Jobs and Labour /business-school/ en 51Թ’s Global Online MBA ranks first in the world for alumni salaries /business-school/news/imperials-global-online-mba-ranks-first-the-world-alumni-salaries/ <h1 class="field title-huge field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden"> 51Թ’s Global Online MBA ranks first in the world for alumni salaries</h1> <div class="media--image field field--name-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-03/51Թ%20-%20FT%20Rankings%20%20-%20Cover%20image%20-%20news%20-%201550%20x%20930.webp?h=27acd325&itok=2RmPyAm6 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" 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data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2026-03/51Թ%20-%20FT%20Rankings%20%20-%20Cover%20image%20-%20news%20-%201550%20x%20930.jpg?h=27acd325&itok=xEU1kfvK 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-03/51Թ%20-%20FT%20Rankings%20%20-%20Cover%20image%20-%20news%20-%201550%20x%20930.jpg?h=27acd325&itok=2RmPyAm6" aria-hidden="true" /></picture></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Shamita Harsh</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-04-14T10:15:24+00:00" title="Monday, April 14, 2025 - 10:15" class="datetime">Mon, 14/04/2025 - 10:15</time></span> <div class="field field--name-content-bottom field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> 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padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p>51Թ Business School has once again been recognised as one of the world’s leading providers of online business education, with its <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/" target="_blank">Global Online MBA</a> ranked second globally and first in the UK in the latest <strong><a href="https://rankings.ft.com/business-education/masters-in-business-administration">Financial Times Online MBA Ranking</a></strong>. This year’s result is particularly notable as the ranking has expanded from 15 schools last year to 20 institutions globally. </p> <p>The programme also rose to first place worldwide for salary three years after graduation, with alumni reporting an average salary of $253,733. The School retained its position as first in the world for international faculty, while the proportion of female students improved significantly, rising to sixth place globally from twelfth last year. 51Թ also strengthened its position in the FT’s research ranking, moving up to second place from third. </p> <p>These indicators reflect the Business School’s commitment to combining rigorous academic research with an inclusive and globally connected learning environment. </p> <p>The Global Online MBA is designed for ambitious professionals seeking to develop leadership skills while continuing their careers. Delivered part-time through<strong> </strong>51Թ’s dedicated digital learning platform, the programme blends cutting-edge technology with collaborative, interactive learning. </p> <p>Within this online environment, a diverse global cohort engages with world-class faculty and industry experts. The platform integrates lectures, discussions, simulations and group projects, encouraging students to challenge established thinking and apply insights to real-world business challenges. </p> <p>The Financial Times ranking is based largely on alumni outcomes, including salary progression, career development and overall satisfaction with the programme. As a result, the achievements of 51Թ’s Global Online MBA reflect not only the strength of the curriculum but also the success of its graduates. </p> <p>Responses to the FT’s alumni survey highlighted the calibre, career progress and professional impact of 51Թ graduates. Their achievements continue to strengthen the programme’s global reputation and reinforce its position among the world’s leading online MBA offerings. </p> <p lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">The results demonstrate the value of sustained investment in digital learning innovation. 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Advances in technology, shifting economic conditions, and changing organisational needs are redefining roles and career paths.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about Why adaptability is the most important career skill" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/careers/why-adaptability-the-most-important-career-skill/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2023-11/Chloe%20Chambers.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=eQsWZ53R 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2023-11/Chloe%20Chambers.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=jUtuYGVe 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2023-11/Chloe%20Chambers.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=eQsWZ53R 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2023-11/Chloe%20Chambers.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=jUtuYGVe 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="Chloe Chambers" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2023-11/Chloe%20Chambers.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=eQsWZ53R" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-03-26T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">26 March 2026</time> Careers</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7472" class="blog-listing-item__title">Bouncing Forward: Building Career Resilience in a VUCA World</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>VUCA describes today’s professional landscape with striking accuracy. Industries evolve faster than long-term plans can keep up. Skills shift quickly. Organisations themselves transform at pace.