ESMT Berlin

🌍 What role do innovation and technology play in shaping a sustainable future? Mark your calendars for "Innovate for Tomorrow: startups, sustainability, and societal impact," an evening dedicated to exploring innovation, sustainability, and venture capital.

📅 January 28, 2025
🕡 6:30–8:00 p.m., followed by a reception
📍 ESMT Berlin, Schlossplatz 1, 10178 Berlin or via livestream

In partnership with Bosch, this event will spotlight bold ideas and actionable strategies for sustainable innovation. We are delighted to host a distinguished panel of leaders from business, government, and academia that will discuss how innovation, venture capital, and policy can accelerate the shift to a more sustainable future.

Featured speakers include:
◾ Dr. Sandra Detzer, Member of the German Parliament
◾ Dr. Stefan Hartung, Chair of the Board of Management, Bosch
◾ Thanh Nguyen Thi Dieu, Co-founder, Batene GmbH
◾ Dr. Bettina Orlopp, Chairwoman, Commerzbank AG
◾ Prof. Dr. Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
◾ Moderator: Monika Jones, Deutsche Welle

👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/rxXo50UBNcR

🎤 Mark your calendars for TEDxESMTBerlin 2025 – A student-led journey into the unexpected!

On February 1, 2025, join us on campus for the fifth edition of TEDxESMTBerlin, an event organized by our talented students. This year, they invite you to explore the theme: "Wrong Turns, Right Destinations: Embracing the Unexpected Path."

As a student-curated event, TEDxESMTBerlin is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and leadership of our ESMT community. With inspiring speakers and thought-provoking topics, the conferences will highlight stories of resilience, innovation, and embracing the unforeseen. Discover how life’s detours can lead to groundbreaking ideas and meaningful change.

👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/8gvi50UBTvc

💻 For updates, visit their website and follow TEDxESMT Berlin on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Welcome to the Full-time MBA Class of 2026! 🎉

👉 This week, ESMT Berlin is thrilled to welcome a new cohort of MBA students. Representing 23 nationalities, these talented individuals bring an average of seven years of professional experience to the table. Over the next 15 months, they will embark on a journey of learning, collaboration, and growth.

To our new students: Your journey starts now, and we are excited to see the impact you will make on campus, in Berlin, and beyond. 🌍

🔍 How can crowds enhance scientific research? Henry Sauermann, professor of strategy at ESMT Berlin, and Marion K. Poetz, professor of innovation management at Copenhagen Business School, explore this question in their new open-access book, "How and When to Involve Crowds in Scientific Research," published by Edward Elgar Publishing.

💡 With practical frameworks and tools, the book equips researchers to effectively engage the public in science, bridging knowledge generation and societal impact. Check it out and unlock new possibilities in citizen science!

➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/XQnV50UBEFy

🚀 Empower your ambitions in 2025: Learn how ESMT Berlin's MBA can redefine your career.

Join ESMT for a Full-time MBA admissions Q&A with ESMT Admissions Manager, Kathrin Haucke on January 21, 2025. This is your chance to clarify all your questions around the admission process:
✅ Get insider tips for your application
✅ Learn about scholarships and funding options
✅ Understand entry requirements and deadlines

Sign up now to receive the event link: https://ow.ly/s5iJ50UAhCP

👉 Prefer a personal experience? Visit the next Open House event: https://ow.ly/GNsx50UAhCO

🤝 Business leaders must foster secure spaces where teams can innovate, grounded in positive visions that inspire action and resilience. Emotional intelligence, empathy, and intuition – uniquely human qualities – are essential for shaping these narratives and motivating teams for sustainability.

🎙️ These insights and more are explored in our latest episode of Campus 10178, where Dr. Maria Hoffacker, neuroscientist and expert for future-leader skills, discusses the "biological intelligence" side of leadership in the AI age for driving innovation and sustainability.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/geEb50UsF7G

🔗 Unlock the keys to happiness at work!

In his latest Forbes article, Bülent Gögdün, director of executive education programs at ESMT Berlin, delves into what truly drives workplace happiness. It is not just about promotions or paychecks—it is about purpose, meaningful connections, and contributing to something bigger than ourselves. Drawing on insights from the Harvard Study of Adult Development and beyond, he offers practical advice for creating an engaging, fulfilling work environment that inspires growth, loyalty, and creativity.

👉 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/wtQX50UtnVi

🌍 Expanding horizons through leadership and impact!

