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If you start reading this blog, I believe it is because you are an ambitious professional who cares about your leadership potential.

Topics: Executive MBA, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership

What is critical thinking and how is it helping leaders make better decisions?

Topics: Sydney Campus, Singapore Campus, Dubai Campus, MBA in Dubai, SP Jain School of Global Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership

On Friday, August 5, 2011, the world woke up to a reality that the USA had lost its credit rating of triple A. This means that the USA is no more the haven for investment it always was. The main reason for this credit rating downgrade was the politicking in Washington at the cost of the overall interest of the world in general and Americans in particular. The timing for this downgrading couldn’t have been worse. Europe was already in the midst of debt crisis with Greece, Portugal, and Ireland on the brink and seeking bailout packages from their EU partners; and Italy also looking very vulnerable. The tremors of these economic upheavals are now felt all over the world. Global stock markets and currency markets are on a swing with trillions of dollars lost in the stock markets and investors finding safety in investing in gold. We are indeed living in a world where the economic volatility in the one hemisphere is affecting governments, large investors, banks, MNCs and people all over the world.

Topics: Sydney Campus, Singapore Campus, Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Thought Leadership

Steve Jobs resigned as the CEO of Apple and became Chairman – a move that was perhaps in the offing due to his illness. In his characteristic simple manner, he said “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.”

Topics: Thought Leadership

We hear all the time that businesspeople must embrace globalisation in order to survive.  But where and how will they achieve this global mindset?  The logical answer lies in higher education.  After all, the whole purpose of education is to prepare for a career.  And if young people want a job in today’s increasingly competitive business environment, they need to think beyond the corner store down the road.  Is our educational system adequately addressing this crucial need?

Topics: Study Abroad, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Community, Alumni Stories

Remember why you started your small business in the first place? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, it was because you wanted freedom – to be the master of your own time and most likely to make more money. You wanted to be happier and to do work that you loved.

Topics: Global Family Managed Business, Singapore Campus, Dubai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership