ESMT Berlin is regularly featured in national and international media outlets. In our newsroom, we showcase selected highlights that present the exceptional achievements of our faculty, including their research activities, and offer valuable contributions to discussions in business, academia, and broader societal debates.
ESMT Berlin ranks #12 globally, #4 in Europe, and #1 in Germany in Corporate Knights’ 2026 Better World MBA ranking. The ranking recognizes MBA programs that prepare leaders to address social and environmental challenges and contribute to a more inclusive economy.
Countering the common cliché that successful bosses must be loud and dominant, ESMT Berlin Associate Professor Martin Schweinsberg highlights the vital strengths of introverted and agreeable leaders. Discover how quieter personalities can act authentically, build stronger teams, and unlock missed opportunities for their organizations.
Employee retention through contracts is comfortable, but deceptive: Relying primarily on non-compete clauses and long notice periods merely delays retention problems rather than solving them.
Master in Global Management student Can Mert Basdere shares how his degree program has taken him around the world, from an internship in Austria to the Global Impact Program (GIP) in the USA.
According to an analysis by ESMT expert Thorsten Lambertus, Europe's venture capital shortage stems not from a lack of public funds, but from a severe deficit of private institutional investors like pension funds and insurers.
According to Handelsblatt deputy editor-in-chief Kirsten Ludowig, the inaugural "Invest in Germany Summit" at ESMT Berlin delivered something even more valuable than capital—a renewed focus on mindset, the power of the Mittelstand, and the urgent need to stop talking and start acting.
Berlin Global Dialogue (BGD) 2026 continues today at ESMT Berlin, bringing together leaders from business and government to examine new approaches to collaboration in an era of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Follow the livestream on YouTube.
In many companies, resource allocation remains virtually unchanged from year to year, quietly stalling new priorities and hindering transformation. Discover why bold reallocation is essential to turning strategy into competitive action and how leaders can break through internal budgetary inertia.
Berlin Global Dialogue (BGD) 2026 begins today at ESMT Berlin. Under the theme “Advancing Alliances for the New Era,” leaders from business and government will explore how new alliances can strengthen collective agency in an increasingly fragmented world. Watch the livestream.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hosting top global CEOs, fund managers, and investors in Berlin to woo billions in capital and showcase the country as an attractive business location. Meanwhile, political insiders are tracking crucial developments on EU budget negotiations, upcoming coalition talks, and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
At the Berlin Investment Summit, the German government signed a strategic declaration of intent with US chip giant Nvidia. Discover how Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plan to advance industrial artificial intelligence, leverage manufacturing data, and boost competitiveness for the German economy.
As global shifts test the continent's economic resilience, experts argue that Europe possesses immense internal assets but must actively build strategic alliances and deepen partnerships worldwide to secure its competitive future.
Andreza André da Rocha, Senior Career Development & Employer Relations Manager, explains the role of the Career Development Center at ESMT Berlin, and how it can help students find meaningful professional momentum.
According to a new UNCTAD report, artificial intelligence is driving a boom in world merchandise trade, with global growth expected at 2.6% to 3.1%. However, the vast majority of the value creation and investments flow directly to the US and East Asia, leaving developing nations and Europe facing steep challenges.
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