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Why future leaders should be trained like surgeons

Dr Soheil Davari, from the School of Management, University of Bath, explores what business and management could learn from medical education. Can students be expected to succeed without the kind of practical training received by pilots or surgeons?

24th September 2026

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Opinion Learning & Teaching

Why future leaders should be trained like surgeons

Dr Soheil Davari, from the School of Management, University of Bath, explores what business and management could learn from medical education. Can students be expected to succeed without the kind of practical training received by pilots or surgeons?

24th September 2026
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Reimagining research methods: from scientific training to organisational investigation capability

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23rd September 2026
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Call for nominations: Council of the Chartered Association of Business School

The Chartered Association of Business Schools invites nominations from the voting representatives of our member schools to serve as members of the Council, and therefore as trustees of the Chartered charity. There are four positions available for ‘voting representatives’ from UK member institutions. Positions are for an initial term of three years, starting from November 2026.

22nd September 2026