# Bluesky Thinking

> Insights and research worth sharing


## Posts

- [You Are More Likely To Get Pregnant If Your Colleagues Are](https://bluesky-thinking.com/you-are-more-likely-to-get-pregnant-if-your-colleagues-are/): Believe it or not, pregnancies are actually contagious in the workplace and between siblings, according to new research by the university of Cologne.
- [How To Get What You Want in A Negotiation](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-get-what-you-want-in-a-negotiation/): It is possible to simultaneously achieve what you want in a negotiation and keep a friendly relationship with the other party - research from ESMT Berlin shows you how...
- [Narcissists Have The Most Crowdfunding Success](https://bluesky-thinking.com/narcissists-have-the-most-crowdfunding-success/): For aspiring entrepreneurs in need of cash to take the next step, a healthy dose of narcissism could go a long way in crowdfunding success.
- [No More Stiff Upper Lip - The Greatest Leaders Embrace Their Emotions](https://bluesky-thinking.com/no-more-stiff-upper-lip-the-greatest-leaders-embrace-their-emotions/): Good managers know that there can be a lot of power within their emotions. Learning how to identify, understand and manage them can help to ensure success, according to new research...
- [Why Highly Educated Entrepreneurs Rarely Grow Their Businesses](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-highly-educated-entrepreneurs-rarely-grow-their-businesses/): Money isn't everything. Research from Trinity Business School in Ireland reveals that highly educated entrepreneurs value the autonomy of their work above any financial gain they stand to make. As a result, they rarely seek to grow their businesses.
- [3D Printing Could Be The (Expensive) Future of Healthcare](https://bluesky-thinking.com/3d-printing-could-be-the-expensive-future-of-healthcare/): New research shows that using 3D printing technology in healthcare can provide customised tools for surgeons, and improve patient treatment and recovery. But the costs are steep. How can healthcare providers decide whether to invest?
- [Want To Expand Internationally? Hire Immigrants](https://bluesky-thinking.com/want-to-expand-your-company-internationally-hire-immigrants/): Immigrants are beneficial in helping a business expand internationally according to new research. This, in turn, benefits the economy of both the home and host country. Unfortunately, anti-immigrant sentiment is all too common these days...
- [Who Does Your Boss Trust More - You Or Google?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/who-does-your-boss-trust-more-you-or-google/): We live in a world where we are more likely to listen to the phone in our hands than friends or colleagues. According to research from BI Norwegian Business School, this is the tendency for certain people in leadership positions, putting themselves at a disadvantage.
- [Coding Is The Future - Are You Ready?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/coding-is-the-future-are-you-ready/): A recent report suggests that nearly a quarter of employers say their workforce lacks the basic digital skills they need. Why is this? In part, it is because educational institutions are not providing students with the skills they need to stay one step ahead in the job market.
- [We Care Less About The Environment As We Reach Old Age](https://bluesky-thinking.com/we-care-less-about-the-environment-as-we-reach-old-age/): Professors recorded political attitudes and preferences, and found that environmental concern increased from the age of 18 before peaking around the age of 43. However, growing older made people less likely to place emphasis on protecting the environment and care less about being environmentally-friendly.
- [Does Nature Need Legal Rights?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/does-nature-need-legal-rights/): Many argue that climate change is the biggest threat of our time - and there is certainly an abundance of evidence to suggest that we are currently pushing our planet and its' species to the point of exhaustion and extinction. New research indicates that giving nature legal rights could provide a means for it to push back
- [Overconfident CEOs Risk Failure By Ignoring Poor Performance](https://bluesky-thinking.com/overconfident-ceos-risk-failure-by-ignoring-poor-performance/): A study has revealed that CEOs with an exaggerated sense of self-confidence can actually do more harm than good to their firms, being less likely to listen to performance feedback.
- [Online Learning Is More Versatile Than You Think](https://bluesky-thinking.com/online-learning-is-more-versatile-than-you-think/): Technology has become an invaluable tool in allowing students to continue their education throughout the pandemic. However, some still feel that a lack of face-to-face contact and engagement can compromise student fulfilment. How can Schools ensure their digital platforms can maintain meaningful connections and enhance the student experience? Find out from institutions that are doing it right.
- [Could LinkedIn Stop You Getting Your Next Job?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/could-linkedin-stop-you-getting-your-next-job/): Instead of making themselves more attractive to employers, job seekers who used the platform excessively found they were often unsuccessful in their applications. New research shows us why...
- [Why This Business School Put Bees On The Roof](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-this-business-school-put-bees-on-its-roof/): BI's Oslo campus roof is actually home to two beehives which house around 120,000 bees in total. In any other scenario, this might warrant a call to a pest removal expert, but not for BI. Their hives were installed deliberately...
- [Scientists Overwhelmingly Portrayed As White Men](https://bluesky-thinking.com/scientists-overwhelmingly-portrayed-as-white-men/): According to research, the stereotyping of gender roles in science is perpetuated and encouraged by the industry itself through the images it uses.
- [Men To Earn In 9 Years What Women Earn In Their Lifetime](https://bluesky-thinking.com/men-to-earn-in-9-years-what-women-earn-in-their-lifetime/): According to research women need nine years of experience to reach the expected wage levels that men anticipate to receive upon graduation.
- [How To Be An Instagram Influencer](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-be-an-instagram-influencer/): Research shows that posting too regularly leads to general mistrust from followers. To boost engagement, a more emotional personal approach is needed.
- [Are Your Staff Happy At Work? Fulfilment Can Boost Company Performance](https://bluesky-thinking.com/happy-at-work-fulfilment-can-boost-company-performance/): Employees who find their work meaningful are more likely to offer constructive and innovative ideas, thereby increasing their work performance and ultimately contributing to organisational effectiveness.
- [80% Of Government-Backed Start-Ups Fail - Here's Why](https://bluesky-thinking.com/80-percent-of-government-backed-start-ups-fail/): Only 20% of businesses on government-backed entrepreneurship schemes achieve any of their growth milestones - meaning 80% of businesses that governments choose to actively fund are not successful in growing at all.
- [Who Should Investors Trust More - The Founder Or The Hired CEO?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/should-investors-trust-founder-or-hired-ceo/): New research has discovered that founding CEOs over-exaggerate by only 15% in forecasts to investors, whereas non-founder CEOs aver-exaggerate by as much as 27%
- [Anxiety Over New Products Makes Us More Likely To Buy Them](https://bluesky-thinking.com/unhappy-with-your-smile-but-too-nervous-to-try-that-new-whitening-toothpaste-anxiety-over-new-products-makes-us-more-likely-to-buy-them/): According to a recent study from a leading business school, consumer worries shouldn't be cause for concern for marketers, as research reveals a strong marketing strategy for new products is to induce a feeling of anxiety within the customer.
- [Which Robot Would You Rather Be Served By - R2-D2 Or The Terminator?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/which-robot-would-you-rather-be-served-by-r2-d2-or-the-terminator/): New research shows that customers prefer to be served by robots which are as human-like as possible because, in interactions with such machines, people are able to apply familiar social rules and expectations.
- [Is Nationalism The Key To Business Success?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-nationalism-the-key-to-business-success/): Research reveals that claiming to be patriotic can help boost a company's performance. But is nationalism the key to long-term success?
- [What Is ‘Success'? Your Answer Might Depend On Your Culture](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-does-success-mean/): Understanding what contributes to different ideas of career success is important, says new research, as it is linked to greater life satisfaction and psychological well-being.
- [Working With A Narcissist? Here Is What You Should Do](https://bluesky-thinking.com/working-with-a-narcissist-here-is-what-you-should-do/): Spotting a narcissist at work can be challenging, and learning how to deal with them can be ever harder. However, there are ways in which you can approach the problem, and there are mechanisms you can put in place so that your whole team is not negatively affected by their presence.
- [Struggling At Work? How COVID-19 Has Forced Mental Health To The Top Of The Agenda](https://bluesky-thinking.com/struggling-at-work-how-covid-19-has-forced-mental-health-to-the-top-of-the-agenda/): According to the Mental Health Foundation, a staggering 70 million work days are being lost each year in the UK due to sick leave being taken due to mental health concerns. This is costing employers approximately £2.4 billion per year. So could companies be doing more to deal with this mental health crisis?
- [Women More Likely To Lie To Their Bosses When Working From Home](https://bluesky-thinking.com/women-are-more-likely-to-lie-to-their-bosses-than-men-when-working-from-home/): We may have all told a small white lie to our bosses at one point in our careers but, according to new research, women are four times more likely to lie to their employer than men are.
- [Are Freelancers The Key To Recovering The Economy?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-freelancers-key-to-economic-recovery/): Around five million workers in the UK are considered to be part of the gig economy. But as COVID-19 caused freelancer confidence to tumble, it hasn't looked so bright for the gig economy.
- [Lifesaving Leadership Lessons From The Pandemic](https://bluesky-thinking.com/lifesaving-leadership-lessons-from-the-pandemic/): Research reveals that teams which worked together more frequently became more resilient after experiencing failure or patient death. This helped to mitigate the negative effects of failure and provided learning opportunities, to improve future performance.
- [Attractive Social Media Influencers Hinder The Success Of Products](https://bluesky-thinking.com/attractive-social-media-influencers-hinder-the-success-of-products/): Celebrity endorsements were the original form of influencer marketing. But does using influencers as part of your product promotion automatically ensure product success? It's not as simple as you might think. New research shows that attractive influencers might just ruin your chances.
- [COVID-19 One Year On - A Digital Divide Persists](https://bluesky-thinking.com/covid-19-one-year-on-a-digital-divide-persists/): A survey has documented the existence of a digital divide in higher education, with many students, faculty and leadership staff struggling to access broadband during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Why Globalisation Benefits Women In The Workplace](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-globalisation-benefits-women-in-the-workplace/): International relationships help to encourage positive change but new research shows that firms must do more to boost women into senior leadership positions.
- [Rich, Female And Over 45? It's Likely You Thrived During Lockdown](https://bluesky-thinking.com/rich-female-and-over-45-its-much-more-likely-you-thrived-during-lockdown/): New research from emlyon business school has looked into how changes in peoples' lifestyles affected their mental and physical wellbeing and, from this, were able to identify those more likely to thrive in lockdown, and those more likely to suffer.
- [Innovation Still At Peak Despite Remote Working](https://bluesky-thinking.com/innovation-still-at-peak-despite-remote-working/): It looks like remote working is here to stay whether we like it or not. Research has highlighted that, for innovation to remain high, it is more important than ever for managers to ensure the right communication methods are used.
- [Women Work Through The Night During COVID To Balance Domestic And Professional Tasks](https://bluesky-thinking.com/women-work-through-night-to-balance-domestic-and-professional/): According to new research women have been taking care of children and managing chores within the home, and all whilst trying to hold down their professional occupations.
- [Parents Trust Vaccines Less If Learnt About Online Or From Friends](https://bluesky-thinking.com/parents-trust-vaccines-less-if-learnt-about-online/): Around the world, rates of vaccination against preventable diseases, especially in children, are dropping. What's the cause? According to research from Nazarbayev University's School of Medicine, it could be due to where we get our vaccination information from.
- [Do Massive CEO Pay-Outs Do More Harm Than Good?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/do-massive-ceo-pay-outs-do-more-harm-than-good/): Do large financial incentives help to boost company profits and performance? Given the sums of money involved you would think so, however research from Vlerick Business School shows that offering such financial incentives for CEOs actually has the opposite desired effect in the long-term.
- [Unethical Leaders Inspire Corruption In Their Followers](https://bluesky-thinking.com/unethical-leaders-inspire-corruption-in-their-followers/): Has Trump's unethical behaviour and leadership led to his supporters engaging in corrupt acts? New research investigates how the behaviour of leaders might impact the behaviour of employees, for better or worse...
- [Asking Yourself How Many Times You'll Skip The Gym Is The Best Motivation To Go](https://bluesky-thinking.com/asking-if-youll-skip-the-gym-provides-motivation/): We routinely set goals for ourselves, but despite this we're not always the best at meeting them. But what if we were more honest about our personal downfalls? New research finds that honestly is the key to successfully meeting your goal.
- [Psychotic, Greedy or Heroic - Which Boss Are You?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/psychotic-greedy-or-heroic-which-boss-are-you/): From, Psychotic, Incompetent or Greedy, to Good or even Heroic, "Fiction and the Identity of the Boss” profiles 100 bosses from film and TV, and categorises them under one of 10 different management types to understand how managers construct their identities.
- [3 Top Trends Set To Reshape Global Management Education](https://bluesky-thinking.com/3-top-trends-set-to-reshape-global-management-education/): We sit down with GMAC CEO Joy Jones to uncover the biggest challenges, and most promising opportunities on the horizon for global management education
- [Top Five Ethical Missteps Made In Consulting](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-five-ethical-missteps-made-in-consulting/): With an increasingly socially conscious and morally-driven generation of business professionals now entering the arena, does the consultancy sector need to reconsider how to operate more ethically?
- [Why Digital Mining Is Bad For The Planet](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-digital-mining-is-bad-for-the-planet/): If crypto is to grow we must find ways to make it greener... new research from Imperial College Business School suggests a way forward
- [Who's Better At Networking - Harry Or Meghan?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/whos-better-at-networking-harry-or-meghan/): Is it more difficult for Meghan Markle to network than it is for Prince Harry? Is Hillary Clinton much more likely to find a support in a senior colleague than her husband Bill? Or, is Beyonce much more like to land a new role through a close colleague than Jay-Z? The question we are asking is, is it more difficult for women to make these high-status connections than it is for men?
- [The Business Schools Creating An Eco Impact On Campus](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-business-schools-creating-an-eco-impact-on-campus/): As global attention turns to the race to reach net zero by 2050 business schools and universities are charged with using their knowledge and influence to make a difference. Meet the institutions incorporating sustainability into the very fabric of the organisations.
- [Old Technology Providing New Solutions - Henrietta Moon, CEO And Co-Founder Of Carbo Culture](https://bluesky-thinking.com/old-technology-providing-new-solutions-henrietta-moon-ceo-and-co-founder-of-carbo-culture/): The world is full of problems waiting to be solved, and entrepreneurship is a great way to create a positive impact says Henrietta Moon, whose start-up Carbo Culture is finding new ways to remove carbon from the Earth's atmosphere
- [Building To A Better Future - Franco Vietti And Furio Barzon, Co-Founders Of ZEB Technologies](https://bluesky-thinking.com/building-to-a-better-future-franco-vietti-and-furio-barzon-co-founders-of-zeb-technologies/): For Earth Day we speak to we speak to Franco Vietti and Furio Barzon of ZEB Technologies, the start-up seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of growing towns and cities.
- [Taking Plastic Out Of The Environment And Keeping It Out - Justin Koehn, Co-Founder Last Bottle Clothing](https://bluesky-thinking.com/taking-plastic-out-of-the-environment-and-keeping-it-out-justin-koehn-co-founder-last-bottle-clothing/): What specific environmental problems is your company addressing, and how do you plan to make a difference in these areas?
- [Creating New Life And New Livelihoods From Old Furniture - Anna Sheehan, Co-Founder Of ReFunk Upcycling](https://bluesky-thinking.com/creating-new-life-and-new-livelihoods-from-old-furniture-anna-sheehan-co-founder-of-refunk-upcycling/): A shocking 10 million tonnes of furniture is discarded annually in the EU. Through ReFunk Upcycling, Anna Sheehan is working with a growing network of upcyclers to give furniture a new lease of life and reduce the amount that ends up in landfill
- [A Mindset To Minimize Methane - Lee Krywitsky, President Of Safe Effective Technologies Inc](https://bluesky-thinking.com/a-mindset-to-minimize-methane-lee-krywitsky-president-of-safe-effective-technologies-inc/): A perfect mix of industrial expertise, heritage and the eye-opening lessons of the IMPM gave Lee Krywitsky the tools to help others go green
- [It Takes A (Sustainable) Village - Driko Ducasse, Managing Director At Alina Eneji](https://bluesky-thinking.com/it-takes-a-village-driko-ducasse-managing-director-at-alina-eneji/): With a goal to supply 100,000 households in the poorer parts of Haiti with green electricity within the next five years, Driko Ducasse is fighting climate change and societal poverty.
- [Turning Trees Into Profit Without Cutting Them Down - Harry Grocott, CEO & Co-Founder At Treeconomy](https://bluesky-thinking.com/turning-trees-into-profit-without-cutting-them-down-harry-grocott-ceo-co-founder-at-treeconomy/): This Earth Day we're shining a spotlight on the start-ups taking on the world's biggest challenges. Here, we speak to Harry Grocott to find out how his venture Teeconomy is combatting deforestation and reducing carbon.
- [Combining Nature And New Technology To Empower Rural Communities - Neha Upadhyaya, Founder Of Guna Organics](https://bluesky-thinking.com/combining-nature-and-new-technology-to-empower-rural-communities-neha-upadhyaya-founder-of-guna-organics/): Witnessing the devastation of a flash flood inspired Neha Upadhyaya to create Guna Organics, helping protect rural communities from natural disasters and benefit from the elements
- [Why You Should Hire Women For Your Internationally-Focused Roles](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-you-should-hire-women-for-your-internationally-focused-roles/): Are there certain characteristics that make people more or less prone to making international ties... and making them work?
- [Fake It ‘Til You Make It: When Are Employees More Likely to Manipulate Their Results?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/fake-it-til-you-make-it-when-are-employees-more-likely-to-manipulate-their-results/): Showing staff how hard their colleagues are working can encourage them to boost their own performance, but employers must recognise where to draw the line between recognition and public shaming
- ["Can We All Turn Our Cameras On, Please?" - Are Face-To-Face Meetings Ever Really Needed?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-we-all-turn-our-cameras-on-please-are-face-to-face-meetings-ever-really-needed/): How often do you attend meetings in person? It's predicted that by 75% of meetings will be online by 2024. To help organisations determine when to gather staff into the office and when to connect them virtually, a new framework has been developed.
- [Transitioning To Entrepreneurship Can Help Older Adults ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/transitioning-to-entrepreneurship-can-help-older-adults/): During the Covid pandemic, it was estimated that 300,000 older adults left the workforce in the UK.
- [Want To Improve Staff Performance? Try Giving Them More Holiday](https://bluesky-thinking.com/want-to-improve-staff-performance-try-giving-them-more-holiday/): Money doesn't solve everything. Research shows staff are more motivated by the prospect of more leisure time than more money
- [Celebrity Brand Endorsement Is Worth Billions. What Could Go Wrong?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/celebrity-brand-endorsement-is-worth-billions-what-could-go-wrong/): Using celebrities and athletes to promote your brands has been around for centuries. And now with social media, Cristiano Ronaldo and Beyoncé bring their enormous fan followings to a proven profit-making tactic for both the celebrity and the brand. So, what could go wrong?
- [Prioritizing Emotions Is The Key To Success For Business Transformation](https://bluesky-thinking.com/prioritizing-emotions-is-the-key-to-success-for-business-transformation/): Why would you do things differently when you already have a formula for success?
- [Mission Made Possible: The Logistics Behind A Humanitarian Response](https://bluesky-thinking.com/mission-made-possible-the-logistics-behind-a-humanitarian-response/): The media is vital for spreading accurate information when humanitarian disasters happen, but can they do more to support aid efforts? Researchers from INSEAD consider the harm a media presence can cause when it impacts limited resourcing on the ground.
- [Girlboss 2.0 - Lulu Liang Shares Her 7 Values To Redefine Success](https://bluesky-thinking.com/girlboss-2-0-lulu-liang-shares-her-7-values-to-redefine-success/): Girlboss refers to confident, take-charge women who pursue their own ambitions-and who aren't beholden to anyone else.
- [The Best Online MBAs In Europe](https://bluesky-thinking.com/best-of-the-bunch-what-are-the-benefits-of-an-online-mba-and-which-ones-are-the-best/): Whether it's flexibility you crave, a chance to make global connections, engage with new technologies, or simply the opportunity to study from home, the online MBA could be the answer
- [Meet The Women Thriving In Male-Dominated Industries](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-the-women-thriving-in-male-dominated-industries/): We shine a spotlight on five successful women, thriving in what have been typically male-dominated industries, and sharing the stories of how they found success despite facing greater barriers, challenges and even potentially discrimination.
- [Imposter Syndrome Is Real, But We Must Recognize It As One Of The Things We Can Control](https://bluesky-thinking.com/imposter-syndrome-is-real-but-we-must-recognize-it-as-one-of-the-things-we-can-control/): What does International Women's Day represent to you personally?
- [Advocate For Yourself, Pursue Opportunities, And Hold The Door Open For Those Following In Your Footsteps](https://bluesky-thinking.com/advocate-for-yourself-pursue-opportunities-and-hold-the-door-open-for-those-following-in-your-footsteps/): In what ways do you think women have made progress over the years, and where do you see room for more progress?
- [Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid To Apply For Roles You're Not 100% Ready For](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-you-shouldnt-be-afraid-to-apply-for-roles-youre-not-100-ready-for/): What does International Women's Day represent to you personally?
- [10 Most Influential Women In Graduate Management Education](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-10-most-influential-women-in-graduate-management-education/): In recognition of International Women's Day, we share the stories of the influential women at the forefront of modern global management education.
- [Supporting Families Through The First 1,000 Days With Their Little Ones - Rima Suppan and Morgan Mixon, Co-Founders at Peachies](https://bluesky-thinking.com/supporting-families-through-the-first-1000-days-with-their-little-ones-rima-suppan-and-morgan-mixon-co-founders-at-peachies/): Peachies is the next generation nappy brand supporting families through the first 1,000 days with their little ones.
- [Bringing A Solution To The Neglected Tragedy Of Stillbirths - Co-Founders of Maternia](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bringing-a-solution-to-the-neglected-tragedy-of-stillbirths-co-founders-of-maternia/): It is hard to understand that there is an average of around four stillbirths each minute, yet this unfortunate event is not a top priority on the Global Health Agenda.
- [Pushing The Boundaries Of Entrepreneurship - Dinah Bennett, Founder at ICE International Consultants For Entrepreneurship And Enterprise](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pushing-the-boundaries-of-entrepreneurship-dinah-bennett-founder-at-ice-international-consultants-for-entrepreneurship-and-enterprise/): ICE is a UK-based consultancy that provides worldwide insights into enterprise and entrepreneurship with the objective of helping financial, commercial and government institutions to get closer to the small business community; to become more enterprising; and to introduce effective enterprise strategies and policy.
- [Empowering Women And Underrepresented Communities Financially - Rukayyat Kolawole, Founder at PaceUP Invest](https://bluesky-thinking.com/empowering-women-and-underrepresented-communities-financially-rukayyat-kolawole-founder-at-paceup-invest/): My business is a fintech platform called PaceUP Invest based in Mannheim, Germany.
- [Reframing The Reality Of What Menopause Means For Women - Markea Dickinson-Frasier, Co-Founder at Thermaband](https://bluesky-thinking.com/reframing-the-reality-of-what-menopause-means-for-women-markea-dickinson-frasier-co-founder-at-thermaband/): I launched Thermaband in September 2019 with my mother (Debbie Dickinson) during my second year of Yale SOM.
- [Empowering Women And Girls In Trades - Demi Knight Clark, Founder at She Built This City & Spark Building Group](https://bluesky-thinking.com/empowering-women-and-girls-in-trades-demi-knight-clark-founder-at-she-built-this-city-spark-building-group/): Two companies! One is Spark Building Group, founded in 2022.
- [Turning Your Hormone Cycle Into Your Secret Superpower - Aagya Mathur, Co-Founder & CEO at Aavia](https://bluesky-thinking.com/turning-your-hormone-cycle-into-your-secret-superpower-aagya-mathur-co-founder-ceo-at-aavia/): Aavia is a daily ovarian hormone health guide.
- [Changing The Conversation About Fertility - Lina Chan, CEO & Founder at Parla](https://bluesky-thinking.com/changing-the-conversation-about-fertility-lina-chan-ceo-founder-at-parla/): Could you please tell me more about your venture - when was it launched, and what it focuses on?
- [Caring For Your Body And The Environment - Anna Comas, CEO & Co-Founder at Min Organics ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/caring-for-your-body-and-the-environment-anna-comas-ceo-co-founder-at-min-organics/): In January 2022, we launched Min Organics, an online retailer of bulk organic menstrual products.
- [The Curse Of The "One Hit Wonder" - Can Award-Winning Recognition Hinder Future Success?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-curse-of-the-one-hit-wonder-can-award-winning-recognition-hinder-future-success/): Is there a danger in being too successful? New research reveals how to avoid becoming a One Hit Wonder in your work.
- [3 Reasons Why Going Green Might Lose You Customers... And How To Fix It](https://bluesky-thinking.com/3-reasons-why-going-green-might-lose-you-customers-and-how-to-fix-it/): New research identifies three reasons why producing a more sustainable product might actually lose a company its customers. More importantly, it reveals how businesses can tackle this.
- [25 Years Of The FT Global MBA Ranking 1999 - 2023](https://bluesky-thinking.com/25-years-of-the-ft-global-mba-ranking-1999-2023/): The FT published their 2023 Global MBA Ranking today, and the results will create a storm! Columbia ranks #1 for the first time, and Wharton is dropped after ranking #1 in 2022. The #M7 that dominated the first FT ranking in 1999 have been scattered, there are new names in the top 10, established names that are not. Big jumps, significant drops - we're going to be talking about these results for a long time.
- [Heatwaves Are Damaging People, Planet And Profits](https://bluesky-thinking.com/heatwaves-are-damaging-people-planet-and-profits/): Extreme weather, such as hurricanes, heatwaves and drought no doubt cause significant damage to people and to planet, but there is a growing body of evidence that confirms that climate change is damaging global business too
- [Ethics and AI - Why Business Needs To Get A Grip](https://bluesky-thinking.com/ethics-and-ai-why-business-needs-to-get-a-grip/): As AI capability continues to advance, how close an eye should we be keeping on its activities? New research provides a roadmap to ethical AI development, and paints a stark picture of what might happen if AI runs unchecked.
- [Does Studying As A Team Give Better Results?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/does-studying-as-a-team-give-better-results/): Collaborating on note-taking can help to boost student performance, new research shows.
- [Can Air Pollution Cloud Your Business Judgement?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-air-pollution-cloud-your-business-judgement/): Air pollution, researchers say, adversely impacts managers' mood, judgement, and decision-making on corporate investments. As a result, firms are risking their profits.
- [BlueSky Ranking Of University Rankings 2022/23 - North America](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-ranking-of-university-rankings-2022-23-north-america/): When QS Quacquarelli Symonds and Times Higher Education partnered to publish their first THE-QS World University Ranking in 2004, Harvard University ranked #1. Nearly twenty years later, Harvard is still at the top, but not in either of the rankings that QS and THE now publish separately.
- [Why Multisensory Menus Are A Win-Win For Restaurants And Customers](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-multisensory-menus-are-a-win-win-for-restaurants-and-customers/): Caviar and bacon sandwiches are both loved by foodies for their flavour. Or as Emily in Paris might tweet in the hit Netflix series, Butter + Chocolate = ❤️. Research from INSEAD and UBC Sauder shows how can we revolutionise the art of enjoying more while spending less, and bolster the bottom line rather than the waistline.
- [Want To Digitally Transform Your Business? Let The Games Begin](https://bluesky-thinking.com/want-to-digitally-transform-your-business-let-the-games-begin/): Digital transformation brings new rules, skills and strategy. For businesses striving to keep up with the competition, new research from Vlerick Business School suggests gamesmanship can help.
- [Why Small Businesses Make A Big Difference](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-small-businesses-make-a-big-difference/): Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) account for around 90% of all firms and are responsible for 50% of employment globally. The Dean of Oxford's Saïd Business School, Soumitra Dutta says their potential for economic and social impact must not be underestimated or underappreciated.
- [How Can The Music Industry Help Artists? Bye Bye A Slice Of The Pie ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-the-music-industry-help-artists-bye-bye-a-slice-of-the-pie/): The "Big Three” major recording labels continue to dominate the music industry, to the detriment of most artists. Research points to exploitive contracts, unfair royalty splits, and lack of rights to songs. But recording labels can be successful by being more fair and transparent rather than exploiting artists.
- [BlueSky Ranking Of University Rankings 2022/23 - Asia & Oceania](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-ranking-of-university-rankings-2022-23-asia-oceania/): Chinese universities now fill 8 of the top 30 places in the BlueSky Thinking Ranking of University Rankings 2022/23 - Asia & Oceania, which is the first league table to combine the annual results of the four global university rankings compiled by THE, QS, US News and ARWU Shanghai.
- [Levelling Up Needs Local Solutions](https://bluesky-thinking.com/levelling-up-needs-local-solutions/): Too often the "levelling up" debate has revolved around high-profile infrastructure projects, such as High Speed 2, but research shows that effective solutions don't need to be either expensive or complex.
- [BlueSky Ranking Of University Rankings 2022/23 - Europe](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-ranking-of-university-rankings-2022-23-europe/): The BlueSky Thinking Ranking of University Rankings 2022/23 - Europe is the first ever compilation of the four major global university rankings - THE, QS, USNews and ARWU Shanghai - to assess the overall performance of the top 50 universities in Europe.
