostering a deeper understanding of organizational theory, behavior, and strategic processes.

CHEManager published an article on the general development of AI, featuring Henry Sauermann, professor of strategy at ESMT Berlin, who provided insights into how AI can specifically enhance managers' roles.

Find MBA Online spoke with Rebecca Loades, director of MBA programs at ESMT, about how to build a strong professional brand even before pursuing an online MBA program. Loades advised that sharing insights, showcasing projects, and participating in webinars can highlight your expertise and help keep you visible in your field.

ESMT Berlin has been ranked #21 globally in the Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking and is once again the #1 ranked business school in Germany. The school’s MBA programs are recognized among the world’s best for instilling a holistic purpose in tomorrow's leaders and equipping them with the skills and values needed to build a more inclusive economy that benefits both society and business.

Poets&Quants published an article on the advantages of online MBA programs, featuring Jocelyn Tillner, a global online MBA student at ESMT Berlin, as she shares her personal experiences during her studies.

Dr. Nora Graselli, lecturer in leadership at ESMT Berlin, has contributed an article to The CEO Magazine on the transformative power of rehearsals in business—a powerful yet often underutilized strategy for success. In this piece, she highlights how teams can benefit from collective rehearsals and offers managers practical guidance on implementing this strategy within their organizations.

Rebecca Loades, ESMT's director of MBA programs, was interviewed by Find MBA Online about the opportunities student clubs offer online MBA students to connect and the positive impact these connections can have on their career prospects.

ESMT President Jörg Rocholl was interviewed by Handelsblatt on the importance of biodiversity, where he emphasized that preserving biodiversity is crucial not only for addressing climate change but also for revitalizing economic growth.