Fabian and Johanna, graduates of the ESMT Master in Management Class of 2024, took part in an extraordinary Responsible Leaders Fellowship (RLF) journey. Traveling through Kenya, Ghana, Madagascar, and Uganda, they partnered with TenByThree to conduct over 400 interviews for an impact assessment, creating meaningful change and fostering connections.

✨ Their reflections:

Johanna: "Working with people who poured their heart and energy into what they do was truly inspiring. Experiencing Theresa and the local teams highlighted the profound impact of driving purposeful work."

Fabian: "Between welcoming dances, long car rides, and 400+ unique stories, the RLF was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make an impact, broaden your perspective, and grow personally. I would recommend it to everyone!"

This is the essence of responsible leadership—making a difference while growing personally and professionally.

💡 Interested in how the RLF can shape your future? Learn more about this unique opportunity open to all ESMT Master’s and MBA graduates: https://ow.ly/rtcR50UrBC5

The holiday season is here! ❄️

To our ESMT Berlin students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners: thank you for being part of our inspiring community. Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth and happiness. Happy Holidays! ✨

We are thrilled to announce that Esme, our new chatbot, is now live on the redesigned ESMT Berlin website! 🌐

Esme, whose name was chosen through a community-wide competition earlier this year, is here to assist users with the programs section and communicates in multiple languages, ensuring accessibility for our global audience. 🌍

This is just the beginning. The chatbot is designed to learn and grow through your interactions. Over time, Esme's knowledge will expand to cover the entire website, helping you find the information you need even faster.

Start exploring with Esme and enjoy a smarter, faster way to connect with ESMT Berlin.

👏 Congratulations to Prof. Matthew Bothner on winning the Best Teacher Award 2024!

During the recent graduations of the Part-time MBA (PTMBA) and the Global Online MBA (GOMBA) Class of 2024 in November, Matthew Bothner, professor of Strategy at ESMT Berlin and Deutsche Telekom Chair in Leadership and HR Development, was honored with this prestigious recognition.

🏆 This award, determined solely by student votes, goes beyond recognizing teaching excellence. It celebrates educators who make a profound impact in the classroom and beyond, fostering both educational growth and personal development.

Prof. Bothner’s commitment to advancing education and supporting our students at ESMT is deeply valued. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement. 🎉

👏 Congratulations to Ana Mineva, an ESMT Executive MBA alumna, on her incredible achievement! Ana’s startup, DGLegacy®, which she co-founded during her EMBA journey, has been named one of TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield Top 20—selected from thousands of tech innovators worldwide! This achievement places Ana and her team among “the crown jewels of Disrupt,” a remarkable testament to their vision and perseverance.

➡️ DGLegacy® is transforming inheritance planning with an app that empowers users to proactively secure their assets for their beneficiaries. TechCrunch Disrupt is a premier global tech and innovation conference, and making it to the finals required navigating four rigorous selection rounds. With fewer than 0.9 percent of applicants securing this recognition, DGLegacy® is now a symbol of excellence in the German startup ecosystem and beyond.

Ana’s journey is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit nurtured at ESMT Berlin, showcasing how bold ideas can drive global change.

👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/6L0G50UrB4L

Leading the way in leadership development!

🏆 ESMT Berlin’s Executive Education was honored at the MERIT Summit in Dubai, receiving the Leadership Development – Global award for the Global Leadership Excellence Program, created in collaboration with Schaeffler.

ESMT Program Director Lei Lu presented the program and accepted the award at the summit, recognizing our shared commitment to empowering top leaders and driving organizational transformation. Since its launch in 2022, this program has supported Schaeffler’s strategic goals and recently concluded its third cohort, demonstrating its global impact and effectiveness.

This recognition celebrates the power of partnership and innovation in leadership education. We are excited to continue shaping the future of leadership together! 🌍

AI and marketing: Throwback to an insightful event! 🚀

The ESMT Marketing Club, a student-led initiative dedicated to exploring cutting-edge trends, recently hosted a dynamic session on artificial intelligence and product strategy. On December 2, students and industry leaders from SAP and UP42 came together to discuss AI’s transformative role in marketing, global product strategies, career paths in tech, and the nuances of cross-cultural communication.

🙌 Thank you to our speakers Jane Fu (SAP) and Kevin Enright (UP42) for sharing great insights and for the discussion.

This collaboration between students and industry underscores our commitment to fostering curiosity, building community, and preparing future leaders for the dynamic business landscape.

👉 Interested in being part of such initiatives? Learn more about ESMT's student clubs: https://ow.ly/s9MN50UpJ84