- [Does Sport Make Violence Socially Acceptable?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/does-sport-make-violence-socially-acceptable/): With rugby and American football fans, players and media treating games like warfare, does on-the-pitch violence become more acceptable?
- [BlueSky Ranking Of University Rankings 2022/23 - Global](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-ranking-of-university-rankings-2022-23/): The BlueSky Thinking Ranking of University Rankings 2022/23 - Global is the first ever compilation of the four major global university rankings - THE, QS, USNews and ARWU Shanghai - to assess the overall performance of the top 100 universities in the world.
- [10 Ways For Your Business To Do Better in 2023](https://bluesky-thinking.com/10-ways-for-your-business-to-do-better-in-2023/): Want your business to make more than a profit? We've summarised our top 10 lessons from academia this year to help your business do better...
- [10 Essential Management Lessons From 2022](https://bluesky-thinking.com/10-essential-management-lessons-from-2022/): Business schools have continued to provide a pathway to better management practice throughout 2022. We've summarised our top 10 lessons from research and academia this year for you to reflect on
- [LEGO Shares The Love, But Can They Do More?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/lego-owns-the-holiday-season-but-can-they-do-more/): Brands like LEGO face pressure to be ethically and socially minded, but such efforts can backfire. Can cause-related marketing help?
- [How To Read Between The Lines Of A LinkedIn Profile](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-read-between-the-lines-of-a-linkedin-profile/): Research reveals 10 ways for recruiters to read between the lines of what they see on applicant's LinkedIn profiles when vetting candidates
- [Selling Dodgy Goods? Customers Are More Likely To Forgive Family Businesses](https://bluesky-thinking.com/selling-dodgy-goods-customers-are-more-likely-to-forgive-you-if-youre-a-family-business/): Family firms are perceived as more human by consumers, helping to build trust and increase the chance of being forgiven when things go wrong
- [Parents Pass Inventorship Skills On To Daughters - Unless They Have A Younger Son](https://bluesky-thinking.com/parents-pass-inventorship-skills-on-to-daughters-unless-they-have-a-younger-son/): If you're female and your parents are inventors you could inherit their inventorship skills - as long as you don't have a younger brother
- [Can Maths Stop Us Littering?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-maths-stop-us-littering/): Littering incurs significant costs to coastal resorts and local authorities every year. Can a simple maths system help us clean things up?
- [Leadership Lessons From Space](https://bluesky-thinking.com/leadership-lessons-from-space/): Space exploration requires the very best - from tech, team members and leaders. What can teams back on Earth learn from astronauts?
- [Investors Can Back The Best Start-Ups By Considering Prior Funding](https://bluesky-thinking.com/investors-can-improve-start-up-success-rates-with-prior-funding/): Investigating prior funding sources when selecting a start-up to back can help guide investors toward the most promising projects
- [Don't Hide Data Breaches! Being Up Front Can Retain Customer Trust](https://bluesky-thinking.com/dont-hide-data-breaches-being-up-front-can-retain-customer-trust/): Companies which suffer data breaches are far more likely to retain consumer trust if they are transparent about hacks and proactive in finding solutions
- [Diversity On Boards Is Sacrificed When Firms Underperform](https://bluesky-thinking.com/diversity-on-boards-is-sacrificed-when-firms-underperform/): Underperforming businesses sacrifice the diversity of their boards when faced with fixing underperformance research shows
- [The Marketing Potential of Witchcraft](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-marketing-potential-of-witchcraft/): The witch is on a journey from "evil" to "empowering", providing marketers with a powerful tool to tap into a new customer base
- [Breaking Down Crypto And The Issue Of Regulation](https://bluesky-thinking.com/breaking-down-crypto-and-the-issue-of-regulation/): What is a crypto-hub? Should you plunge your savings into Bitcoin or invest in crypto assets like NFTs? Our experts break it down...
- [Violent Political Conflicts Spell Doom For Private Enterprises](https://bluesky-thinking.com/violent-political-conflicts-spell-doom-for-private-enterprises/): Conflict brings irreparable damage to firms, regardless of size or stature, as inventory purchases plummet, supplier are lost and economy collapses
- [Managers Who Set High Performance Targets Doom Staff To Failure](https://bluesky-thinking.com/managers-who-set-high-performance-targets-doom-staff-to-failure/): High performing managers set lofty targets for staff due to a distorted perspective that their own experiences are standard practice.
- [People Love Robots In Customer Service   ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/people-love-robots-in-customer-service/): Are we learning to love the robot? A new study reveals that a previously tech-averse humans are warming to a more tech-savvy world
- [Good At Playing Video Games? You Might Make A Good Leader](https://bluesky-thinking.com/good-at-playing-video-games-you-might-make-a-good-leader/): Far from being a waste of time, being adept at video games can significantly boost your career prospects, new research shows
- [Women Won't Reach Senior Leadership Roles - Here's Why...](https://bluesky-thinking.com/women-wont-reach-senior-leadership-roles-heres-why/): Self-doubt, exhaustion and a lack of support holds women back from accepting well-earned promotions, research shows.
- [Could A Basic Income Stop People Being Pushed From Work?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/could-a-basic-income-stop-people-being-pushed-from-work/): Providing a social safety net enables people to better contribute to their jobs and, according to research, to society for a longer period of time
- [How Can You Predict Business Failure? Look To The Stars](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-you-predict-business-failure-look-to-the-stars/): Online reviews can predict the failure of seven out of 10 businesses, new research finds
- [Talking In The Third Person Boosts Crowdfunding Success](https://bluesky-thinking.com/talking-in-the-third-person-boots-crowdfunding-success/): Using third-person language gives crowdfunding campaigns more appeal and makes them more successful, reveals new research.
- [Why Women Refuse To Be Labelled As "Gamers"](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-women-refuse-to-be-labelled-as-gamers/): Even though 46 percent of people who consume video and role-playing games globally are women, gaming communities and the production industry still typically associate the term "gamer” with men, reveals new research from Aalto University School of Business.
- [Countries Decrease Women's Rights To Boost Foreign Investment](https://bluesky-thinking.com/countries-decrease-womens-rights-to-boost-foreign-investment/): Arrangements such as Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), whilst profitable, can damage economic rights of women, new research shows.
- [Workers Resist Hot Desking By Placing Personal Items On Desks](https://bluesky-thinking.com/workers-resist-hot-desking-by-placing-personal-items-on-desks/): Personal objects could be the key to workers resisting enforced changes to the occupation of workspaces, such as hot desking, research shows
- [The Business School With An Appetite For Disruption](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-business-school-with-an-appetite-for-disruption/): Innovative and disruptive ideas are fostered in GBSB Global Business School's G-Accelerator start-up hub
- [Attendance Bonuses Lead to More Absences](https://bluesky-thinking.com/attendance-bonuses-lead-to-more-absences/): Not only are bonuses ineffective in encouraging attendance, research shows they can actually increase staff absence levels
- [Banks Delayed Handling Of Losses Worsened The Financial Crisis](https://bluesky-thinking.com/banks-delayed-handling-of-losses-worsened-the-financial-crisis/): According to the study, many banks were reluctant to disclose or react to financial losses for fear of negative market reaction
- [Bargaining Over Wages Is More Effective When Done At Sector Level](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bargaining-over-wages-is-more-effective-when-done-at-sector-level/): Previously it was believed that a collective sector approach for higher wages and better working conditions was associated with inferior performance. However, research shows this is not true.
- [Gaining a Global View of Poverty By Using Satellites](https://bluesky-thinking.com/gaining-a-global-view-of-poverty-by-using-satellites/): The extent to which an area is brightly lit at night (or not) provides an indication of how abundant infrastructure is in the region. Knowing the precise locations of these unlit, potentially impoverished communities is essential if we are to improve their circumstances.
- [Game, Set And Match - The MiM Business Masters Where Europeans Are The World Champions](https://bluesky-thinking.com/game-set-and-match-the-business-masters-where-europeans-are-the-world-champions/): In the same year that Rafael Nadal won his first Grand Slam, the FT published its first MiM ranking. It has been advantage Europe ever since.
- [Working With Spouses Helps Women Earn More - But Not More Than Their Partners](https://bluesky-thinking.com/working-with-spouses-helps-women-earn-more-but-not-more-than-their-partners/): Research suggests husbands indirectly support their wives to earn more when working together - until that higher wage exceeds their own...
- [Are Your Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Excluding Your Staff?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-your-diversity-and-inclusion-initiatives-excluding-your-staff/): DEI efforts employed by organisations can result in alienating employees when they fail to consider the needs and perspectives of all staff.
- [SMEs That Invest In ESG Initiatives Are More Resilient](https://bluesky-thinking.com/smes-that-invest-in-esg-initiatives-are-more-resilient/): To encourage SMEs to engage sustainable practices it is important owners understand not only how ESG practices benefit society, but how they can benefit too
- [Spirituality: The Discipline of Doing Business With The Unknown](https://bluesky-thinking.com/spirituality-the-discipline-of-doing-business-with-the-unknown/): Managers and entrepreneurs that embrace spirituality can open themselves up to greater opportunities for innovation - here's how to do it...
- [Star Rating Systems Blur The Lines Between "Good" and "Bad" Products](https://bluesky-thinking.com/star-rating-systems-blur-the-lines-between-good-and-bad-products/): During the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, full lockdown measures were enforced in many countries around the world.
- [Anticipating Students' Needs Is The Best Way Of Reducing Dropout Rates](https://bluesky-thinking.com/anticipating-students-needs-is-the-best-way-of-reducing-dropout-rates/): Poor academic performance and course dissatisfaction are the main ingredients in the decision to become a dropout, new research reveals
- [Shareholders more likely to support eco-initiatives if they experience climate disasters ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/shareholders-more-likely-to-support-eco-initiatives-if-they-experience-climate-disasters/): Shareholders in locations hit by climate-related disasters are more likely to support environmental proposals regardless of risking firm value
- [Companies With LGBT-Friendly Policies Perform Better](https://bluesky-thinking.com/companies-with-lgbt-friendly-policies-perform-better/): As well as helping to create a more inclusive work environment, LGBT-friendly policies can help attract talent from communities that your competitors might be too close-minded to accept, boosting your competitive advantage.
- [How Transforming COVID-19 Masks Into Fashion Statements Saves Lives](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-transforming-covid-19-masks-into-fashion-statements-saves-lives/): How Transforming COVID-19 Masks Into Fashion Statements Saves Lives
- [Problems At Home Impact Employee Creativity](https://bluesky-thinking.com/problems-at-home-impact-employee-creativity-more-than-problems-at-work/): Ever felt left out at home or at the office? Research has shown that feeling excluded at home can negatively impact employee creativity, more so than feeling excluded at work.
- [Sacré Bleu! Forget ‘Dry January', France Had A Dry Pandemic](https://bluesky-thinking.com/sacre-bleu-forget-dry-january-france-had-a-dry-pandemic/): After years of steadily rising, wine consumption in France fell as much as 30% in 2021. Is the pandemic to blame? Or are attitudes changing?
- [Want To Impress Your Mentor? Show Your Soft Side](https://bluesky-thinking.com/want-to-impress-your-mentor-show-your-soft-side/): Qualities such as empathy, the ability to see the world from another's vantage point, or imagine oneself in another's shoes may sound, to ambitious minds, a little flimsy as a skillset, but mastering these abilities can often mean the difference between career progression and stagnation.
- [Want To Rule The World? Wear Glasses](https://bluesky-thinking.com/want-to-rule-the-world-wear-glasses/): Research has revealed many positive attributes attached to wearing glasses, which work particularly well for those in positions of power
- [Is Poor Self-Image Hindering Your Career?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-poor-self-image-hindering-your-career/): Too many people in the workplace suffer from the "Imposter Phenomenon" which, if left unchallenged, can damage their career prospects
- [How To Take A Political Stance As A CEO](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-take-a-political-stance-as-ceos/): More and more business leaders are speaking out on environmental, social, and political issues which are often not directly related to their business. This phenomenon is referred to as ‘CEO activism'. But how can CEOs ensure the stance they take doesn't backfire?
- [Is This The Beginning Of The End For Fast Fashion?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-fast-fashion/): The fast fashion industry has been big business many years, but the next generation are changing the status quo. Concerned about the future of our planet, they're following fashion with a more sustainable attitude
- [12 New Business School Programmes To Watch In 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/12-new-business-school-programmes-to-watch-in-2024/): New Year New You? To help kick-start your personal professional development journey, we've looked at the latest business education programmes to hit the market, and shared the best of the bunch with you
- [10 Ways For Your Business To Do Better In 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/10-ways-for-your-business-to-do-better-in-2024/): Do you have the right priorities at heart for 2024? We share 10 most important business ideas and attitudes to help steer you right for the year ahead...
- [Our Best Reads Of 2023](https://bluesky-thinking.com/our-best-reads-of-2023/): As 2024 approaches, we've rounded up twelve of our most read articles from the past year and have shared them with you here.
- [4 Management Lessons We Can Learn From Father Christmas](https://bluesky-thinking.com/4-management-lessons-we-can-learn-from-father-christmas/): Santa has a number of management tricks up his furry sleeves when it comes to making sure children all around the world wake up happy on Christmas morning. What can we learn from how he navigates the extreme demand and deadlines, manage his time and keep workers happy? Our experts discuss
- [10 Essential Management Lessons From 2023](https://bluesky-thinking.com/10-essential-management-lessons-from-2023/): New Year, New You? To help get you started on your New Year's Resolutions for 2024, we've compiled a list of the 10 most impactful lessons form 2023 that resonate with leaders.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Kurt Verweire](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-kurt-verweire-strategy-in-turbulent-times-how-to-design-a-strategy-that-is-robust-and-future-proof/): Whether we're navigating geopolitical shifts, global conflicts, pandemics or the rapidly evolving technology that is running our world, it has never been more vital for businesses to future-proof themselves against what is to come. Fortunately, companies do not have to face this challenge alone
- [Women Value Work-Life Balance More Than Men... Unless They're In Management](https://bluesky-thinking.com/women-value-work-life-balance-more-than-men-unless-theyre-in-management/): Are women really not interested in senior-level management roles if they have a family? Or can they have it all? Research explores what might be holding female professionals back from securing top roles
- [7 Business School Exec-Ed Courses That Reduce The Sustainability Skills Gap](https://bluesky-thinking.com/7-business-school-exec-ed-courses-that-reduce-the-sustainability-skills-gap/): With a significant shortage of individuals with sustainability expertise currently in industry, executive education is helping senior leaders to gain the vital skillsets needed for fighting climate change and creating positive change.
- [The Importance Of Business School Research With Positive Societal Impact - Lily Bi, President and CEO of AACSB](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-importance-of-business-school-research-with-positive-societal-impact-lily-bi-president-and-ceo-of-aacsb/): How are business schools shaping the leaders of tomorrow, and how does accreditation help support schools in their mission? Lily Bi, President and CEO of AACSB International provides an insight, and a view to the future.
- [5 Key Ways Business School Research Is Pushing The Sustainability Agenda: Research Round-Up](https://bluesky-thinking.com/5-key-ways-business-school-research-is-pushing-the-sustainability-agenda-research-round-up/): Can business school sustainability initiatives really make a difference in industry? We explore five key ways business schools can directly impact industry: research, executive education and projects.
- [Robopocalypse Now - New Research Finds AI Cooperates More Than Humans ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/robopocalypse-now-new-research-finds-ai-cooperates-more-than-humans/): With AI being developed to emulate humans at an increasingly more accurate level, research shows that if we want AI to better our societies and help us perform tasks in work or daily life, we must carefully monitor the values and principles we instil in them.
- [Are Financial Incentives Needed To Fight Climate Change?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-financial-incentives-needed-to-fight-climate-change/): Would you pay more for a product that has a better environmental impact? Having a green innovation strategy can make companies more competitive, a new study from Durham University Business School found.
- [Does Relying On Commission And Tips Impact Your Health And Wellbeing?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/does-relying-on-commission-and-tips-impact-your-health-and-wellbeing/): Whether working in gig-economy and zero hour roles, or high-flying finance roles, research shows that unpredictable pay can impact employees' physical health and wellbeing as well as their pockets.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Steve Muylle and Amit Basu](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-professors-amit-basu-and-steve-muylle-competitive-digital-innovation-transforming-products-processes-and-business-models-to-win-in-the-digital-economy/): We sat down with Professors Amit Basu and Steve Muylle to discuss their new book, and discover how businesses and individuals can successfully navigate a complex digital landscape.
- [Help More, Judge Less. When Loving Your Job Can Be A Problem For Colleagues](https://bluesky-thinking.com/help-more-judge-less-when-loving-your-job-can-be-a-problem-for-colleagues/): Marshall Goldsmith loves what he does.
- [Weird And Wonderful Modules Offered By Business Schools Around The World](https://bluesky-thinking.com/weird-and-wonderful-modules-offered-by-business-schools-around-the-world/): As Halloween approaches, we explore the universities and business schools, dipping into the worlds of magic, witchcraft and spirituality as a way of teaching new skills and disciplines
- [Black History Month 2023](https://bluesky-thinking.com/black-history-month/): To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them.
- [The Potential To Expand Your Influence In The Business World And Beyond - Curtis Johnson](https://bluesky-thinking.com/expanding-your-influence-in-business-curtis-johnson/): My background before business school was in PR and digital strategy.
- [Black History Month 2023: The Power Of Mentors - Dr. Ifedapo Francis Awolowo](https://bluesky-thinking.com/black-history-month-2023-the-power-of-mentors-dr-ifedapo-francis-awolowo/): To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them. Dr. Ifedapo Francis Awolowo knows the power of mentors and visibility for aspiring black professionals. He uses his platform at Sheffield Business School to be this for others.
- [Black History Month 2023: Dream Big, Embrace Challenges And Never Stop Learning - Steven Zwane](https://bluesky-thinking.com/black-history-month-2023-dream-big-embrace-challenges-and-never-stop-learning-steven-zwane/): To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them. After receiving the Nelson Madela Scholarship, Steven Zwane travelled from South Africa to Durham University Business School in the UK for his MBA and returned later to complete a DBA. His social charity inspires young aspiring entrepreneurs in South Africa.
- [Black History Month: Scholarships Provide Vital Opportunities For The Underrepresented - Linda Masibo](https://bluesky-thinking.com/black-history-month-scholarships-provide-vital-opportunities-for-the-underrepresented-linda-masibo/): To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them. Linda Masibo is a recipient of the GMAC Talent and Opportunity Scholarship - here she shares how the support has benfitted her
- [Black History Month 2023: Be Curious, Say Yes And Dare To Take Up Space - Danat Tekie](https://bluesky-thinking.com/black-history-month-2023-be-curious-say-yes-and-dare-to-take-up-space-danat-tekie/): To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them. Danat Tekie is a manager at Deloitte. Here, she shares how being curious, daring and refusing to say no has advanced her career.
- [Black History Month 2023: The More You Learn The More You Grow - Ifeatu Adaora Soludo](https://bluesky-thinking.com/black-history-month-2023-the-more-you-learn-the-more-you-grow-ifeatu-adaora-soludo/): To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them. Here we meet Ifeatu Adaora Soludo, who shares the value that can be gained by pushing your boundaries and stepping outside your comfort zone.
- [Speak Up And Support Others - Alterrell Mills, Harvard MBA Class of 2018](https://bluesky-thinking.com/speak-up-and-support-others-alterrell-mills/): To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them.. Here Aterrell Mills discusses why organisations must look beyond representation to tackle the bigger issues of inequality.
- [Black History Month 2023: Ensure Others Know Your Worth - Sebastian Ifeanyi Obeta](https://bluesky-thinking.com/hone-your-craft-to-ensure-others-know-your-worth-sebastian-ifeanyi-obeta/): To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them. Here, Sebastian Ifeanyi Obeta shares how creating a specialism has helped him break through bias and extend a helping hand to others
- [Black History Month 2023: Making Diversity The Norm - Rimm Elfu](https://bluesky-thinking.com/making-diversity-the-norm-rimm-elfu/): To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them. Rimm Elfu shares how his Executive MBA taught him the art of communication, perception and resilience
- [How The Super Wealthy Got Where They Are](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-the-super-wealthy-got-where-they-are/): Taylor Swift looks set to become America's youngest self-made female billionaire. The $96 million in U.S.
- [Black History Month 2023: Leading With Integrity And A Focus On Opportunity For All - Lucy Wanjiku Mutinda](https://bluesky-thinking.com/leading-with-integrity-and-a-focus-on-opportunity-for-all-lucy-wanjiku-mutinda/): To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them. Here we speak with entrepreneur Lucy Wanjiku Mutinda about her studies at ESMT in Berlin, her career, and what it means to provide inclusivity and opportunity for all.
- [Is TikTok's ‘Cosy Cardio' Another Fad - Or Is It Helping To Keep The Younger Generation Healthy?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-tiktoks-cosy-cardio-another-fad-or-is-it-helping-to-keep-the-younger-generation-healthy/): TikTok's Cosy Cardio trend offers an effective, low effort, budget-friendly workout - plus plenty of cute photo opportunities - but can it provide a bigger benefit for society? Research reveals how economic instability can negatively impact physical wellbeing. Could a viral fitness trend provide a fix?
- [Elon Musk vs Remote Working: Is He Right?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/elon-musk-vs-remote-working-is-he-right/): Is remote work making us lazy? With tech savvy companies such as Zoom and X demanding that staff be more physically present, we explore the challenges and opportunities of flexible working. Does being present mean better results?
- [The Art of Effective Communication In 7 Steps](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-art-of-effective-communication-in-7-steps/): The Editor-in-Chief of BlueSky Thinking, Matt Symonds sat down with IE Insights, the thought leadership platform published by IE University for an interview to capture his thoughts on the key 7 elements for effective communication.
- [A Lotus Growing In ‘America's Backyard' - China's Influence In Latin America](https://bluesky-thinking.com/a-lotus-growing-in-americas-backyard-chinas-influence-in-latin-america/): Trade between China and Latin America has massively increased over the last two decades, yet the relationship between the two regions is not a modern development, with trade ties that date back to the Spanish Empire.
- [Reducing Stress In The Workplace: Research Round-Up](https://bluesky-thinking.com/reducing-stress-in-the-workplace-research-round-up/): From flexible working to being set more challenging tasks, employee wants and needs are varied, but research shows that ensuring a good work-life balance is a universal way to improve satisfaction in the workplace. Our monthly research round-up explores the leading ideas on how employers can ensure employee wellbeing and performance.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Philippe Silberzahn](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-philippe-silberzahn-welcome-to-uncertainty-surviving-and-thriving-in-a-world-of-surprises/): We sat down with Philippe Silberzahn to discuss why his new book "Welcome to Uncertainty! Surviving and Thriving in a World of Surprises" is essential reading for leaders, innovators, and those determined to harness the potential of change in an uncertain and ever-evolving landscape.
- [Five Questions About Tax Evasion And Exemption, Answered By Business Schools](https://bluesky-thinking.com/five-questions-about-tax-evasion-and-exemption-answered-by-business-schools/): In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Reflecting on the reveal of widespread abuse of tax systems in Europe and the US by companies such as BlackRock in 2018, leading business school experts share their research and insights on how to prevent such events happening again, and how organisations and individuals can act more ethically.
- [Entrepreneurial Hubris and Overconfidence: The Dark Side of Positive Emotions](https://bluesky-thinking.com/entrepreneurial-hubris-and-overconfidence-the-dark-side-of-positive-emotions/): Overindulging positive emotions, such as unwarranted optimism and hubris, can blind entrepreneurs to potential risks and challenges.
- [5 Common Challenges With Hybrid Working In London](https://bluesky-thinking.com/5-common-challenges-with-hybrid-working-in-london/): Is London truly losing its business community? And how do bosses genuinely feel about staff working from home? Research conducted by King's Business School suggests that hybrid working isn't as unpopular amongst employers in the city as people might expect.
- [Accelerator Programmes - Are They Worth It?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/accelerator-programmes-are-they-worth-it/): From their research, Dr Chowdhury and Professor Audretsch discovered who these accelerator programmes are most likely to benefit. And it isn't such a varied group of people.
- [The 6 Factors To Be A Successful CEO](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-6-factors-to-be-a-successful-ceo/): Decisiveness, adaptability, engaging with stakeholders, and reliability.
- [Top 4 Things Gen Z Want From The Workplace](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-4-things-gen-z-want-from-the-workplace/): They might be stereotyped as the easily distracted, lazy and TikTok obsessed generation, but Gen Z have a vital skillset to bring to the workplace. Should employers so easily dismiss their needs?
- [Gender Bias Stops Women From Taking Charge](https://bluesky-thinking.com/gender-bias-stops-women-from-taking-charge/): As long as there are different baseline probabilities for men and women to reach leadership positions, the gender bias is going to be present and will result in more ‘Johns' getting positions ahead of female applicants.
- [French Business Schools Shine In The FT Masters in Management (MiM) Ranking 2023](https://bluesky-thinking.com/hec-paris-ranks-1-in-the-ft-masters-in-management-mim-ranking-2023/): HEC Paris has ranked #1 in the 2023 FT Masters in Management (MiM) Ranking (MiM), finally ending the 12-year domination at the top by St Gallen.
- [Inspiring Change Makers At Europe's Largest Student-Led Seed Fund](https://bluesky-thinking.com/inspiring-change-makers-at-europes-largest-student-led-seed-fund/): What does an online database for live music and events listings have in common with a Type 2 Diabetes reversal programme?
- [Hands On Venture Capital Learning - Nurturing Student Startups With The Seed Fund](https://bluesky-thinking.com/hands-on-venture-capital-learning-nurturing-student-startups-with-the-seed-fund/): The Oxford Seed Fund (OSF), led by the Entrepreneurship Centre at Saïd Business School, has raised £2.5m from Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) to support start-ups over the next three years, for the first time making it Europe's largest, and one of the world's biggest, student-led seed funds.
- [How Focusing On Staff Wellbeing Helps Startups To Grow Quicker](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-creating-safe-spaces-help-entrepreneurs-to-scale-their-businesses-quicker/): Research suggests that entrepreneurs can benefit from keeping their staff happy as well as their customers
- [What Can The Barbie Movie Teach Us About Start-Up Investment?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-can-the-barbie-movie-teach-us-about-start-up-investment/): Whilst anything is possible in Barbie land, in reality, for many women a significant gender bias exists when attempting to get ahead.
- [Barbie Has Highlighted Gender Bias In The Workplace, But Is The Issue As Prominent As We Think?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/barbie-has-highlighted-gender-bias-in-the-workplace-but-is-the-issue-as-prominent-as-we-think/): Is there an easy fix to removing gender bias from the workplace? Research from ESMT proves there is no such thing as a silver bullet...
- [Is The Messi Fairytale in Miami A Lesson For Hiring Star Talent](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-the-messi-fairytale-in-miami-a-lesson-for-hiring-star-talent/): The magic of Lionel Messi has transformed the fortunes of Inter Miami, winning a first major trophy, selling out stadiums and skyrocketing the club's Instagram account. But is the fairytale start for Lionel Messi at Inter Miami an exception, rather than the rule?
- [How Humour Can Make Lectures More Engaging](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-humour-can-make-lectures-more-engaging/): The university experience, at times, can be quite stressful. However, research by Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Institute) finds that humour can improve student performance.
- [How Useful Is Networking When Job-Hunting?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-useful-is-networking-when-job-hunting/): It's not "what" you know, it's "who" you know. - a knack for networking can help to open doors for some that remain shut to others, but is this fair? Research shows that while networking is a vital skill for business development, lower-educated individuals do not necessarily benefit as much as higher educated peers.
- [The Changes For Women Since England Last Reached The World Cup Final](https://bluesky-thinking.com/things-that-have-changed-for-women-since-the-last-time-england-won-the-world-cup/): Much has changed for women in England since the last time an English football team were in the World Cup Final. In honour of the Lionesses, we explore a few of those important milestones...
- [Is It Better To Incentivise Competition Or Cooperation In Sales?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-it-better-to-incentivise-competition-or-cooperation-in-sales/): Does the "carrot and stick" method of reward still work for employees? Is it effective to pit your staff against each other in a bid to boost output, or do team incentives and rewards do a better job of driving results?
- [Southeast Asia Faces Daunting Climb To Reach Net Zero by 2050](https://bluesky-thinking.com/southeast-asia-faces-daunting-climb-to-reach-net-zero-by-2050/): The summer of 2023 has broken yet more records when it comes to soaring temperatures. With the planet approaching a period of "global boiling" is it now too late for worldwide collective climate action to make an impact?
- [How Can You Make Your Workplace More Inclusive? Research Round-Up](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-you-make-your-workplace-more-inclusive-research-round-up/): We round up the most recent management thinking and research expertise from business schools around the world on the topics of diversity, equality and inclusion, and share their insights with you.
- [7 Tips For Pitching Your Entrepreneurial Idea, Whether To Angels Or Sharks](https://bluesky-thinking.com/7-tips-for-pitching-your-entrepreneurial-idea-whether-to-angels-or-sharks/): Baybars Altuntas has been a star of the Turkish version of the television show Dragons' Den / Sharks Tank, and was the only entrepreneur to be granted a personal audience with former President Obama at the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship in Washington DC.
