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Last week, I had the incredible privilege of being a guest lecturer at the Botswana Accountancy College, addressing the final-year Business Management students. I'm truly grateful to Dr. Reuben M. Badubi. for this wonderful opportunity. Our session centered on the intersection of technology and business, delving specifically into digital transformation and business intelligence. We discussed how creating and implementing strategies for digital transformation and data utilization isn't an endeavor reserved solely for IT or Data teams. It's a collaborative effort that involves the entire workforce. In today's business world, effective decision-making is linked to data. Whether optimizing service offerings, reaching new customers, or contemplating expansion, data serves as the compass guiding us toward informed choices. Regardless of an organization's size, centralizing and streamlining data, knowledge, and resources is essential to fully harness the potential of technology for growth and success. I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Reuben M. Badubi. once again for this opportunity. Interacting with your class was an absolute pleasure. To the future business leaders, I wish you the very best in your endeavors. Opportunities are abundant, particularly when you have access to knowledgeable sources. If you're eager to delve deeper into data, technology, leadership, or project management, I encourage you to explore the Innovation Kgotla which has a partnership with Data Camp and will be offering scholarships in 2024 AND Transformation Leader (T4L), set to also launch in 2024 with offerings in free training from industry leaders on the African continent around Leadership, Implementation and Technology. Never stop learning. 💡 #TechnologyInBusiness #InnovationKgotla #TransformationLeader #NeverStopLearning

Dear Gentle readers, This writer is thrilled to announce she has earned a new certificate: "Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030” 😊. This wasn’t just any course; it was a transformative six-week journey with amazing facilitators like Alexander Hiedemann and his team at Università Bocconi and insightful guest speakers from different international development organizations! Shoutout to all the early-career professionals and aspiring stars in international organizations; this one’s definitely for you! Here’s a summary of what we covered: International Development: Understanding key players in the international development arena and their roles. Funding and Governance: Exploring how international development is funded and governed. Innovative Financing: Exploring the financial innovations vital for sustaining international organizations now and in the future. Strategic Management: How international organizations are transitioning from personal administration to strategic agent management. Digital Transformation: Embracing emerging technologies and digital tools to excel in international development. This course was a solid 10/10, and I can’t recommend it enough! #international #Development #Management #Agenda2030 #UN #ParisDecleration #EU #Governent #Partnership #Funding #Digitalization #IOs #HRM #Global #Govenance #SDGs #SDG17 #Investment #Innovation

Dear LinkedIn, I am happy to share this article published on shiksha.com written by Tamym Abdessemed, Dean of Excelia Business School, France discussing the changing role of management graduates in the post-Covid era. He also writes about how business schools are remodelling their programmes as the demands of industry are evolving rapidly. Read the article here : https://lnkd.in/dcepJhPy

This week our Full-time MBA students are in Lisbon 🇵🇹 for International Consultancy Week. The experience will give them the opportunity to work directly with local businesses and start-ups on real business challenges. Watch our video of last year's experience to get a flavour of what's in store for our MBA students this week. #BayesMBA

“𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴. 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.” The last few weeks, the full-time MBA participants kicked-off their Full-time MBA experience with three courses; ▶ Managing Cultural Diversity ▶ Research Methods ▶ Accounting for Managers. In this blog, current full-time MBA participant Maria Pericão da Veiga from Portugal shares with you how she is experiencing the programme, studying at the Tapijnkazerne campus and what her key learning outcomes have been so far. Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/3Gk43BO. #fulltimemba #mba #masterofbusinessadministration #studyinnl #studyineurope #diversity #research #researchmethods #accounting #curriculum

