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

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

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…

Erle Kristin Wagle, Director of Maritime Strategy and Business Development at Mintra, shares her journey through the CBS Executive MBA in Shipping and…

Jacob Heinricy Jensen values the increasing commitment to help building a global future of greatly reduced carbon emissions within Cadeler A/S, where he works…

Kristine Palm currently holds a loaded and busy position as an airfreight specialist for Kuehne+Nagel. Nevertheless, she decided to broaden her views of the…

Alessio La Rosa, global head of freight at Cofco and a strong believer of lifelong learning, decided to take the Blue MBA programme, to challenge himself and…

Historically the shipping industry has been regarded as highly conservative. Changemaker, Ioanna Prassou, a Blue MBA graduate, is pushing the envelope to keep…

As a Regional Team Leader of Operations in Denmark with Torm A/S, Liv Kjaer knows that that the shipping industry is lagging behind other sectors when it comes…

Mozambique-based Amado Mabasso took the CBS Blue MBA – despite the distance – to get more involved in the shipping and logistics industry and specify his knowledge.

Despite his many years of experience in the shipping and logistics industry, International Freight Shipping’s Reynir Gislason embarked on the CBS Blue MBA at…

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…

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

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…

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries among MBA students. A recent BusinessBecause article highlights how an MBA from Copenhagen Business School …

Deekshant Yadav is pursuing his MBA at CBS, focusing on international sales, supply chain, project management and sustainability. With an MBA from the Indian…

Kim-Sa Ngo is currently pursuing her MBA at Copenhagen Business School to gain a deeper understanding of business management and best practices. She has a…

Aditya Maha is a Chemical Engineer with 10+ years of international leadership experience in the chemicals, energy, and pharma industry. He chose the Copenhagen…

We recently brought together Andrew Mellor (MBA Admissions Manager) and Alistair Edwards, MBA alum & Associate Global Portfolio Director at Novo Nordisk,…

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

How a leading business school is empowering one participant to elevate his career, help build a company, and make a difference to global water challenges.

Bjørn Zabell’s journey through the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Executive MBA (EMBA) programme exemplifies how a strategically designed EMBA, combined with…

Faced with a challenge that threatened to derail her fledgling business, Kathrine Marie Elmer found a way forward within the pages of her Integrated Strategy Project.

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

In the evolving business landscape, entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs alike find themselves immersed in a highly competitive arena, where success requires a…

21st century advances like artificial intelligence, big data, digital platforms, robotics, virtual reality, energy storage and more have transformed business…

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

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

MPG skaber gode ledere, ikke kun veluddannede ledere. For man udvikler både sine menneskelige egenskaber og styrker sit faglige grundlag, mener centerchef Christian Bach Birkshøj.

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.

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…

Researchers and business leaders point to parenthood, workplace structures and policy frameworks as drivers of the gender career gap. In Denmark, two-thirds of…

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…

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

CBS research shows that learning from failure depends less on avoiding mistakes and more on how organisations interpret errors, regulate risk, and respond when…

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…

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…

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

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

Innovation spending is at an all-time high – yet true breakthroughs are becoming increasingly rare. In this article, CBS researcher Giacomo Marchesini explains…

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

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

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…

In today's business landscape, understanding the dynamics of transformation and potentialisation is crucial for success. CBS professor Niels Åkerstrøm…

In the business world, there is great value to be gained when leaders understand that concrete challenges ignite the 'research gene' in employees and…

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…

We should stop thinking solely in terms of individual companies and instead focus on supply chains.

We often overestimate how inclusive our organisations are, and imagine that we hire and promote people on the basis of merit - their education, experience,…

What happens when new, hyped technology fails to achieve the expected results? Leaders don't abandon projects - they extend hope that they will one day deliver.

More than ever, short-termism is seen as a barrier to building a sustainable business community committed to the green transition and to tackling inequality,…

Emotions have taken over working life, and CEOs today must take into account the vulnerability of employees. But research shows that the requirement to be…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

Simon Taylor, Senior Director at Position Green, highlights the growing gap in ESG preparedness as Danish companies, especially smaller ones, struggle to meet…

Just as you can train to break records, you can also train to become a good leader. That's just one of the things that leadership and sports have in…

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…

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…

How do you advance leadership to consider generations seeking meaning, balance and value in their work life?

Do you have doubts about how to step into this new manager's role? Hear what theories and experts have to say.

Putting an emphasis on the importance of inclusion and belonging at work on a day-to-day basis.

Open innovation is more than collaborative problem-solving – in fact, it can be a pivotal strategic initiative to evolve a business.

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

Artificial intelligence has become part of organisational reality. According to two CBS researchers, long-term value is closely linked to organisational…

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

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…

Today, 41% of Danes take advantage of the opportunity to work from home. Concurrently, many companies are calling employees back to the office. How are these…

Putting the customers in the focus sounds obvious and there is no shortage in companies claiming to do so. While it is a huge effort to setup efficient…

Digital technology plays a key role in transforming businesses. But how can you take your business into a digitalised future?

Strategier og strukturer får ofte hovedrollen i organisationsudvikling. Men den egentlige drivkraft for innovation er kultur, mener projektleder Ditte…

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…

Change, evolution and sustainable design isn't just about looking rigidly at the future of innovation, quite the opposite. For one of the world's…

Good ideas arise in many ways – we think and spot opportunities differently. In this series, three profiles share what they do when an idea strikes and how…

When Danmark's Radio cancelled Le Gammeltoft’s radio program, it sparked an entrepreneurial journey that led her to become the founder of a innovative podcast company.

The "Museum of Strategic Projects" collects examples of projects which were not all successful from the beginning, but which ended up becoming…

Alle organisationer skal ledes, men ikke nødvendigvis kun af ledere. Medledelse betyder heller ikke, at lederen får færre opgaver. Koordinering på tværs,…

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

Hvordan kan danske organisationer og virksomheder, store som små, navigere i en verden, hvor intet er som før? CBS Professor MSO Morten Thanning Vendelø deler…

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

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, leadership is no longer a static concept; it’s a dynamic, agile, and adaptive force that guides organisations…

Simon Taylor, Senior Director and Co-Founder of Position Green, discusses the evolving ESG landscape, emphasising the need for reliable corporate data. The…

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…

Many people associate robots with layoffs, but a new study from CBS shows that Danish companies that automate often hire more people

Many companies prefer candidates who are already employed, but according to a new CBS study, this is only part of the problem: Qualifications, search time and…

Everyday discrimination is often less explicit than 'regular' discrimination and can therefore be difficult to counteract, for both managers and…

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…

Leading a team of diverse employees towards inclusion and psychological safety is difficult, it takes time and can be frustrating. But it also yields far…

While civil society and businesses are undeniably important in the green transition, focusing on them tends to overshadow an equally important player - the…

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.

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

New research from CBS shows how a CEO's position in business networks can drive their pay – and what that means for the rest of the organisation

How can organisations successfully transform? Digitisation and disruption force companies to undergo transformations. Yet, accepting that development is…

There is much to gain if public leaders manage to establish the right conditions for innovation in an everyday context. The key factors include knowledge of…

The flexible work life places new demands on you as a manager. Consider two perspectives, one from a City Administrator and another from an MPG lecturer,…

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…

We are no longer ahead of China. It is not even a draw. We are in fact falling behind, says CBS researcher – and we need to acknowledge that because we need a change of strategy