- [Can Monitoring Remote Workers Lead To A More Productive Workforce?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-monitoring-remote-workers-lead-to-a-more-productive-workforce/): How can you monitor employees' workloads as a remote manager without making your employees feel like they aren't trusted? The researchers at NEOMA Business School have some recommendations...
- [The Luck Of The Irish? Why Start-Ups Are Thriving In Ireland](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-luck-of-the-irish-why-start-ups-are-thriving-in-ireland/): According to the ESI, Ireland has the highest concentration of HGFs and hypergrowers (in proportion to overall companies in the country) in the entirety of Europe. But what is it about Ireland that makes it such an attractive spot for startups? And no, it isn't just the luck of the Irish...
- [Robots in the Workplace: The More You Have, The Less You Make?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/robots-in-the-workplace-the-more-you-have-the-less-you-make/): Research from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management paints a bleak picture regarding the effects of robotics on wealth accumulation
- [Was Homeownership The Rightmove for The Silent Generation?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/was-homeownership-the-rightmove-for-the-silent-generation/): World War 2 inflicted significant damage on German cities, impacting properties, businesses, and infrastructure. To understand the profound effects on citizens and their negative attitudes towards homeownership, researchers at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management conducted a study.
- [Perseverance, Communication And A Focus On The Little Details - Austin Beech: Durham University Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/perseverance-communication-and-a-focus-on-the-little-details-austin-beech-durham-university-business-school/): Sports require high attention to detail, teamwork and great communication, a drive to keep training and improving, and perseverance to deal with adversity.
- [A Matter Of Making The Right Choices - Fetze Andringa: Nyenrode Business University](https://bluesky-thinking.com/a-matter-of-making-the-right-choices-fetze-andringa-nyenrode-business-university/): Fetze Andringa's future is wide open, but the discipline he's learned through years playing hockey is helping guide his career journey.
- [Organisation, Rigour And Less Time On Social Media - Antoine Lecourtois: NEOMA Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/organisation-rigour-and-less-time-on-social-media-antoine-lecourtois-neoma-business-school/): Antoine Lecourtois has established a I've established a habit of precise organisation, rigour, and above all priority management to manage his sports career alongside his studies.
- [Respect, Growth and Self-Sacrifice - Amandine Chantal Henry: Emlyon Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/respect-growth-and-self-sacrifice-amandine-chantal-henry-emlyon-business-school/): Football has not only given Amandine Henry a healthy appetite for competition, but has taught her the power to be found in values such as respect, and sacrifice.
- [Commitment, Focus and a Drive To Do Better - Ryan Baird: Trinity Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/commitment-focus-and-a-drive-to-do-better-ryan-baird-trinity-business-school/): Ryan Baird, Ireland's "one to watch" on the rugby field believes commitment is key to success - if you aren't 100% committed to the game and to the moment in front of you, you won't perform to your potential.
- [Determination, Discipline, and Domination - Benjamin Haldorsen: NHH Norwegian School Of Economics](https://bluesky-thinking.com/determination-discipline-and-domination-benjamin-haldorsen-nhh-norwegian-school-of-economics/): Benjamin's career in professional chess has shaped his determination, discipline, and strategic thinking - all qualities that will help him flourish in the business arena.
- [Olympics, Overcoming Challenges, And The Beauty Of Perspective - Katie Mullan: Trinity Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/olympics-overcoming-challenges-and-the-beauty-of-perspective-katie-mullan-trinity-business-school/): Katie Mullan shares the life lessons that come from reflecting on a sporting career, and how to truly place value in performance,
- [The Power of Teamwork, Communication, And Maintaining Great Balance - Aino Äijö: Aalto University School of Business](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-power-of-teamwork-communication-and-maintaining-great-balance-aino-aijo-aalto-university-school-of-business/): Balancing academic studies and athletics requires personal discipline, effective planning, and flexibility. It takes routine and discipline - so says Aino Äijö
- [Sporting Stars Mini Series](https://bluesky-thinking.com/sporting-stars-mini-series/): Determination, resilience, an appetite for success and a dedication to self-improvement.
- [Does Company Culture Bring Out The Dark Side Of CEOs?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/does-company-culture-bring-out-the-dark-side-of-ceos/): Psychopathic leaders may be attracted to leadership positions which give them control over people. These so-called "successful psychopaths” display traits which are widely associated with effective leadership, such as being assertive, creative and charming. So do you have to exhibit psychopathic tendencies to be a successful CEO? Not according to new research.
- [Why Should You Care About Air Pollution?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-should-you-care-about-air-pollution/): Not only is air pollution a major risk factor contributing to many of the leading causes of death, but new research shows air pollution can impact our decision making - damaging economies and even boosting crime rates.
- [Creating A Campus And A Culture Where All Students Belong -  Meeri Korpi, and Alexei Gloukhovstev](https://bluesky-thinking.com/creating-a-campus-and-a-culture-where-all-students-belong-meeri-korpi-and-alexei-gloukhovstev/): All students should feel like they belong on campus and in the classroom, without any barriers or hindrances to their learning experience say Alexei and Meeri of KY - the student society of Aalto University School of Business
- [Breaking The Taboo Around Open Expression In The Workplace - Diego Lazaro](https://bluesky-thinking.com/breaking-the-taboo-around-open-expression-in-the-workplace-diego-lazaro/): Continuing our PRIDE series, we speak to Diego Lazaro about how companies can create true inclusion, respect and support for LGBTQIA+ staff. Through his start-up, Be Diverse, Diego is coaching businesses to become more inclusive and to reap the benefits.
- [Embracing The Spectrum Of Human Diversity - Lukas Peter](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2023-breaking-barriers-with-business-education-lukas-peter/): "Embrace your identity with pride but remember to maintain your professionalism. Your identity doesn't confine you; it can boost you to heights you cannot imagine..." Lukas Peter shares how being LGBTQ+ has taught the value of open-mindedness and neutrality.
- [Visibility Is Critical - You Can't Be What You Can't See - Yuli Kim](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2023-breaking-barriers-with-business-education-yuli-kim/): Yuli is the founder of Inclusion Sensei, a workplace inclusion service which holds a passionate commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion and belonging in organisations close to its heart.
- [LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Mental Health And Well-being - Steve Keith](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2023-breaking-barriers-with-business-education-steve-keith/): Through Curious Consulting Steve Keith is creating helping to environments that enable the next generation to thrive.
- [Authenticity Is A Trait Of The Best Leaders - Lynette Seow, Co-Founder at Safe Spaceâ„¢ Singapore](https://bluesky-thinking.com/authenticity-is-a-trait-of-the-best-leaders-lynette-seow-co-founder-at-safe-space-singapore/): To mark PRIDE month, we're sharing the stories of inspirational business school students and alumni around the world who are using their business school experiences to make the world a more inclusive place.
- [Bring Your Personality, Drive, And Curiosity Every Day - Thomas Meehan, UT Austin McCombs Class of 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bring-your-personality-drive-and-curiosity-every-day-thomas-meehan-ut-austin-mccombs-class-of-2024/): To mark PRIDE month, we're sharing the stories of inspirational business school students and alumni around the world who are using their business school experiences to make the world a more inclusive place.
- [Be True To Yourself And Take Pride In Who You are - Chelsea Reyes, Mendoza MBA Class of 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/be-true-to-yourself-and-take-pride-in-who-you-are-chelsea-reyes-mendoza-mba-class-of-2024/): To mark PRIDE month, we're sharing the stories of inspirational business school students and alumni around the world who are using their business school experiences to make the world a more inclusive place.
- [Pride Month 2023: Breaking Barriers With Business Education - Lionel Choo](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2023-breaking-barriers-with-business-education-lionel-choo/): "Owning my truth has empowered me to concentrate on what truly matters”... Encountering prejudice in his own life motivated Lionel Choo to choose a career where his authenticity, resilience and empathy could shine.
- [Gender Equity, Disabilities, LGBT+, Origins And Generations - Fabien Figula Letort](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2023-breaking-barriers-with-business-education-fabien-figula-letort/): "...companies need to talk about it." As part of our series for PRIDE month, we speak with Fabien Figula Letort - Co-founder of AFL Diversity - a company supporting organisations in becoming more inclusive.
- [Business Education Is Integral To Securing Better LGBT+ Representation In Business - Vitor Kawamura & Leandro Lanzoni](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2023-breaking-barriers-with-business-education-vitor-kawamura-leandro-lanzoni/): Vitor and Leandro are married and currently studying on the Postgraduate programme in International Business at Porto Business School. Here, they share their individual and joint experiences of crafting their careers, their decision to travel to Portugal for their studies and why they believe business education should be an integral part of securing better LGBT+ representation in the business world.
- [A Safe Space For Queer Business Owners And Entrepreneurs  - Teale Failla](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2023-breaking-barriers-with-business-education-teale-failla/): Teale Failla is a Business Manager at Somewhere, dedicated to championing and creating opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community in Scotland
- [Evolution Of Attitudes And Inclusivity Towards LGBTQ+ Individuals - Darren Burn](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2023-breaking-barriers-with-business-education-darren-burn/): To mark PRIDE month, we're sharing how business school students and alumni around the world are making the world a more inclusive, place.
- [Betting On Yourself Will Always Pay Dividends - Fatima Arabzada,  MIT Sloan MBA Class of '23](https://bluesky-thinking.com/world-refugee-day-meet-the-business-students-overcoming-adversity-fatima-arabzada/): In recognition of World Refugee Day, BlueSky Thinking speaks to students around the world who have been displaced by global events and conflict, using their experiences, voices and actions to help make the world a better place. Here, we hear Fatima's story
- [Small Acts Of Courage Shine A Light On Resilience - Jack Blyzinskyj, Imperial MBA Class of '23](https://bluesky-thinking.com/world-refugee-day-meet-the-business-students-overcoming-adversity-jack-blyzinskyj/): Jack Blyzinskyj combined his Olympic training, family roots and business education to make a positive impact on those fleeing conflict in Ukraine
- [Opening A Door Of Hope And Dignity - Aline Sara, CEO and Co-Founder of NaTakallam](https://bluesky-thinking.com/world-refugee-day-using-business-education-to-overcome-adversity-aline-sara/): We speak to students and alumni using their business education to make a difference to refugee lives and opportunities around the world. Here, Aline Sara shares how her start-up, NaTakallam is providing not only employment opportunities for refugees around the world but purpose, dignity and independence.
- [Confronting The Unknown And Creating Safe Spaces - Elias Luef](https://bluesky-thinking.com/world-refugee-day-using-business-education-to-overcome-adversity-elias-luef/): Business Schools have a responsibility to shape the mindsets of future leaders to be better than those who came before them. Leading this charge is Elias Luef, co-head at EcoPol - a student-led organisation encouraging its members to broaden their perspectives and use their voices to create change.
- [I Am A Great Example Of Resilience, Of The Need To Be Kind To Others - Yuliia Honcharova](https://bluesky-thinking.com/world-refugee-day-meet-the-business-students-overcoming-adversity-yuliia-honcharova/): In recognition of World Refugee Day, BlueSky Thinking speaks to students around the world who have been displaced by global events and conflict, using their experiences, voices and actions to help make the world a better place. Here, we hear Yuliia's story
- [Building A Bridge For Refugees To Start New Careers And New Lives In Safety - Zarah Bruhn](https://bluesky-thinking.com/world-refugee-day-meet-the-business-students-overcoming-adversity-zarah-bruhn/): We speak to students and alumni using their business education to make a difference to refugee lives and opportunities around the world. Here, Zarah Bruhn shares how her project, socialbee, is helping refugees around the world make a fresh start be providing a route to skills and careers
- [From A Cup Of Tea To A New Career - The Small And Big Steps Supporting Refugees - Anastasia Koptsyukh](https://bluesky-thinking.com/world-refugee-day-meet-the-business-students-overcoming-adversity-anastasia-koptsyukh/): We speak to students and alumni using their business education to make a difference to refugee lives and opportunities around the world. Here, Anastasia Koptsyukh shares how her project - The Help Centre - is providing a caring, human hand to Ukrainian refugees
- [Making Sure The Most Vulnerable Voices Can Be Heard - Dr Alaa Murabit](https://bluesky-thinking.com/world-refugee-day-meet-the-business-students-overcoming-adversity-dr-alaa-murabit/): We speak to students and alumni using their business education to make a difference to refugee lives and opportunities around the world. Here, Dr. Alaa Murabit shares how shares how her project, Voice of Libyan Women, is advancing women's leadership and inclusion in securing peace.
- [Using Education To Transform My Reality  - Cheikh Diouf Faye](https://bluesky-thinking.com/world-refugee-day-meet-the-business-students-overcoming-adversity-cheikh-diouf-faye/): In recognition of World Refugee Day, BlueSky Thinking speaks to students around the world who have been displaced by global events and conflict, using their experiences, voices and actions to help make the world a better place. Here, we hear Cheikh's story
- [Refugee Day 2023 - Meet The Students Working To Make The World A Better Place](https://bluesky-thinking.com/refugee-day-2023-meet-the-students-working-to-make-the-world-a-better-place/): In recognition of World Refugee Day, BlueSky Thinking speaks to students around the world who have been displaced by global events and conflict, using their experiences, voices and actions to help make the world a better place
- [PRIDE 2023: Meet The Business School Students Breaking Barriers](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-2023-meet-the-business-school-students-breaking-barriers/): We sat down with students and alumni around the world using their education and their experiences to transform the attitudes and values of the industries they work in.
- [Could Being Funny At Work Help Your Career?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/could-being-funny-at-work-help-your-career/): As women continue to be underrepresented in high status positions, can women benefit from being funny in the workplace? New research from INSEAD Business School finds that humour can be a powerful tool for women, helping them gain influence in the workplace.
- [Can You Predict A Disaster Before It Happens?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-you-predict-a-disaster-before-it-happens/): How can we distinguish between the unexpected and the predicable when disaster occurs? Professor Barthelemy identified four characteristics of predictable surprises;
- [Could Creativity And Innovation Be Holding You Back?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/could-creativity-and-innovation-be-holding-you-back/): Can you be too innovative? People with excellent ideas might find themselves penalised for their creativity, new research from ESSEC Business School shows
- [Why Women's Networks Need To Get Better At Getting Together](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-womens-networks-need-to-get-better-at-getting-together/): Despite promoting collaboration and connection, many women's networks choose to operate individually. New research by the Erasmus Centre for Women and Organisations at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University reveals the benefits to be gained for women if networks choose to work together.
- [BlueSky Ranking of Computer Science Rankings 2023](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-ranking-of-computer-science-rankings-2022-23-global/): The world's four biggest technology companies by market capitalisation - Apple, Microsoft, Google and Amazon - all have at least one founder that studied computer science at a U.S.
- [How To Save The Planet - Tackling Climate Change And Biodiversity Loss](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-save-the-planet-tackling-climate-change-and-biodiversity-loss/): Protecting natural habitats, reducing greenhouse gasses promoting sustainable agriculture and encouraging conservation efforts are essential steps for ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for our planet, and for generations to come.
- [Business School Served As An Inflection Point In My Life - Ryan Moran, Cornell MBA '20](https://bluesky-thinking.com/business-school-served-as-an-inflection-point-in-my-life-ryan-moran-cornell-mba-20/): In recognition of PRIDE month we hear from students who've used their time at business school not only to better themselves, but to better support those around them too. Read Julia's experiences here...
- [Finding Support Beyond The First Few Identities: Julia Linthicum](https://bluesky-thinking.com/finding-support-beyond-the-first-few-identities-julia-linthicum/): In recognition of PRIDE month we hear from students who've used their time at business school not only to better themselves, but to better support those around them too. Read Julia's experiences here...
- [Prove Company Culture Through Actions: Erik Luengen](https://bluesky-thinking.com/prove-company-culture-through-actions-erik-luengen/): In recognition of PRIDE month we hear from students who've used their time at business school not only to better themselves, but to better support those around them too. Read Erik's experiences...
- [6 Essential Skills for Gen-Z Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders](https://bluesky-thinking.com/6-essential-skills-for-gen-z-entrepreneurs-and-business-leaders/): Gen Z now makes up an increasing percentage of the global workforce. They spent their formative years affected by the pandemic and mass social movements. We explore what skills they need in the modern workforce to get by effectively.
- [See Your LGBTQ+ Identity As A Strength: Pieter Vermeersch and Jornt Depreter](https://bluesky-thinking.com/see-your-lgbtq-identity-as-a-strength-pieter-vermeersch-and-jornt-depreter/): In recognition of PRIDE month we hear from students who've used their time at business school not only to better themselves, but to better support those around them too. Read Pieter's and Jornt's experiences...
- [Finding And Building Supportive Communities: Amber Liu](https://bluesky-thinking.com/finding-and-building-supportive-communities-amber-liu/): In recognition of PRIDE month we hear from students who've used their time at business school not only to better themselves, but to better support those around them too. Read Amber's experiences...
- [Don't Shy Away From Who You Are: Mona Jasmin Baumann](https://bluesky-thinking.com/dont-shy-away-from-who-you-are-mona-jasmin-baumann/): In recognition of PRIDE month we hear from students who've used their time at business school not only to better themselves, but to better support those around them too. Read Mona's experiences...
- [How Can We Better Support Refugees - And How Can They Support Us?: Research Roundup](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-we-better-support-refugees-and-how-can-they-support-us-research-roundup/): We're sharing some of the vital research being done by business schools and universities all around the globe that both highlight the hardships and discrimination that refugees face, and recognise the multiple benefits to communities and economies that refugees can bring if given the chance.
- [15 Refugee Scholarships You Should Apply For If Considering An MBA ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/15-refugee-scholarships-you-should-apply-for-if-considering-an-mba/): In recognition of World Refugee Day, we have curated a list of 15 top scholarships for refugees, supporting their journey towards leadership and advocacy in the business world.
- [7 Pride Month Business Lessons You Can't Miss](https://bluesky-thinking.com/7-pride-month-business-lessons-you-cant-miss/): We've collected seven key pieces of research from business schools around the world that provide key lessons for business leaders to take away.
- [Businesses Want Diverse Ideas - But Unintentionally Discourage Them](https://bluesky-thinking.com/businesses-want-diverse-ideas-but-unintentionally-discourage-them/): Businesses inadvertently influence the ideas they receive from external contributors. Contributors pick up on signals that suggest which ideas are more likely to be chosen. This leads to a narrow set of more similar ideas; a trade-off between fit and variety.
- [We All Want To Be More Sustainable - But What Does ‘Sustainable' Even Mean?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/we-all-want-to-be-more-sustainable-but-what-does-sustainable-even-mean/): Research reveals that sustainability means different things to different people... how can companies get it right when adapting their products to be more eco-friendly?
- [15 Of The Best LGBTQ+ Scholarships To Consider When Applying To MBA Programmes](https://bluesky-thinking.com/15-lgbtq-scholarships-you-should-apply-for-if-considering-an-mba/): We've scoured the globe (digitally) to find 15 of the very best scholarships and support for LGBTQIA+ students at business schools
- [More Of The World Supports Women's Rights Than You Think](https://bluesky-thinking.com/more-of-the-world-supports-womens-rights-than-you-think/): How can we change long-held ideologies about gender norms? New research reveals men and women might not think so differently...
- [Research Roundup: Expert tips for entrepreneurs](https://bluesky-thinking.com/research-roundup-expert-tips-for-entrepreneurs/): Looking to launch a business? We've collated some of the best advice from business school experts and entrepreneurs around the world.
- [BlueSky Ranking of Engineering School Rankings 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-ranking-of-engineering-school-rankings-2024/): In 2009, Times Higher Education and QS Quacquarelli Symonds published the last THE - QS World University Ranking together.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Asrif Yusoff](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-asrif-yusoff/): Ever thought of going back to school? We sit down with Asrif Yusoff, whose latest book shares the realities of navigating, and succeeding at part-time study.
- [Are Businesses Really Tackling Climate Change?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-businesses-really-tackling-climate-change/): Research finds that the emissions pathways of most companies sit at odds with the targets of the Paris Agreement, hindering the ability for countries to meet nationally-held climate goals.
- [Why Teach Philosophy At Business School?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-teach-philosophy-at-business-school/): Philosophy is the art of understanding how you engage with ideas - which is why business schools are adding it to the curriculum...
- [Is AI The Better Teacher?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-ai-the-better-teacher/): AI helps learning become more effective and accessible for students. A new report AACSB reveals six beneficial ways schools can use AI.
- [No Entrepreneur Is An Island: Top Courses For Today's Entrepreneurs](https://bluesky-thinking.com/no-entrepreneur-is-an-island-top-courses-for-todays-entrepreneurs/): The modern entrepreneur wants to be connected: connected to people, ideas centres, places of innovation and learning, and thereby better able to affect the world. These 8 courses help entrepreneurs do just that.
- [Is Feedback More Effective When It Comes From Your Boss, Or Your Colleague?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-feedback-more-effective-when-it-comes-from-your-boss-or-your-colleague/): Good ideas can come from anywhere. Equally, good advice is not only found in those who occupy the top spots. Dismissing valuable input from colleagues could come at a high price.
- [Can Kindness Make Your Business Rich? ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-kindness-make-your-business-rich/): Warm brands are more likely to receive positive and helpful feedback from customers about a bad experience with their product or service finds new research from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
- [Almost 50% Of Workers Are Either Bored Or Burned Out](https://bluesky-thinking.com/almost-50-of-workers-are-either-bored-or-burned-out/): Are the numbers of those experiencing burnout, or simple dissatisfaction with their work really this high? What is driving such sentiments? And, most importantly, what can employers do to tackle it? That is exactly what Lotta Harju, Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology at emlyon business school, investigated.
- [3 Articles You Should Read If You're Running A Small Business](https://bluesky-thinking.com/3-articles-you-should-read-if-youre-running-a-small-business/): To help set SME leaders on the path to reinforcing their operations and overcoming some of the most challenging hurdles we've explored some of the best advice from management experts around the world.
- [Women Are Less Likely Than Men To Believe They Can Go To University](https://bluesky-thinking.com/women-less-likely-than-men-to-believe-that-they-can-go-to-university/): Women are less likely than men to believe that they can get into university, finds a new University of Cologne study.
- [Why Creatives Make The Best Leaders](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-creatives-make-the-best-leaders/): What should leaders do when the old methods for getting ahead of the competition no longer work? Get creative, and work together...
- [Who Does It Better: Markets, Or Firms?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/who-does-it-better-markets-or-firms/): New research from Ramesh Rao of The University of Texas at Austin challenges traditional economic theory.
- [The Dark Side of Charitable Organisations](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-dark-side-of-charitable-organisations/): New RSM research found that charities' perception of their own moral goodness can lead to unethical behaviour.
- [Promoting Sustainable Farming - Chor Chee Hoe](https://bluesky-thinking.com/promoting-sustainable-farming-chor-chee-hoe/): After graduating from the Asia School of Business in 2022 with an MBA, Chor Chee Hoe became the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Qarbotech, a biocompatible solution that increases the photosynthesis rate of leafy plants, shortening crop cycles and increasing plant growth.
- [Transforming Healthcare in Schools - Priya Prakash](https://bluesky-thinking.com/transforming-healthcare-in-schools-priya-prakash/): Priya Prakash is a healthcare entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of HealthSetGo, India's largest healthcare organisation for schools. In 2019, she took part in INSEAD's Social Entrepreneurship Programme.
- [Earth Day 2024: Meet The Business School Graduates Using Their Education To Save The World](https://bluesky-thinking.com/earth-day-2024-meet-the-business-school-graduates-using-their-education-to-save-the-world/): In recognition of Earth Day, we've been speaking to entrepreneurs who have used their time at business school to build businesses that tackle our world's most urgent challenges.
- [5 Big Ideas... With Professor Carol Adams](https://bluesky-thinking.com/5-big-ideas-with-professor-carol-adams/): In the latest of our series we sit down with sustainability expert Dr Carol Adams to find out more about her work, her inspirations and focus for the future.
- [Sustaining Oceans And Saving Seafood - Kelly Pan](https://bluesky-thinking.com/sustaining-oceans-and-saving-seafood-kelly-pan/): Through Impact Food, Kelly Pan is working to ensure our love of seafood does not decimate the world's oceans...
- [The Eco-Friendly Dairy Revolution - Arnaud Delacour](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-eco-friendly-dairy-revolution-arnaud-delacour/): Arnaud Delacour is finding new ways to make food eco-friendly. Through the Very Food Co. he's bringing alternatives to dairy to the masses.
- [A Guiding Light For Green Energy Production - Jason Utton](https://bluesky-thinking.com/a-guiding-light-for-green-energy-production-jason-utton/): Through Atwell, Jason is using his business experience and MBA skills to advise lead a green energy development revolution.
- [The MBA Graduate Transforming the Concrete Industry - Aku Wilenius](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-mba-graduate-transforming-the-concrete-industry-aku-wilenius/): Aalto University graduate, Aku Wilenius used the skills he developed in his MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation to found his sustainable business, Caidio, a global startup from Finland transforming the concrete industry through innovative technology.
- [Turning Seawater Into Energy - Heidemarie Haupt](https://bluesky-thinking.com/turning-seawater-into-energy-heidemarie-haupt/): Heidemarie Haupt completed the International Flexible Executive MBA at Polimi Graduate School of Management in 2021, and has since used her skills and experience to co-found Poseidon HyPerEs, a company that creates environmentally friendly batteries.
- [Creating A Garden For The World - Shubber Ali](https://bluesky-thinking.com/creating-a-garden-for-the-world-shubber-ali/): Garden For The World, launched by Shubber Ali, is helping ensure that our gardens and green spaces can stay pretty and serve the needs of wildlife
- [Focusing on The Future of Swiss Food Sustainability - Charlotte de la Baume](https://bluesky-thinking.com/focusing-on-the-future-of-swiss-food-sustainability-charlotte-de-la-baume/): For Earth Day we meet entrepreneurs positively impacting the planet. Through Beelong, Charlotte de la Baume is helping to make food more sustainable.
- [Converting Waste Into a Sustainable Food Source - Maya Zaken](https://bluesky-thinking.com/converting-waste-into-a-sustainable-food-source-maya-zaken/): By converting waste into a sustainable protein source for animals, and a soil amendment for plants, Maya Zaken's company addresses food waste challenges.
- [Creating Sustainable Solutions to Everyday Problems - Sebastian Leicht](https://bluesky-thinking.com/creating-sustainable-solutions-to-everyday-problems-sebastian-leicht/): Since graduating from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management with an Executive MBA, Sebastian Leicht founded Easy2Cool Gmbh, a business that creates sustainable cooler packaging for temperature sensitive goods.
- [25 Sustainability Scholarships You Should Apply For If Considering An MBA](https://bluesky-thinking.com/25-sustainability-scholarships-you-should-apply-for-if-considering-an-mba/): We've scoured the globe to find the very best scholarships providing financial, as well as practical, support for the next generation of sustainability-focused business leaders...
- [Could Your Next Manager Be AI?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/could-your-next-manager-be-ai/): New research from ESMT Berlin found that AI was effectively performing five managerial functions, potentially surpassing human managers.
- [7 Reasons Why Your Business Should Become More Sustainable](https://bluesky-thinking.com/7-reasons-why-your-business-should-become-more-sustainable/): Is ESG dead? Despite companies' willingness to tout their sustainable credentials, there is some backlash against environmental, social and governance initiatives happening right now. Is there any real benefit to be gained from going green? Our experts discuss…
- [Embracing The Soft Life: The Next Big Workplace Trend](https://bluesky-thinking.com/embracing-the-soft-life-the-next-big-workplace-trend/): Is it another TikTok fad? Or is "Soft Life" a new way for the next generation to find meaning in their work? For Gen-Z and younger Millennial workers whilst the appetite to succeed professionally still exists, the benefits of doing so aren't as clear...
- [Are We Ignoring the Impact of Language Bias at Work?   ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-we-ignoring-the-impact-of-language-bias-at-work/): Linguistic discrimination is prevalent even in virtual work environments, Aalto University School of Business research highlights.
- [Can Leaders Admit Company Errors, But Also Keep Their Jobs? ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-leaders-admit-company-errors-but-also-keep-their-jobs/): When faced with either admitting an error in order to learn from it versus potentially losing their job for admitting to said error, how can CEOs navigate it so that they keep their power and improve the organisation?
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Čedomir Nestorović](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-cedomir-nestorovic/): How might the actions of our industries might influence geopolitical matters? We sit down with Professor Čedomir Nestorović of ESSEC Business School to find out more about his latest book
- [Can CSR Drive Employee and Consumer Loyalty? ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-csr-drive-employee-and-consumer-loyalty/): Companies that have a stronger CSR focus are more likely to have employees who volunteer, new Mannheim Business School research finds.
- [Are Your Incentives Really Motivating Employees?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-your-incentives-really-motivating-employees/): Tailoring incentive schemes to individual staff needs might make staff happier, but will your company benefit overall?
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Julie Hodges](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-julie-hodges/): Despite understanding the need to be adaptable, many organisations struggle to create and manage effective organisational change. Thankfully, to help chart a smooth path through choppy waters, we have experts like Professor Julie Hodges.
- [How To Effectively Solve Business Conflict](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-effectively-solve-business-conflict/): New ESSEC Business School research finds traditional conflict resolution methods like open discussions and decision enforcement are generally ineffective in business conflict resolution.
