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.
Lars-Hendrik Röller, professor at ESMT Berlin, economist, and Angela Merkel's most important economic advisor, uses his network to bring world leaders to Berlin.
In May 2023, the full-time MBA student Yanyan Ma and three of her classmates participated in the Allianz Case Competition 2023 and successfully advanced to the final round.
Greta and Diego chose to pursue their MBA in Germany at ESMT Berlin—a life-changing decision. Join them as they reveal their journey, from program selection to thriving in Berlin, studying as a couple, and invaluable advice for future students.
Henry Sauermann, professor at ESMT Berlin, co-authored research challenging the common assumption that high-ability tech workers primarily choose established tech firms for better compensation. The study suggests that some of these workers opt for startups due to non-monetary benefits like autonomy and the chance to contribute to innovative projects, emphasizing the importance of career preferences in job choices among STEM professionals.
To respond to the challenge of balancing program quality and accreditation with the need for flexible and up-to-date educational offerings, ESMT engages actively in strategic partnerships with institutions and participates in alliances such as the Future of Management Education Alliance (FOME).
Linus Dahlander, professor at ESMT Berlin, together with his colleagues studied LEGO's customers involvement in product creation. Their findings suggest that the strategy of customer involvement can help business strengthen their customer communities. MITSloan shares insights from this research.
