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AI is a cap­ab­il­ity – not a busi­ness strategy

Many Danish companies are already using AI, but only a few succeed in translating the technology into real business value. To unlock its full potential,…

Lyt til po­dca­sten: Vej­en til med­le­del­se sæ­son 2

Flere organisationer giver medarbejdere ansvar for ledelse, ansættelser, budgetter og strategi. Men hvordan fungerer medledelse i praksis? I podcastserien…

From The­ory to Pra­cti­ce: How to Turn Your EMBA Lear­ning into Real Wor­k­pla­ce Im­pa­ct

Completing an Executive MBA leaves you with a formidable collection of ideas, frameworks and ways of thinking. But for some, the harder question comes…

Power is a dirty word - but es­sen­tial to lead­er­ship

Power is often associated with hierarchy and authority. But according to Professor MSO and organisational researcher Kristina Dahlin, understanding power is…

Build­ing a stra­tegic fu­ture: chart­ing a new dir­ec­tion in lead­er­ship

The CBS Executive MBA helped Daniel Tewfik develop the strategic perspective, resilience and confidence to make his latest ‘Leadershift’ - into a transformation role at LEGO Group.

Lead­er­shift: in­spir­ing a fresh dir­ec­tion in lead­er­ship

Already an accomplished pharmaceutical leader, Catherine Dorfman’s EMBA experience at Copenhagen Business School nevertheless crystallised a new career path –…

Fri­sæt­tel­se i den of­fent­li­ge sek­tor: Fri­hed el­ler an­svars­for­skyd­ning?

Frisættelse bliver fremhævet som svaret på ældreområdets udfordringer. Men er det i virkeligheden en ansvarsforskydning, hvor kompleksiteten ikke minimeres og…

The Scale-Up Trap: How Emil Sur­vived His Own Suc­cess at Jag­ger and Otto

9 years in the engine room. From the early scale-up years to managing a group of 34 restaurants today. In 2022, 30-year-old Emil Schandorff, CCO of Jagger,…

Hør alle af­snit af po­dcast­se­ri­en 'Fyrtårn, Vel­færd i be­væ­gel­se'

I podcastserien 'Fyrtårn, Velfærd i Bevægelse' stilles der skarpt på hvad det er for en velfærd vi kommer fra, og hvordan vi fornyer velfærden. Lyt til alle afsnit her.

Di­versity is noth­ing without in­clu­sion

Deputy Police Inspector Daniel Benner believes that diversity is a management treasure, and inclusion is the key to the treasure chest. "We can strive for…

A shift in per­spect­ive: Turn­ing ex­pert­ise into stra­tegic lead­er­ship

As Head of 160 engineers at COWI, Louise Vang Edwards relies on sharp industry insight, a clear market outlook and a strong strategic mindset.The CBS Executive…

Lead­er­ship Can Be Pain­ful – But Are We Al­lowed to Talk About It?

At times, leadership is difficult, painful, and even sorrowful. So how do leaders cope when the task is challenging? And how honest should they be when…

The most ex­pens­ive mis­take is not the er­ror, but con­tinu­ing it

Organisations ignore warnings and persist with failing projects for far too long. This can cost billions, and, in the worst cases, human lives. New research…

Po­dcast: Hvor­dan ska­bes en fæl­les iden­ti­tet i or­ga­ni­sa­tio­ner?

Sæson 1, afsnit 4: Dette afsnit handler om ledelse og identitet. I samtalen deltager professor, Majken Schultz, CBS, og bestyrelsesformand for Tuborgfondet, Anne-Marie Skov.

Po­dcast: Hvor­dan bru­ger man ak­tivt vær­di­er i sit le­der­skab?

Sæson 1, afsnit 3: Dette afsnit af Lederløftet handler om ledelse og værdier. I samtalen deltager professor emeritus, Ole Fogh Kirkeby, CBS, og It-chef for Chr…

Po­dcast: Hvor går græn­sen for ra­tio­na­li­tet i le­del­se?

Sæson 1, afsnit 2: Dette af Lederløftet handler om ledelse og rationalitet. I samtalen deltager professor emeritus, Kristian Kreiner, CBS, og rektor for KADK, Lene Dammand Lund.

Po­dcast: Hvor­for er le­del­se al­drig et frit valg på hyl­der­ne?

