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.
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?
Will Reporting The Gender Pay Gap Help To Create Equality In The Workplace?
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...
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.
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...
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?
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.
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.