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A summary of events throughout 2024 so far. A host of events have been held across AMBS and The University of Manchester in recent months. Grigor McLelland lecture This year’s annual Grigor McLelland lecture at AMBS held in memory of the first Director of Manchester Business School was given by Ismail Amla, Senior Vice-President and […]
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Sandra Hamilton gives a summary of key themes at COP28. At COP28 much was made of the first explicit reference to a transition away from all fossil fuels in energy systems. But the conference achieved other significant firsts, says Sandra Hamilton. Long overlooked by climate policymakers it was encouraging to see at COP28 that international
Ford’s Will Periam discusses transformational changes facing the automotive industry. The automotive industry has been a huge factor in the global economy for many years. In Europe it employs many hundreds of thousands of people directly, and a multiple of that number taking into account other jobs supported by the industry. Right now, the sector
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Almost every large merger and acquisition deal is financed by syndicated loans. Borrowing from relationship banks could save millions of dollars for borrowers in the primary market of syndicated loans, says Yafei Zhang. Syndicated loans are among the most important external financing sources for firms all over the world. To give a sense of scale,
Generative AI is ushering in a new era of digital transformation, offering the potential to revolutionise everything from product development to customer engagement and operational efficiency. In Professor Panos Constantinides’s latest blog, he delves into the key insights and strategies that senior leaders should harness to navigate this evolving landscape. This article summarises the key takeaways
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What does a leader look like? Ask that question 20 years ago and you’d have likely heard a description of the alpha male: ruthless, aggressive, cold. This is how leaders have been traditionally portrayed in media and it’s what many of us have experienced in our working lives. However, leaders must evolve alongside our working
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As global concerns about the environment, social inequality, and governance intensify, business leaders continue to recognise the necessity of prioritising their ESG (environment, social and governance) strategies. It’s clear that the focus on ESG is no longer seen as a fleeting trend. Leaders around the world are accepting that sustainable business practices are not only
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The unfortunate truth is that cyber threats are seeping into almost every aspect of the online world. As cyber criminals become more and more sophisticated and are able to infiltrate an increasing number of online domains, the question arises, is anyone safe online anymore? The more we rely on digital channels to manage our lives,
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In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, leaders face a multitude of challenges, from technological disruptions to navigating global markets and ensuring ethical and socially responsible practices. These challenges can often seem daunting, but with the right tools and strategies, you can not only overcome them but thrive amidst uncertainty. As a leader, a powerful
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“We’ve had almost every problem you can think of. But multinationals by and large have sailed through it.” Peter Buckley, AMBS’s 200th Anniversary Chair in International Business, joins the podcast to talk about the challenges, risks, and future of multinationals. Watch the episode with Peter Buckley below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XH2jiotvfc
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