Lead Responsibly. Now.

At INSEAD, we empower leaders to drive meaningful change through business. Addressing key global challenges like climate change, inequality, resource scarcity and more, our course contents and learning experiences are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and prepare you to lead responsibly – whether by advancing these principles within your organisation or driving innovation that benefits society at large.

Meet the Class - EMFIN'25

Our Executive Master in Finance (EMFin) Class of 2025 kicked off their journey in September 2024, and is well underway.We took the opportunity to connect with some of the participants to hear their reasons for choosing the EMFin programme, insights from their experience so far, and valuable advice for future candidates looking to advance their careers in finance.

From Peaks of Knowledge to Peaks of Africa: A Journey to the Summit of Kilimanjaro

On 19 July, a group of us—INSEAD alumni—reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 metres.For some, this climb was yet another adventure; for others, it was the first. It was also a culmination of hard work, hours of training, and discipline leading up to the trip. The climb started long before we landed in Tanzania.The adventure

How Study Groups Can Become a Core Component of an Outstanding INSEAD MBA Experience

Building a cohesive study group can help INSEAD MBA participants gain self-awareness and develop the interpersonal tools they need to be more effective leaders – plus a network with long-lasting impact“What will my study group experience be like? Will it really be worth investing my time and energy – and what are the benefits?”

Driving Change in My Own Life and Career

Priyanka Murthy, INSEAD Executive Master in Change (EMC) 2024 graduate, is an Organisation Development Leader who is well-versed in the mechanisms of change management and the tools and frameworks required for driving change in global organisations. For well over a decade, she has held HR roles in some of the best-known organisations in the world, including Deloitte in the past and in her last held role at Novartis.

Starting With the End in Mind

Every good story has a start, a middle, and an end. However, when prospective students contemplate pursuing an Executive MBA, this thinking must be turned upside down.The decision about which specific campus or programme to pursue needs to start with the end in mind.One might ask questions such as, "What is my end goal? What am I trying to achieve? What will success look like?" The answers to these will help identify the right path forward.   

Embracing Authenticity in Leadership

In today's dynamic organisational landscape, being genuine has become a cornerstone of effective leadership. Authenticity involves understanding and staying true to one’s core values, consistently reflecting them in actions and decisions, and fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are not just accepted but celebrated.Defining True LeadershipAt its essence, authentic leadership is about being genuine and transparent. 
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