- [Could Group Medical Appointments Be The Key To Solving The Global Healthcare Crisis? ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/could-group-medical-appointments-be-the-key-to-solving-the-global-healthcare-crisis/): The healthcare sector is struggling to provide an adequate service to everybody in need - how can we create a short-term fix? New research from ESMT Berlin suggests that shared medical appointments could be a solution.
- [Work-Life Imbalance: Does It Impact A Woman's Career?  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/work-life-imbalance-does-it-impact-a-womens-career/): Do the daily decisions over who does the school run and looks after the kids when they're sick unfairly impact women's career prospects?
- [Does Your CEO's Gender Affect Firm Performance?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/does-your-ceos-gender-affect-firm-performance/): New research from emlyon business school shows that the gender of outgoing leaders can inadvertently impact future leader's success...
- [Becoming A Parent Widens The Gender Pay Gap](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-becoming-a-parent-widens-the-gender-pay-gap/): New research reveals a woman's earnings are penalised by having a child, whereas a man's improves - putting yet another barrier between women and professional development...
- [The Right Attitude And The Right People For The Right Results - Helena Most](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-right-attitude-and-the-right-people-for-the-right-results-helena-most/): As a female working in the manufacturing sector, Helena Most has experienced her fair share of bias. Here she explains how she overcame it and harnessed the right attitudes for success.
- [Moving Beyond The Glass Ceiling - Lina Belmadani](https://bluesky-thinking.com/moving-beyond-the-glass-ceiling-lina-belmadani/): Since it's launch in 2020, La Moisson has helped more than 1,500 women find their way beyond the glass ceiling. We speak to founder Lina Belmadani about her work.
- [Do Humble Leaders Build More Successful Teams?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/do-humble-leaders-build-more-successful-teams/): Being humble can actually make you a better leader and drives organisation success, finds new research from the University of Sussex Business School.
- [Classical Music Is Sexist - How Can We Change The Industry?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/classical-music-sexist-how-can-we-change-industry/): The sexism in the world of classical music impacts female musicians early in their careers. Although an equal number of men and women train at conservatories, far fewer women become competition winners than men, new research finds.
- [Building Diverse, Inclusive And Equitable Workplaces - Katja Toropainen](https://bluesky-thinking.com/building-diverse-inclusive-and-equitable-workplaces-katja-toropainen/): By creating and running Inklusiiv, Katja Toropainen is enabling organisations to tackle the pervasive challenges faced by underrepresented groups in industry.
- [Creating A Place Where Your Opinions Matter - Silje Lindtvedt Fladmoe](https://bluesky-thinking.com/creating-a-place-where-your-opinions-matter-silje-lindtvedt-fladmoe/): In recognition of International Women's Day we're profiling trailblazing female entrepreneurs like Silje Lindtvedt Fladmore, whose start-up is removing bias from the hiring process
- [Transforming Entrepreneurial Dreams Into Reality - Rikita Lakdawala](https://bluesky-thinking.com/transforming-entrepreneurial-dreams-into-reality-rikita-lakdawala/): In recognition of International Women's Day we're profiling trailblazing female entrepreneurs like Rikita Lakdawala, the female MBA alum and entrepreneur at the forefront of a sustainable fashion revolution.
- [Never Underestimate The Power Of Your Own Voice And Vision - Magda Seifert](https://bluesky-thinking.com/never-underestimate-the-power-of-your-own-voice-and-vision-magda-seifert/): In recognition of International Women's Day we're profiling trailblazing female entrepreneurs. Here we meet Magda Seifert, who is using her career experience and MBA to bring architecture and art to a wider world
- [Purpose, Confidence and Authenticity - Julie Lietaer](https://bluesky-thinking.com/purpose-confidence-and-authenticity-julie-lietaer/): In recognition of International Women's Day we're profiling trailblazing female entrepreneurs. Here we meet Julie Lietaer, CEO of European Spinning Group and founder/CEO Ariadne Innovation.
- [Ingenuity And Innovation To Make Anything Possible - Carly Bigi, Founder and CEO of Laws of Motion](https://bluesky-thinking.com/ingenuity-and-innovation-to-make-anything-possible-carly-bigi-founder-and-ceo-of-laws-of-motion/): Carly Bigi is an MBA graduate of Columbia Business School, and founder and CEO of Laws of Motion
- [Find Your Community - Aimy Steadman, Co-Founder & COO BeatBox Beverages](https://bluesky-thinking.com/find-your-community-aimy-steadman-co-founder-coo-beatbox-beverages/): Aimy Steadman is an MBA graduate of UT Austin McCombs, and co-founder and COO of Beatbox Beverages, one of the largest RTD alcohol brands in the US and we make the "Original Party Punch.”
- [Making The World A Better Place For The Next Generation - Sarah Powers](https://bluesky-thinking.com/making-the-world-a-better-place-for-the-next-generation-sarah-powers-founder-at-nemu/): Sarah Powers, an MBA graduate founded Nemu, to empower people to manage and divide their ‘stuff' the easy way.
- [Every Child Deserves A Healthy Start - Ellie Campion](https://bluesky-thinking.com/every-child-deserves-a-healthy-start-ellie-campion-founder-at-mother-nurture-foundation/): Ellie Campion, an MBA graduate of Yale SOM founded Mother Nurture Foundation in 2017 after her first daughter Cressida was born and she learned first-hand the importance of maternal health.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Mario Vanhoucke](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-mario-vanhoucke/): Do you know how to use data? We sat down with Professor Mario Vanhoucke to find put more about his latest work.
- [Are Men Or Women More Creative?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-men-or-women-more-creative/): Playing into the false narrative of one gender being inherently better than another at a certain task poses major barrier to dismantling workplace inequality.
- [Hannah Holmes, Manchester Metropolitan University](https://bluesky-thinking.com/hannah-holmes-manchester-metropolitan-university/): Professor Hannah Holmes is Dean of the Business School and Deputy Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor in the Faculty of Business and Law at Manchester Metropolitan University, and an AMBA award winner.
- [Cathy Cassell - Executive Dean, Durham University Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/cathy-cassell-executive-dean-durham-university-business-school/): Cathy has built an esteemed track record of leadership at senior levels in UK business schools, having held roles as Deputy Director of Alliance Manchester Business School and Deputy Executive Dean of Leeds University Business School, before becoming Executive Dean of Durham University Business School.
- [Camelia Ilie Cardoza - Dean of Strategy at INCAE Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/camelia-ilie-cardoza-dean-of-strategy-at-incae-business-school/): Camelia Ilie is an entrepreneurial leader with over 25 years of experience across Europe, Latin America, and the USA. She is the Dean of Strategy and Institutional Affairs and a Professor at INCAE, a leading business school in Latin America.
- [Elissa Sangster - CEO of Forté](https://bluesky-thinking.com/elissa-sangster-ceo-of-forte/): Elissa Sangster is CEO of Forté - an organisation making business education and professional development achievable for thousands of women around the world.
- [Lisa Leander - Founder & CEO of Women in Business Education (WiBE)](https://bluesky-thinking.com/lisa-leander-founder-ceo-of-women-in-business-education-wibe/): Meet Lisa Leander, Founder & CEO of Women in Business Education - a worldwide initiative with over 380 members dedicated to advancing women's leadership within business schools.
- [12 Influential Women In Business Education 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/12-influential-women-in-business-education-2024/): In recognition of International Women's Day, we share the stories of women who are having a profound impact on business education today.
- [25 Women's Scholarships You Should Apply For If Considering An MBA](https://bluesky-thinking.com/25-womens-scholarships-you-should-apply-for-if-considering-an-mba/): We've pulled together a comprehensive list of the scholarships providing financial, as well as practical, support for women studying at business schools around the world.
- [Meet Our Most Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-our-most-inspirational-female-entrepreneurs-2024/): We sit down with the female entrepreneurs who have gone above and beyond - transcending tired gendered stereotypes and barriers to become the type of leaders that other women aspire to be
- [7 Reasons Why Your Business Needs More Women](https://bluesky-thinking.com/7-reasons-why-your-business-needs-more-women/): These seven reasons show that women bring a unique set of skills to the roles they inhabit, and a different perspective that could help propel your business into even further success.
- [How Can We Encourage Intergenerational Collaboration?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-we-encourage-intergenerational-collaboration/): Workforces are rapidly ageing. Research shows older workers are more motivated when younger workers seek knowledge from them, but are the same benefits from collaboration seen when roles are reversed?
- [Why HEC Paris holds a special place in my heart - Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman of L'Oréal](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-hec-paris-holds-a-special-place-in-my-heart-jean-paul-agon-chairman-of-loreal/): Generous, engaging, and contagiously optimistic, the Chairman and former CEO of L'Oréal is a exemplary lesson in grace and humility.
- [Feminist Foreign Policies - What You Need To Know](https://bluesky-thinking.com/feminist-foreign-policies-what-you-need-to-know/): Improving women's engagement in diplomacy has a measurable impact in helping nations achieve their foreign policy goals, as well as helping pave the way for women to participate more equally in all areas of industry and society, research shows.
- [How To Become Better At Collaboration - Research Round-Up](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-become-better-at-collaboration-research-round-up/): People are constantly moving, working in new places, on new projects and with new people, therefore creating a workplace where individuals feel comfortable and inspired to collaborate is essential. If your organisation is struggling to bring people together read on for inspiration...
- [How Much Would it Cost to Solve the Climate Crisis?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-much-would-it-cost-to-solve-the-climate-crisis/): The climate crisis is wrecking the world and current solutions do not seem to offer a way out. Research from ESSEC Business School shows the cost of solving the climate crisis - but is the price too high?
- [5 Big Ideas… With Henry Mintzberg](https://bluesky-thinking.com/5-big-ideas-with-henry-mintzberg/): He may refer to himself as a writer and educator, but to many Professor Mintzberg is nothing short of a management guru, having existed firmly amongst the most renowned authorities on the subject for more than half a century. We sat down with him to reflect on his career and discuss what comes next...
- [How Can Companies Claw Back Wrongly Paid Bonuses?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-companies-clawback-wrongly-paid-bonuses/): Sometimes companies mistakenly pay unethical or fraudulent bonuses to management. New research from Nyenrode Business University uncovers how companies can successfully retrieve them.
- [Leadership Lessons In Anger Management From The Superbowl](https://bluesky-thinking.com/leadership-lessons-in-anger-management-from-the-superbowl/): In high-pressure work scenarios when the stakes are high it can be hard to maintain a level head. But when does an impassioned attitude cross the line into misconduct? How can such incidents be avoided or resolved? We explore...
- [Business School Partnerships That Make The Perfect Match](https://bluesky-thinking.com/business-school-partnerships-that-make-the-perfect-match/): Whist the recent FT Global MBA rankings remind us there will always be a good level of healthy competitions between the schools, there is plenty to be gained from working in partnership. We're celebrating the best business school partnerships of 2024. If you're looking to find your perfect match, read on...
- [Hiring People With Patience Is Good For Productivity](https://bluesky-thinking.com/hiring-people-with-patience-is-good-for-productivity/): Modern working life might prioritise speed, but research shows that those who can master the art of patience may well see their productivity soar as a result.
- [Wharton #1 In FT MBA Ranking 2024 While Harvard And Stanford Crash](https://bluesky-thinking.com/wharton-1-in-ft-mba-ranking-2024-while-harvard-and-stanford-crash/): Wharton is back!
- [Can China Open A Gateway To Europe?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-china-open-a-gateway-to-europe/): The Balkans have become an important arena in the global strategic rivalry between the US and China, which intensified post-2017 under the hawkish Trump administration, a strategic update from LSE IDEAS, the London School of Economics' foreign policy think tank, reveals...
- [Seconded Employees: The ‘Temporary Heroes' Embracing New Ideas And Innovation](https://bluesky-thinking.com/seconded-employees-the-temporary-heroes-embracing-new-ideas-and-innovation/): Is your business in danger? Have you hit a slump and can't see a way out? Never fear, research reveals how seconded employees might be the heroes you need.
- [Have You Secured Financial Wellness? Research Round-up](https://bluesky-thinking.com/have-you-secured-financial-wellness-research-round-up/): The fourth day of 2024 marked Fat Cat Thursday, when median FTSE 100 CEO pay exceeded the average worker's salary for the year. The gulf between those with and those without enough money to make ends meet is widening. By better understanding where the problems with finance lie, business schools are working to find the solutions.
- [Why Female CEOs Are The Future](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-female-ceos-are-the-future/): Female CEOs are more debt averse than male CEOs, reveals new research from Durham University Business School. But does this make them better CEOs?
- [Why It Pays To Be A Cocky CEO](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-it-pays-to-be-a-cocky-ceo/): Modern leadership might champion the ideals of humility, approachability and the ability to compromise, but is there a benefit to being overconfident?
- [Do Payday Loans Stop People Getting The Support They Desperately Need?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/do-payday-loans-stop-people-getting-the-support-they-desperately-need/): With growing numbers of people turning to payday lenders to make ends meet, should we be thinking about the wider costs of their use? New research from Durham University Business School explores the financial and societal impact, and the possible solutions.
- [What Does Good Leadership Look Like In 2024?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/5579-2/): There are many leadership lessons we can take from Martin Luther King, from his power to inspire and motivate the masses to his commitment and drive to do better. With great historical leaders like King in mind, what does good leadership look like in 2024?
- [A Happy Workforce Makes Your Stock Price More Accurate](https://bluesky-thinking.com/a-happy-workforce-makes-your-stock-price-more-accurate/): Should employers be doing more to ensure employees are happy? Whilst we all know that money can't buy happiness, it might well be that focusing on happiness might just make money...
- [Why Aren't Companies Hiring Graduates?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-arent-companies-hiring-graduates/): 89% of HR leaders avoid hiring recent grads, citing a lack of job-ready skills and high training costs, while graduates feel unprepared and regretful about their degrees, finds a new study from Workplace Intelligence, sponsored by Hult International Business School.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Nicolas Chevrollier](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-nicolas-chevrollier/): How can businesses get radical about their sustainability efforts? With the Doomsday Clock ticking closer to the point of no return, taking a fresh approach to tackling climate change has never been more vital... We sat down with Nicolas Chevrollier to find out more about a book that might help pave the way...
- [Does Corporate Sustainability Need A Gen Z Glow-Up?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/does-corporate-sustainability-need-a-gen-z-glow-up/): The 2019 "VSCO Girl" subculture popularised sustainable habits and embodied eco-consciousness in every-day life for Gen Z - fast forward five years, whilst her look may have passed, the values she brought into the mainstream have not... what can businesses learn from her to keep pace with consumer demands?
- [How Can We Build For Good? Kyriakos Eleftheriou - Founder and CEO of Terra API](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-we-build-for-good-kyriakos-eleftheriou-founder-and-ceo-of-terra-api/): For World Health Day we meet the business school entrepreneurs using their talents and ambition to improve our lives. Here, Kyriakos Eleftheriou, founder of Terra API, shares his story.
- [Learn From Your Mistakes And Strive To Do Better - Omar Bilgin Mawson - Smokefree Innovations](https://bluesky-thinking.com/learn-from-your-mistakes-and-strive-to-do-better-omar-bilgin-mawson-smokefree-innovations/): For World Health Day we meet the business school entrepreneurs using their talents and ambition to improve our lives. Omar Bilgin Mawson founder of Smokefree Innovations shares how his start-up supports the health of people and planet.
- [Bridging The Gap Between Tech Capabilities And Patient Outcomes Is Key To Success - Szabolcs Nagy, CEO and co-founder of Turbine Ltd  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bridging-the-gap-between-tech-capabilities-and-patient-outcomes-is-key-to-success-szabolcs-nagy-ceo-and-co-founder-of-turbine-ltd/): For World Health Day we meet the business school entrepreneurs using their talents and ambition to improve our lives. Szabolcs Nagy, co-founder at Turbine Ltd shares an insight into how AI is helping the fight against cancer.
- [How Can We Improve Healthcare Globally? Research Round Up](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-we-improve-healthcare-globally-research-round-up/): Researchers from some of the world's top business schools are looking at can improve healthcare around the world, offering practical solutions to some of the biggest problems.
- [Has Elon Musk's Friendship With Donald Trump Destroyed Tesla's Brand Value Forever?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/elon-musk-has-driven-teslas-value-off-a-cliff-is-there-a-way-back/): Tesla may boast solid green innovation credentials and lead global the EV market when it comes to performance, but the controversial persona of its CEO Elon Musk has been steadily driving customers away since the beginning of the year. Plummeting sales and profits are worrying investors. Can Tesla recover its reputation with Musk at the helm?
- [Workers Are Punished For Overriding AI Decisions - Even If They Make A Better One](https://bluesky-thinking.com/workers-are-punished-for-overriding-ai-decisions-even-if-they-make-a-better-one/): As AI continues to play a larger role in the workplace, companies must recognise the importance of human input and strive to strike the right balance between technology and human judgment.
- [Is Empathy a Weakness? Science Says Elon Musk Is Wrong About Leadership](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-empathy-a-weakness-science-says-elon-musk-is-wrong-about-leadership/): Far from the "fundamental weakness of Western civilization", new research shows that empathic leadership is the key to creativity, productivity and motivation.
- [6 Vital Leadership Lessons From The Influential Women At The Helm Of Business Education Today](https://bluesky-thinking.com/6-vital-leadership-lessons-from-the-influential-women-at-the-helm-of-business-education-today/): As we navigate through 2025, what needs to change in order for women to finally occupy an equal share of the c-suite? For inspiration, we turned to the women in charge of training the next generation of business leaders, and the institutions that shape them to ask for their advice...
- [European Business Schools Still Top In FT Online MBA Ranking 2025 And Offer Better Value](https://bluesky-thinking.com/european-business-schools-still-top-and-more-affordable-in-ft-online-mba-ranking-2025/): European business schools have again claimed the top 3 places in The Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2025.
- [Encouraging Others To Pursue The Work That Excites Them - Ha Hoang - ESSEC Business School ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/encouraging-others-to-pursue-the-work-that-excites-them-ha-hoang-essec-business-school/): With a deep respect for education instilled from a young age, Ha Hoang has made the exploration of academia, and sharing her expertise her life's work, helping to lift others up...
- [Surround Yourself With A Community - Vanessa Balouzet - EHL Hospitality Business School ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/surround-yourself-with-a-community-vanessa-balouzet-ehl-hospitality-business-school/): You don't have to do this alone, says Vanessa Balouzet. Asking for help, sharing your workload and surrounding yourself with a community can improve your life.
- [Growth Happens When We Push Ourselves - Federica Pazzaglia - UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/growth-happens-when-we-push-ourselves-federica-pazzaglia-ucd-michael-smurfit-school-graduate-business-school/): Federica Pazzaglia's work is driven by curiosity and her belief in the transformative power of education. She shares how every experience is an opportunity to spark new ideas.
- [Bridging The Communication Gaps Around Technology - Olayinka David-West - Lagos Business School ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bridging-the-communication-gaps-around-technology-olayinka-david-west-lagos-business-school/): Be authentic and don't compromise your morals and beliefs. Let them reflect your attitudes and behaviours, says Olayinka David-West, Dean at Lagos Business School.
- [Meaningful Collaborations Drive Progress - Nalisha Patel - GMAC](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meaningful-collaborations-drive-progress-nalisha-patel-gmac/): Nalisha Patel, the Regional Director of Americas and Europe for GMAC, tells us why she enjoys working with business schools and industry leaders.
- [Lifelong Learning Is Key To Building A Sustainable World - Katell Le Goulven - INSEAD](https://bluesky-thinking.com/lifelong-learning-is-key-to-building-a-sustainable-world-katell-le-goulven-insead/): Transitioning to a sustainable world requires transforming social, economic, and political systems, says Katell Le Goulven, which in turn demands a shift in mindset. Here, she shares how being a generalist in expertise helps her to embrace this bigger picture...
- [The Importance of Continuous Learning - Prof. Dr. Désirée M. van Gorp - Nyenrode Business University](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-importance-of-continuous-learning-prof-dr-desiree-m-van-gorp-nyenrode-business-university/): Prof. Dr. Désirée M. van Gorp shares the importance of continuously learning and explains what motivates her about her role at Nyenrode Business University.
- [Leading With Empathy Whilst Pushing For Excellence - Priya Kannan - Lucas College & Graduate School of Business](https://bluesky-thinking.com/leading-with-empathy-whilst-pushing-for-excellence-priya-kannan-lucas-college-graduate-school-of-business/): The Dean of Lucas College & Graduate School of Business, San Jose State University shares that passion, authenticity, honesty and helping others to progress are vital for creating a fulfilling career.
- [Stay Curious About Your Career - Kathy Harvey - Saïd Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/stay-curious-about-your-career-kathy-harvey-said-business-school/): Embracing exploration in our professional lives and keeping an open mind are the key to a fulfilling career, according to Kathy Harvey, Associate Dean at Saïd Business School
- [Bringing Clarity For Others Through Professional Transformation - Heather Mack - Imperial College Business School ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bringing-clarity-for-others-through-professional-transformation-heather-mack-imperial-college-business-school/): Build your resilience, embrace change and support others. Heather Mack of Imperial College Business School shares her advice for others in building long-lasting successful careers
- [Show Up For Yourself Every Day - Katty Hsu - Erasmus University Rotterdam](https://bluesky-thinking.com/show-up-for-yourself-every-day-katty-hsu-erasmus-university-rotterdam/): Success doesn't come from luck, says Katty Hsu - Co-Founder and MD of SHELEADS+. It's all about discipline and choosing to show up for yourself every day. As part of our Inspirational Women series for 2025, she shares her story here.
- [Focus On What Is Within Your Control, And Tackle It With Dedication And Determination - Antonella Moretto - POLIMI Graduate School of Management](https://bluesky-thinking.com/focus-on-what-is-within-your-control-and-tackle-it-with-dedication-and-determination-antonella-moretto-polimi-graduate-school-of-management/): Working in education keeps Antonella Moretto committed to lifelong learning; constantly updating her skills and staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies. Here she shares how this commitment keeps her passionate about her work at POLIMI
- [Harnessing The Powers Of Research And Education To Reach New Heights - Dr Nikita Chiu - Durham University Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/harnessing-the-powers-of-research-and-education-to-reach-new-heights-dr-nikita-chiu-durham-university-business-school/): After spending her career carving a steep path for herself in a STEM role, Dr Chiu explains why it's so important to help others to achieve their dreams.
- [Create Opportunities, Stand Firm In your Values, And Prove You Belong With Actions - Eileen McAuliffe - AACSB  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/create-opportunities-stand-firm-in-your-values-and-prove-you-belong-with-actions-eileen-mcauliffe-aacsb/): A career isn't just about climbing a ladder-it's about making a difference, finding joy and leaving a legacy that inspires others to dream bigger, reach further and lead with passion, says AACSB's Eileen McAuliffe
- [With Sustainability, Practice What You Teach - Dr Katalin Ásványi - Corvinus University of Budapest ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/with-sustainability-practice-what-you-teach-dr-katalin-asvanyi-corvinus-university-of-budapest/): The key to a successful career is, says Dr Katalin Ásványi not just focusing on short-term benefits but being open to opportunities and taking on new tasks, even voluntarily. Collaboration with different people and fields allows us to gain new knowledge and grow.
- [Something Good Will Come From Most Things - Dr Sam Giove - Sheffield Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/something-good-will-come-from-most-things-dr-sam-giove-sheffield-business-school/): Sheffield Business School Director, Dr Sam Giove, has worked in higher education for 30 years. She shares her biggest achievements and challenges.
- [Make The Best Of Every Opportunity -  Dr Anastasia Kynighou - Manchester Metropolitan University Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/make-the-best-of-every-opportunity-dr-anastasia-kynighou-manchester-metropolitan-university-business-school/): In the face of the unexpected - Dr Anastasia Kynighou advises we seize opportunities and make the best of them - we never know what doors they will open.
- [Believing In The Transformative Power Of Education - Imen Mejri - NEOMA Business School](https://bluesky-thinking.com/believing-in-the-transformative-power-of-education-imen-mejri-neoma-business-school/): From her earliest teaching days to her latest role as a Programme Director, Imen has believed in the transformative power of education. Here she shares how she and her colleagues are working to create responsible global citizens.
- [The Importance Of Authenticity In Achieving Fulfilment - Bertie M. Greer - Manning School of Business](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-importance-of-authenticity-in-achieving-fulfilment/): Embracing her unique interests and talents is what has led Bertie M Greer to find such fulfilment in her work. But doing so requires, she says, a significant shift in mindset. Here she shares her story, in our Inspirational Women Shaping The Future of Business Education series...
- [Invest In Your Own Personal Development - Angela Ndunge - Strathmore University Business School ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/invest-in-your-own-personal-development-angela-ndunge-strathmore-university-business-school/): Dr Angela Ndunge is a Lecturer in Organizational Behaviour and Leadership and Former Deputy Executive Dean at Strathmore Business School (SBS). She shares her journey from psychology to higher education.
- [Expert Voices: Gen Z Vs Millennials - Is Thinking In Terms of Generations Problematic?  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/gen-z-vs-millennials-is-thinking-in-terms-of-generations-problematic/): Patrick Vestner, an expert in age diversity and digital collaboration at the University of Cologne, raised an interesting question: is talking about generations part of the problem when it comes to effective collaboration?
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Dr Bill Kallinterakis](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-bill-kallinterakis/): When it comes to the art of behavioural finance, it seems the ways in which we operate today aren't too dissimilar to how policymakers and regulators might have made their decisions many years ago - at least, according to the latest release by Dr Vasileios "Bill” Kallinterakis of Durham University Business School.
- [Boardroom Diversity Faces Setback Amid Economic Uncertainty](https://bluesky-thinking.com/major-economic-crises-make-gender-diversity-in-leadership-difficult/): Gender diversity has been proven to drive innovation and performance, even in an increasingly complex global landscape. So why are such priorities often the first to slip when times get tough?
- [Is GenAI A Double-Edged Sword For Business Schools?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-genai-a-double-edged-sword-for-business-schools/): Improving faculty and senior leaders' familiarity with GenAI ensures a smoother, more targeted approach to implementation - utilising new technology in a way that harnesses its virtues and minimises any "devilish defects”.
- [What Does Good Leadership Look Like In 2025?  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-does-good-leadership-look-like-in-2025/): Good leadership can be learnt, says a new Bocconi University study. But what does it mean to be a good leader, particularly in the age of AI?
- ["Rankings, Bloody Hell." Football And The FT MBA Ranking 2025](https://bluesky-thinking.com/rankings-bloody-hell-football-and-the-ft-mba-ranking-2025/): The big story about the FT MBA Ranking 2025 is all about US schools falling, and European & Asian schools climbing. While Wharton is #1, CBS is #2, and IESE is #3, Harvard Business School is down to #13, and Stanford GSB isn't even ranked.
- [Could You Spot the Difference Between an AI Review and a Human One?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/could-you-spot-the-difference-between-an-ai-review-and-a-human-one/): Is AI influencing your purchasing habits? Research shows that we can't always tell if reviews have been left by customers or machines.
- [Is The MBA Going Through A Renaissance?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-the-mba-going-through-a-renaissance/): Business school application numbers have never been higher, but what is it that students really want from their studies? Whilst schools strive to keep programmes modern, data suggests applicants might prefer older styles of study
- [Why Robots Are Harming Workers' Mental Health - And What Companies Can Do About it](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-robots-are-harming-workers-mental-health-and-what-companies-can-do-about-it/): Robots in the workplace damage employees' mental wellbeing, finds new research from Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). Can anything be done?
- [Is It Ever Appropriate To Swear At Work?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/mr-trump-f-off-is-it-ever-appropriate-to-swear-at-work/): The average UK employee hears 11 swear words a day. It might sound unprofessional but studies suggest that swearing in the workplace can sometimes offer some surprising benefits.
- [Women Aren't Safe - Even In The Corporate World](https://bluesky-thinking.com/women-arent-safe-even-in-the-corporate-world/): Male violence towards women is at an all-time high globally, and women's rights are increasingly under threat. But are women even safe in the corporate world?
- [Should Over 50s Avoid Social Media To Prevent Depression?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/should-over-50s-avoid-social-media-to-prevent-depression/): With so much time spent online, should we be paying better attention to the health risks? Research from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore finds excessive social media usage can be detrimental for mental health, particularly for over 50s.
- [More Than Three Quarters Of Business Schools Now Include AI On The Curriculum](https://bluesky-thinking.com/more-than-three-quarters-of-business-schools-now-include-ai-on-the-curriculum/): With AI adoption gaining momentum, business schools have an opportunity to position themselves at the forefront of innovation. However, as the findings above suggest, this transformation also requires clear policies, ethical considerations, and a commitment to preparing students for the AI-driven workplaces of tomorrow.
- [9 Top Business School Programmes Launching in 2025](https://bluesky-thinking.com/9-top-business-school-programmes-launching-in-2025/): Here's a glimpse into some of the best new bachelor's, master's, MBA and executive education business school programmes to look out for in 2025.
- [Our Best Reads of 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/our-best-reads-of-2024/): As 2025 approaches, we look back over the last twelve months, exploring which articles you've been paying the most attention to. Our most popular pieces from 2024 can be found here - which ones did you miss?