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about Bouncing Forward: Building Career Resilience in a VUCA World" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/careers/bouncing-forward-building-career-resilience-vuca-world/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Pivot%20Point%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=0LtsXobv 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Pivot%20Point%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=CEvadppl 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Pivot%20Point%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=0LtsXobv 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Pivot%20Point%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=CEvadppl 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Pivot%20Point%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=0LtsXobv" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-03-11T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">11 March 2026</time> Careers</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7467" class="blog-listing-item__title">The Pivot Point: navigating career uncertainty from London to Europe</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Whether you are a prospective student imagining your future, an offer-holder preparing for the jump, or a final-year student in the thick of applications, uncertainty is the one thing we all have in common.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about The Pivot Point: navigating career uncertainty from London to Europe" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/careers/the-pivot-point-navigating-career-uncertainty-london-europe/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2025-06-25T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">25 June 2025</time></div> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/blog-type/careers" hreflang="en">Careers</a></div> </div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><span>I'm Sarah Cook, the Director of Employer Relations at 51Թ Business School. My team and I are dedicated to forging powerful connections between our outstanding MBA and MSc students and top-tier organizations, ensuring our graduates land career opportunities that make the most of their talent and expertise.</span></p> <p><span>Every year we get together with our key employer partners at our Employer Forum, sharing trends, insights and tips for attracting talent, getting great speed to value, and meeting expectations on both sides.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h2><span>Event Highlights: Dialogue and Discovery</span></h2> <p><span>We were privileged to host representatives from an impressive array of companies, including <strong>Accenture, Amazon, HSBC AM, L.E.K. Consulting, Richemont, TikTok</strong>, and many more. Attendance demonstrated strong and diverse demand for 51Թ talent across numerous sectors and a key highlight for many of these employers each year is the opportunity to hear directly from our students participating in our MSc and MBA panels. </span></p> <blockquote> <p><span>What really stood out was hearing directly from the student panels. The students’ honesty and insight into what motivates them, how they navigate the recruitment process (especially using AI), and what they truly value in an employer were incredibly useful in informing our hiring processes. Last year, one of the panellists made such a strong impression that we ended up hiring them!<br /><strong>Anna Walsh, Henkel.<span> </span></strong><span> </span></span></p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><span>Many thanks to our panellists on being a consistent highlight. Our MSc students included <strong>Itai Dzinotyiwei</strong> (Finance), <strong>Grace Gubbay</strong> (Climate Change, Management, and Finance), <strong>Hari Kandiah</strong> (Management), <strong>Chandler Liu</strong> (Strategic Marketing), and <strong>Yasmin Ryan</strong> (Global Health Management). Our MBA panellists included <strong>Riya Shaha, David Driskell, Reika Taura, and Arshween Kaur.</strong></span></p> <p><span>This is also a great opportunity for our work and strategy to be influenced directly by our employer partners. Through facilitated sessions with representatives from the Careers Consultant and Employer Relatoins teams, as well as a shdowcase from IDEA Lab we were able to share and capture insights from employer partners. </span></p> <blockquote> <p><span>It was a valuable opportunity to connect with industry professionals and hear about the fantastic initiatives at 51Թ Business School to stay aligned with evolving market needs, both for educational and professional purposes.</span><br /><strong><span>Ramtin Amintafreshi, Unison Investments.</span></strong><span> </span></p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin flexible-images-section"> <div class="flexible-images-section__container"> <div class="field field--name-field-images field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item image-item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin flexible-image-section" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1200"><div class="flexible-image-section__container"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-06/Employer%20Forum%20Speaker_0.