Opinion International

Developing an aligned and sustainable internationalisation strategy

This article explores why changing recruitment trends, international demand, and financial pressures are prompting schools to rethink their approach. Xiang Li examines how strategic alignment, effective governance and stronger international partnerships can help business schools turn global ambitions into meaningful, lasting impact.

12th November 2026

Community Contributions

Community Contributions

This category acknowledges voluntary contributions to business and management education outside your institution. 

Engaging with professional or accreditation bodies 
Some CMBEs contribute to accreditation panels, advisory councils, or professional networks. Letters of appointment or meeting minutes provide evidence. 

External examining and peer review 
If you serve as an external examiner or reviewer, this can be logged as CPD. A letter of appointment or an anonymised review document supports this claim. 

Maximum hours claimable per year: up to 5 hours

CMBE Spotlight: Podcasting as Professional Development

This CMBE Spotlight features an example of podcasting as Community Contributions CPD.  

By Roger Saunders CMBE, Associate Professor, Leicester Castle Business School, De Montfort University. 

Our Committees

CABS committees represent their community and works with us to help shape our work to support business schools. Serving on a committee counts as a community contribution.