- [Planning to Hit The January Sales? Beware Of AI Product Reviews](https://bluesky-thinking.com/planning-to-hit-the-january-sales-beware-of-ai-product-reviews/): Are we being tricked by overly positive and potentially misleading AI reviews when shopping online? Research explores the limitations of using AI to provide product feedback
- [Why Sabrina Carpenter Should Never Have Trusted Barry Keoghan, According To Research](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-sabrina-carpenter-should-never-have-trusted-barry-keoghan-according-to-research/): Though being attractive can have plenty of benefits, there's also a more sinister truth to beauty bias. Research shows that attractive individuals are seen as more trustworthy, than others, regardless of their behaviour.
- [The Best of BookShelf 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-best-of-bookshelf-2024/): Throughout 2024 we've been profiling the authors behind the most compelling, academic works of the year, handing over the stage for them to tell us, in their own words, how their work can contribute towards creative positive change both for business and for wider society. But which books made our 2024 shortlist?
- [4 Fool Proof Ways To Ensure You're On Santa's Nice List This Christmas](https://bluesky-thinking.com/4-fool-proof-ways-to-ensure-youre-on-santas-nice-list-this-christmas/): Have you done enough in your professional life to earn your spot on Santa's nice list this year? As Christmas eve draws near, we explore the research into the benefits of being nice and share some advice to do better in 2025.
- [5 Leadership Lessons Donald Trump Took From Pro Wrestling](https://bluesky-thinking.com/5-leadership-lessons-donald-trump-took-from-pro-wrestling/): As Donald Trump prepares his return to the Oval Office in January 2025, he is bringing the leadership lessons of WWE pro wrestling with him.
- [Are Consumers Ready To Change The World With Every Purchase?  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/european-consumers-not-the-world-struggle-with-sustainable-shopping/): When it comes to getting the climate under control, should our politicians be doing more, or should consumers shoulder some of the responsibility? Research from Vlerick Business School explores consumer habits when it comes to going green
- [Do Image Reviews Always Show The Full Picture?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/do-image-reviews-always-show-the-full-picture/): What convinces you to buy, when shopping online? If it's not down to price its often reviews. Research shows that when images are included in a review this can sometimes decrease its helpfulness.
- [BlueSky Ranking of Economics Rankings 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-ranking-of-economics-rankings-2024/): Which are the best universities in the world for Economics? BlueSky Thinking has the Ranking of Economics Rankings 2024, compiling the results of the major global subject rankings published by THE, QS and US News,
- [Studying Economics Offers Not Just A Degree, But A Toolkit For Understanding And Shaping The World.](https://bluesky-thinking.com/studying-economics-offers-not-just-a-degree-but-a-toolkit-for-understanding-and-shaping-the-world/): Economics provides a unique framework for understanding incentives, trade-offs, and decision-making-all critical skills for leadership.
- [INSEAD Claims #1 For First Time in FT European Business School Ranking 2024](https://bluesky-thinking.com/insead-claims-1-for-first-time-in-ft-european-business-school-ranking-2024/): INSEAD has claimed the top spot in the FT European Business School Ranking 2024. This is the first time the school has reached #1 since the regional ranking began in 2004.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Roland Erne](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-roland-erne/): How much of an influence have labour movements played in the development of democracy and welfare states? We sit down with Roland Erne to discuss his latest book and it's implications for policymakers
- [Consumers Are More Forgiving If Faulty Products Are Green](https://bluesky-thinking.com/consumers-are-more-forgiving-if-faulty-products-are-green/): Are you more likely to forgive companies for product faults if they've put the effort into making it eco-friendly? Research says "yes", but there are limitations...
- [Why Klarna Might Be Making You Spend More](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-klarna-might-be-making-you-spend-more/): Buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions like Klarna and Afterpay have been growing in popularity in recent years, enabling shoppers to spread the payment for a product over multiple paychecks. But instead of helping you better manage your money, could these payment schemes actually be encouraging you to spend more?
- [Shrinkflation, Skimpflation, And Corporate Scams ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/shrinkflation-skimpflation-and-corporate-scams/): New research from em lyon business school found that shrinkflation increases levels of aversion toward the retailer and perceived levels of price unfairness compared to a straight-up price increase.
- [Hotels Are Opting For Robot Butlers - How Do Customers Feel About It? ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/hotels-are-opting-for-robot-butlers-how-do-customers-feel-about-it/): Experts predict that by 2030, robots will comprise around 25 percent of the workforce in the hospitality industry. But how do human customers feel about being looked after by robots?
- [Is Social Media Worse For Over 50s? ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-social-media-worse-for-over-50s/): Social media is even worse for over 50s than it is for the young, new research from IIM Indore reveals.
- [Can You Trust Online Reviews?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-you-trust-online-reviews/): With the festive season rapidly approaching many of us will opt to do our gift-buying online, but how can we be sure the items we choose are of good quality? Most people rely on reviews, but research shows that these can be misleading...
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Guillaume Dumont](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-guillaume-dumont/): Great ideas and ethically sound intentions don't always equate to success. How can socially motivated entrepreneurs ensure that their aspirations can be realised, endure, and create the impact they wish to leave upon the world? Enter Guillaume Dumont
- [4 Leadership Lessons From Horror Movies ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/4-leadership-lessons-from-horror-movies/): Research from Durham University Business School finds that experiencing regular disruptive events strengthens an individual's leadership identity and capabilities. So maybe we should be looking to the heroes and heroines of horror films to show us how to survive the world of business.
- [Got Bad News? Experts Reveal How To Break It To Your Employees](https://bluesky-thinking.com/got-bad-news-experts-reveal-how-to-break-it-to-your-employees/): In the corporate world, trying to contain or control the spread of bad news among employees has left many a manager tearing their hair out. Is there ever a good way to break bad news? Our experts discuss...
- [The Dark Side Of Daylight Savings](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-dark-side-of-daylight-savings/): When a country begins its Daylight-Saving Time the value of its currency depreciates, reducing its strength in international markets, new research finds.
- [Neuroticism Can Make Working From Home Impossible - Here's How Managers Can Help](https://bluesky-thinking.com/neuroticism-can-make-working-from-home-impossible-heres-how-managers-can-help/): Flexible working, for many, has introduced a wealth of opportunity when it comes to better managing the work/life balance. But the same does not ring true for everyone. For those who crave routine, thrive on being around people or those who have neurodivergent needs there are challenges that come with being based at home long-term.
- [Should You Delete Instagram To Protect Your Mental Health? Experts Say No…](https://bluesky-thinking.com/should-you-delete-instagram-to-protect-your-mental-health-experts-say-no/): Whilst mindless doom-scrolling and the constant bombardment of insta-perfect lives can impact mental wellbeing, new research reveals that using social media to connect with friends and family can boost psychological well-being
- [Creating Environments Where Every Employee Has The Opportunity To Succeed](https://bluesky-thinking.com/creating-environments-where-every-employee-has-the-opportunity-to-succeed/): By embracing diverse perspectives, actively countering biases, and holding leaders accountable, organizations can create environments where every employee has the opportunity to succeed.
- [Would A Trump Presidency Damage The US Economy?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/would-a-trump-presidency-damage-the-us-economy/): Republican presidential candidates often made a pro-business case, and many voters believe them, but all signs point toward democratic presidents performing better in managing the economy Why? New research helps to solve the puzzle
- [How To Hire - And - Retain The Best Employees This Fall](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-hire-and-retain-the-best-employees-this-fall/): A new report by Great Place To Work Belgium and Vlerick Business School revealed the number one reason people quit their job, but also identified the traits that might make a job more attractive to applicants.
- [What Makes An "Ideal" Leader? Well, It Changes...](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-makes-an-ideal-leader-well-it-changes/): The change of President from Trump to Biden not only shifted policy but also reshaped the qualities that the American public-knowingly or not-values in its leaders.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Christoph Burger and Jens Weinmann](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-christoph-burger-and-jens-weinmann/): Struggling to adapt to the digital revolution? We sit down with the authors of "Leveraging Digital Innovation” to find out more about how executives can effectively implement digital innovations and ensure long-term success.
- [Supporting The Boss - Business Lessons For Manchester United's Board](https://bluesky-thinking.com/supporting-the-boss-business-lessons-for-manchester-uniteds-board/): While football managers and CEOs often take the brunt of the blame, the board - whether of Manchester United or a Fortune 500 company - has a critical role to play in providing support during turbulent times.
- [Ones To Watch: 10 New Programmes Entering the Biz Ed Market For 2024/25 ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/ones-to-watch-10-new-programmes-entering-the-biz-ed-market-for-2024-25/): As classes get underway in person and online at leading institutions around the world, so too does the search for many aspiring business school students in finding the right programme to apply to. Is one of these the right one for you?
- [Jack Of All Trades Master Of None? Why Learning New Skills Might Hinder Your Development](https://bluesky-thinking.com/jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none-why-learning-new-skills-might-hinder-your-development/): Can you be too capable? Research reveals that building a broader spread of skills and expertise might not always lead to greater professional development.
- [Could AI Weed Out Bad Innovation Ideas?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/could-ai-weed-out-bad-innovation-ideas/): How can organisations identify which innovative ideas will bring the most success? Can AI assist in deciding which to invest in and which to avoid?
- [Do Employers Prefer Online Or In-Person Degrees?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/do-employers-prefer-online-or-in-person-degrees/): What is the better way to learn, and what to employers value more? We look into which degrees provide the best opportunities
- [Trump or Harris? Here's 5 Things Research Tells Us To Expect From The Winning Side](https://bluesky-thinking.com/trump-or-harris-heres-5-things-research-tells-us-to-expect-from-the-winning-side/): Whilst we may not know for sure what the result of the November 5th US Election will be, research gives us a good indication of what we can expect from the next Leader of the Free World
- [Employers Value AI Skills More Than Teamwork and Time Management](https://bluesky-thinking.com/employers-value-ai-skills-more-than-teamwork-and-time-management/): AI and tech are rapidly on the rise, and these skills are highly in demand, finds a new survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). Meanwhile, the need for traditional skills like time management and teamwork is declining.
- [How Will AI Impact The Future Of Education?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-will-ai-impact-the-future-of-education/): For the schools that get it right, AI can be a valuable learning tool for students, professors reveal.
- [Treating Your Employees Fairly Boosts Their Performance, Unless They Are Money-Motivated](https://bluesky-thinking.com/treating-your-employees-fairly-boosts-their-performance-unless-they-are-money-motivated/): If workplaces treat their employees fairly at work, the employees will tend to flourish, which will result in a boost to the whole team and workplace's performance and productivity, new research by emlyon business school has found.
- [How Much Of An Influence Does AI Have On Your Work? ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-much-of-an-influence-does-ai-have-on-your-work/): Research has found that people are commonly blind to how much influence Generative AI can have over their work when they choose to enlist the support of technologies such as Chat GPT to complete professional or educational tasks.
- [How Can Hospitals Keep Care Quality High On Tight Budgets? Research Round Up](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-hospitals-keep-care-quality-high-on-tight-budgets-research-round-up/): As healthcare services continue to be pressured by environmental concerns, ageing populations, supply shortages and tightening budgets, medical leaders must find creative ways to keep care quality high.
- [White Men Dominate Financial Advertisements - Impacting Women's Financial Confidence](https://bluesky-thinking.com/white-men-dominate-financial-advertisements-impacting-womens-financial-confidence/): Over more than 70 years, men have overwhelmingly featured as the central figure in financial ads, finds research from Mannheim Business School. Could gender stereotyping in financial advertisements be part of the reason behind lower financial literacy?
- [Passion, Planning And A Focus For The Future: Adrian Hoesch](https://bluesky-thinking.com/passion-planning-and-a-focus-for-the-future-adrian-hoesch/): To mark Paris 2024 we sit down with former Olympians embarking on the next steps of their career through business education. Adrian Hoesch describes how the discipline built through competitive sailing prepared him for life after sports
- [Have You Got An Institutional Parasite? Here's What To Do About It](https://bluesky-thinking.com/have-you-got-an-institutional-parasite-heres-what-to-do-about-it/): How can industries tackle the rise and impact of parasitic businesses which profit from undermining their success? Research from Aalto University School of Business explores...
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Susanne Braun](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-susanne-braun/): How am I doing as leader? How can I grow? How can I move on and let go of leadership? These are just some of the questions answered in the new book co-edited by Prof Susanne Braun...
- [Why Do People Like Products Created In Partnership With Universities?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-do-people-like-products-created-in-partnership-with-universities/): Research by Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) reveals that consumers are willing to pay up to 65% more for products created in collaboration with universities.
- [Yes, Popcorn Really Does Ruin Your Movie Experience - Here's Why...](https://bluesky-thinking.com/yes-popcorn-really-does-ruin-your-movie-experience-heres-why/): Research reveals why the presence of snacks when at the cinema or at a show might hinder you from fully enjoying the experience.
- [Embracing The Journey And Meeting Challenges Head On: Sonja Zimmerman](https://bluesky-thinking.com/embracing-the-journey-and-meeting-challenges-head-on-sonja-zimmerman/): To mark Paris 2024 we sit down with former Olympians embarking on the next steps of their career through business education. Sonja Zimmerman discusses the trains that make her a force to be reckoned with on the pitch and in business
- [Believing You Can Be Amongst The Best: Alyce Wood](https://bluesky-thinking.com/believing-you-can-be-amongst-the-best-alyce-wood/): To mark Paris 2024 we sit down with former Olympians embarking on the next steps of their career through business education. Alyce Wood shares how her personal life and values have helped shape her success.
- [Strength, Support, Perspective And An Eye On The Future: Julimar C. Avila OLY](https://bluesky-thinking.com/strength-support-perspective-and-an-eye-on-the-future-julimar-c-avila-oly/): To mark Paris 2024 we sit down with former Olympians embarking on the next steps of their career through business education. Julimar C Avila shares how she became the first Honduran Olympic swimmer.
- [Balancing Education And Sporting Success: Aline Friess](https://bluesky-thinking.com/balancing-education-and-sporting-success-aline-friess/): To mark Paris 2024 we sit down with former Olympians embarking on the next steps of their career through business education. Aline Friess shares how she's balanced a professional gymnastics career with her degree.
- [Why Watching The Olympics Could Make You Eat More](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-watching-the-olympics-could-make-you-eat-more/): If you're trying to eat healthily, you might want to reconsider watching sports this summer, Research shows that watching sport can encourage us to snack more.
- [Black Female Leaders Facing The Same Barriers As 200 Years Ago](https://bluesky-thinking.com/black-female-leaders-facing-the-same-barriers-as-200-years-ago/): A study analysing more than 200 years of data on female leaders has revealed little has changed in the challenges that black women face in reaching the top
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Ali Fenwick](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-ali-fenwick/): We sit down with ‘DrTikTok', to find out more about his new book and explore the psychological, social and contextual factors that influence human behaviour and performance.
- [What Can Politicians Teach Us - and Business - About Building a Personal Brand? ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-can-politicians-teach-us-and-business-about-building-a-personal-brand/): Politicians need to maintain a personal brand that embodies and reflects their message to the public. What can we learn from them?
- [When Fame Meets Power: How Status Transfers Across Social Networks](https://bluesky-thinking.com/when-fame-meets-power-how-status-transfers-across-social-networks/): Katy Perry has made her relationship with former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau “Instagram official”. Is this a case of status transfer, absorbing social value simply by being associated with someone who already has it.
- [3 Ways To Reclaim Sunday as a Day of Life, Not Labour](https://bluesky-thinking.com/3-ways-to-reclaim-sunday-as-a-day-of-life-not-labour/): Why has Sunday has become a shadow workday? What research reveals about this behaviour, and how to use the workweek to free Sunday once again for what it was meant to be: a day off.
- [The Baby Billionaire Fund: How a 4.5% Gift Could Reboot America’s Future](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-baby-billionaire-fund-how-a-4-5-gift-could-reboot-americas-future/): What if the solution to America’s demographic funk isn’t just policy tweaks or tax credits, but something far more audacious and surprisingly simple? imagine a version of America where the wealthiest citizens chip in to help the next generation start not just at zero, but with genuine financial lift-off.
- [Will Europe ever join the $1 trillion club?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/will-europe-ever-join-the-1-trillion-club/): In December 2025 there are eleven companies with a market cap above $1 trillion. Nine of them are in the U.S., with Saudi Aramco and Taiwan's TSMC completing the list. Why do the U.S. firms dominate the club? And what would it take for a European company to join them?
- [7 New Climate Studies That’ll Change The Way You Think - COP Edition](https://bluesky-thinking.com/7-new-climate-studies-thatll-change-the-way-you-think-cop-edition/): It's been another year of talks at COP, but where's the action? Where global summits stall, academia provides government, society and industry with the means to enact real change
- [The Influencers: Erin Meyer On Reading the Room, Anywhere in the World](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-erin-meyer-on-reading-the-room-anywhere-in-the-world/): Ranked among the world’s most influential thinkers by Thinkers50, Meyer has built a career out of decoding why people from different cultures hear the same words but interpret entirely different meanings, and why so many global teams fail not because of strategy or skill, but because of misread signals.
- [France Dominates the Top 10 in the FT European Business School Ranking 2025](https://bluesky-thinking.com/france-dominates-the-top-10-in-the-ft-european-business-school-ranking-2025/): The FT European Business School Ranking 2025 presents a landscape that, at first glance, looks reassuringly familiar. INSEAD once again secures #1 overall, followed by HEC Paris (#2) and London Business School (#3). But beneath this stable top three lies a far more interesting story.
- [How Will Sam Altman Raise His Child? The Steve Jobs Paradox](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-will-sam-altman-raise-his-child-the-steve-jobs-paradox/): Steve Jobs told a reporter, “We limit how much technology our kids use at home." It’s one of the great contradictions of modern tech: the people building the future often don’t want their children fully exposed to it. So what does OpenAI CEO Sam Altman actually wish for his child? Will he pull a Steve Jobs and quietly lock the AI toys in a metaphorical cupboard while the rest of us raise our kids with ChatGPT co-parenting from the cloud?
- [How Can We Make People Care About Clean Energy?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-we-make-people-care-about-clean-energy/): People react to high prices, not climate warnings, found the University of Vaasa in new research.
- [Top Professors To Follow If You're Interested In Marketing](https://bluesky-thinking.com/5-marketing-and-strategy-professors-to-follow-on-linkedin/): Following the right thought leaders can provide valuable insights into the latest research, trends, and real-world applications. From branding and digital marketing to sustainability and ethical business practices, these five professors are shaping the conversation in meaningful ways.
- [What A Simple Thank You Can Do](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-a-simple-thank-you-can-do/): Can a simple exercise in gratitude at Thanksgiving teach us something about building stronger teams and healthier workplaces? The work of Wharton’s Adam M. Grant and former HBS professor Francesca Gino shows that expressions of gratitude aren’t just nice gestures. They can trigger a cascade of pro-social behaviour, improved collaboration, and better well-being.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Federico Frattini](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-federico-frattini/): How can you nurture a culture of innovation? Whilst money and technology are increasingly abundant in business, those all-too-rare breakthrough outcomes hinge on something scarcer-relationships.
- [Want a Future-Proof Career? Start With These 5 Invisible Skills](https://bluesky-thinking.com/want-a-future-proof-career-start-with-these-5-invisible-skills/): The biggest career advantage in 2025 isn’t just intelligence or ambition. It’s awareness. These five lessons will make your early career faster, smoother, and far more meaningful.
- [The Real Traitors: Why Conspiracy Thinking Thrives On Belonging, Not Belief](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-real-traitors-why-conspiracy-thinking-thrives-on-belonging-not-belief/): Viewers may question how contestants of The Celebrity Traitors had the wool pulled over their eyes, but Alan Carr's victory is emblematic of a bigger act or traitorous behaviour - fake news
- [What Makes A Good Christmas Advert?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-makes-a-good-christmas-advert/): The new Coca-Cola Christmas advert is getting a lot of bad press online for its use of AI. But what makes a truly good Christmas ad?
- [The Influencers: Rory Sutherland on Marketing Magic and Career Mischief](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-rory-sutherland-on-marketing-magic-and-career-mischief/): Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK and author of Alchemy, argues that the world runs not on logic but on psychology, imagination, and delight. The BlueSky Thinking series, The Influencers captures irreverent marketing philosophy which celebrates irrational ideas, reframing, and experimentation over data-driven rigidity.
- [Why JPMorgan’s New $3BN Office Might Actually Be A Smart Investment](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-jpmorgans-new-3bn-office-might-actually-be-a-smart-investment/): What does it take to keep employees happy when they're required to work in the office full time? JPMorgan's new HQ might boast a Park Avenue address, a bar and a gym, but is that really what employees need to get better work life balance?
- [What Refugees Really Cost - And What We Get In Return](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-refugees-really-cost-and-what-we-get-in-return/): Throughout parts of Europe and the US, politicians have been laser-focused on the issue of “illegal migration”. But what is true and what is just a myth?
- [AI: Bringing Out The Worst In Humans Since 2022](https://bluesky-thinking.com/ai-bringing-out-the-worst-in-humans-since-2022/): As every article since the beginning of 2022 has noted: AI is not going away. But is there still time to stage a quiet rebellion before the robots take over?
- [The Summer Business Education Turned Pretty: What Belly’s Dilemma Can Teach Gen Z Future Leaders](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-summer-business-education-turned-pretty-what-bellys-dilemma-can-teach-gen-z-future-leaders/): Amazon Prime's smash streaming hit, The Summer I Turned Pretty, had more than 70 million viewers this year. But can it teach us any business lessons?
- [The Americanization Of Britain’s Halloween](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-americanization-of-britains-halloween/): Gilmore Girls, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Etsy witches. Every year, Britain's Halloween becomes more and more commercial. And more and more American.
- [Whose Ideas Count? The Silent Bias Shaping Modern Innovation](https://bluesky-thinking.com/whose-ideas-count-the-silent-bias-shaping-modern-innovation/): New research from London Business School and INSEAD reveals that women’s ideas are cited far less often in patents and papers - a silent bias distorting who gets credit, who gets funded, and which innovations shape our future.
- [The Dangers Of Having A HiPPO In The Boardroom](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-dangers-of-having-a-hippo-in-the-boardroom/): When a company bases its decision making on the Highest Paid Person’s Opinion, the HiPPO is born. When one starts throwing its weight around in the boardroom, it can cause catastrophic damage...
- [The Influencers: Herminia Ibarra’s Playbook for Career Change & Real Growth](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-herminia-ibarras-playbook-for-career-change-real-growth/): We often talk about leadership and career change as if they’re tidy, linear stories - moments of clarity, followed by decisive action, rewarded by neat outcomes. Herminia Ibarra has spent her career dismantling that myth. For her, growth is rarely graceful. It’s awkward, improvised, and deeply human.
- [Are AIs Making Us Boring? How Personalisation Is Flattening Human Difference](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-ais-making-us-boring-how-personalisation-is-flattening-human-difference/): According to new research from Columbia Business School, our creeping sameness isn’t just anecdotal - it’s the inevitable side-effect of our growing reliance on artificial intelligence.
- [BlueSky Bookshelf Meets Hamilton Mann, Author of Artificial Integrity](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-hamilton-mann-author-of-artificial-integrity/): BlueSky Thinking sits down with Hamilton Mann, whose book Artificial Integrity was recently nominated for the Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award 2025, about why integrity is the missing benchmark in today’s AI race, what it means for business leaders, and how educators and regulators alike can reset the rules of the game.
- [Asia Ascends: The 2025 FT EMBA Ranking And The Shift To The East](https://bluesky-thinking.com/asia-ascends-the-2025-ft-emba-ranking-and-the-shift-to-the-east/): The FT EMBA Ranking 2025 reads like a map of Asia’s growing power in management education. Nine of the top eleven programmes have a campus or partnership in Asia - most prominently China - signalling a geographic rebalancing of influence at the senior-executive level.
- [Top Professors To Follow If You’re Interested In Finance And Accounting](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-professors-to-follow-if-youre-interested-in-finance-and-accounting/): If you’re looking to understand the latest in finance and accounting, the professors on our list are at the forefront of the field.
- [Why Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Sustainable Development](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-trumps-tariffs-threaten-sustainable-development/): Sustainable trade is possible if nations align their policies, empower disadvantaged communities, and share responsibility for meeting SDGs.
- [The Influencers: Grace Beverley, From Creator to Founder and How to Use AI to Earn More](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-grace-beverley-from-creator-to-founder-and-how-to-use-ai-to-earn-more/): Grace Beverley is one of the UK’s most visible young entrepreneurs - a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, author of the Sunday Times bestselling book Working Hard, Hardly Working, and host of the hit podcast of the same name, where she interviews leaders, creators, and thinkers on how to redefine success on your own terms.
- [Beyond Salary and Careers: Why Research Matters in the FT Business School Rankings](https://bluesky-thinking.com/beyond-salary-and-careers-why-research-matters-in-the-ft-business-school-rankings/): If you ask a group of MBA, MiM or exec ed candidates what matters most to them when choosing a business school, the answers come quickly: post-graduation salary, career progression, international mobility, perhaps achieving the specific goals they’ve set for themselves. But how often does a prospective student, or even an alumnus say, “I’m choosing this school because of its research output”? Almost never.
- [7 Ways Elon Musk Could Spend Half a Trillion Dollars](https://bluesky-thinking.com/7-ways-elon-musk-could-spend-half-a-trillion-dollars/): Elon Musk has become the first person to reach $500 billion net worth. This is physics-defying money. So how do you spend it? It’s no easy task, because if he lives until his mid 80s he has to spend nearly $2 million every hour. Here are seven ways he could spend his fortune.
- [If you Studied With Other Women, Chances Are You’re Enjoying More Career Success](https://bluesky-thinking.com/if-you-studied-with-other-women-chances-are-youre-enjoying-more-career-success/): The old boys' network has long been an influencing presence, from business schools and boardrooms. But, it turns out, such a network exists for women too. More to the point, when it comes to women getting ahead, it works.
- [Meet TikTok’s Latest Work Trend: Micro-retirement](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-tiktoks-latest-work-trend-micro-retirement/): For Gen Z, with the unpredictability of job security, and the known health risks of burnout, micro-retirement is becoming a desirable option.
- [The Influencers: Chris Donnelly’s Blueprint for Building Business + Personal Brand with AI](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-chris-donnellys-blueprint-for-building-business-personal-brand-with-ai/): Chris Donnelly is one of the voices cutting through the noise on Linkedin. He built and sold hugely successful business, has amassed millions of followers across platforms, and now teaches others how to scale their businesses through personal branding and AI-powered systems.
- [Can Dressing For Success Make You Better At Your Job?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-dressing-for-success-make-you-better-at-your-job/): Love it or hate it, Melania Trump's fluorescent yellow dress made headlines in UK press. But does what you wear to work actually matter?
- [Top Professors To Follow If You're Interested In AI](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-professors-to-follow-if-youre-interested-in-ai/): If you’re looking for thought-provoking, practical insights into AI from people who know best, these are the professors worth following. Whether through their research, social media presence, podcasts, or teaching, these academics are shaping how we understand and apply AI in the real world
- [The $100K H-1B Visa: A Game-Changer for U.S. Companies and Global Talent](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-100k-h-1b-visa-a-game-changer-for-u-s-companies-and-global-talent/): Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Elon Musk and Melania Trump all benefitted from an H-1B visa to pursue their careers in the U.S. So what do they make of the proclamation signed by President Donald Trump on Friday that will ask companies to pay a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B worker visas?
- [Which Is More Important: Human Or AI Skills?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/which-is-more-important-human-skills-or-ai-skills/): In the age of AI, is human capability still enough to guarantee professional success, or are students now better to face the machine head-on, developing technical skills that may be replaceable in the near future?
- [The Influencers: Steven Bartlett on Becoming Your Best Self](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-steve-bartlett-on-becoming-your-best-self/): Steven Bartlett has become a social media supernova. The Diary of a CEO is one of the fastest growing podcasts in the world, and his posts to 3 million followers on Linkedin regularly generate tens of thousands of responses. BlueSky Thinking has put together some of Bartlett’s most insightful and applicable ideas for anyone graduating, starting a business, switching careers, or just trying to live well.
- [From The Pitch To The Boardroom: What The British & Irish Lions Can Teach Business Leaders About Winning](https://bluesky-thinking.com/from-the-pitch-to-the-boardroom-what-the-british-irish-lions-can-teach-business-leaders-about-winning/): Want to devise a winning strategy? The parallels between sport performance and corporate leadership are closer than many may realise. Looking back on a historically successful Lions tour, we unpack four key lessons from their tour that can guide business success.
- [BlueSky Ranking of University Rankings 2025/26](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-ranking-of-university-rankings-2025-26/): Results of the big four university rankings - THE QS, US News and ARWU - can vary wildly. That makes the BlueSky Ranking of University Rankings so powerful. By aggregating the results of all four league tables, it delivers a composite picture of who is truly on top in global academia. The 2025/26 results are telling when compared to three years ago.
- [Top 100 - BlueSky Ranking of University Rankings 2025/26](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-100-bluesky-ranking-of-university-rankings-2025-26/): Which are the top 100 universities in the world in 2025/26? The BlueSky Ranking of University Rankings 2025/26 aggregates the performance of schools across the four major global rankings published each year by THE, QS, US News and ARWU Shanghai. Each ranking uses a different methodology and measures different things. Doing particularly well in one ranking and less well in another is reflected in the overall average score.
