Business Development

Creative Confidence and Moral Courage: The Leadership Traits Business Schools Should Be Betting On

What students need from higher education is becoming harder to pin down than it once was. As higher education faces mounting pressure—from student disengagement to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence—institutions are being forced to rethink not just what students learn, but who they become. New research and industry signals suggest that technical knowledge…

Connecting Across Continents: Nishant Kanboina on Collaboration and Learning at TekniPlex’s Global Sales Meeting

Global business gatherings often reveal more than strategy—they uncover the subtle ways culture, collaboration, and perspective shape how work gets done across regions. When professionals from different functions and geographies come together, the real value lies in shared experiences and the exchange of ideas that rarely surface in day-to-day operations. These moments of…

The Employer University Alignment Journey with Kristen Fox, CEO of Business-Higher Education Forum

Across the U.S., the conversation about the value of a college degree is increasingly tied to one central question: Does higher education actually prepare students for the workforce? As artificial intelligence reshapes how work gets done and employers rethink the skills they need, universities are under growing pressure to ensure graduates leave not just…

How Detroit Homecoming is Turning the City’s Diaspora into Champions of its Comeback (Ep. 2 with Mary Kramer)

Detroit’s resurgence story is impossible to ignore. Following decades of economic decline, the city has seen major revitalization, most recently highlighted when the NFL Draft drew over 700,000 visitors downtown. The stakes are high: Detroit’s growth depends not only on investments from billionaires, but on reconnecting with former residents whose personal and professional contributions…

Reboot Business Education: Make Lifelong Learning the Default

Business schools must shift from credential factories to continuous learning ecosystems as AI and digital transformation accelerate workforce demands

DisruptED in the D: The Power of Black Leadership with Dwan Dandridge (Ep. 1)

Black-led organizations in Detroit are reshaping the city's future despite facing significant barriers to funding and resources

DisruptED in the D: Building an Inclusive Future with Black Leaders Detroit’s CEO Dwan Dandridge (Ep. 2)

One Detroit leader is ensuring Black entrepreneurs share in the city's economic growth through strategic capital deployment

Employee Education Drives Workforce and Business Growth

Companies leveraging education benefits gain competitive advantage while helping employees escape the burden of student debt

Talent Management Strategies: Businesses Need to Enhance Skills Development and Hiring Processes for Higher Productivity

Organizations that prioritize upskilling and streamlined hiring see measurable gains in both productivity and employee retention

Optometry Students’ Path to Excellence: Seize Every Learning Opportunity

Optometry graduates who master both clinical expertise and business fundamentals gain a competitive edge in launching successful private practices

Student Readiness is Key for Navigating a Changing Job Market

Early career exposure in middle school helps young people build practical skills before facing workforce competition