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In a world where adaptability defines leadership, online digital learning is no longer a convenience; it’s a cognitive and strategic necessity. Here, UPF Barcelona School of Management’s Katharine D’Amico explores how neuroscience is reshaping executive education, revealing that the true power of digital learning lies not just in flexibility or access, but in its alignment with how the brain learns, adapts and thrives brain shift breakthrough E ducation, they say, is the great equaliser – and the future of education is already here. Nearly two-thirds of colleges and universities are actively launching new online programmes, with 65 per cent planning virtual versions of in-person degrees and 48 per cent poised to offer entirely new online credentials. Beyond the numbers, however, lies a deeper transformation: a seismic shift not just in format, but in function, in purpose and in the very way we shape minds for leadership. We are entering an age where learning is no longer an event, but a condition of leadership. It has moved out of the classroom and into the cloud, into your pocket and into the unpredictable flow of modern life. This shift is not merely logistical; it is neurological, emotional and deeply strategic – welcome to the era of brain-based leadership development. From personalised learning paths to dopamine-triggering micro-modules, digital formats are uniquely positioned to prepare leaders for complexity, change and high-stakes decision-making in a volatile global landscape. Meanwhile, the global e-learning market is booming, projected to grow from roughly $314 billion in 2024 to $355 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 13 per cent. Even more striking, self-paced formats now represent an estimated 77 per cent of that market share.
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