Disability Awareness: Chris Whitaker reflects on inclusion in education and the workplace
I always think of Disability History Month as bringing a mix of challenges and opportunities. It is an opportunity, as it is one of the occasions where the issues faced by disabled people can come into focus, when that can … Continued
From Baghdad to Cambridge: A Journey of Hope and Resilience
From the bustling streets of Baghdad to the welcoming embrace of Canada and now within the hallowed halls of the University of Cambridge, the passion of leading an impactful career dedicated to improving patient care has served as my compass, steering me through adversity and triumph alike.
Executive MBA 2023 students share first impressions as they begin their studies
Cambridge Judge Business School is always a buzz of excitement and anticipation in September, when our new cohort of Executive MBA students arrive for their orientation week and embark on their life-changing voyage of discovery. The EMBA 2023 cohort is our … Continued
The Importance of Workplace Inclusion for LGBT+ People: An interview with EMBA alumnus Richard Lane
With Pride month drawing to a close, we spoke with Executive MBA (2021) alumnus Richard Lane, Director of External Affairs at StepChange, on the importance of LGBT+ inclusivity in the workplace and his experiences at Cambridge Judge Business School. What … Continued
CNABN NYC Trek Connects Participants with Industry Leaders
The NYC trek proved to be a tremendous success for the Cambridge North American Business Network (CNABN) and the Cambridge Executive MBA program. Led by Sunny Li, the chair of the CNABN committee, along with Naresh Krishnamurthy and Chris Pierson, … Continued
How humour can make you a better leader
Dr Vanessa Marcié (EMBA 2016), Founder of consultancy Leading With Humour, on why she thinks leaders need to introduce more humour to strengthen organisational culture.
EMBA success at Biotech and Healthcare Virtual Venture Creation Weekend
Five members of the 2020 Executive MBA cohort were part of the winning teams at the recent Biotech and Healthcare Virtual Venture Creation Weekend, hosted by the Cambridge Judge Business School’s Entrepreneurship Centre in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
Learning through lockdown
As the United Kingdom entered into lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019 Cambridge Executive MBA cohort continued their studies online. Rachit Kapoor, a member of the cohort, documents the unprecedented temporary move to digital teaching, learning and collaboration, and shares how he and his classmates adapted.
On the winning side: podcast features Executive MBA Women’s Networking Event panel discussion
A recent episode of Sara Hasan (EMBA 2018)’s leadership-focused podcast features a panel of Executive MBA alumni and participants discussing their diversity and inclusion journeys.
Life after sport: a former professional athlete’s Executive MBA story
When Flip van der Merwe retired from professional rugby, he was keen to transition to a full-time career in data. To build his professional toolkit, leadership skills and network, he chose the Cambridge Executive MBA. This is his story.