Innovation

Business schools say managing job cuts with clarity, fairness and empathy is now a core leadership skill.

After the pandemic push toward fully online formats, in-person learning has reasserted its value. But hybrid formats that blend online modules with face-to-face teaching are finding a growing audience among time-strapped, geographically diverse executives and companies.

Courses with specialized focuses and shorter durations are gaining traction, especially for those who can't make longer-term commitments outside of work. Staff at IESE Business School and Rotterdam School of Management give details on why these courses are becoming increasingly appealing.

Continuous learning is not just an advantage today; it’s a necessity. And executive education courses offer a streamlined path to career development, providing targeted learning experiences designed to address the unique challenges faced by leaders of organizations.