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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,…

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

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.

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

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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.

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…

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…

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.

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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.

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

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.

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…

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,…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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.

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…

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…

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,…

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…