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=OuoQtwYR 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2025-06/Employer%20Forum%20Speaker_0.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=OwHggXbM 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2025-06/Employer%20Forum%20Speaker_0.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=kt-kXZgM 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2025-06/Employer%20Forum%20Speaker_0.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=O_1UZui- 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-06/Employer%20Forum%20Speaker_0.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=OuoQtwYR 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2025-06/Employer%20Forum%20Speaker_0.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=OwHggXbM 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2025-06/Employer%20Forum%20Speaker_0.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=kt-kXZgM 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2025-06/Employer%20Forum%20Speaker_0.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=O_1UZui- 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-06/Employer%20Forum%20Speaker_0.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=OuoQtwYR" aria-hidden="true" /></picture></div> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3><span>Key trends</span></h3> <ul type="disc"><li><strong><span>Beyond Technical Skills: </span></strong><span>Employers consistently emphasized "soft skills" like <strong>communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience</strong>. They seek adaptable candidates who contribute strategically across functions in dynamic environments.</span></li> <li><strong><span>People Skills in the rise of AI: </span></strong><span>These soft skills were especially important with the rise of AI, both in the recruitment process and in the workplace. Ability to use AI would be key in the workplace but recruiters shared that they could tell when AI was used significantly in application or interview. And once again face-to-face networking was highlighted as a great way to make connections that cut through and be memorable for future opportunities.</span></li> <li><strong><span>Thriving in the Evolving Workplace:</span></strong><span> The rise of hybrid and flexible models demands <strong>strong self-management and digital collaboration</strong>. Our digitally savvy graduates are perfectly positioned to excel.</span></li> <li><strong><span>The Power of Diverse & Inclusive Teams:</span></strong><span> A strong commitment to <strong>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)</strong> was evident, with companies actively seeking talent from all backgrounds. They recognize diverse perspectives drive innovation—a principle deeply embedded at 51Թ.</span></li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3><span>Direct from the Source: Employer and Student Advice</span></h3> <p><span>We captured candid insights from both employers and students. <strong>Recruiters stressed the value of connections</strong>, with one sharing, "Referrals are gold; they fast-track our hiring process. Network relentlessly." Another advised, "<strong>Make yourself memorable.</strong> Tell recruiters something specific about you." A key challenge employers face was also highlighted: "We're seeing a lack of patience for immediate responsibility. Resilience and adaptability in ambiguity are more critical than ever. <strong>Be resourceful!"</strong></span></p> <p><span>Our students also shared their thoughts. One urged, "Offer us a chance to demonstrate our value before discussing right-to-work." Another expressed a clear desire: "We want the opportunity to <strong>show you how we can impact your business quickly</strong>." Reinforcing London's appeal, a student noted, <strong>"London is a top destination for us."</strong></span></p> <p><span>These insights offer a powerful roadmap for your career journey as an 51Թ student:</span></p> <p><strong><span>Cultivate Patience & Resilience:</span></strong><span> Recognize that significant responsibility comes with consistent value and adaptability. Focus on making an impact from day one.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Lead with Value:</span></strong><span> Make a strong first impression by highlighting your specific skills and enthusiasm, showcasing your potential upfront. Understand how your unique background strengthens diverse teams and be ready to articulate this value.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Sharpen Adaptive Skills:</span></strong><span> Actively seek opportunities within your program and extracurriculars to hone your communication, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving. Refine your digital collaboration and self-management.</span></p> <p><span>Lastly,<strong> Quantify Your Impact </strong>and clearly articulate how your projects and experiences translate into demonstrable skills and tangible results. Our <strong>Career Consultants</strong> can support you with this and offer expertise to you during your job search.</span></p> <p><span>Our team is dedicated to fortifying 51Թ Business School's employer partnerships, opening doors to exceptional opportunities for our students. 