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.
What Can The Beckham Feud Teach Us About Managing 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...
Flattery Works… Until It Doesn’t – 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...
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.
The Americanization Of Britain’s Halloween
Gilmore Girls, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Etsy witches. Every year, Britain's Halloween becomes more and more commercial. And more and more American.
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
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.
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.