- [Back To School But Online - How Business Schools Are Making Digital Learning Fun ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/back-to-school-but-online-how-business-schools-are-making-digital-learning-fun/): Back to school might not mean back into the classroom for today’s MBA students. From immersive virtual classrooms to meetings with AI agents, we explore how students can experience the campus experience in a digital world
- [How Ryanair’s Edgy Online Humour Helped The Company Grow  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-ryanairs-edgy-online-humour-helped-the-company-grow/): Ryanair's irreverent tone helped it mitigate its flaws and carve a popular niche for itself online, according to a new study Vienna University of Economics and Business. But was it a good move?
- [The Influencers: Rachel Botsman’s Guide to Trust, Technology, and the Future of Work](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-rachel-botsmans-guide-to-trust-technology-and-the-future-of-work/): In an era defined by technological innovation, AI breakthroughs, and shifting institutional landscapes, Rachel Botsman offers a compelling map for navigating trust in the digital age.
- [Millennials, Values, And The Emotional Costs Of Global Careers ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/millennials-values-and-the-emotional-costs-of-global-careers/): Millennials are demonstrating that talent today chooses employers as carefully as employers choose talent.
- [Service Is The Secret To Leadership Success ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/service-is-the-secret-to-leadership-success/): Servant leadership prioritises decentralised authority building workplace communities that support everyone in sharing their ideas, insights, and perspectives.
- [50 Exec Ed Courses To Get Smart About AI - Europe](https://bluesky-thinking.com/50-exec-ed-courses-to-get-smart-about-ai-europe/): Looking to build your AI skills? Find out more about the best Exec Ed courses on offer at leading institutions across Europe
- [50 Exec Ed Courses To Get Smart About AI - Asia Pacific, LatAm & MEA](https://bluesky-thinking.com/50-exec-ed-courses-to-get-smart-about-ai-asia-pacific-latam-mea/): Looking to build your AI skills? Find out more about the best Exec Ed courses on offer at leading institutions across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa
- [50 Exec Ed Courses To Get Smart About AI - USA & Canada](https://bluesky-thinking.com/50-exec-ed-courses-to-get-smart-about-ai-usa-canada/): Looking to build your AI skills? Find out more about the best Exec Ed courses on offer at leading institutions in the USA and Canada
- [50 Exec Ed Courses To Get Smart About AI](https://bluesky-thinking.com/50-exec-ed-courses-to-get-smart-about-ai/): Building AI fluency is no longer a “nice to have” nor is it the sole responsibility of the IT department, so how can senior-level leaders brush up their skills? We’ve pulled together a list of 50 of the best AI-focused programmes on the market.
- [Legally Blonde to Gilmore Girls: How Movies & TV Shape The Dream of University Life](https://bluesky-thinking.com/legally-blonde-to-gilmore-girls-how-movies-tv-shape-the-dream-of-university-life/): Whether it’s the heady romance of My Oxford Year, the pink-powered grit of Legally Blonde, or the bookish intimacy of Normal People, depictions of universities in film shape perceptions, influence applications, and, in some cases, inspire entire career paths.
- [The Influencers: Sahil Bloom on Personal Growth and Career Essentials](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-sahil-blooms-career-wisdom/): On Linkedin, Sahil Bloom has managed to break through the noise, offering fresh, practical insights grounded in both personal experience and a keen understanding of how opportunity compounds over time.
- [What I’m Learning from the Stanford MBA](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-im-learning-from-the-stanford-mba/): If you asked Stanford MBA student, Abhinav Kejriwal what he learned this past year, I wouldn’t point to a single class. Not because the classes aren’t useful (they are) but because they weren’t the main thing.
- [10 Of The Best New Sports Management Programmes To Look For](https://bluesky-thinking.com/7-of-the-best-new-sports-management-programmes-to-look-for/): The global sports industry is worth over $500 billion, and graduates with sports business degrees are highly in demand. Discover some of the top programmes in sports management.
- [From Case Studies to Crisis? Why MBAs Are Demanding More from Their Degrees](https://bluesky-thinking.com/from-case-studies-to-crisis-why-mbas-are-demanding-more-from-their-degrees/): When MBA students at Stanford Graduate School of Business - long seen as the spiritual home of startup swagger and big ideas to change the world - openly declare, “We’re not learning anything,” it’s time to listen.
- [5 Big Ideas... With Himanshu Rai](https://bluesky-thinking.com/5-big-ideas-with-himanshu-rai/): Prof. Himanshu Rai’s ultimate goal is to help shape an India that not only succeeds economically but also leads morally and philosophically on the global stage.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Sándor Gyula Nagy](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-sandor-gyula-nagy/): As policymakers grapple with deciding which new global partnerships to make, or whether to break from the pack and go it alone, how can they gain an accurate idea of which actions will best benefit economy and society?
- [FT MBA Rankings 2026: The Year America Vanished](https://bluesky-thinking.com/ft-mba-rankings-2026-the-year-america-vanished/): Imagine if the 2026 FT Global MBA Ranking was, for the first time in its multi-decade history, entirely American-free.
- [Can You Trust Your Period Tracker App?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-you-trust-your-period-tracker-app/): Period tracker apps collect intensely intimate data, such as mood changes, sexual activity, and other symptoms, yet, offer users very limited insight into how this data is processed, interpreted, or if it’s passed on to others.
- [Charmed, Then Alarmed: Why Narcissists May Win The Room But Lose The Deal](https://bluesky-thinking.com/charmed-then-alarmed-why-narcissists-may-win-the-room-but-lose-the-deal/): As it turns out, confidence alone doesn’t seal the deal. research shows that emotional tone matters when attempting to win over investors.
- [Europe Wages War With The US – At The Checkout  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/europe-wages-war-with-the-us-at-the-checkout/): Europeans are avoiding buying American products, according to the University of Cologne. This could signal a permanent shift in European consumer culture.
- [Introducing The Class Of 2025: Essential Lessons For Life Beyond The Classroom ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/introducing-the-class-of-2025-essential-lessons-for-life-beyond-the-classroom/): Ambitious, idealistic and determined to make a positive impact on the world, the Class of 2025 reflect upon their graduation and share their hopes for what comes next
- [Want A New Job? You’d Better Impress The AI Interviewer ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/want-a-new-job-youd-better-impress-the-ai-interviewer/): AI bots are becoming the new job interviewers. But should you change the way you act in order to impress them?
- [How Can Business Schools Best Prepare Graduates For The World Of Work](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-business-schools-best-prepare-graduates-for-the-world-of-work/): With graduate roles in steep decline, the stakes have never been higher for business schools to ensure their programmes can give graduates the best launchpad for their careers.
- [Designing The Business School Of The Future ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/designing-the-business-school-of-the-future/): It's hard to predict what the business school of the next two decades might look like, but we can already see the early signs of institutions challenging traditional models of learning and finding new ways to keep students engaged.
- [Pride Month 2025: There Is Power To Be found In Embracing Who You Are](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2025-there-is-power-to-be-found-in-embracing-who-you-are/): By taking an active role within the LGBTQ+ community during his studies Stilianos found a strength, both personally and professionally, and a network that continues to support him today
- [Pride Month 2025: Visibility Breaks Down Stereotypes And Promotes Acceptance](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2025-visibility-breaks-down-stereotypes-and-promotes-acceptance/): This Pride Month, we're speaking with students and faculty leading LGBTQIA+ societies at their institutions to explore how they're making a difference.
- [Pride Month 2025: Creating Safe Spaces Within Universities And Meeting Like-Minded People](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2025-creating-safe-spaces-within-universities-and-meeting-like-minded-people/): Stephan van Roon hopes that his time helping to lead Erasmus Pride will provide future LGBTQ+ students with a space to be themselves, and connect with like-minded individuals.
- [Pride Month 2025: The Discomfort Of Confrontation Is a Valuable Part Of The Process](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pride-month-2025-the-discomfort-of-confrontation-is-a-valuable-part-of-the-process/): This Pride Month, we're speaking with students and faculty leading LGBTQIA+ societies at their institutions to explore how they're making a difference.
- [Class of 2025: Business School Provides Opportunity For Everyone To Succeed](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-business-school-provides-opportunity-for-everyone-to-succeed/): Scholarship recipient Dany hopes his graduation will provide a positive example of what can be accomplished by those who seek to study - no matter their background.
- [Class Of 2025: Someone's Background Never Defines Their Potential](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-someones-background-never-defines-their-potential/): This week, we get to know the global class of 2025, finding out what has made their studies and graduation experience so valuable.
- [Class of 2025: Graduation Is A Milestone, Not A Destination](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-graduation-is-a-milestone-not-a-destination/): This week we get to know the global class of 2025, finding out what has made their studies and graduation experience so valuable
- [Class of 2025: Graduation Is A Space For Reflection, Inspiration And Connection](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-graduation-is-a-space-for-reflection-inspiration-and-connection/): Irene Maria Musumeci's studies at OPIT - Open Institute of Technology provided growth beyond textbooks and teaching. Graduation gave her the chance to reflect on how far she's come.
- [BlueSky Bookshelf Meets - Neri Karra Sillaman, Ph.D.](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-neri-karra-sillaman-ph-d/): In a world teetering between crisis and reinvention, Neri Karra Sillaman's new book, Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs delivers a timely, powerful reminder: the future belongs to those bold enough to begin again.
- [Class of 2025: Learning How To Keep Learning](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-learning-how-to-keep-learning/): With what I've learned, I hope to contribute to a better future. I might not know in practice what it will be yet, but I know that I have all the needed skills for it.
- [Class of 2025: Shared Celebration Of Growth, Resilience, and Camaraderie](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-shared-celebration-of-growth-resilience-and-camaraderie/): This week we get to know the global graduating class of 2025, speaking to business school students completing their studies and finding out what has made the experience so valuable...
- [Class of 2025: Carrying New Found Skills, Values And Family Into What Comes Next](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-carrying-new-found-skills-values-and-family-into-what-comes-next/): This week we get to know the global graduating class of 2025, speaking to business school students completing their studies and finding out what has made the experience so valuable...
- [Class of 2025: Representing Every Woman Who Hasn't Had This Opportunity](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-representing-every-woman-who-hasnt-had-this-opportunity/): Being recognised publicly for my learning and accomplishments at INSEAD was an incredibly emotional experience. I wasn't just representing myself - I was representing every woman, especially from India, who hasn't had the opportunity to pursue something like this.
- [Class of 2025: Real Learning Happens When Your Beliefs Are Tested](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-real-learning-happens-when-your-beliefs-are-tested/): Sachiko Yoshizumi didn't just want to gain business tools through her MBA at Durham University Business School. She sought to challenge herself and learn alongside people with different cultural and professional backgrounds.
- [Class Of 2025: Shared Experiences Of Ambition and Vulnerability  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-shared-experiences-of-ambition-and-vulnerability/): As graduation day approaches, we talk to Tamara Kosi, a member of the graduating class of 2025, about her business school experience and what graduation means to her.
- [Class Of 2025: Turning Business Knowledge Into Sustainable Action](https://bluesky-thinking.com/turning-business-knowledge-into-sustainable-action/): This week we get to know the global graduating class of 2025, speaking to business school students completing their studies and finding out what has made the experience so valuable...
- [Class of 2025: The End Of A Chapter, But Not The End Of Learning ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2025-graduating-marks-the-end-of-a-chapter-but-not-the-end-of-learning/): This week, we get to know the global class of 2025, finding out what has made their studies and graduation experience so valuable.
- [Class of 2025: Building Friendships, Gaining Skills And Making A Positive Impact On The World](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-class-of-2025-building-friendships-gaining-skills-and-making-a-positive-impact-on-the-world/): This week we get to know the global graduating class of 2025, speaking to business school students completing their studies and finding out what has made the experience so valuable...
- [Expert Voices: Small Acts of Rebellion Can Help Women To Reach The C-Suite  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/small-acts-of-rebellion-can-help-women-to-reach-the-c-suite/): Heroic leaders aren't working anymore. What can female leaders offer to help companies perform better, and how can we better support talented women on their way to the C-Suite? We sit down with Professor Jackie Ford to discuss...
- [The Volunteer Effect: Why The Most Creative Person In The Room Isn't The One Getting Paid](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-volunteer-effect-why-the-most-creative-person-in-the-room-isnt-the-one-getting-paid/): Provided they have the proper training, volunteers are usually able to perform the same tasks as paid staff. However, a volunteer's ability to challenge status quo is entirely different. Where the pressures of paychecks and fears of job security might restrain such efforts, volunteers can excel.
- [Business Schools Apply Their Expertise To Solve Societal Challenges](https://bluesky-thinking.com/business-schools-apply-their-expertise-to-solve-societal-challenges/): As the understanding of global challenges continues to grow more complex, business schools must step up in shaping professionals with the creativity and critical thinking to meet the changing needs of consumers, patients, stakeholders, and society.
- [Graduation Day - Why Commencement Is Much More Than A Ceremony](https://bluesky-thinking.com/graduation-day-why-commencement-is-much-more-than-a-ceremony/): Graduation Day, or Commencement, is far more than a ceremonial formality, it is a moment of profound public meaning. Santiago Iñiguez, President of IE University reflects on this powerful and profoundly human moment of joy, with his personal advice for both graduates and speakers.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Robert van Pappelendam & Dr. Joris Meijaard](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-robert-van-pappelendam-dr-joris-meijaard/): Data shows that 90% of start-ups fail within their first year, so how can entrepreneurs place themselves amongst the lucky few that manage to survive? We speak with the authors of The Start-Up Puzzle to find out more
- [Not Making America Great - What Trump Administration's Ban On Harvard's International Students Means For The U.S.](https://bluesky-thinking.com/not-making-america-great-what-trump-administrations-ban-on-harvards-international-students-means-for-the-u-s/): In a move that has sent shockwaves through the academic and business communities across the world, the US government has revoked Harvard University's ability to enrol international students. Will policymakers, educational institutions, and the business community stand up and recognise the invaluable contributions of international students, and advocate for policies that uphold the principles of openness and inclusivity that have long defined American excellence?
- [Why Europe's Energy Future Depends On Sustainability, Not Fossil Fuels](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-europes-energy-future-depends-on-sustainability-not-fossil-fuels/): In the wake of geopolitical conflict, and amid global climate challenges experts warn that putting a green Europe at the core of energy policy is vital for future stability.
- [The Black Mirror Future Of Marketing: Why Brands Are Investing In Mind Reading ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-black-mirror-future-of-marketing-why-brands-are-investing-in-mind-reading/): Analysing brain activity can more accurately forecast consumer behaviour than traditional marketing tools, research shows
- [Narcissism In The Workplace: A Secret Weapon Or An Achilles Heel?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/narcissism-in-the-workplace-a-secret-weapon-or-an-achilles-heel/): Narcissism in the workplace, whilst not always welcomed by colleagues, can provide high reward. But there is always high risks to consider...
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Anne Keegan](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-anne-keegan/): Why are so many workers choosing to shift into the less secure world of gig work? Professor Anne Keegan explores the advantages of being a professional gig workers and how to do so successfully...
- [How Is AI Changing The Business School Curriculum?  ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-is-ai-changing-the-business-school-curriculum/): AI is unavoidable, particularly in higher education. How are schools adapting their programmes, assessment methods and specialisms to work with new tech, recognise students capability and build the modern skillsets that industry needs?
- [Inflexible, Absent And Narcissistic Leaders Drive Employee Burnout ](https://bluesky-thinking.com/inflexible-absent-and-narcissistic-leaders-drive-employee-burnout/): Employee burnout is becoming a growing concern for industry in the face of ever more demanding jobs, technology eroding the divide between work and home, and outdated leadership styles. How can managers adapt their approach?
- [What Happens To Mental Health When Women Out-Earn Men?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-happens-to-mental-health-when-women-out-earn-men/): Women becoming the breadwinner of the family can result in a higher likelihood of mental health issues, for both husbands and wives, research reveals.
- [Why Jeff Bezos Should Never Have Sent Katy Perry To Space, According To Research](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-jeff-bezos-should-never-have-sent-katy-perry-to-space-according-to-research/): In a time of deadly ocean heat waves, extreme weather, and record-high CO2 emissions, is this really the moment for space tourism?
- [What's Stopping Companies Doing More To Tackle Climate Change?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/whats-stopping-companies-doing-more-to-tackle-climate-change/): As companies step back on ESG goals, we explore the research that shows why pledging a greater green commitment can pay off.
- [The Most Common Names Of Fortune 500 CEOs And What Comes Next](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-most-common-names-of-fortune-500-ceos-and-what-comes-next/): The most common first name among Fortune 500 CEOs is Robert. There are 21 of them. In fact, six male first names cover around 20% of the entire list - almost double the number of those companies led by women. America has tens of thousands of first names to choose from. Why Robert, and what comes next?
- [Why Leadership Needs Moral - Even Spiritual - Grit](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-leadership-needs-moral-even-spiritual-grit/): Business schools are shifting toward embedding philosophy, ethics, and spirituality into leadership training. Drawing on core spiritual ideas which teach cooperation and teamwork, real change is being embedded in curricula and the classroom
- [Pressure Is A Privilege. Why Tom Hiddleston got football psychology right.](https://bluesky-thinking.com/pressure-is-a-privilege-why-tom-hiddleston-got-football-psychology-right/): "Pressure is a privilege," Tom Hiddleston recently explained. "The chemical that you produce when you're nervous is the same that you produce when you are excited. I choose to say that I am excited." The clip went viral. In a moment that Ted Lasso would be proud of, the actor had just paraphrased one of the better-evidenced findings in performance psychology.
- [Will Reporting The Gender Pay Gap Help To Create Equality In The Workplace?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/will-reporting-the-gender-pay-gap-help-create-equality/): Enforcing pay transparency may help to narrow the gender gap, but will it improve equality in the workplace? Research suggests we need to rethink the approach...
- [Business Research After FT50 Reshuffle And MIT Sloan Management Review closure](https://bluesky-thinking.com/business-research-after-ft50-reshuffle-and-mit-sloan-management-review-closure/): In the space of a week, two decisions have redrawn the map of business research. The Financial Times had carefully replaced three journals in its FT50 list of academic journals. It had now lost a fourth without choosing to. MIT Sloan Management Review -sixty years old and an FT50 mainstay will cease publication. The two stories are not a coincidence.
- [AI Has Everything To Do With Information, But Nothing To Do With Truth](https://bluesky-thinking.com/ai-has-everything-to-do-with-information-but-nothing-to-do-with-truth/): AI will give you a confident answer based on bad data. It won't tell you the data is bad because it has no way to know. At IIM Indore's CERE 2026 conference, the school's director Himanshu Rai put it plainly, “AI has everything to do with information, but nothing to do with truth.”
- [Thought For The Day And The Case For Taking Time To Reflect](https://bluesky-thinking.com/thought-for-the-day-and-the-case-for-taking-time-to-reflect/): At 7:47 on a weekday morning, the most combative programme in British broadcasting shifts pace. The interruptions stop, and the follow-up questions cease. For two minutes and forty-five seconds, a single voice, reflects on the news of the day. Thought for the Day has been doing this since 1970. Most listeners have a view on it. Few are indifferent.
- [Top Professors To Follow If You Want To Excel In Luxury](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-professors-to-follow-if-you-want-to-excel-in-luxury/): What to be of the forefront of luxury thinking? Our expert list of faculty can tell you everything you need to know
- [How Soon Is Now? Manchester Launches the MBA That Sport and Entertainment Has Been Waiting For](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-soon-is-now-manchester-launches-the-mba-that-sport-and-entertainment-has-been-waiting-for/): Manchester is not just a city with so much to answer for. It is exactly the right place to train the next generation of leaders in sport and entertainment. Manchester Metropolitan University Business School has launched an MBA in Sports and Entertainment, And if you want to understand why this matters you need to understand the city it's coming from.
- [Adidas vs Nike And The Race To The Record Books](https://bluesky-thinking.com/adidas-vs-nike-and-the-race-to-the-record-books/): When Sabastian Sawe crossed the finish line at the 2026 TCS London Marathon in less than two hours he was wearing less than four ounces of foam, carbon fibre, and three years of materials science. The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 is more than a shoe, and now Nike is on the back foot.
- [What Happens When Society Can No Longer Replace Itself?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-happens-when-society-can-no-longer-replace-itself/): Population collapse is a far greater risk to civilisation than climate change, according to Elon Musk. Buried in the hyperbole is a question that some of the world's most rigorous demographic researchers have been asking for decades, and one that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. What happens when a society can no longer replace itself?
- [Which Countries Lead the World in Academic Research? The Data Has a Few Surprises](https://bluesky-thinking.com/which-countries-lead-the-world-in-academic-research-the-data-has-a-few-surprises/): Dreaming spires and ivy-clad walls say little about the quality of academic research being produced across an entire national system The measuresHE Country 100 ranking 2026 measure which countries have built the deepest, most rigorous, most open and most consistently excellent research ecosystems, from top to bottom. The results may surprise you.
- [Can the MBA Make You Joyful?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-the-mba-make-you-joyful/): Joy is not a word that appears very often on business school websites. Transformation, yes. Leadership, constantly. Impact, inevitably. But joy? A new study pushes back against that instinct, describing a 'pedagogy of joy' which might be what transformation feels like from the inside.
- [The Influencers: Lynda Gratton on How to Build a Career That Lasts and a Life You Love](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-lynda-gratton-on-how-to-build-a-career-that-lasts-and-a-life-you-love/): Lynda Gratton has spent three decades at London Business School asking, if the rules of a working life have changed this dramatically, why are we still playing by the old ones? This September, she publishes Living the 100-Year Life, a book about how to build a career that lasts and a life you love.
- [Best Master's In Sustainability Programmes: A 2026 Guide](https://bluesky-thinking.com/best-masters-in-sustainability-programmes/): So what is the best Masters in Sustainability programme to enrol on? Here are 11 courses worth considering.
- [Just 10 Percent Of People Are Engaged At Work - What Should Companies Do Differently?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/just-10-percent-of-people-are-engaged-at-work-what-should-companies-do-differently/): With many workers switching off or sitting back both physically and mentally, the pressure is on for employers to boost engagement. We share how...
- [5 Reasons Why OpenAI Could Be Tomorrow’s Forgotten Pioneer](https://bluesky-thinking.com/5-reasons-why-openai-could-be-tomorrows-forgotten-pioneer/): In 1995, Netscape staged one of the most electrifying IPOs in Wall Street history. Within four years, it was absorbed by AOL for a fraction of its peak valuation. Now OpenAI is valued at somewhere north of $300 billion. The consensus, once again, is that we are in the presence of an inevitable winner. History suggests a little more scepticism is warranted.
- [Forget 30 Under 30. Apple Just Made the Case for 50](https://bluesky-thinking.com/forget-30-under-30-apple-just-made-the-case-for-50/): The new CEO of Apple, John Ternus is 50 years old. His predecessor, Tim Cook was also 50 when he stepped up to run the company. Is there an ideal age to move into the corner office?
- [Is the Market's Euphoria Justified or Just Exuberant?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-the-markets-euphoria-justified-or-just-exuberant/): "How do we know when irrational exuberance has unduly escalated asset values,” asked the then Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan in 1996. Will the current bull market end in tears?
- [What Business Leaders Can Learn From Storytellers](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-business-leaders-can-learn-from-storytellers/): For thousands of years, people have recognised the power of storytelling to both entertain and educate. But what can business leaders learn from these epic stories?
- [Before You Just Do It, Ask What an Equity Stake Really Means for Your Career](https://bluesky-thinking.com/before-you-just-do-it-ask-what-equity-really-means-for-your-career/): The graphic design student who came up with the Nike Swoosh was paid $35 for her work. Three years later when Nike went public, the CEO Phil Knight gave her 500 shares. She never sold a single share, and they are now worth a small fortune. The upside of equity compensation can be extraordinary. So can the downside.
- [Can Wireless Recover From The Kanye Scandal?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-wireless-recover-from-the-kanye-scandal/): Wednesday afternoon it was announced that the UK’s Wireless music festival had been cancelled, less than 24 hours before tickets were due to go on sale, due to backlash against Kanye West. Can Wireless ever recover from this scandal?
- [Will the Music Business Always Be Too Human for Wall Street?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/will-the-music-business-always-be-too-human-for-wall-street/): “I can’t think of an asset I’m more confident in being consumed over time..” Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management has launched a $64B bid to buy UMG - the company behind Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Sabrina Carpenter, and roughly a third of all recorded music on earth. Is it a smart move?
- [The Happiness Syllabus and What Business Schools Know About Living Better](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-happiness-syllabus-and-what-business-schools-know-about-living-better/): For decades business schools have studied what drives performance, engagement, and productivity. Much of the data keeps coming back to how people feel. Research on happiness is full of findings that contradict what most ambitious people assume to be true. Here are six of the most useful.
- [Can Anyone Actually Value SpaceX?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-anyone-actually-value-spacex/): SpaceX is targeting a valuation of $1.75 trillion which would put it above every S&P 500 company except Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon. Was it a coincidence that Elon Musk chose April Fool’s Day to file confidentially for what could be the largest initial public offering in history?
- [What Business Schools Are Learning About the Power of Starting Over](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-business-schools-are-learning-about-the-power-of-starting-over/): Reed Hastings described running his first company like, "Near-drowning." He got to start over as CEO of Netflix, and definitely enjoyed it more. The near-drowning had taught him how to swim. Business school students are learning that how you handle failure can define your future success.
- [The Influencers: Howard Yu on How to Build for Any Future](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-howard-yu-on-how-to-build-for-any-future/): Most LinkedIn "experts" have opinions. Howard Yu has data, factory visits, and 25 hours of research behind every post. With every company he studies, the LEGO® Chair of Management and Innovation at IMD asks who is building the capabilities that will matter in five years.
- [When “Very Good Chance” Moves Markets by Trillions](https://bluesky-thinking.com/when-very-good-chance-moves-markets-by-trillions/): What, exactly, is a very good chance? Is it 60%? 75%? 90%? The answer is that nobody really agrees. And that shared misunderstanding, multiplied across millions of traders, analysts, diplomats and ordinary citizens, has consequences that range from the financially catastrophic to the culturally misleading.
- [Is Foreign Money Worth Less When it Comes to Start-Ups Investment?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-foreign-money-worth-less-when-it-comes-to-start-ups-investment/): Start-ups which rely exclusively on foreign venture capital might end up with lower valuations, according to research.
- [Top Professors To Follow If You're Interested In Healthcare](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-professors-to-follow-if-youre-interested-in-healthcare/): We continue our series of sharing the business school academics, breaking the boundaries between theory and practice by sharing their expertise across social media.
- [How To Bounce Back After Failing To Win An Oscar](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-bounce-back-after-not-winning-an-oscar/): Timothée Chalamet's latest film, Marty Supreme, didn't win any of the nine Oscars it was nominated for. But what can this teach us about navigating failure?
- [Why The Quants Need a Poet in the Business School Classroom](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-the-quants-need-a-poet-in-the-business-school-classroom/): In MBA classrooms, the language of numbers reigns supreme. The quants are in charge. But Oxford's Saïd Business School has appointed a Poet Laureate, the first such position in any business school, naming the distinguished South African poet and scholar Dr Athol Williams to the role. Because wisdom in business and leadership has a poetic side.
- [IE Business School Tops FT Online MBA Ranking 2026 Followed By Imperial And Warwick](https://bluesky-thinking.com/ie-business-school-tops-ft-online-mba-ranking-2026-followed-by-imperial-and-warwick/): European business schools continue to set the global standard in The Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026. For the fourth consecutive year, IE Business School in Spain claims the top spot. It is followed again by Imperial Business School in second, and Warwick Business School in third.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Christof Brandtner](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-christof-brandtner/): As national governments and global institutions fail to adequately address climate change, an increasing number of cities have taken matters into their own hands, designing and committing to major sustainability and climate strategies. We speak with emlyon's Professor Christof Brandtner to find out how...
- [Anthropic, OpenAI, and the $200 Million Lesson in Why Purpose Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage](https://bluesky-thinking.com/anthropic-openai-and-the-200-million-lesson-in-why-purpose-is-the-ultimate-competitive-advantage/): When Anthropic refused to let the Pentagon use its Claude models without explicit protections the company was designated a "supply chain risk to national security." Hours later, Sam Altman announced OpenAI had signed the deal. What happened next is a lesson in the importance of purpose, and it reaches far beyond Silicon Valley.
- [What a Desert in Full Bloom Can Teach Us About Our Potential](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-a-desert-in-full-bloom-can-teach-us-about-the-age-of-ai/): Death Valley is carpeted in wildflowers. Seeds that had been lying dormant in the soil, some of them perhaps waiting years for exactly this moment, woke up. Given the right conditions, they simply did what they were always capable of doing. They bloomed.
- [How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur: Maria Brilaki - Founder And Medtech Innovator](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-be-a-successful-entrepreneur-maria-brilaki-founder-and-medtech-innovator/): An MSc in Artificial Intelligence from OPIT gave Maria Brilaki the skills to create a non-invasive way for people with Type 1 diabetes to monitor blood sugar.