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They cover a range of topics we know you will be interested in, from whether consumers really care about sustainability and how you can use humour to your advantage in a professional setting to carbon markets and effective marketing. </p> <p>Whether you want to learn more about the effect AI is having on the job market, or whether carbon markets really work, you will find practical tips and vital context right here. </p> <p><a href="/business-school/ib-knowledge/entrepreneurship-innovation/monica-ares-educations-digital-revolution/"><strong>Education's digital revolution</strong></a></p> <p>Given the pace and extent of technological development over the past few decades, it is surprising that education has remained a largely static, standardised experience. This is a situation Monica Arés, Executive Director of 51Թ Business School’s IDEA Lab, is determined to change.</p> <p><strong><a href="/business-school/ib-knowledge/marketing/do-consumers-really-care-about-sustainability/">Do consumers really care about sustainability?</a></strong></p> <p>As the world experiences a severe climate and biodiversity crisis, consumers indicate they care about sustainability – nevertheless they often fail to act on these principles. Professor Eduardo Andrade looks into whether consumers really think about the environmental impact of products, and what policymakers can do to encourage us all to make more eco-friendly choices. </p> <p><a href="/business-school/ib-knowledge/entrepreneurship-innovation/humourbragging-using-humour-success-business/"><strong>Using humour for success in business</strong></a></p> <p>Whether interviewing for a new job or seeking funding as an entrepreneur, it can be tricky to balance the need to promote your personal accomplishments without appearing arrogant. Dr Jieun Pai reveals how self-enhancing humour, or "humourbragging", can be used to ace your interview or pitch. </p> <p><a href="/business-school/ib-knowledge/marketing/how-create-more-effective-marketing-strategies-data/"><strong>Creating more effective marketing strategies with data</strong></a></p> <p>Professor Stephan Seiler explores the availability of pre-purchase data and how it's changing our ability to observe the "consumer journey". From the virtual stores and review sites people are visiting, to the products they browse from the comfort of their own homes, new insights highlight opportunities for its future use as the quality of data improves.</p> <p><a href="/business-school/ib-knowledge/health/obesity-how-can-governments-best-combat-rising-rates/"><strong>Combatting rising rates of obesity</strong></a></p> <p>Professor Franco Sassi, Director of 51Թ Business School's Centre for Health Economics & Policy Innovation, investigates whether authorities could draw on the success of the UK’s tax on sweetened drinks, and rethink consumption taxes across all foods to encourage people towards healthier diets.</p> <p><a href="/business-school/ib-knowledge/technology/how-ai-affecting-freelance-jobs/"><strong>How is AI affecting freelance jobs?</strong></a></p> <p>The rise of new generative AI tools such as Chat GPT has been swiftly followed by a substantial fall in demand for freelancers. Dr Xinrong Zhu investigates which industries generative AI is reshaping, the winners and losers of the automation of expertise, and what impact this will have on livelihoods and economies. </p> <p><a href="/business-school/ib-knowledge/finance-strategy-leadership/do-carbon-markets-work/"><strong>Do carbon markets work?</strong></a></p> <p>Ever since the EU created its market-based carbon policy, governments and businesses have been keen to see an impact. But analysing how effective policies can be on a noisy economic and global stage is complex. Here, Dr Mirabelle Muûls examines what we know, so far, about its effects. </p> <p><strong><a href="/business-school/ib-knowledge/technology/how-data-can-boost-charity-fundraising/">Boosting charity fundraising</a></strong></p> <p>Fundraising is an expensive and time-consuming business for charities: potential donors are unlikely to respond to digital appeals, yet mail and phone campaigns can be costly and inefficient. There is a better way, say Dr Sven Mikolon and Professor Wolfram Wiesemann, who have used data analytics and AI to provide insights into how charities and nonprofit organisations can raise cash – with marked success.  </p> <p><a href="/business-school/ib-knowledge/strategy-leadership/the-art-effective-conversation/"><strong>The art of effective conversation</strong></a></p> <p>Nearly every human activity involves conversation, whether spoken or written – and, in the workplace in particular, the stakes can be high. To know if a conversation is going well, people first need to be aware of their goals, but this is rarely the case. Research by Dr Michael Yeomans sets out a new framework that helps classify the different goals people might pursue in conversation, and how to use it to your advantage.</p> <p><strong><a href="/business-school/ib-knowledge/health-marketing/social-media-anxiety-what-doctors-can-do-help/">What doctors can do to help social media-driven anxiety</a></strong></p> <p>Increasingly, people are aware of the link between social media use and anxiety, which the World Health Organisation identifies as the most common type of mental disorder worldwide. An interdisciplinary team from 51Թ has developed a new framework that addresses how primary healthcare can play a key role in solving this growing health crisis. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><div class="field field--name-key-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/artificial-intelligence" hreflang="en">Artificial Intelligence</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/brand" hreflang="en">Brand</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/careers" hreflang="en">Careers</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/centre-climate-finance-and-investment" hreflang="en">Centre for Climate Finance and Investment</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/climate-change" hreflang="en">Climate Change</a></div> <div 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field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-03-12T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">12 March 2026</time></div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h4>Article at a glance  </h4> <ul><li> <h4>Women do not lack ambition. Dr Poornima Luthra explains that workplaces are still structured in ways that make career progression hard to sustain.  </h4> </li> </ul><ul><li> <h4 lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">As a result, women are redefining ambition on their own terms, with many turning to entrepreneurship rather than climbing the corporate ladder. </h4> </li> </ul><ul><li> <h4>The sheer volume of women leaving their jobs should serve as a wake-up call. </h4> </li> <li> <h4>Businesses must rethink how “ambition” and “success” are defined by evaluating their workplace systems and cultures to make sure talent is not being lost due to poorly designed systems. </h4> </li> </ul><p> </p> <h3>"Ambition” and “success” need redefining  </h3> <p>Women do not lack ambition, as the <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/women-in-the-workplace" target="_blank">2025 Women in the Workplace McKinsey & Company report</a> concludes. But there is a cost to success which has prompted many women to leave the workforce. Ambition is about growth and challenge; it's a personal driver which reflects our individuality. </p> <p>A recent <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2025/10/business/women-leaving-workforce-unemployment-vis/index.html" target="_blank">CNN Business report</a> found that almost half a million women had left their jobs in the US between January and October in 2025 for reasons ranging from poor work-life balance, the cost and challenges of accessing childcare and toxic workplace cultures.  </p> <p>These pressures reflect a deeper structural issue: many workplaces were not designed with diverse career paths or life circumstances in mind. </p> <p>As a result, many women are turning to entrepreneurship. Women are now starting nearly half of the businesses in the US, according to a recent article in Forbes magazine. A 2024 <a href="https://newsroom.wf.com/news-releases/news-details/2024/New-Report-Finds-Growth-of-Women-Business-Owners-Outpaces-the-Market/default.aspx" target="_blank">Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Business Report</a> cites the number of women-owned businesses increasing at nearly double the rate of male-owned businesses between 2019 and 2023. Choosing entrepreneurship doesn’t signal lower ambition. It often signals the opposite — ambition on one’s own terms. </p> <blockquote> <p>When organisations fail to support diverse forms of ambition, they risk losing talented employees. </p> </blockquote> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3>Why is this a business problem </h3> <p>The sheer volume of women leaving their jobs should serve as a wake-up call to business leaders. Many organisations are still largely run by men, and gender biases, both subtle and explicit, continue to shape workplace culture. When organisations fail to support diverse forms of ambition, they risk losing talented employees.  </p> <h3>How business leaders can redefine ambition and success </h3> <p>We need to make both cultural and organisational changes, with a long, hard look at what ambition and success should look like. Business leaders must redefine these constructs for the workforce and next generation: </p> <ul><li> <p>On the systems side, leaders must revisit hiring, promotion criteria, pay structures and performance evaluation. If we define ambition solely as vertical progression, we will continue to reproduce inequality and risk losing talented employees. </p> </li> </ul><ul><li> <p>On the cultural side, leaders must model sustainable success. That means realistic expectations, visible boundary-setting, and rejecting the idea that heroic sacrifice equals commitment. </p> </li> </ul><ul><li> <p>All leaders and team members should have the agency to challenge bias in their own teams. </p> </li> </ul><ul><li> <p>Conversations about equity of opportunity must start early, in classrooms and around dining tables, as we speak to young people about success. </p> </li> </ul><p>Before we question women’s ambition, we need to question the systems we’ve built. If the goal isn’t desirable, the cost is too high and the support isn’t there, disengagement cannot be named as a lack of ambition. It’s simply a rational response to inappropriately designed systems.  <br />  </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-blue 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paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h4><em>Drawing on insights from her latest book </em>Can I Say That?<em> Dr Luthra offers a research-driven exploration of fear as an under-examined force shaping organisational behaviour. Recognised by Thinkers50 in its Top 10 Best New Management Books for 2025, the book is a go-to guide on how to navigate difficult conversations at work and nurture inclusive cultures.   </em></h4> <h3><strong>Recognising the many faces of fear at work </strong></h3> <p>Across more than two years of research on resistance and backlash, Dr Luthra has identified fear as the central, often unspoken, force inhibiting inclusion efforts. But fear, she emphasises, is not monolithic. It takes multiple forms: fear of change, fear of discomfort, fear of saying or doing the wrong thing, fear of personal cost, and fear of not making progress. </p> <p>“Many of us are fearful of fear itself,” she notes. “Workplaces lean toward positive emotions, and difficult emotions are pushed aside. But without understanding what holds us back, we cannot move forward.” </p> <p>These fears quietly distort decision-making: leaders rely on familiar hiring patterns to avoid risk and organisations double down on symbolic gestures instead of confronting root causes.  </p> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3><strong>A multigeneration approach to decision making </strong></h3> <p>Yet global markets now demand a fundamentally different approach. Customer bases are shifting rapidly, particularly across the Global South, where younger demographics are driving new consumer expectations. “Luxury fashion houses, for example, cater increasingly to young customers in India, China and parts of Africa,” she notes. “These groups want something very different from previous generations.”  </p> <p>To respond, many organisations have introduced “shadow boards” to bring younger talent into decision-making, ensuring leaders stay attuned to emerging trends. </p> <p>Practices such as reverse mentoring, cross-generational representation in hiring and strategy discussions and transparent decision-making will reframe difference as strategic value.  </p> <p>As Dr Luthra emphasises, “Inclusion is not charity, it’s a business imperative. It yields better innovation, better market alignment and better decisions and outcomes for organisations ready to evolve.” </p> <h3><strong>How employment processes need redesigning and not retrofitting </strong></h3> <p lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Amid increasing global resistance to EDI, many organisations feel pressure to reduce visibility or retreat entirely. Dr Luthra advises a different approach. </p> <p>“This is the time to go under the radar; not to retreat, but to become more strategic,” she says. “Change the terminology if needed. Call it inclusion, belonging, well-being. But do the hard work.” </p> <p>That hard work includes redesigning employment processes, implementing systemic nudges to mitigate the influence of bias, and equipping teams with tools to make equitable decisions.  </p> <p>“Zero-sum thinking emerges when people feel threatened,” she notes. “Systemic and cultural change reduces that threat by making inclusion feel fair, not imposed.” </p> <p>Beyond fear, Dr Luthra’s upcoming research turns to a broader organisational challenge: growing polarisation. </p> <p>“It’s not just EDI,” she notes. “Organisations are divided over remote work, AI adoption, sustainability targets. We are becoming stuck in debate rather than dialogue.” </p> <h3><strong>Hiring for likeability is at the expense of innovation </strong></h3> <p>In today’s world, traditional leadership models built on predictability and control no longer serve organisations. “We still operate in systems designed for the first and second Industrial Revolutions,” Dr Luthra explains. Under pressure to deliver short-term results, leaders often default to hiring for “fit,” reinforcing sameness at the expense of innovation.  </p> <p>Kenji Yoshino’s idea of “covering” refers to the unspoken need for people to “fit” in and integrate into structures and systems that were originally not built for them. Dr Luthra discusses how one can instil microaffirmations to indicate value, respect and build inclusion. This can often look like inviting people whose voices and perspectives have not been heard or whose efforts have not been made visible in the context of contributing to a business.  </p> <p>If there is one message Dr Luthra hopes readers take away from <em>Can I Say That? </em>it is deceptively simple: do not let fear hold you back. She observes: “Fear is human. But progress requires understanding it, naming it and learning to let it go.” </p> <p>In a world where uncertainties multiply and systems strain under competing expectations, this mindset shift may be the foundation not only for more inclusive workplaces, but for more resilient, adaptive leadership. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-blue paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field 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However, trying to pull this off all too often turns into a nightmare for founders, employees and their stakeholders alike. Our recent study found that growth-chasing startups risk ingraining a damaging “hubristic culture” – characterised by the sense of being entitled to break rules without caring about consequences. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>A hubristic culture often looks exciting to employees but actually damages the company. It leads employees to believe they can do no wrong in the pursuit of growth. This is a recipe for disaster. <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-09/ftx-failure-rooted-in-hubris-and-greed-debtors-report-finds">A report</a> by debtors of failed crypto exchange FTX Trading, for example, blamed its collapse on “hubris, incompetence and greed” (the company’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/89e3d859-3a27-4d76-8b54-1e872b615f5f">appealing his conviction</a>).