Wolfgang Amann Knihy

Mindfulness has become a very popular concept in recent years. This book positions heartfulness as an additional requirement for holistic leadership in the education sector and beyond. Mindfulness alone will not account for all the progress needed to cope with key challenges of our times, such as the system shock COVID-19 imposed, and artificial intelligence is triggering at the moment. Heartful leaders will spot more opportunities and will create better educational solutions. They will enable truly unique learning journeys and foster more human development.

Why, when, where and how to internationalise are core questions for leaders, managers and their organisations today. This book provides a unique overview of the true essence of international management. As opposed to a conventional product-related country-oriented approach to the international business area, this book intends to follow modern trends in international management with a greater focus on internationalisation of firm’s earnings and costs. The total economic result of international business transactions in the firm takes account of all cross-border inflow and outflow of cash. Modern firms participate in industrial value chains that tend to cross national borders intensively. The firm’s value chain activity exercised in a certain country serves as an appropriate unit of analysis in multinational firms' decision-making. The combination of such analytical units as firm, industry with its value chain, country and modes of foreign and cross-border operations is at the heart of the book's structure. Based on decades of delivering award-winning executive education seminars and projects in numerous countries, the authors address key questions in order to perpetuate an organisation’s as well as an individual’s success in international activities. Numerous case studies from a variety of firms, industries and countries help illustrate options and choices.

The authors emphasize the critical role of a strong program faculty in fostering exceptional learning experiences. They explore how effective educators can significantly enhance student engagement and academic success, highlighting various strategies and practices that contribute to a vibrant educational environment. By sharing insights and observations, the book serves as a guide for institutions aiming to cultivate outstanding teaching teams that inspire and empower learners.

A great program faculty is highlighted as a crucial element in fostering unique learning experiences. The authors emphasize the impact of skilled educators on student engagement and success, showcasing how their expertise and teaching methods can transform educational outcomes. This exploration underscores the importance of faculty development and collaboration in creating an enriching academic environment.

Focusing on UK and Ireland business schools that have committed to responsible management, this book examines how these institutions embody their teachings through role-modeling behavior. It highlights the initiatives taken by signatory schools to integrate responsible practices into their operations, emphasizing the importance of aligning educational principles with real-world application. Through case studies and analysis, the book showcases the impact of these efforts on both students and the broader business community.

Join Mo as he navigates moving to a new city and learns to make friends, guided by his mother's wisdom on building relationships. This book is part of a series designed to equip children with valuable insights and skills for a better life.

We live in a world with many challenges. There are issues with poverty, inequality, and environmental pollution, to name but just a few. Join Mo as he learns about them. In a conversation with his father, he discovers what better companies do differently in order to help employees, their families, societies, and nature. This book aims at initiating discussions on sustainability and human dignity with our children. It facilitates early learning on how companies and we all can contribute even better towards sustainable lifestyles.

The United Nations PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) initiatives calls for a more balanced understanding of the role of businesses in society. Business schools and executive education providers must prepare current and future leaders better for the multiple challenges we are facing globally. As executive education programs are often shorter, they have to offer even more effective high-impact learning journeys. This book outlines key insights on how to design, direct, and deliver executive education programs - with a stronger focus on integrating f nancial, social, and environmental responsibilities.