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In Table Media’s CEO Table, Matthew S. Bothner professor of strategy at ESMT Berlin, examines why adding top talent does not automatically improve team performance. Studies from professional sports show that teams with several high-status members perform worse when coordination is weak.

The feature in Berliner Zeitung, highlights how ESMT Berlin transformed the former GDR State Council building into Germany’s leading private business school.

Master in General Management student Yuling Liu gives us an insider’s view of the ESMT dorms and shares her tips for applying for one of the in-demand spots.

The Munich Security Conference recently saw global decision-makers convene to discuss the changing geopolitical landscape. In this webinar, Dr Merriden Varrall and Dr Timo Blenk draw on real‑time lessons from the forum to help business leaders understand what is changing, why it matters, and how to respond.

This webinar also previews ESMT’s new online Executive Education program, Geopolitics for Business, designed to help leaders build geopolitical awareness into everyday decision making.
 

Beneath every visible success, connection, and transformation lie powerful forces — unseen currents — quietly shaping who we are and where we are headed. At the 2026 TEDxESMT Berlin, under the theme “Unseen Currents: Stories that shape us”, we’re shining a light on the subtle shifts and quiet forces that move us forward.

Nora Grasselli and Nora Fehlbaum speak on how environments shape leadership

We’re excited to see your application for the ESMT Berlin Summer School!

Your application has been successfully submitted and will now go under review. Our team evaluates applications on a rolling basis, so you can expect to hear from us soon regarding the next steps.

This summer, you’ll engage with expert faculty, collaborate with ambitious peers, and gain valuable insights to deepen your understanding of today’s business landscape and strengthen your future-ready capabilities.

You will receive a confirmation email shortly with additional details. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and enriching summer experience!

See you soon! 🌟

ESMT alum Maryna Salomatina shares her courageous story of turning crisis into opportunity and explains why the Global Online MBA is the ideal, flexible program for those who want to grow without pressing pause.