- [How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur: Margarita Womack - Founder and CEO of MasPanadas](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-be-a-successful-entrepreneur-margarita-womack-founder-and-ceo-of-maspanadas/): This International Women's Day, we celebrate the inspiring female entrepreneurs who have used their business education to create their own career paths. Margarita Womack's start-up is building opportunities for Hispanic women to shine
- [Career Lessons From Women Leaders at Top Business Schools](https://bluesky-thinking.com/9-career-lessons-from-the-women-running-the-worlds-top-business-schools/): In honour of IWD, we asked female deans what the best career advice they ever received was - and whether they took it.
- [The Influencers: Sol Rashidi on Curiosity, Grit, and Why the Future Belongs to the Self-Taught](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-sol-rashidi-on-curiosity-grit-and-why-the-future-belongs-to-the-self-taught/): If you were designing the career path of the world's first Chief AI Officer, you probably wouldn't start with a rugby field. Sol Rashidi did. And twenty-five years on, she'll tell you the two things have more in common than you'd think.
- [How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur: Petra Hajdu-Pásztor - Founder Of CLICKnCRUISE](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-be-a-successful-entrepreneur-petra-hajdu-pasztor/): 'I became an entrepreneur by accident' Find out how Petra Hajdu-Pásztor created her own cruise booking platform, CLICKnCRUISE
- [Why Don't We See More Women In Leadership? It’s Not A Lack of Talent But A Lack of Sponsorship](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-dont-we-see-more-women-in-leadership-its-not-a-lack-of-talent-but-a-lack-of-sponsorship/): Despite, Team USAs Women's Ice Hockey team gaining their Gold medal first, the men's team got the praise. In fact, US women brought home more medals from Milan than men. So why are women still undervalued in sport, and other professional settings?
- [How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur: Johanna Broell - Co-founder and CEO of Carbonsate](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-be-a-successful-entrepreneur-johanna-broell-co-founder-and-ceo-of-carbonsate/): Carbonsate has an ambitious target of removing over ten million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere every year by 2033. To find out how we speak with Co-Founder Johanna Broell.
- [How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur: Elinor Vasileva - Founder of Jewels By Eterna](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-be-a-successful-entrepreneur-elinor-vasileva-founder-of-jewels-by-eterna/): Studying in the heart of luxury, quality and craftsmanship inspired HIM Business School alumna Elinor Vasileva to turn her entrepreneurial ambitions into reality
- [How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur: Ofentse Lekwane - Founder of Wakari](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-be-a-successful-entrepreneur-ofentse-lekwane-founder-of-wakari/): Through Wakari, Durham University Business School graduate Ofentse Lekwane is making accessibility a standard and benchmark for inclusive organisational practice.
- [Talent 100 Ranking 2026 of Business & Economics](https://bluesky-thinking.com/talent-100-ranking-2026-of-business-economics/): The Talent 100 Business & Economics 2026 ranking measures academics not by fame, institutional halo or lifetime achievement, but by recent, demonstrable research performance - publication volume, quality, citation impact and what measuresHE calls “research gravitas.”
- [Moneyball for Business Schools - What the Talent 100 Reveals About Where Research Impact Really Lives](https://bluesky-thinking.com/moneyball-for-business-schools-what-the-talent-100-reveals-about-where-research-impact-really-lives/): In the 2011 film Moneyball, Brad Pitt plays Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane, who stops trusting inherited wisdom about what a “great player” looks like and start trusting the data. The newly released Talent 100 Ranking for Business & Economics does the same.
- [Today’s Graduates Can’t Get Hired: How To Fix The Broken Job Market](https://bluesky-thinking.com/todays-graduates-cant-get-hired-how-to-fix-the-broken-job-market/): In 2026, the average company structure is less like a triangle, more like a diamond, with AI taking the graduate jobs. Here's how companies can fix it.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Helena Naffa](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-helena-naffa/): We catch up with Dr Helena Naffa, author of Biodiversity Finance, to find out why this topic is becoming increasingly relevant for business leaders.
- [Women Are Promoted To Executive Roles Faster Than Men, But Leave Sooner](https://bluesky-thinking.com/women-are-promoted-to-executive-roles-faster-than-men-but-leave-sooner/): Women are climbing the corporate ladder 2.5 years faster than men on average, but their tenure in these roles is roughly one year shorter, says new research.
- [Top Professors To Follow If You’re Interested In Entrepreneurship](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-professors-to-follow-if-youre-interested-in-entrepreneurship/): Following the right entrepreneurship researchers on LinkedIn means getting access to cutting-edge thinking before it makes it into textbooks. Here are 9 you can't miss!
- [MIT Sloan is #1 in FT MBA Ranking 2026 Ahead of INSEAD and Wharton](https://bluesky-thinking.com/mit-sloan-is-1-in-ft-mba-ranking-2026-ahead-of-insead-and-wharton/): MIT Sloan has achieved MBA gold in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2026, securing the #1 spot for the first time with a massive five place jump. Sloan replaces Wharton, which drops to #3, while INSEAD climbs to take second place and another year among the medals.
- [The Top 5 Strengths Of Business Schools in the FT MBA Rankings 2026 Data](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-top-5-strengths-of-business-schools-in-the-ft-mba-rankings-2026-data/): Beyond the overall position of schools in the league table, but the FT MBA ranking has a wealth of data that provides great insight about salary, career progress, diversity, research and ESG. Dive into the detailed metrics that make up the overall results,
- [4 Ways To Make A Co-CEO Partnership Last: Lessons From Netflix, Salesforce And Oracle](https://bluesky-thinking.com/4-ways-to-make-a-co-ceo-partnership-last-lessons-from-netflix-salesforce-and-oracle/): Are you seeking the perfect partner to share your (professional) life with? Perhaps you already have a significant other but struggle to make your relationship thrive. Whatever your situationship, we have the advice to help.
- [Nigel Farage Says Offices Drive Productivity, This Workplace Expert Says It's Not That Simple](https://bluesky-thinking.com/nigel-farage-says-offices-drive-productivity-this-workplace-expert-says-its-not-that-simple/): The Reform UK leader claims remote work is killing productivity, but is there any fact behind that claim? Research shows that memories of the office 9-5 might be clouded by rose-tinted glasses.
- [The Boy, The Girl, And The Road To College](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-boy-the-girl-and-the-road-to-college/): We want our children to flourish in a world that feels more competitive, more precarious, and more unforgiving than the one we grew up in. And yet, if we ask ourselves what we most deeply want for our sons and daughters, the answers are rarely about outcomes.
- [Why Marathon Training Works For Goal Setting - And Harry Styles Agrees](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-marathon-training-works-for-goal-setting-and-harry-styles-agrees/): Harry Styles is apparently planning his tour dates around his marathon. But should we copy his 16-week training period to achieve our goals?
- [Journals 100 Ranking 2026 of Business & Economics](https://bluesky-thinking.com/journals-100-ranking-2026-of-business-economics/): Where does influential business and economics research actually live today? Bluesky Thinking is partnering with measuresHE to showcase the Journals 100 Ranking 2026 for Business & Economics.
- [Why Did Melania Trump’s Documentary Flop (At Least, According To Critics)?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-did-melania-trumps-documentary-flop-at-least-according-to-critics/): Melania Trump's $75m documentary was met by 6% Rotten Tomatoes reviews from critics. But how much should we trust these reviews?
- [Europe’s Startups Are Booming, But Some Countries Are Leaving Others Behind](https://bluesky-thinking.com/europes-startups-are-booming-but-some-countries-are-leaving-others-behind/): According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2023-2024, nearly a quarter of the 18-to-24-year-olds are already entrepreneurs, and 21% intend to start their own business in the next three years. But how can these businesses survive?
- [A Bar Of Gold Or An MBA? A Business-School Approach To Think About ROI And Real Value](https://bluesky-thinking.com/a-bar-of-gold-or-an-mba-a-business-school-approach-to-think-about-roi-and-real-value/): A one-kilogram bar of gold is now worth roughly $155,000 - almost exactly the tuition fees for an MBA at Harvard Business School. That coincidence invites a deliciously uncomfortable question for anyone thinking about capital allocation. Is it smarter to buy gold at today’s record prices, or to invest in yourself by going to business school?
- [What Can The Beckham Feud Teach Us About Managing Conflict?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-can-the-beckham-feud-teach-us-about-managing-company-conflict/): The Beckham family feud has blown up the internet. But it might be able to teach us some valuable lessons about responding to conflict...
- [Should You Ever Tell People They Need To Be Grateful?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/should-you-ever-tell-people-they-need-to-be-grateful/): Gratitude can motivate, bond, and uplift. But it can also be weaponised, hollowed out, and turned into a form of control. Research shows that gratitude works best when it is freely expressed and modelled from the top. When it is demanded, prescribed, or used to shut down dissent, it often backfires.
- [Which Business Schools Are Preparing Leaders for LinkedIn's 25 Fastest-Growing Roles?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/which-business-schools-are-preparing-leaders-for-linkedins-25-fastest-growing-roles/): Our list of how to get ahead in the fastest growing industries and job roles in 2026.
- [How Can Business Schools Train Leaders To Face The Reality Of Sustainability?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-business-schools-train-leaders-to-face-the-reality-of-sustainability/): The most impactful sustainability story right now might not be what leaders say in Davos, but what young professionals are being trained to do when sustainability stops being a vision and becomes an action.
- [The Curious Science of Applause, From Standing Ovations to Polite Clapping](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-curious-science-of-applause-from-standing-ovations-to-polite-clapping/): Applause is rarely a simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down. Research shows that it is a structured social act, shaped as much by context and coordination as by conviction. From approval to belonging, when to start and when to stop, we look at the science of applause.
- [Is Grok's Backlash A Turning Point For AI Regulation?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-groks-backlash-a-turning-point-for-ai-regulation/): Grok had been publicly called out recently for allowing users to digitally undress people. But could this change how we regulate AI?
- [Why Playing with LEGO Develops Serious Leadership Skills](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-playing-with-lego-develops-serious-leadership-skills/): There is something delightful about watching a room full of senior executives fall silent as they begin to build with LEGO bricks. We’re not in a board room but in the Harvard Business School classroom. We look at why LEGO works for developing leadership skills.
- [Why Reading Still Matters for Business Leaders, Even When You’re Busy](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-reading-still-matters-for-business-leaders-even-when-youre-busy/): Reading remains one of the most reliable ways to develop insight. Not because it feels efficient, but because it improves the one thing leadership depends on most, how people think. Here are seven reasons why reading retains such power for business professionals, and 3 tips how to make it work in your busy schedule.
- [Snakes And Ladders: Why The Portfolio Career Is The Way To Get Ahead In 2026](https://bluesky-thinking.com/snakes-and-ladders-why-the-portfolio-career-is-the-way-to-get-ahead-in-2026/): The traditional career ladder is broken. In its place has emerged a set-up more akin to snakes and ladders, but where the snake is no longer the bringer of misfortune. For many professionals, taking a downwards or horizontal slide is a route to another, perhaps better, opportunity.
- [The Influencers: Will McTighe on Personal Branding, LinkedIn Growth, and the Human Side of Digital Influence](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-will-mctighe-on-personal-branding-linkedin-growth-and-the-human-side-of-digital-influence/): Will McTighe is a B2B marketing whisperer, helping founders, executives, and creators build influence that translates into business and revenue. This episode of The Influencers explores McTighe’s best insights, from effective LinkedIn practices to human-centric content, audience growth, psychological triggers for engagement, and how everyone can turn presence into momentum and business value.
- [Is Emily Still Welcome in Paris (or Rome)?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-emily-still-safe-in-paris-or-rome/): Are Americans still safe - welcome, even - across Europe? Not physically unsafe in the narrow sense, but socially comfortable without the sense that a passport has become a liability. As attitudes shift in response to geopolitics, trade, and rhetoric, the experience of being “the American” is changing.
- [Looking For Your Next Role? Here’s How To Overcome The Odds In A Difficult Job Market](https://bluesky-thinking.com/looking-for-your-next-role-heres-how-to-overcome-the-odds-in-a-difficult-job-market/): Research from top universities and business schools might hold the answers for professionals seeking to gain that all-too-important edge in the job market.
- [Are Gender Quotas Just A Boardroom Gimmick? New Research Says They Actually Give Women Real Power](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-gender-quotas-just-a-boardroom-gimmick-new-research-says-they-actually-give-women-real-power/): Quota rules are creating the channels for women to have more influence over organisations, above and beyond the boardroom.
- [Trump, Greenland And What The Overton Window Teaches MBAs About Strategy](https://bluesky-thinking.com/trump-greenland-and-business-school-what-the-overton-window-teaches-mbas-about-strategy/): Whether for Trump and Greenland, or Elon Muck and Tesla shareholders, the Overton Window operates as a strategic mechanism, How can business schools better equip future leaders to recognise and ethically deploy it in strategy and negotiation.
- [What Makes The Perfect Professional Headshot?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-makes-the-perfect-professional-headshot/): The business headshot has evolved. And the psychology behind it has become far more interesting. What once felt like a purely cosmetic exercise is now part of what organisational psychologists increasingly describe as digital first-impression management. Your headshot is no longer just a photograph. It is your opening sentence.
- [The Strategic Value of Boredom, and Doing It Well](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-strategic-value-of-boredom-and-doing-it-well/): In an era of constant stimulation, the ability to tolerate boredom may be one of the defining skills of high performers, creative thinkers, and resilient leaders. This BlueSky Thinking article explores why.
- [27 Of The Best Scholarships For Indian Students in Europe](https://bluesky-thinking.com/27-of-the-best-scholarships-for-indian-students-in-europe/): With stricter visa and entry rules enforced in the US, Canada, Australia and the UK, Indian students are heading to Europe for their studies. What support is available to help them make the transition? We list some of the best scholarships on offer.
- [Why We All Sound the Same On Linkedin, And Why That Should Worry Us](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-we-all-sound-the-same-on-linkedin-and-why-that-should-worry-us/): Our LinkedIn feeds are filled with reflection. Gratitude. Lessons. Growth. Quiet triumphs. Carefully framed struggles. Everyone pauses. Everyone learns. Everyone emerges stronger. And everyone sounds exactly the same. Why has a platform with so much collective intelligence converged to sameness, and how can we fix it?
- [The Best of BookShelf 2025](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-best-of-bookshelf-2025/): Our shortlist for 2025 includes building a successful career through gig economy work with Anne Keegan, getting to grips with practical sustainability transition with Nicolas Chevrollier, and embracing the concept of innovationship with Federico Frattini.
- [10 Of The Best And A Few Of The Rest - Our Wrap Up Of The Articles That Mattered To You In 2025](https://bluesky-thinking.com/10-of-the-best-and-a-few-of-the-rest-our-wrap-up-of-the-articles-that-mattered-to-you-in-2025/): Whether you're planning for what comes next, or simply want to revisit the themes that have guided you through the year, we hope this reflection offers both perspective and inspiration for the year ahead.
- [The MBA In 2025, And What It Implies For 2026](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-mba-in-2025-and-what-it-implies-for-2026/): How has the MBA performed in 2025, and where is it heading in 2026? From career outcomes to the impact of AI the MBA offers leverage - professional, personal, and psychological - in a world where adaptability may be the most valuable asset of all.
- [The Influencers: Brigette Hyacinth on Leadership, AI and Amplifying Human Potential](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-brigette-hyacinth-on-leadership-ai-and-amplifying-human-potential/): BlueSky Thinking's The Influencers explores Brigette Hyacinth’s core ideas, from the shifting role of HR and leadership in the digital era to the way AI is reshaping work. It offers guidance on how to integrate her insights into your own professional life and organisational culture.
- [Can Mobile Banking Save Lives?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-mobile-banking-save-lives/): Enhanced access to digital tech services doesn't only provide convenience. To remote rural communities it can be a vital route to opportunity and economic growth. But is it really such a quick fix?
- [Why Working Through The Holiday Season Can Backfire For Everybody](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-working-through-the-holiday-season-can-backfire-for-everybody/): It usually starts with a short email. “Just checking in over the break…” Sometimes it’s framed as helpful. Sometimes as dedication. Occasionally as reassurance that nothing is falling through the cracks. But over the holiday season, that message carries more meaning than its sender often realises. Not dedication, but dysfunction.
- [Santa’s Impossible Operations: What the North Pole Teaches Us About Supply Chains](https://bluesky-thinking.com/santas-impossible-operations-what-the-north-pole-teaches-us-about-supply-chains/): Santa Claus runs the most demanding supply chain on the planet. Billions of customised products. One night. Zero tolerance for failure. No dashboards. No “sorry for the delay” emails. Just flawless demand forecasting, ruthless deadline discipline, and last-mile delivery perfection.
- [How To Unwind Over The Christmas Holidays: 5 Easy Tips](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-unwind-over-the-christmas-holidays-5-easy-tips/): It might be the Christmas break, but maybe you should just reply to a few of those work emails. It’ll make your January a bit easier won't it?... The short answer is no. Doing so might make you feel more stressed in the long run new research finds.
- [What the Office Party Really Reveals](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-the-office-party-really-reveals/): In the run up to the holiday season, calendars quietly filled with events that no one quite knows how to feel about. The office party. Everyone has a story. What if the office party isn’t a sideshow but one of the most revealing leadership moments of the year?
- [Top Professors To Follow If You're Interested In Sustainability and ESG](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-professors-to-follow-if-youre-interested-in-sustainability-and-esg/): In a world where sustainability is becoming central to business, policy, and research, LinkedIn has emerged as a hub for thought leadership and expert insights. Our list of the top faculty to follow will give you the inside track.
- [Bright Young Stars Rarely Finish on Top - How To Build Your Career For Longterm Success](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bright-young-stars-rarely-finish-on-top-this-is-how-you-build-your-career-for-longterm-success/): Those who show exceptional promise at a young age are rarely the individuals who dominate their field in adulthood, according to research published in Science. So how does excellence actually unfold to build your career for the long-term?
- [Why Year-End Gratitude Emails Often Backfire](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-year-end-gratitude-emails-often-backfire/): Most year-end “thank you” emails don’t motivate. They reveal something else entirely. Business school research shows that generic gratitude often backfires because people don’t feel appreciated unless they feel noticed. Why saying “thank you” is easy, and why doing it well is much harder:
- [Fear In The Corner Office: How Insecure Managers Silence Talent And Sabotage Progress](https://bluesky-thinking.com/fear-in-the-corner-office-how-insecure-managers-silence-talent-and-sabotage-progress/): Many organisations have encountered their own version of Steve Carell’s Michael Scott in The Office: managers whose authority depends less on enabling others and more on making sure no one outshines them. The result is a culture where people learn to hold back, where speaking up feels risky, and where initiative is carefully rationed.
- [Flattery Works... Until It Doesn't - Why Being Candid With Leaders Matters](https://bluesky-thinking.com/flattery-works-until-it-doesnt-why-being-candid-with-leaders-matters/): Despite being vocal in his disagreement with the US President, Zohran Mamdani's meeting with Donald Trump last month was unexpectedly friendly. We explore why endless flattery may leave a greater sour taste than critique...
- [The Influencers: James Clear on Small Changes, Big Results and the Quiet Power of Habit](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-james-clear-on-small-changes-big-results-and-the-quiet-power-of-habit/): The Influencers explores author James Clear’s core ideas - how habits are formed, why identity matters more than goals, and how small changes can transform careers, organisations, and lives. It also offers practical guidance on how to apply his thinking at work and at home, without relying on willpower or dramatic reinvention.
- [Once Upon a Time in the Job Market: How Business Schools Are Teaching the Art of Storytelling](https://bluesky-thinking.com/once-upon-a-time-in-the-job-market-how-business-schools-are-teaching-the-art-of-storytelling/): In today's environment, storytelling is no longer a “soft” skill. It is a survival skill - the ability to frame decisions, explain trade-offs, humanise strategy and make people care. Business schools, once accused of teaching managers to speak in spreadsheets, are now quietly becoming finishing schools for corporate narrators.
- [Are We Running Out Of Time To Trust AI? Watching The Architects Take Risks We Can’t Undo](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-we-running-out-of-time-to-trust-ai-watching-the-architects-take-risks-we-cant-undo/): When TIME named the “Computer” its Person of the Year in the early 1980s, the mood was unambiguously optimistic. The personal computer promised productivity, creativity and empowerment. Four decades later, the architects of artificial intelligence inherit that legacy - but without its most convenient excuse. The Computer Pioneers Didn’t Know What They Were Unleashing. The Architects of AI Do.
- [Where Did The CEOs Of The 50 Best-Managed Companies in America Go To School?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-the-ceos-of-the-50-best-managed-companies-in-america-reveal-about-leadership/): BlueSky Thinking reviews the educational and professional backgrounds of the CEOs leading the top 50 companies in the 2025 Drucker Institute Company Ranking. These leaders represent a highly global, highly technical cohort, but with very few women.
- [What McLaren’s 2025 F1 Championship Victory Teaches Us About Strategy, Trust and Teamwork At Extreme Speed](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-mclarens-2025-f1-championship-victory-teaches-us-about-strategy-trust-and-teamwork-at-extreme-speed/): Does claiming an F1 title come down to a great car and a quick driver? McLaren's sweep of the 2025 season is a success story made of perseverance, vision and playing the long-game.
- [Carpe Mensem: Why Seizing the Month Might Be the Wisest Thing You Do All Year](https://bluesky-thinking.com/carpe-mensem-why-seizing-the-month-might-be-the-wisest-thing-you-do-all-year/): For centuries, we’ve been urged to carpe diem - seize the day. And sure, seizing the day is great in theory. But in practice? Days are short. They flash by. So perhaps it’s time to upgrade Horace’s ancient maxim. Welcome to carpe mensem, the art of seizing the month.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Dr. Vasileios Bougioukos](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-dr-vasileios-bougioukos/): To navigate and success through unpredictable disruption business leaders need a new game-plan... Enter Dr Vasileios Bougioukos, Professor Konstantinos Nikolopoulos, and Professor Christos Tsinopoulos to show us the way
- [The Boardroom, The Bedroom And Jensen Huang’s $200BN Apology](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-boardroom-the-bedroom-and-jensen-huangs-200bn-apology/): Jensen Huang has sent the kind of memo no chief executive ever wants to write. The next morning Nvidia shares were down 4.4% in pre-market trading The past 18 months have produced a run of chief executives who discovered that the bedroom and the boardroom are less separate than they hoped. So where should boards draw the line, and what does the research say?
- [Entrepreneurship: Nature Or Nurture, And The Schools Teaching It Differently](https://bluesky-thinking.com/entrepreneurship-nature-or-nurture-and-the-schools-teaching-it-differently/): Entrepreneurship as a post-study career path is on the rise, how can business schools best train students for the realities of start-up life, if indeed entrepreneurship can be taught at all?
- [The Influencers: Linas Beliunas on How to Make Sense of AI Beyond the Hype](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-linas-beliunas-on-how-to-make-sense-of-ai-beyond-the-hype/): Earlier this year, Linas Beliunas asked Claude to write the code for a complete digital bank. The result was ambitious. It also did not work. He shared the result anyway, with the humour intact and the lesson clear: a convincing AI demo is a long way from a working product. That habit of testing the claim, and saying plainly what he found, is what makes Beliunas worth following.
- [What these five Halloween fiends can teach you about the workplace](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-five-halloween-fiends-can-teach-us-about-the-workplace/): Monsters have traditionally been a way to represent common anxieties and open a conversation about how to resolve those worries. Here is a breakdown of how five fell fiends in particular can shine a light on what worries us at work and the strategies to cope with those concerns.
- [Mbappé, Mao And A Meme: What Brands Learn When Their Star Goes Off Script](https://bluesky-thinking.com/mbappe-mao-and-a-meme-what-brands-learn-when-their-star-goes-off-script/): Kylian Mbappé has had quite a week. Real Madrid beat Barcelona in El Clásico, and on Monday night he finished runner-up to Harry Kane at the Ballon d'Or. By Tuesday morning, three Chinese companies had ended their partnerships with him. Do celebrity ambassadors pay off for brands, and how can they prepare for an ambassador crisis?
- [Executive Education Is Changing. Business Schools Need To Change With It](https://bluesky-thinking.com/executive-education-is-changing-business-schools-need-to-change-with-it/): Executive Education is no longer a “nice to have” aspect of professional life. Increasingly, professionals are finding that standard business qualifications such as the MBA, no matter their robustness, need to be topped up with additional and lifelong learning.
- [What Happens To Women Who Try To Get Ahead?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-happens-to-women-who-try-to-get-ahead/): Despite more progressive attitudes, traditional gender stereotypes still exist and still hold influence over how women can navigate both personal and professional life.
- [Before We Shut Down Business Schools, Ask The People Who Went](https://bluesky-thinking.com/before-we-shut-down-business-schools-ask-the-people-who-went/): The reaction to a NY Times article by business school professor, Chris Marquis saying it is time to shut business schools down has been extraordinary. Every voice so far seems to belong to a professor or a dean. The people who actually sat in the MBA classroom have barely been asked.
- [Why Researchers May Need To Rethink Collectivism](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-researchers-may-need-to-rethink-collectivism/): For decades, the word “collectivism” has been used by academics to describe cultures that place greater emphasis on the group than the individual. But what if researchers have measured this idea insufficiently?
- [Top Professors To Follow If You’re Interested In DEI](https://bluesky-thinking.com/here-are-the-top-dei-experts-to-follow-on-linkedin/): Diversity, equity, and inclusion must not be pushed aside. Fair treatment affects everyone. Here are the top DEI experts to follow on LinkedIn.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets… Bart Jansen](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-bart-jansen/): Tech giants are setting the rule book on digital life and our access to it whilst asset managers are wielding powers once left to governments. Is it time we readdressed the ethics of it all? Bart Jansen explains in his latest book.
- [Bird’s Eye: Is It The End Of Maths, Brexit, And Disinformation?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/birds-eye-is-it-the-end-of-maths-brexit-and-disinformation/): Our columnist Jamie Hose explores the dark side of increasingly clever AI, the vulnerabilities of data centres and shifting political perspectives, with the help of some expert voices.
- [Five Things You Need To Know About GMAC’s Latest Future Of Graduate Management Education Report](https://bluesky-thinking.com/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-gmacs-latest-future-of-graduate-management-education-report/): We’ve summarised five key insights from GMAC's latest Future of Graduate Management Education Report
- [Will Tesla’s Flying Car Stunt Sell Cars, Win Engineers And Bring On A SpaceX Merger?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/will-teslas-flying-car-stunt-sell-cars-win-engineers-and-bring-on-a-spacex-merger/): Tesla's new Roadster flipped over a lorry at a SpaceX test site and lit up social media. What do three seconds in the air buy a carmaker with flat sales and a CEO who may want to fold it into his rocket company?
- [Applying To Business School? Strive For Authenticity, Not Perfection](https://bluesky-thinking.com/applying-to-business-school-strive-for-authenticity-not-perfection/): Be yourself, be honest, be specific and find a good mentor! Our experts share their advice for ensuring your application stands out for the right reasons
- [Kellogg-HKUST Back At #1 In FT EMBA Ranking 2026 With CEIBS #2 And IESE Jumps From 14th to 3rd](https://bluesky-thinking.com/kellogg-hkust-back-at-1-in-ft-emba-ranking-2026-with-ceibs-2-and-iese-jumping-to-3/): Kellogg-HKUST has claimed the top spot in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026, replacing the WashU Olin / Fudan EMBA which stumbled from first to eighth. CEIBS remains at two, and the sixth consecutive year in the FT top three. Then comes a climb of ten places for the Global EMBA at IESE from 14th to 3rd, the highest of any European school.
- [Greenhushing And Why Investors Reward Companies That Say Less About Climate](https://bluesky-thinking.com/greenhushing-and-why-investors-reward-companies-that-say-less-about-climate/): In 2023, Larry Fink stopped saying ESG. The chief executive of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, said the acronym had been weaponised by the far left and the far right alike. Yet BlackRock insisted its portfolio managers would keep assessing material climate risks. Less talk, the same work. There is now a word for it, greenhushing and new research suggests the stock market likes it rather a lot.
- [Men Argued About The New Jaguar For Two Years, But Women May Decide Whether It Survives](https://bluesky-thinking.com/men-argued-about-the-new-jaguar-for-two-years-but-women-may-decide-whether-it-survives/): Jaguar has finally showed the world a car. It has been a long wait. In November 2024 Jaguar stopped selling new cars in the UK and launched its reinvention with a film that featured no cars at all. Among the people who analyse brands for a living, the voices of Rory Sutherland and Mark Ritson carry the most weight. Would they buy one, or would their wives?
- [Is AI Increasing The Bias Against Women In The Workplace?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-ai-increasing-the-bias-against-women-in-the-workplace/): Research has identified a pattern of AI discriminating against women, giving humans even more reason to question the tech's integrity, trust, and ethics.
- [The $70,000 OPT Fee For International Students That Turns Tomorrow’s Business Leaders Away From the U.S.](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-70000-opt-fee-for-international-students-that-turns-tomorrows-business-leaders-away-from-the-u-s/): Six of the tech leaders at last week's White House AI lunch came to America as international students. Under a new DHS proposal, the schools that trained them would now pay $70,000 each to let their successors stay and work. Washington wants to turn America's universities into a toll booth on the road from campus to career.
