Press Corner

On March 3-4, CEEMAN and IEDC - Bled School of Management hosted the EQUATION project’s activities: Learning, Teaching, and Training (LTT) event and Dissemination Events. With 65 participants from 26 countries joining both in person and online, we explored how to advance gender equality in accreditation and quality assurance. The event brought together accreditation bodies, business school leaders, policy experts, and gender equality advocates.

We are thrilled to announce that CEEMAN President Danica Purg will chair the upcoming 27th International Leadership Association (ILA) Global Conference, themed "Leading Together," scheduled for 15–18 October 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lyubov Yakovleva, an active member of CEEMAN and a respected pioneer and leader in management education. Born on May 16, 1953, in Donetsk, and passing on February 6, 2025, in the Moscow Region, Lyubov’s influence in higher education spanned more than four decades and left a lasting legacy. Lyubov was among the first to establish undergraduate management programs in her region, helping shape the future of leadership education. After earning her degree in Economics from Donetsk State University in 1975, she obtained a PhD in Labor Studies in 1986 from Moscow Regional Pedagogical University. Her career led her to key roles, including Assistant Professor at the Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (1988–1993) and, later, Deputy Rector and then Rector of the Institute of International Business Education (1992–2013). Under her leadership, the institute became a recognized center of excellence in leadership and business studies.

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our former CEEMAN Board member from Ukraine, Dr. Bohdan Budzan. Dr. Budzan was a visionary leader and a pioneer in management education, whose influence extended far beyond Ukraine. His passing leaves a significant void, both in the academic community and in the hearts of all who had the privilege of working with him.

Global Leaders in Business Education and Industry Gathered to Drive Innovation and Collaboration Xi'an, China – The International Cooperation Forum on Business Education, held from December 2-4, 2024, at Xi'an Jiaotong University, brought together around 100 academic leaders, policymakers, and industry representatives from 16 countries to explore the future of management education in an increasingly globalized world. Hosted by the School of Management at Xi'an Jiaotong University and co-organized with CEEMAN – the International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies – the forum fostered meaningful discussions, ranging from keynote sessions to practical panels, while offering unique networking opportunities. It highlighted innovative approaches and paved the way for new avenues of international collaboration and global partnerships.

On November 6, 2024, an engaged audience of educators, case writers, and management development professionals joined us to celebrate outstanding case studies, gain insights into best practices, and honor the winners of this year’s competition.

Join us for an insightful discussion on how responsible leadership and societal impact are reshaping the business landscape. Experts from Positive Impact Rating and CEEMAN will delve into global trends, stakeholder expectations, and how business schools can nurture responsible leaders.

Join us for an insightful webinar, hosted by CEEMAN and Emerald Publishing, celebrating the 30th CEEMAN & Emerald Case Writing Competition.

On September 25, 2024, CEEMAN hosted a hybrid dissemination event for Work Package 3 (WP3) of the Erasmus+ funded EQUATION project. Held in Innsbruck, Austria, as a part of the 32nd CEEMAN Annual Conference, the session brought together deans, researchers, and quality assurance experts to discuss the progress of gender equality plans in business schools and the broader quality assurance framework in higher education.

Below you may find the link to the CEEMAN’s insightful contribution to the article 4 of the EBR's Special Survey Report on Executive Education.

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University, founded by Prof. (Dr) Achyuta Samanta, is a premier educational hub in India. Renowned for its comprehensive professional courses, extensive community outreach, and commitment to humanitarian values, KIIT has experienced unprecedented growth over the past 25 years.

Innsbruck, Austria – The 32nd CEEMAN Annual Conference, themed "Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age: CEEMAN Members’ Responses," successfully concluded from September 25-27, 2024, at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®. This event brought together a dynamic assembly of academic leaders, business professionals, and educators from across the globe, engaging in rich discussions and forging new pathways for entrepreneurship and education in the era of digital transformation.

CEEMAN is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 CEEMAN Champions Awards, a prestigious recognition launched in 2010 to celebrate outstanding achievements in management education and research among its member institutions. This year’s awards cycle saw 16 submissions from 6 institutions across 4 countries, showcasing the depth and diversity of talent within the CEEMAN network.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Case Writing Competition. The aim of the CEEMAN & Emerald Case Writing Competition is to encourage and promote the development of high-quality teaching case material relevant for the realities of dynamic and emerging economies, and at the same time to promote the development of case-writing capabilities in those countries.

CEEMAN is pleased to announce its role as a Knowledge Partner for the upcoming 2024 Global Ethics Forum organized by Globethics. The event is scheduled to take place from September 2-4, 2024, at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

We invite faculty members and researchers to showcase their work at a poster session related to the overall theme of the 32nd CEEMAN Annual Conference: “Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age”, taking place on 25-27 September 2024 in Innsbruck, Austria.

CEEMAN is pleased to announce that Eurasian Technological University (ETU) has joined us as a new institutional member. This partnership is a testament to our ongoing commitment to fostering global collaboration and excellence in business education.

We are excited to share the final feature in our "IMTA Success Stories" series, highlighting Dr. Jennifer A. Pope, an alumna from the class of 2017. Dr. Pope, an Associate Professor at Grand Valley State University, has greatly enhanced her teaching methods since attending IMTA.

We invite you to read our latest feature in the "IMTA Success Stories" series, spotlighting Dr. Pawel Tadeusz Kazibudzki, an esteemed IMTA alumnus from the class of 2001.

We are happy to announce that CEEMAN IQA - International Quality Re-Accreditation was awarded to the School of Management of Zhejiang University (ZJUSOM). In 2016, ZJUSOM became the first business school in China’s mainland joining CEEMAN, and obtained CEEMAN IQA in 2017.