Sæson 1, afsnit 1: Det første afsnit af Lederløftet handler om ledelse og styring. I samtalen deltager professor, Dr.merc. Jan Molin, CBS, og administrerende…

Vil­de dyr kræ­ver en vild le­der

Det er udfordrende at være leder for mange forskellige fagprofessionelle, men hvad hvis du kaster vilde dyr ind i mikset? Vi tog fat i Pernille Wendel Mehl,…

Så­dan end­te Per­nil­le Mehl med an­sva­ret for 300 me­d­ar­bej­de­re og 4000 dyr

Hvis det ikke var for Pernille Mehls netværk, var hun måske slet ikke endt som ny direktør for København Zoo. Nu venter en stor opgave som øverste leder i den…

"Det er ikke mig, der bæ­rer festi­va­len, det er fæl­les­ska­bet"

Det kræver helt særlige lederevner at motivere og inspirere 30.000 frivillige ildsjæle, der en gang om året bygger en by på størrelse med Aalborg op fra bunden…

På MMD læ­rer du ikke 'om' le­del­se

Hør professor emeritus Jan Molin, underviser på MMD, introducerer til MMD's grundprincipper om ledelse og læring i relationer.

Le­del­se hand­ler om re­la­tio­ner

Oplev 7 minutters sammendrag af forelæsning v/ professor emeritus Jan Molin på MMD’s ledelseskonference på Nationalmuseet i 2014. I lyset af den store…

Der er brug for den lyt­ten­de le­der

Kriser kræver synlige ledere, som kan træffe hurtige beslutninger. Eller gør de? Nej, siger to ledere fra CBS’ specialiserede lederuddannelse Master of Management Development.

When lead­er­ship qual­ity de­clines, em­ploy­ees’ de­press­ive symp­toms in­crease

A new Danish study shows that employees’ depressive symptoms rise when the quality of leadership falls – and vice versa

You may have the title – but have you stepped into lead­er­ship?

There is a difference between having a leadership role and leading. Ida Strand, Head of Department at the Danish Cancer Society, reflects on her start as a new…

"Lead­er­ship de­vel­op­ment doesn't al­ways have to feel good"

At a time when leadership development is often reduced to tools and quick fixes, a different perspective is emerging. CBS Associate Professor Eric Guthey and…

AI is lag­ging be­hind at work: New CBS stud­ies point to a lack of strategy, train­ing and shared dir­ec­tion

Two new CBS studies show that Danish companies not only lack skills and clear frameworks for AI, they also often overlook that AI tools come with their own strategic logics.

Aes­thet­ics and Busi­ness In­nov­a­tion: Re­think­ing Lead­er­ship and Cre­ativ­ity

Innovation demands creativity. Business leaders might achieve greater success in fostering innovation and creativity by drawing inspiration from the world of…

Den men­ne­ske­li­ge, nær­væ­ren­de le­del­se er den lang­sig­te­de for­mel til suc­ces

Han har været konsulent for McKinsey, CEO for Triumph og B&O og er i dag investor og professionelt bestyrelsesmedlem. Men mere end noget andet er Tue…

How to share lead­er­ship in prac­tice - Les­sons from an or­gan­isa­tion in trans­ition

The perception of leadership has changed from being an innate ability of the individual to something we are responsible for together. Where does this leave…

Tri­ne Axel­sen Oli­ve­ri - Kø­ben­havns Kom­mu­ne

Hør hvad Trine Axelsen Oliveri, kontorchef i Københavns Kommune, har fået ud af at læse Master of Public Governance på CBS.

Le­del­se må ikke gå tabt i over­sæt­tel­sen

Ledelse handler ikke kun om at føre, men også om at forklare. Det understreger skoleleder og Master of Public Governance-dimittend Sille Sine Bruun Madsen i…

The hier­archy is too slow: Why com­pan­ies are dis­trib­ut­ing power

With traditional hierarchies showing their limits, researchers from CBS and RUC call for bolder organisational models. They urge Danish companies to…

From Power to Power­less­ness: What Politi­cians Can Teach Us About Lead­er­ship

High workloads, fierce competition and limited influence over legislation take their toll on politicians at Christiansborg, turning the centre of power into a…

How Say­ing No Can Help Re­build the Wel­fare State

When a citizen says no to a public-sector proposal, it is not a sign of negativity but a prerequisite for productive disagreement and value creation. That is…

The fu­ture of work sets new de­mands: How lead­ers can pre­pare them­selves for a new era

Artificial intelligence and a new geopolitical reality will shape organisations and businesses. These challenges call for a different and more forward‑looking…

"Krisernes tid er pligtens tid – og du skal blande dig!"