- [Joe Rogan Doesn't Need An MBA But His Media Business Might](https://bluesky-thinking.com/joe-rogan-doesnt-need-an-mba-but-his-media-business-might/): Forbes' 2026 ranking of the world's highest-paid podcasters puts the combined earnings of the top 20 at $638 million. Joe Rogan leads with $82 million. A 2023 Morning Consult survey found that 57% of Gen Z would like to become influencers. If the next generation of media companies is being built by individuals with microphones and cameras, who is teaching the business of it?
- [Is AI Making You A Better Procrastinator?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-ai-making-you-a-better-procrastinator/): Procrastinators are rarely idle, according to Stanford philosopher, John Perry. They're often extremely busy, doing almost anything other than the one thing they should be doing. Now you can hand a half-formed thought to an AI agent and tell it to get going. It obliges instantly. It feels as though a great deal of work is getting done. But the thinking still has to happen.
- [Where Should Harvard Business School Build An International Campus?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/where-should-harvard-business-school-build-an-international-campus/): The FT reported that Harvard Business School spent part of last year working out how to teach its MBA somewhere other than Boston, holding talks with schools in Europe and Canada. Harvard says the trigger was the threat to international student visas, that the threat receded, and that nothing further is under way. Let's say the file never got closed. Where in the world does an M7 school put its second home?
- [Franchise, Partner Or Build: The Three Ways A Business School Goes Global](https://bluesky-thinking.com/franchise-partner-or-build-the-three-ways-a-business-school-goes-global/): Harvard Business School spent part of last year working out how it would teach its MBA somewhere other than Boston. There are three ways a business school goes global, and they differ greatly in cost, control and failure rate. Bill Kooser was Associate Dean at Chicago Booth, during the years when Booth's international footprint expanded. He explains how a top business school might consider the options.
- [The Influencers: Laura Morgan Roberts on How to Bring Your Best Self to Work](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-laura-morgan-roberts-on-how-to-bring-your-best-self-to-work/): What if we asked people to articulate what they look like at their very best, and built from there? That question is the foundation of Laura Morgan Roberts' work. The UVA Darden Professor and founder of The Alignment Quest Enterprise, Roberts has spent more than two decades building the science of human potential from the ground up.
- [So You Want To Be A CEO? What Harvard Business School's Former Dean Tells MBA Students](https://bluesky-thinking.com/so-you-want-to-be-a-ceo-what-harvard-business-schools-former-dean-tells-mba-students/): Ask a room of first-year MBA students where they see themselves in 20 years and a fair number will say chief executive. For Nitin Nohria, the former dean of Harvard Business School, the ambition to hold the top job "often comes before a full appreciation of what the job actually entails." His new book, 'The CEO: The Role, the Reality, the Responsibility' was written with his students in mind.
- [How To Keep Hold Of Your Holiday High](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-keep-hold-of-your-holiday-high/): How do you keep your motivation high when your holidays end? Go on another! Research has found that taking more holiday can be a boost to employee productivity.
- [Would Losing Titles Hurt Manchester City More Than Deducting Points Or Any Fines?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/manchester-citys-rivals-can-sue-and-are-titles-worth-more-than-damages/): Reports emerged on Friday that Manchester City had been found guilty on all but one of 115 charges related to inaccurate financial reporting and failing to cooperate. History, in football and in business, suggests that compensation arrives late, it's smaller than the loss, it's fiercely contested, and it never restores the position that was lost. Titles are the exception, and that's why the question of whether they're stripped may matter more than any damages claim.
- [BlueSky Bookshelf meets Hamilton Mann: Trias Algorithmica](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-hamilton-mann-trias-algorithmica/): Hamilton Mann's new book, Trias Algorithmica: What Code Rules, moves from the integrity of AI systems to the legitimacy of algorithmic power. We spoke to Mann about why a lawful system can still be illegitimate, what independent approval for AI would look like before it reaches the public, and the one question that reveals whether a company's AI governance is real: who can stop whom?
- [The MBA Welcome Address Warren Buffett Has Never Given](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-mba-welcome-address-warren-buffett-has-never-given/): For all the wisdom Warren Buffett has handed out over six decades, he has always steered clear of commencement speeches. But Buffett, who was rejected by Harvard Business School, has never stopped teaching. For years, MBA students made the pilgrimage to Omaha for a Q&A and his shareholder letters are read in business school classrooms around the world. We have imagined the welcome address he might give them on their first day.
- [MIT Sloan #1 In The QS MBA Ranking 2027, While Dartmouth Tuck Is #55](https://bluesky-thinking.com/mit-sloan-1-in-the-qs-mba-ranking-2027-while-dartmouth-tuck-is-55/): MIT Sloan is #1 for the first time in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027. Harvard is #2 and Stanford GSB, while Wharton slumps to #4. There are three UK schools in the top ten, but no Asia schools in the top 20. Tuck is #55, slightly ahead of a little-known school in the UAE, while INSEAD's diversity rank is #131. Another day, another MBA ranking.
- [How To Get Over Your Fear Of Posting On LinkedIn](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-get-over-your-fear-of-posting-on-linkedin/): Despite so much of professional life seemingly defined by how much an individual posts or how many networks they engage with on LinkedIn, there is a growing number of ambitious professionals holding themselves back from engaging online.
- [Eight Years At #1 For Stanford In Bloomberg Businessweek MBA Ranking 2026-27](https://bluesky-thinking.com/eight-years-at-1-for-stanford-in-bloomberg-businessweek-mba-ranking-2026-27/): Ask MBA graduates and recent alumni to rank the four most important factors when considering business school, and compensation comes out on top. The Bloomberg Businessweek MBA ranking has used this approach since 2018, and this year Compensation accounts for 40.6% of the US schools score. Stanford GSB is #1 in the US for the eighth consecutive year, with IMD, Ivey and Shanghai at the top in their regions.
- [Harvard Can Count Its Unicorn Founders, But Can It Prove It Made Them?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/harvard-can-count-its-unicorn-founders-but-can-it-prove-it-made-them/): For years, business schools have been good at counting the unicorns among their alumni. The next challenge is demonstrating the role they played in creating them. Maybe what matters is the ability to connect: management with engineering, ideas with capital, researchers with operators, people who want to start something with people who already have.
- [The Man Who Could Work Miracles But Destroyed The World](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-man-who-could-work-miracles-but-destroyed-the-world/): For the past ten years, Harvard MBAs have evaluated the strategic vision and risk-taking of Elon Musk through cases written by David Yoffie. His most recent, Elon Musk, 2025: The Master of Big Bets?, introduces a question mark. It covers Tesla, SpaceX and xAI alongside the backlash from Musk’s politics, and asks students whether his ambitions amount to “visionary leadership or overextension”. Based on the new documentary, Musk that question mark is about to get a lot bigger.
- [Are We Witnessing The Downfall Of Shein?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-we-witnessing-the-downfall-of-shein/): Fast fashion brands face criticism from Gen Z consumers over greenwashing claims and unsustainable practices.
- [Nova, Vlerick and Rabat Draw A New Map In The FT Masters in Management (MiM) Ranking 2026](https://bluesky-thinking.com/nova-vlerick-and-rabat-draw-a-new-map-in-the-ft-masters-in-management-mim-ranking-2026/): The University of St Gallen has topped the FT Masters in Management ranking again. Pretty much everything else in the top 10 has changed, and Linkedin is going to be buzzing with the headlines. From Portugal, Belgium and Morocco to the US, China and UK, BlueSky Thinking examines how the global map of management studies has changed.
- [The 15 Podcasts Every MBA Should Listen To](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-15-podcasts-every-mba-should-listen-to/): Podcasts are one of the best lessons for business students. The most interesting people in strategy, finance, marketing and entrepreneurship are all now talking into microphones, for free, at length, and often more candidly than they would in a lecture hall or an annual report. Here are the 15 podcasts BlueSky Thinking has chosen to enrich your business knowledge, with details of what each is good for, where to start, and episodes to start with.
- [The Benefits Hobbies Have For Your Career](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-benefits-hobbies-have-for-your-career/): Google Trends data showed searches for “analogue hobbies” rose by 160% over a 30-day period. But what benefits do these hobbies actually offer?
- [Top Professors To Follow If You’re Interested In HR](https://bluesky-thinking.com/top-professors-to-follow-if-youre-interested-in-hr/): Whether you’re looking to study HR, considering a career change, an employer seeking to improve the inner workings of their organisation, or simply interested, these experts can help
- [Bird’s Eye: Sport Mentors Men And Women Differently… Should Education Follow?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/birds-eye-sport-mentors-men-and-women-differently-should-education-follow/): Is there any merit to adopting different gender-based approaches to mentoring young people? Our columnist Jamie Hose explores how to get the best out of learners.
- [Ten Strategies To Make The Most of Your MBA Or Masters](https://bluesky-thinking.com/ten-strategies-to-make-the-most-of-your-mba-or-masters/): Ask an MBA alum for advice about making the m out of business school, the overwhelming response is 'prioritise." So many exciting possibilities, but only so much time in a day. BlueSky Thinking goes beyond the stellar advice turned to the insight and research of academics for ten specific suggestions to get the most from your MBA.
- [How Can Brands Benefit From Leaning Into Noughties Nostalgia?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-can-brands-benefit-from-leaning-into-noughties-nostalgia/): "Can't repeat the past? Why, of course you can!", says Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, but also (probably) companies in 2026 that are leaning into nostalgia to sell products.
- [Introducing The Class Of 2026: The Beginning Of Something New](https://bluesky-thinking.com/introducing-the-class-of-2026-the-beginning-of-something-new/): Graduation marks a time of celebration, excitement, and significant change... Thankfully the Class of 2026 is more than capable of taking on the challenge.
- [What Would You Keep If The Job Disappeared?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-would-you-keep-if-the-job-disappeared/): Anyone choosing a career now is committing to something they cannot fully describe five years out. AI has made the substance of a job much harder to predict. Careers advisers have responded with, "Don't say you want to be a lawyer or a banker, say you want to work on social justice, or you want a hand in how climate projects get financed. Here's the evidence for that advice.
- [Meet The Graduating Class Of 2026: University Is A Chance To Learn Beyond Gaining A Degree](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-the-graduating-class-of-2026-university-is-a-chance-to-learn-beyond-gaining-a-degree/): Iqra's studies at Durham University Business School provided the opportunity to meet people from different countries and backgrounds, and form friendships with people she may never have crossed paths with otherwise.
- [Jensen Huang, Jo Malone And The Childhood Roots Of Overwork](https://bluesky-thinking.com/jensen-huang-jo-malone-and-the-childhood-roots-of-overwork/): Jensen Huang was nine when his family sent him from Taiwan to the Oneida Baptist Institute in rural Kentucky. Huang was assigned to clean the bathrooms. The CEO of Nvidia describes it without a trace of grievance. "It never occurred to us that it was hard work.". New research from INSEAD suggests the same background can lead to something different.
- [How The Simpsons Called an Economics Nobel Before Prediction Markets Existed](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-the-simpsons-called-an-economics-nobel-before-prediction-markets-existed/): In a few weeks the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will name the 2026 Nobel laureate in economics, and the guessing is already under way. A cartoon got there first. In a 2010 episode of The Simpsons, the ten-year-old Milhouse fills in a children's Nobel betting pool and picks for economics an MIT professor, Bengt Holmström. Six years later Holmström won it. The prophecy was really a forecast, and this is how The Simpsons does it.
- [Meet The Graduating Class Of 2026: "This Is The Best Feeling Ever"](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-the-graduating-class-of-2026-this-is-the-best-feeling-ever/): For Alona Smatko, the graduation ceremony was not only a chance to celebrate her own successes but an important opportunity to set a good example for her children.
- [Meet the Graduating Class of 2026: The School Is Telling You That You're Ready](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-the-graduating-class-of-2026-the-school-is-telling-you-that-youre-ready/): Sebastian Jara Castillo takes with him amazing memories and real friendships from his Duke MBA. "Weekend getaways, treks to other countries, and helping each other navigate the any challenges along the way. I don't think any of us will get to recreate that later in life. I'm going to miss it.
- [Meet The Graduating Class 2026: Beginning A New Chapter And A Chance To Create Change For Others](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-the-graduating-class-2026-beginning-a-new-chapter-and-a-chance-to-create-change-for-others/): Banned from education during the Afghan war, Khalida's graduation is a significant accomplishment, and marks an opportunity to support others
- [Meet the Graduating Class 2026: Supporting Someone Else's Success Does Not Take Anything Away From Your Own](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-the-graduating-class-2026-supporting-someone-elses-success-does-not-take-anything-away-from-your-own/): Joel Bacharie says that graduation allows him to honour everyone who believed in and supported him throughout his MBA.
- [Infantino, Hubris And A $20 Billion Swiss Hiking Club](https://bluesky-thinking.com/infantino-hubris-and-a-20-billion-swiss-hiking-club/): "The money of FIFA is your money." Gianni Infantino said it in February 2016, addressing the member associations in the hours before they elected him president of FIFA. Last week, UEFA quoted that line back at him. Academics who study football's finances do not agree that the unravelling of the FIFA President’s plans was a victory.
- [Are People Happier Without Children? It Depends On Your Circumstances](https://bluesky-thinking.com/are-people-happier-without-children-it-depends-on-your-circumstances/): Birthrates are dropping, fewer women are having children, and many even choose to remain single. But why? And whose responsibility is it?
- [The World Is On Fire - How Much Will That Cost?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-world-is-on-fire-how-much-will-that-cost/): The Met Office released a plausible 2056 scenario in which temperatures in England could peak at 45°C. But how much will that cost?
- [Meet the Graduating Class of 2026: Every End Is The Start Of Something New](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-the-graduating-class-2026-every-end-is-the-start-of-something-new/): Elin Neppenström says that when walking across the stage, you should own your moment and take it in.
- [Meet the Graduating Class 2026: Embracing Uncertainty And Taking Detours](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-the-graduating-class-2026-embracing-uncertainty-and-taking-detours/): We meet Alvaro Quipse, due to graduate from the MBA programme at SDA Bocconi in December. He believes that graduation means earning the ability to help others grow.
- [The "Worst Aquarium Ever" Shows When to Laugh at a Bad Review, and When to Fix It](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-worst-aquarium-ever-shows-when-to-laugh-at-a-bad-review-and-when-to-fix-it/): In 2020 someone visited the New Bedford Whaling Museum and left a one-star Google review with the words, worst aquarium ever. The museum is not an aquarium. It is a museum about the history of whaling, Six years later, printed with a one-star rating and a minimalist whale skeleton. The shirts have sold out. What does this delightful story teach about how to respond to a bad review?
- [Meet The Graduating Class 2026: Education Is Far From Useless](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-the-graduating-class-2026-education-is-far-from-useless/): Muhammad's graduation from the MBA at Kingston will mark an important step on his lifelong learning journey.
- [You Can't Tell The Boots Apart, But Nike Made The Most Noise And Adidas Owned The Final](https://bluesky-thinking.com/you-cant-tell-the-boots-apart-but-nike-made-the-most-noise-and-adidas-made-the-final/): Nike and Adidas spend billions of dollars a year to outshine their rival, and their flagship pink boots turned up at the World Cup indistinguishable to the naked eye. Everything that separated one company's boot from the other's had come down to a swoosh or three stripes stitched to the side. When the shoe cannot tell the story, the brand has to.
- [Class of 2026: Taking A Moment To Truly Pause And Appreciate Your Achievement](https://bluesky-thinking.com/class-of-2026-taking-a-moment-to-truly-pause-and-appreciate-your-achievement/): Laura Marie Pieper says graduation reminded her how much can be achieved when you invest time, energy, and commitment into something that truly matters to you.
- [Meet the Graduating Class 2026: Mentally Closing One Chapter And Preparing To Begin The Next](https://bluesky-thinking.com/meet-the-graduating-class-2026-mentally-closing-one-chapter-and-preparing-to-begin-the-next/): Arabella Järvet's best advice to new students is to stay curious - ask questions and don't be afraid to challenge existing ideas.
- [How To ‘Build A Village’ In An Increasingly disconnected world](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-build-a-village-in-an-increasingly-disconnected-world/): As loneliness is recorded to impact one in six people worldwide, the importance of ‘building a village’ has never been higher. But if you look in the right places, community already exists...
- [How to Take a Holiday That Actually Lasts](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-take-a-holiday-that-actually-lasts/): Somewhere in Europe this week, an executive is lying on a sun lounger reading a work email. They are telling themselves it will only take a moment. Even if it does, the damage is already done. The quality of the rest your vacation brings determines whether any of it sticks, and most people unknowingly undermine their own recovery before they have even left the airport lounge.
- [When England and France Played Without Fear](https://bluesky-thinking.com/when-england-and-france-played-without-fear/): The third-place play-off between England and France at the 2026 World Cup produced the kind of open, flowing, end-to-end football that both sets of supporters had been hoping for all tournament. The bitter disappointment of semi-final defeats exposed the managers of both teams to heavy criticism. This was the match that revealed what both teams are capable of. Which raises the question, where was this in the semi-finals?
- [When Was The Last Time You Thanked Your Staff?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/when-was-the-last-time-you-thanked-your-staff/): As more than half of workers admit to checking emails and working on evenings and weekends, and cases of burnout rise we explore how managers can best support staff productivity and wellbeing
- [Why Nobody Blinks at a $13 Steak](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-nobody-blinks-at-a-13-steak/): Beef prices hit records this summer and US consumers bought more of it than ever. The explanation involves two ideas from business school, and neither one is about beef. One explanation concerns the way people think about money. The other concerns the way industries think about time. Between them they explain not just the cost of your ribeye but a mistake that companies in every sector make, over and over.
- [Taylor and Travis Got Married… Big Deal?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/taylor-and-travis-got-married-big-deal/): Basing your marketing strategy around the actions of individuals can be a dangerous game, especially if popular opinion begins to shift.
- [How To Use A Three Minute Break To Change The Game](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-use-a-three-minute-break-to-change-the-game/): The hydration break is the most unpopular new rule of the 2026 World Cup. FIFA has made it compulsory in every match, three minutes in each half, whatever the weather and whoever is playing. Fans hate the interruption. Broadcasters have filled the pause with advertising. Managers, whatever they grumble in public, have worked out that the break may be the most useful thing the tournament has handed them.
- [Taylor Swift's Wedding And The Only Master Worth Owning](https://bluesky-thinking.com/taylor-swifts-wedding-and-the-only-master-worth-owning/): The most anticipated wedding of the year welcomed a thousand guests to Madison Square Garden, and almost nothing about it reached the public. Adam Sandler officiated and Stevie Nicks performed, but you know that only because Taylor Swift's team chose to tell you. Swift is a master of control, she reclaimed her work, and kept the paparazzi on the outside of her indoor wedding. Should the rest of us go and do the same?
- [Bird’s Eye: What Does OpenAI And Anthropic Going Public Mean For The Future of AI?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/birds-eye-what-does-openai-and-anthropic-going-public-mean-for-the-future-of-ai/): Columnist Jamie Hose explores the recent moves by Anthropic and OpenAI to file IPOs and what this tells us about the future of AI
- [What The Ivy League Sells Is Other People](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-the-ivy-league-sells-is-other-people/): Economists have spent years trying to explain why an Ivy League degree is worth roughly $101,000 more per year a decade after graduation. The answer they eventually found, after stripping out instruction quality, alumni networks in the conventional sense, and prestige signalling, was peer environment. Who you are in the room with.
- [BlueSky BookShelf Meets… Klaus Heine](https://bluesky-thinking.com/bluesky-bookshelf-meets-klaus-heine/): Growth used to be comparatively easy; now luxury brands need a map of the whole territory - thankfully, that's what Professor Klaus Heine's latest release provides.
- [Why France, Argentina and Mexico Won’t Win The World Cup](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-france-argentina-and-mexico-wont-win-the-world-cup/): Neither France, Argentina, or Mexico, are likely to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup Between 2006 and 2022, not a single World Cup winner collected maximum points in the group stage. Brazil in 2002 is the last champion to win every game on the way to the title, and that was twenty-four years ago. Why does the pattern exist, and will it make a difference this year?
- [Why Collaboration Is The Only Route To Achieving Effective Climate Action](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-collaboration-is-the-only-route-to-achieving-effective-climate-action/): As private climate actions fall short of creating greater impact and public schemes fail to secure essential funding, experts call for collaboration.
- [QS World University Ranking 2027 - Beyond The Top 10 The US Slips as Asia Surges](https://bluesky-thinking.com/qs-world-university-ranking-2027-beyond-the-top-10-the-us-slips-as-asia-surges/): At first glance, the QS World University Rankings 2027 are a study in predictability. MIT is first, as it has been since 2012. Imperial, Stanford, Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge follow, as they always do. But look one layer down and the table is anything but inert.
- [How Working With AI Could Future Proof Your Career](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-working-with-ai-could-future-proof-your-career/): Will AI replace you in your job? Probably not. But framing AI as a threat or a silver bullet, research suggests might cause more problems than it solves
- [How LGBTQ+ Inclusion Drives Real Business Value](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-lgbtq-inclusion-drives-real-business-value/): Research confirms that greater inclusivity can generate better relationships with stakeholders, enhance innovation, generate profit and improve the ability to create impact in other important areas.
- [How To Get The Most Out Of Online Education](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-online-education/): More and more institutions now offer online programmes. But without the desks, the lecturer stood at the front, or peers around you, how do you ensure you’re getting the most out of remote education?
- [Got, Got, Need... The Mathematics And Business Genius Behind Your £1,000 Panini Sticker Album](https://bluesky-thinking.com/got-got-need-the-mathematics-and-business-genius-behind-your-1000-panini-sticker-album/): The FIFA World Cup 2026 has forty-eight teams. The Panini album has nine hundred and eighty stickers. You buy seven stickers per pack, at £1.25 each. If you were extraordinarily lucky, receiving no duplicate stickers across your entire collection you could complete the album for around £200. In reality, research suggests you will spend closer to £1,000.
- [Who Would Win In A World Cup Of Universities?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/who-would-win-in-a-world-cup-of-universities/): Have you ever wondered what the World Cup would look like if it was based on the prestige of the countries’ universities rather than their footballers? What if it the star player wasn’t Messi but Marx? Not Neymar but Newton? Welcome to the World Cup of Universities.
- [The Trillion-Dollar IPOs And Your $10,000 Investor Guide To SpaceX, Anthropic And OpenAI](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-trillion-dollar-ipos-and-your-10000-investor-guide-to-spacex-anthropic-and-openai/): Three of the most valuable companies in US history are asking investors for their money in a three-month window. SpaceX goes public on June 12, Anthropic filed its S-1 on June 1 and OpenAI is targeting September. The combined implied value of these three companies is around $3.6 trillion - roughly the size of the French economy. You have $10,000. Where does it go?
- [Is Steven Bartlett Right, Or Is Productivity-Maxxing Your Life Ruining It?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/is-steven-bartlett-right-or-is-productivity-maxxing-your-life-ruining-it/): Productivity maxxing is the practice of ruthlessly optimising your daily routines and energy - but does it enhance your life, or ruin it?
- [The Influencers: Scott Galloway on Wealth, Modern Masculinity, and an Algebra Audit](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-influencers-scott-galloway-on-wealth-modern-masculinity-and-an-algebra-audit/): Most NYU Stern professors don't swear on stage. Most do not, in front of a packed Davos audience, describe the prevailing model of late-stage American capitalism as a casino rigged for the house. Scott Galloway does both. Behind the swagger is one of the more substantive thinkers on what it takes to build wealth, raise a son, run a business, and live in a country whose institutions are visibly fraying.
- [Why The Best Sports Tournaments Mix Surprise With Star Power](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-the-best-sports-tournaments-mix-surprise-with-star-power/): Sport loves an underdog. From horse racing and basketball to tennis and football, the unexpected winner capture the public imagination. But audiences show up for the star power of Victor Wembanyama and Lionel Messi. Should we create tournaments that engineer unexpected outcomes, reward the talent on stage, or capture both?
- [Another World Cup Without Italy, Except This One](https://bluesky-thinking.com/another-world-cup-without-italy-except-this-one/): Italy will not appear at a men's FIFA World Cup final until 2030 at the earliest, and a whole generation of Italian children is growing up having never seen their national team at the game's greatest stage. But on 6-7 June near Milan, the MBA Football Cup brings business schools together for its 23rd edition.
- [Can Empathy Really Fix The UK's Maternity Care?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/can-empathy-really-fix-the-uks-maternity-care/): Research finds that increasing a focus on empathy in healthcare can not only improve patient outcomes but improve staffing and even save money.
- [Could Ditching Your Smartwatch Make You A Better Runner?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/could-ditching-your-smartwatch-make-you-a-better-runner/): New research reveals that focusing on the data and metrics provided by smartwatches is distracting runners from considering how their bodies really feel
- [INSEAD And Harvard Have Solved Sharing With Strangers. But Can MBAs Solve Sharing With Neighbours?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/insead-and-harvard-have-solved-strangers-but-can-mbas-solve-neighbours/): Private vehicles sit unused for 95% of their lifetime. The average power drill is used for between 12 and 15 minutes across its entire ownership. Most households own things they use so rarely that the per-use cost, if you added it up, would be absurd. The sharing economy exists to solve exactly this, and MBA students have used business school to pursue their ideas.
- [Why Lifelong Learning at Business School Could Provide Your Biggest Career Advantage](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-lifelong-learning-at-business-school-could-provide-your-biggest-career-advantage/): The ability that business schools possess to blend academic research and analysis with industry needs and expertise provides an additional edge for learners to not only develop new capabilities but broaden their perspectives too.
- [The ChatGPT Selfies That Capture The Myth Of Neutral Technology](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-chatgpt-selfies-that-capture-the-myth-of-neutral-technology/): Ask ChatGPT for an image of itself and it produces a young woman in selfie-style framing sitting in her bedroom. Asked to explain why this self-image, it offered the following: "I don't have a fixed body, age, or gender unless one gets implied or invented for a particular interaction or image." This is a small-scale demonstration of the argument about the neutrality of technology.
- [Know How To Read The Room at Commencement And They’ll Always Love You](https://bluesky-thinking.com/know-how-to-read-the-room-at-commencement-and-theyll-always-love-you/): The commencement address on graduation day is, at its best, the speech a generation remembers: generous, not too long, and pitched precisely at people about to walk into the world. The commencement season of May 2026 has produced something different. The boos came when the speakers mentioned a single subject. By the next morning, the videos were everywhere.
- [Why Should You Study At A B Corp Certified Business School?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-should-you-study-at-a-b-corp-certified-business-school/): As students become ever more motivated by societal impact, schools which have achieved B Corp status are an increasingly appealing prospect.
- [The FT Exec Ed Ranking 2026 Draws A New Global Map of Leadership Training](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-ft-exec-ed-ranking-2026-draws-a-new-global-map-of-leadership-training/): The FT Executive Education 2026 rankings are live, European schools dominate while US schools have largely dropped out, and Latin America and India are emerging as major players. In a world reshaped by AI, disrupted supply chains and accelerating change, executive education matters more than ever.
- [70 Years of Eurovision Economics From ABBA to Dara](https://bluesky-thinking.com/70-years-of-eurovision-economics-from-abba-to-dara/): Bulgaria has won Eurovision for the first time. Dara walked off the stage in Vienna with a song called Bangaranga and the biggest victory margin in the contest's 70-year history. Bulgaria is celebrating, and the Sofia Stock Exchange will likely join in when it opens on Monday morning. But the impact of the world’s biggest singing contest extends much further.
- [Why The Classic Car In The Garage Won't Be Sold](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-the-classic-car-in-the-garage-wont-be-sold/): An estimated $570 billion in classic cars will pass to heirs as part of the $90 trillion Great Wealth Transfer. Behavioural economics from Chicago Booth and 40 years of family business research from IMD Lausanne explain why so few will be sold, and what families can do about it.
- [Why The FA Cup Is A Competition Of Two Halves](https://bluesky-thinking.com/why-the-fa-cup-is-a-competition-of-two-halves/): There are two FA Cups. The early rounds still produce giant-killings. The late rounds have become a closed shop of billionaire clubs. Saturday's Chelsea-Man City final, between two sides who have spent nearly €8bn on transfers between them, shows what happens when football's oldest competition splits in two.
- [How to Manage Your Mental Health When Working From Home](https://bluesky-thinking.com/how-to-manage-your-mental-health-when-working-from-home/): Remote work promised better wellbeing, but new research from Durham, Cambridge and beyond reveals a more complicated reality. From the dishwasher trap to digital isolation, academics are mapping exactly what working from home does to our minds, and how to push back.
- [What Makes The Greatest Lectures So Unforgettable?](https://bluesky-thinking.com/what-makes-the-greatest-lectures-so-unforgettable/): From a six-year-old drawing God to Randy Pausch doing push-ups on a stage at Carnegie Mellon, the lectures that stay with us for decades share the same conditions. Something is at stake, the room is paying attention, and the person at the front means it. Here's what makes an unforgettable lecture.
- [The Most Pessimistic Young Job Hunters In The World Live In America, For Now](https://bluesky-thinking.com/the-most-pessimistic-young-job-hunters-in-the-world-live-in-america-for-now/): Young Americans are gloomier about the job market than their peers in 86 other countries. That market is shifting. Entry-level AI job postings have nearly doubled in a year. MBA and MiM salaries from top-tier programmes hit a record in 2025. The pessimism is justified by what's behind these graduates. The graduates who understand what's being asked for next are already pulling ahead.

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