</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Together with Elena Dalpiaz, I have studied hubristic culture in a tech startup that initially achieved hypergrowth for a few years. However, this culture led the startup to adopt harmful behaviours that hurt stakeholders and threatened its very survival until the company embarked on a major reform process. </span></span></span>While this turnaround was a success at the time of our study’s conclusion, the company, like many others in the sector, later exited the market due to new regulatory changes. This has helped make the case for broader volatility of the industry rather than undermining the impact of cultural reform.</p> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><span><span><span><strong>Red flags in startup culture</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>We found that one major red flag for a hubristic culture is when startups pursue growth at all costs. This is problematic because employees believe it does not matter how their growth-chasing actions affect stakeholders. Consequences of this can include: regularly letting customers down during the hypergrowth; getting ever more regulatory fines; and receiving increasingly hostile coverage on key (social) media channels. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Another major red flag for a hubristic culture is a specific type of excitement shared among the startup’s employees: what we call “antagonistic excitement”. This is the enthusiasm to operate in opposition to outside norms. For example, an employee of the tech company we studied was thrilled when masses protested the company’s rule-breaking: “we were getting attacked […] You live off that adrenaline”. </span></span></span></p> <blockquote> <p><span><span><span>Getting excited about breaking rules and about receiving external criticism is dangerous because employees risk losing moral awareness, i.e. the ability to care about (not harming) the outside world.</span></span></span></p> </blockquote> <p><span><span><span><strong>How to build a sustainable startup culture</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>How do startups avoid the trap of a hubristic culture? First, by focusing the team on pursuing growth that can be sustained over the long-term, rather than seeking growth at all costs. This forces employees to pursue growth that fits with society because only this is sustainable over time. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Second, it’s important to banish antagonistic excitement. Whereas excitement about the startup’s mission and about any constructive plans can be very positive, what stores up trouble is fostering excitement about breaking rules and getting criticised. It’s important for startups to emphasise that, amid all the excitement, the pursuit of growth should not endanger the well-being of others.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Hubristic cultures in startups are initially intoxicating for employees but they are ultimately toxic for everyone. When startups collapse, founders, investors, employees and stakeholders are all harmed. It’s important that hyped companies fix a hubristic culture before it’s too late. This gives them the chance to build a company that will last, rather than becoming a cautionary tale for the next excitable startup.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><em>This article draws on findings from the </em>Journal of Business Venturing <em>article <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0883902625000345">“When Hype Collides with Morality: How Entrepreneurial Framing Affects the Behavior and Legitimacy of Hyped Ventures”</a> by Christian E. 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field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2025-07-07T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">7 July 2025</time></div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><span><span><span>Is it time for a rethink? Why should the West impose conventional economic beliefs upon frontier markets when these economies function radically differently? It’s not as if industrialised nations hold all the answers to successful and equitable economies – <a>as witnessed by t</a>he economic doldrums, corporate imbalances and rapid rise in socioeconomic inequality that afflict these countries today.   </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Arguably, the West tends to construe frontier markets – these are low to lower-middle income economies with great potential for innovation and growth – as chaotic and insecure. Frontier markets are depicted as lacking the institutional structures and systems to support markets and firm growth, or so the perceived wisdom goes. Western support in frontier markets seeks to address the deficiencies it sees for instance with formalisation, taxation, and entrepreneurship programmes.  </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>In doing so, they are missing a rich treasure trove of solutions already at play which combat social and business problems. Frontier markets, many of which are in Africa, benefit from young, fast-growing populations and are projected to achieve substantial socio-economic progress in the decades ahead. As bustling hubs of economic activities, frontier markets, we’ve found, thrive according to their own rules. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>But today, opinions differ wildly on prospects for the African continent, with the special report “The Africa Gap” from<em> <a href="https://www.economist.com/special-report/2025/01/06/the-economic-gap-between-africa-and-the-rest-of-the-world-is-growing">The Economist</a> </em>highlighting that low productivity, scant investment and too many microbusinesses are hobbling economic progress. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>By contrast, analysis by <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/reimagining-economic-growth-in-africa-turning-diversity-into-opportunity">McKinsey</a> Global Institute reveals huge potential for growth and productivity across the continent, led by national success stories. A young, increasingly urban population could usher in prosperity and innovation on its own terms.</span></span></span></p> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3>Lessons from grassroot innovations</h3> <p><span><span><span>These burgeoning economies are full of solutions to social and economic problems. And the West would do well to shift their attention away from what they believe needs fixing to supporting what is already working.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Take an example – the informal economies found within African cities which fly largely beneath the official radar. Yet, these are businesses which form the backbone of many urban livelihoods – informal economies often account for more than half of national employment. And they will become ever more significant as the population of Africa is projected to grow by 900 million in just 25 years. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><a href="https://ssir.org/articles/entry/africa-informal-economies">We’ve studied a few of these already existing solutions</a>, notably a cluster of what seems at first sight to be basic car repair businesses in Nairobi’s Dagoretti Corner. These are dirt-floor, metal-shed kind of businesses, and numbers have soared over two decades from a handful to more than 100, concentrated in the same area. This is surprising – conventional wisdom would have it that too many similar businesses in one location would lead to stagnation and eventual collapse.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>But rather than compete directly against each other, these Kenyan car repair outfits thrive through cooperation and trust. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>They offer apprenticeships for labour from the rural areas, pay into communal savings and investment pots, and even coordinate informal insurance schemes. During hard times, families of business owners will be supported by pooled resources from other car repair firms. All this happens without formalised rules and regulations. “Today it’s them,” one owner explained, “and tomorrow it will be you. You are the boss, so you have to pitch in.” Business success in this context is down to collective as well as individual effort.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>But it would be easy to miss this business-driven social welfare system. In Dagoretti Corner, Western support might try to impose formalisation of businesses, taxation regimes, and entrepreneurship training. Or it might encourage businesses to differentiate their service, begin to compete or try to expand. But these interventions would risk destroying the protective, communal layer of support that helps the cluster thrive, providing employment for thousands.</span></span></span></p> <h3>Rethinking support for frontier market innovation</h3> <p><span><span><span>A sharper awareness of the solutions that already exist to social and economic problems could lead to radically different innovation pathways. Frontier markets can benefit from support that would allow them to flourish and scale – this is not an ‘anti-growth’ approach.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>In the Kenyan example, rather than confronting ‘needs’, interventions could instead scale the wealth of existing solutions. In this case this might mean strengthening apprenticeships for instance - reinforcing rather than replacing what already works – or supporting informal insurance schemes and communal saving plans. Similarly, pathways to scale exist as individual businesses exit the cluster and start operating on their own. Capital injections can support risky moves that are driven by entrepreneurs themselves rather than thrust upon them. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Key to this is an appreciation of how frontier markets function. If the West only problematises frontier markets, in search of what’s missing, it won’t learn how to work with what’s already there. Without this awareness, Western support won’t be part of unlocking the huge potential for rapid socioeconomic progress as it unfolds.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em>Tim Weiss is highly commended in the FT Responsible Business Education Awards for his teaching on frontier markets: <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/bad75b74-a260-4306-8b9f-9281bc0ca85a" target="_blank">Teaching award: rising to the challenge</a>.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-blue paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph 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