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5+1: Five challenges facing business schools and one solution

Reflections on the realities of business education in the digital age, the CMBE and presenting at LTSE 2025.

10th June 2025
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Development Programmes

Develop your leadership capabilities in core areas of business school strategy

UK business schools are working in a more competitive environment than ever before, with major disruptions in business models, funding, technology, and demands for life-long learning and innovation for growth.

That's why the Chartered ABS provides development opportunities to help you develop strategy, gain confidence, build strong networks and share best practice alongside like-minded individuals.

Whether your focus is on teaching, research, executive education, or the leadership of business schools, we have a range of courses aimed to support you professionally and personally to enhance your personal effectiveness and the reputation of your institution.

Our Development Programmes are co-designed with experienced leaders from the field. We will optimise your time to reflect on your business school's strategy through stimulating dialogue with peers and collaboration with expert facilitators to ensure you return to work confident and re-energised with practical action plans, useful tools, and invaluable contacts.

If you would like to discuss one of our development programmes with us, please get in touch at [email protected].

Development Programme for Directors of International 2025-2026

The Development Programme for Directors of International (DPDoI) supports new, and aspiring international leads in UK business schools.

Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) 2025-26

The Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) helps those who are preparing for the role of Director of Research to build leadership capacity; to better understand the complexities of the role; and the nuances of delivering a research strategy and mission in these highly uncertain times.

Leaders in Learning & Teaching 2026

The Leaders in Learning & Teaching Development Programme (LLT) helps those who are preparing for, or aspiring to, lead, manage and deliver high quality learning & teaching.

Executive Education Leadership Programme 2025-2026

EELP 2025-26 will commence in autumn 2025. To express your interest in joining the next cohort, please complete our expression of interest form.

Deans & Directors Development Programme 2026

The Deans & Directors Development Programme (3DP) helps those who are preparing for, or aspiring to, the role of business school Dean to better understand the complexities of the role; the nuances of leading business school teams, and how to navigate the challenging environment in which business schools currently operate.

Professional Services Leadership Programme 2026

The Professional Services Leadership Programme (PSLP) supports the development of Professional Services managers, who have recently transitioned or are looking to transition to a senior role with a strategic leadership focus.

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The CMBE provides professional recognition and supports the development of teaching practice.