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Development Programmes

Want to develop in your current role? Feel you don't have the necessary knowledge to operate as effectively as you would wish? Want to meet others in similar roles in other schools?

ABS runs eight unique and affordable training programmes tailored specifically to staff working in business schools.

There have been 921 participants since the programmes started in 2000 with 234 joining programmes in 2009/2010.

ABS programmes are designed to:

tackle the key issues affecting academic and academic related staff in business schools
encourage colleagues to exchange problems, insights and best practice
bring participants together with experienced experts from in and outside higher education

ABS programmes are delivered by:

group sessions-each over 24 hours, usually in London
visits to ABS member schools
external speakers, discussion groups and action learning sets

Further information on our suite of courses can be found below:

INTERNATIONAL DEANS' PROGRAMME

The ABS/EFMD International Deans' Programme (IDP) is co-designed exclusively for business school deans. It comprises seven days: two 2 day modules at host schools in Europe and one three day module outside Europe.

The IDP provides networking opportunities under the Chatham House rule with counterparts globally in a cohort of around 15 deans and directors of business schools/schools of management.

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*Booking form and information for the 2012 cohort*

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR MARKETERS

Marketing and Communications staff within business schools have a unique and pivotal role to play in the effective running of the institution, from recruitment through to alumni relations. Roles and responsibilities can often cross job roles and departments, increasingly the boundaries are being blurred between marketing, public relations and communications roles – particularly with the advent of new and social media.

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NEW for 2012: INTERNATIONAL INSIGHTS PROGRAMME

Visits to world renowned global business schools which will feature presentations and learning experiences from faculty and fellow marketers.You will also gain insight and different perspectives of how schools manage and implement their
marketing plans and processes, as well as fantastic opportunities to build networks and benchmark with your peers from around the globe.

Join colleagues from around the world on three exciting study visits:

6-9 February 2012