Blogs

I just received the invitation for the first workshop of my Henley Executive MBA studies and I'm happy that despite the challenging COVID situation we will be traveling to the campus in Henley, UK. It feels good to get started but it also raises some questions regarding proper attire for the workshops and my spoken English.

Why is engagement crucial for boards operating in increasingly demanding and competitive environments? Andrew Kakabadse, Professor of Governance and Leadership at Henley Business School considers the question.

Dr David Pendleton, Professor in Leadership at Henley Business School explores the role of education and the need to adapt in today's business environment.

In preparation for my Executive MBA studies, I have made a mental division of the coming study years: 2021, 2022 and 2023 and I’ve also reflected on my personal hopes and fears for this journey.

Dr Tatiana Rowson about age (and ageism) at work and why this is not only a diversity issue but an occupational health and wellbeing issue too.

Iceland has been on the news because between 2014 and 2019 it trialled a move from a 40-hour to a 35- or 36-hour working week among over 2,500 workers in the public sector. Dr Rita Fontinha looks at Iceland's recent trial of a shorter working week and its consistency with Henley's research findings on the four-day week.

I’ve been considering EMBA studies for many years. Despite many critical comments, I’ve decided to pursue Henley’s EMBA and in this blog I share my reasoning behind this decision.

Why are targets for inclusion and diversity crucial for any successful business, including the palace? Dr Naeema Pasha explains using findings from The Equity Effect research.

I’m excited to share my new appointment as the Finnish brand ambassador for Henley’s Executive MBA (EMBA) programme. I will begin my studies in October 2021, and expect to complete them by the end of 2023. I invite you to join me on this quest!

If not addressed, fragility can have long-lasting and sometimes career-ending outcomes. How, then, can senior leaders develop anti-fragility, where they are not only withstanding the hurricane of life in the organisational fast-lane, but can actually flourish in this setting?

Jo Marchant was on the first cohort of the MA Leadership between June 2016 and April 2018. It was an amazing experience for her having the opportunity to study leadership and implementing her learning in her organisation. The biggest takeaway for her personally though was learning how to lead authentically, in short how to be “herself” in her leadership.

How are you coping with the remote working routines? While this new normal can be challenging, recent research has suggested that remote working may lead to improved performance.