I en tid præget af kriser og globale spændinger stiller CBS-professor Bent Meier Sørensen skarpt på behovet for patriotisk lederskab. Han argumenterer for, at…

Cre­ate safety through clar­ity: Co‑lead­er­ship re­quires cour­age and struc­ture

With 500 employees spread across more than 50 teams – and not a single traditional manager – Clever is Denmark’s largest co‑led organisation. Here, we share…

The Copen­ha­gen MBA at Copen­ha­gen Busi­ness School Joins Forté to Sup­port Wo­men in Busi­ness Lead­er­ship

The Copenhagen MBA at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) has joined an alliance of more than 150 leading companies and schools committed to expanding…

Lyt til po­dcast­se­ri­en: Vej­en til med­le­del­se sæ­son 1

Flere organisationer vender hierarkiet og giver medarbejdere ansvar for faglig ledelse, ansættelser, budgetter og til tider strategi. Men hvordan gør de, og…

Why MBA alumni choose to be­come ment­ors

Five good reasons to get involved – according to two of our on-the-ground mentors.

PhD De­fen­ce: Le­a­ders­hip & Cy­ni­cism in Al­ter­na­ti­ve Or­ga­niza­tion

On the 9th of December there was a PhD Defence with Eli­as Gil­ling Borg­mann's dis­serta­tion that expl­o­res ten­sions be­twe­en al­ter­na­ti­ve and…

Give Back, Grow For­ward: Shap­ing the Next Gen­er­a­tion of Lead­ers as an Alum

CBS MBA alumna Mireia Fontarnau Vilaró returned as a Strategic Advisor not only to support new talent but because the role enriches her own professional and…

From MBA to ment­or: the alum who re­turned to give back

A cornerstone of the CBS Full-Time MBA, the Strategy Project places participants inside a company to work on a real brief. Mireia, one of the programme’s…

Re­search: Net­wor­ks play a key role in CEO pay and wage in­equal­ity with­in com­pan­ies

New research reveals how elite corporate networks boost CEO pay and affect wage growth for employees.

Re­search: Per­so­nal Costs of Execu­ti­ve Tur­novers

Dismissed CEOs face an average 40% fall in personal income after being forced out, according to new research by Professor Kasper Meisner Nielsen.

Polit­ic­al Lead­er­ship Is Prac­ticed Through Words, Not Weapons

Political leadership in a democracy relies not only on power and policy, but on the ability to lead through dialogue, cooperation, and shared understanding —…

Has Lead­er­ship Fallen for the En­tre­pren­eur­i­al Hype?

Entrepreneurial leadership is celebrated as agile, fast, and innovative. As the start-up mindset spreads across society, leaders face a new challenge:…

Lead­ing with nature: How?

Businesses are shifting from doing less harm to doing more good for nature. Net-positive biodiversity is becoming the goal — not just reducing damage, but…

CBS Ex­ec­ut­ive MBA Main­tains Strong Po­s­i­tion in the Fin­an­cial Times Glob­al Ex­ec­ut­ive MBA Rank­ing 2025

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Executive MBA continues to demonstrate excellence in the Financial Times Global Executive MBA Ranking 2025, securing an…

From bi­otech to board­rooms: how CBS helped build a ca­reer with im­pact

Disillusioned by the traditional mindset of US business schools, Zeke Shepherd made a fresh start in Copenhagen – and transformed his employability in the process.

Re­de­fin­ing tech lead­er­ship with pur­pose

At Copenhagen Business School, Navneet Brar combined her tech background with a passion for sustainability. The result? A new career in Copenhagen that’s both…

110 years of vot­ing rights – where does equal­ity stand today?

We have brought together four women to discuss equality - or the lack thereof - 110 years after women gained the right to vote. They all have one thing in…

Hvor­for tier vi, når vi bur­de tale?

Hvordan skaber man en arbejdskultur, hvor faglighed og ærlige stemmer får plads? Det spørgsmål blev omdrejningspunktet for Kaptajnløjtnant og underviser ved…

Is Your Stra­tegic Tool­box Up to Date?

Navigating the profound geopolitical upheavals shaping the world today demands a solid – and perhaps reinforced – strategic toolbox. But what does this mean in…

Let go of con­trol and lead with agil­ity in un­cer­tain times

Danish companies are impacted by numerous unpredictable events that demand a focused and agile leadership response. This column by Professor Torben Juul…

Pod­cast: Spies as Pro­fes­sion­als

In their "Leading Professional People" podcast, Professor Laura Empson and Tony Hall, Lord Hall of Birkenhead, have been exploring the crucial…

Ex­plain­er: Mer­ito­cracy

What is meritocracy and what does it have to do with DEI? CBS Associate Professor Dr. Poornima Luthra explains exactly that in this video.

Ex­plain­er: Co-lead­er­ship

What does it mean to run a co-led com­pany? And what is the role of the lead­er? Hear guest lec­turer at Mas­ter of Pub­lic Gov­ernance Ann-Christina Matzen An…

Pod­cast: June Sar­pong - Lead­ing as an out­sider

In their "Leading Professional People" podcast, Professor Laura Empson and Tony Hall, Lord Hall of Birkenhead, have been exploring the crucial…

Lead­er­ship in the Age of AI: The 3 Phases – Curi­os­ity, Use­ful­ness & Nor­m­al­isa­tion

To create real value from investments in new technologies like artificial intelligence, leaders must guide their organisation through three key phases.

