In this episode, Dr. Kelly Dore and Stephen Pietsch discuss the evolving landscape of business education, emphasizing the need for a shift from traditional theoretical learning to a practice-oriented approach. They explore the importance of durable skills such as collaboration, resilience, and ethical responsibility, and advocate for experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for real-world challenges. The conversation highlights the necessity of bridging the gap between academia and industry to ensure graduates are workforce-ready and equipped with the skills needed in a rapidly changing business environment.
Timestamp of our conversation:
01:42 - Business education as practice instead of study
04:48 - What can business schools learn from the practice model?
09:01 - How do durable skills fit into business schools?
12:15 - How should business schools evaluate durable skills?
16:30 - How should business schools collaborate with industry to foster durable skills?
20:32 - How would the practice-oriented approach change business schools?
Speakers:
Dr. Kelly Dore, PhD
Co-Founder and VP, Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights
Stephen Pietsch
Director, Academic Partnerships at Acuity Insights
Connect with Kelly:
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dore-7971b258
Connect with Steven:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-pietsch/
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