As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, leaders of organizations around the world face a period of continuous disruption and volatility. For many company executives, successfully navigating the current era of upheaval will require lessons in leadership — lessons that business schools are keen to provide.

At business school, executives are learning how to better understand how and why people behave, which is seen as key to tackling most issues in society. 

The private capital industry has grown to more than $7 trillion, thanks to the low interest rate environment and lofty stock market valuations. This has inflated the values of the biggest private capital firms and prompted other companies to launch new divisions. This is a big opportunity for business schools with the right courses.