Pod­cast: Chris Saul - Subtle power

In their "Leading Professional People" podcast, Professor Laura Empson and Tony Hall, Lord Hall of Birkenhead, have been exploring the crucial…

Pod­cast: Kath­er­ine White - Lead­ing dis­cretely

In their "Leading Professional People" podcast, Professor Laura Empson and Tony Hall, Lord Hall of Birkenhead, have been exploring the crucial…

Pod­cast: Com­ing out of the psy­cho­lo­gic­al closet

In their "Leading Professional People" podcast, Professor Laura Empson and Tony Hall, Lord Hall of Birkenhead, have been exploring the crucial…

Thrive at Work: Build­ing an At­tract­ive Work Cul­ture

In 2022, nearly 1 million Danes changed jobs, highlighting the shift towards shorter employment tenures. A group of experts representing leaders, HR…

Re­spons­ible lead­er­ship fails the test – again

When the stakes are high, responsibility is a necessity, not an option. This is how you find solutions within the Circle of Wicked Risks.

Util­ize the CBS Ex­ec­ut­ive MBA to move into a glob­al role with con­fid­ence and suc­cess

To continue his successful career development and take his career to the next level, Tobias Nielsen, now Senior Vice President at Bauer Media, felt he wasn’t…

How to Lead Un­der Ex­treme Cir­cum­stances

In a world of uncertainty, leadership is more critical than ever. CBS Executive Education and collaborators recently gathered experts to explore how leaders…

The world or­der is waver­ing: New re­port iden­ti­fies four glob­al risks that de­mand new lead­er­ship

Traditional leadership models are no longer sufficient to manage the complex and escalating risks the world is facing. This is the conclusion of a new report,…

Why we seek "strong" lead­ers in a crisis – and why we should em­brace col­lect­ive lead­er­ship in­stead

In times of crisis, we instinctively turn to strong, decisive leaders. But is that really the best approach? Professor Laura Empson explains why our preference…

Den mel­lem­ska­ben­de or­ga­ni­sa­tion: En nytænk­ning i of­fent­lig le­del­se

Signe Katholm Tholstrup Madsen har i mange år arbejdet indenfor det kriminalpræventive område, hvor hun både har skullet agere leder på det nære og systemiske…

Bjørn Za­bell: Em­power­ing Glob­al Lead­er­ship Through CBS Ex­ec­ut­ive MBA

Bjørn's journey through the CBS EMBA programme exemplifies how high-potential individuals with cross-border ambitions can transform into global leaders…

Fu­ture lead­er­ship is call­ing for These Com­pet­en­cies

What does the leadership of the future look like? The CBS Leadership Think Tank provides a suggestion with four key sets of competencies that can create robust…

CBS EMBA is re­cog­nised as #1 in Scand­inavia

Ranked as Scandinavia's top Executive MBA, CBS excels in the Financial Times Global Executive MBA Ranking 2024, maintaining its leading position.

Kas­per Aa­boe - Rigs­ho­spi­ta­let

"Jeg har altid tænkt, at ledelse er en uddannelse og en faglighed, du tilegner dig, på samme måde, som når du for eksempel bliver kirurg." Sådan…

Sti­ne Kart Skyt­te – Roskil­de Kom­mu­ne

"I dag er jeg en mere reflekteret leder". Sådan fortæller Stine Kart Skytte om sit udbytte fra Master of Public Governance på CBS. Læs artiklen og se videoen herunder.

Til­lid er langt vig­ti­ge­re end af­skaf­fel­se af reg­ler, når kom­mu­ner fri­sæt­tes

Frihed fra regler er ikke det eneste, der er væsentligt i kommuner, som frisættes. Faktisk er høje forventninger og opmærksomhed fra politikere og topchefer…

The CBS Strategy Pro­ject - "Valu­able lead­er­ship in­sights and best prac­tices with a strong com­mit­ment to sustain­ability"

In this interview, Jaimie Rose Mingming, an experienced product management professional and current CBS MBA student, discusses her decision to join the…

Out­lier in Sound: Chris­tof­fer Nyvold of SOUND­BOKS

In the world of high-decibel sound systems and innovation, Christoffer Nyvold stands out as the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of SOUNDBOKS, a venture…

Jeppe la Cour, CBS EMBA Gradu­ate, Drives Re­new­able En­ergy In­nov­a­tion at Port of Roenne

Jeppe la Cour, Chief Commercial Officer at the Port of Roenne, has overseen significant developments at the port, attributing much of this progress to the…