Embracing a New Chapter: My Journey as a Master's Student in the UK As an MBA holder from Nigeria, I thought I was well-prepared for the world of business. But, I wanted more. I wanted to specialize in data analytics and gain a global perspective. So, I took the leap and enrolled in a Master's program in Business Management and Data Analytics in the UK. Little did I know, I was in for a culture shock! The UK academic environment was vastly different from what I was used to in Nigeria. The teaching style, the expectations, and even the social norms were new to me. At first, it was overwhelming, but I was determined to adapt and thrive. One of the biggest adjustments was the emphasis on critical thinking and independent learning. In Nigeria, our MBA program was more focused on theoretical knowledge and case studies. In contrast, the UK program encouraged us to question assumptions, analyze complex data, and develop our own solutions. It was challenging, but it helped me develop a more nuanced understanding of business and data analytics. Another significant difference was the diversity of the student body. Coming from a homogeneous cultural background, I was suddenly surrounded by people from all over the world. It was eye-opening to learn about their experiences, perspectives, and approaches to problem-solving. We learned from each other, and it enriched our academic discussions and group projects. The UK's academic rigor and high standards pushed me to work harder and smarter. I developed a stronger work ethic, improved my time management skills, and learned to prioritize tasks effectively. The program's emphasis on data analytics and visualization helped me develop a new skill set, which I'm excited to apply in my future career. Despite the initial culture shock, I've grown to appreciate the UK's academic culture and the opportunities it offers. I've made lifelong friends, connected with professionals in my field, and gained a global network that will benefit my future endeavors. If you're considering pursuing a Master's degree in the UK, especially if you have an MBA from Nigeria or a similar background, I encourage you to take the leap. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. Embrace the culture shock, adapt to the new teaching style, and soak up the diverse perspectives. You'll emerge stronger, wiser, and more prepared to tackle the challenges of the business world. #MastersLife #BusinessManagement #DataAnalytics #UKUniversities #NigerianAbroad #CultureShock #InternationalStudent #GradSchool

My lessons from business school! In a new article in the Financial Times alumni and undergraduates share their advice and experiences of European study. Among them is NHH and CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education student Sanjin Damjanovic, where he shares his perspectives: ‘The most important lesson I’ve learnt on my masters is how to cultivate a global perspective and embrace the rich tapestry of diverse cultures and business practices.’ Read more here: 🔗https://lnkd.in/d7rQnHjE

With only six years remaining to meet the Agenda 2030 targets, most international development organizations are focused on achieving this goal as set by the United Nations. I found this online course by the by Bocconi University in Milan to be very informative and instructive about how this ambitious goal could be accomplished. The course highlighted key strategies and insights that can help organizations in this endeavour to make an impact on the world. #Agenda2030 #SustainableDevelopment #BocconiUniversity #InternationalDevelopment

📈 Industry Trend: Micro-Credentialing in Management Education 🎓 As the business landscape rapidly evolves, so do the skills and knowledge required for success. Micro-credentials, short and focused learning modules, are gaining traction in management education. 💡 These bite-sized programs allow professionals to upskill in specific areas, keeping their expertise current. Are you already exploring micro-credentialing in your professional development journey? What skills or topics would you like to see offered in micro-credential programs in the future? Share your thoughts in the comments! Let's discuss how micro-credentialing is shaping the future of management education. Esade LUISS Business School ESMT Berlin EDHEC Business School Vlerick Business School BI Norwegian Business School Melbourne Business School Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Singapore Management University The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Imperial College Business School Ivey Business School at Western University The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School insendi SuperCharger Ventures #IndustryTrends #ManagementEducation #MicroCredentials #edtech #innovation #executiveeducation #FomeAlliance

In today’s globalized world, businesses need to expand beyond their local markets to stay competitive. International business graduates bring a unique set of skills and knowledge that are essential for businesses looking to grow globally. Why Businesses need International Business Graduates? 1. Understanding Different Markets: International business graduates have a broad understanding of various global markets. Their education covers a wide range of topics including international economics, trade policies, and cultural differences. This comprehensive knowledge allows them to identify opportunities and challenges in different regions. 2. Language and Communication Skills: Effective communication is vital for building relationships and negotiating deals in the international arena. International business graduates often possess proficiency in multiple languages and understand the refinement of cross-cultural communication. This skill set is invaluable in bridging language barriers and fostering mutual understanding. 3. Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving: The global business environment is dynamic and often unpredictable. International business graduates are equipped with the skills to think strategically and solve complex problems. Their education involves case studies, simulations, and real-world projects that develop their analytical and decision-making abilities. This program is structured to enable students to develop a range of theoretical and practical capabilities in key areas of business management including strategy, leadership and people management, finance, sustainability, marketing, data analytics, innovation, and operations, as well as specialist areas in international business. 👉 At Westford University College, in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University, BSc (hons) in Business with International business is designed to enhance your global perspective, business strategies, international market insights and the leadership skills you need to thrive in today's dynamic global economy. Join Westford University College to unlock global opportunities and become a leader in the International Business arena. Enroll Now and start your journey to success with us!! https://lnkd.in/dq_iSu5J Connect for more details https://lnkd.in/dvaRMFeS