Innovation is the cornerstone of our times, posing a significant task for enterprises, cities, and nations seeking to draw in innovative talents. To do this, they must foster an environment that encourages globally minded and culturally sensitive leadership.

A sampling study conducted in Taiwan suggests that it may not be so simple. 

While leadership is a nuanced concept, it is also largely a matter of identification – does the collective (those being led) believe that their leader identifies with them? Does their leader represent them?

As AI technology races ahead, accessing knowledge has never been easier. Be it an industry report, a set of data analytics, or even a complex business judgement, AI tools can deliver logically coherent solutions within minutes. While this surge in efficiency brings undeniable convenience, it has also triggered widespread anxiety among a core segment of the workforce: In an era where job-related “skills” can be replicated by algorithms at low cost, how can one build a career moat that endures?

At this critical juncture, Professor Zhang Lingling, Associate Dean (MBA) at CEIBS, was invited by ChaseDream, an international business school application and career development platform, to engage in an in-depth dialogue. Drawing on her rich experience in business education and talent development, she shared rational and pragmatic perspectives on how individuals can cultivate a sense of “certainty” in their careers amidst continuous technological upheaval.

In an eventful year for global business, numerous CEIBS faculty offered their invaluable insights on many of the key trends that shaped the world of enterprise in 2024. Here are ten of the most popular pieces published by CEIBS professors in 2024.

In the year that marks the 30th anniversary of CEIBS’ founding, the 10th Europe Forum 2024 was held today at dual venues in Brussels and Shanghai.

This CEIBS MBA Open Day focuses on Leadership in the AI Era. Drawing on global business practice and cutting-edge academic insight, the event explores how leaders can understand AI, navigate change, and translate technology into sustainable leadership capability and personal growth momentum. Two parallel tracks are offered: Career Transformation and Innovation & Entrepreneurship — one supporting career transformation and advancement, the other linking innovation practice with business and family enterprise succession, addressing the real choices faced at different stages of life and career.

The Organisational Behaviour/Human Resource Management Department of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) invites you to attend the 7th Annual CEIBS OB/HR Symposium in Shanghai on November 20. This symposium focuses on discovering new insights into leadership and human resource management amidst the rapid advancement of technology. The morning session will focus on the Human Factor in Modern Organisations: Employee Well-Being, Incentives, and Human-AI Collaboration, while the afternoon session will focus on Thriving Amid Uncertainty and Change: Beliefs and Cognitive Flexibility.

We are delighted to welcome Ms. Ling Liu, President of Philips Greater China, to the CEIBS Executive Forum. In a fireside chat with CEIBS leadership, Ms. Liu will share how she leads with impact and clarity in today’s rapidly evolving global environment, offering insight into both strategic transformation and personal leadership.