Sustainable initiatives are at the heart of the philosophy we endeavour to pass on to our students – they act as a compass guiding our choices
Puglia regions. The goal is to enhance our vocation for innovation and offer students and professionals places to train, study and meet up . The process will reach its peak this year, with the inauguration of a new branch in Milan’s Navigli district. The most important lesson, however, has proven to be that the new generation needs to be ready for change. This is a lesson that Covid taught us in the hard way. Things can change unexpectedly, and organisations should learn to be adaptive, changing the way they work, encouraging people to be brave and innovative. Students need to see change as an opportunity to explore, not as an obstacle to override. Do you think recent events have moved us to a more democratised approach to business education? How can you see this evolving? The commitment towards people, society and the environment should be typical of all Business Schools: parameters linked to sustainability must be included in the organisation’s mission as a core competence for tomorrows’ decision-makers. Aspiring leaders should be prepared to learn and educate themselves continuously, and be extremely adaptable to change. We know that the future of work is going to be more agile and flexible, and far more reliant on digital technologies. It is therefore essential that aspiring leaders keep up to date with these
ever-changing developments in order to stay relevant and ahead of the game.
between on-site and online learning – both for students and professors.
How do you believe technology will continue to impact and disrupt the Business School environment? In our modern world, it is crucial that businesses embrace digitalisation, so that it is easier for managers and professionals to access material. Digital tools allow people from anywhere in the world to learn, interact and participate in meetings, conferences, and work environments by replicating the same experiences, and offering the same takeaways that they would get from physically attending. I imagine a ‘phygital’ future, which seamlessly integrates the online and on-campus experiences. In fact, at MIP, technology has always been something that we have embraced. It started back in 2014, when we launched the first Executive MBA in digital learning in Italy; a few years later, it resulted in a wide portfolio of blended programmes – providing digital expertise that proved to be essential during the pandemic – and in FLEXA, a continuous learning platform appraised by AMBA as one of the most innovative worldwide. Thanks to top-notch technologies, today we offer our students a blend of on-site activities and online classes, creating an holistic experience which is both immersive and responds to students’ increased need for flexibility. That’s why the new campus, which will be inaugurated in the Navigli district, is designed to create a seamless experience
Considering the importance of lifelong learning, what is your strategy for enabling continuing learning among your alumni networks and why do you believe this is important? FLEXA is a programme that is not only available to current cohorts and professors, but to our alumni as well. Providing access to free continuous learning is another example of how we are trying equip everyone to have a positive impact on society. Alumni can share their background and career plan with the digital mentor. Analysing their hard, soft and digital skills, FLEXA will identify their current profile and the gaps that need to be filled to bring alumni closer to their goals. After six months of progress, alumni will be able to carry out a new assessment and reset their training pathway, if necessary. With continued access to FLEXA, they can log in again months down the line and receive up-to-date knowledge in a range of topical areas. And what are the next steps for you as a Business School leader? What motivates me is the idea that Business Schools can have a strong impact on society. I believe I have a responsibility to shape a better future for all, and am determined to generate meaning in all of my initiatives. Meaning matters and, as a leader, if I
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