Connected for Better

AACSB connects business schools, industry, nonprofits, and government to drive positive societal change in the world.

Thought Leadership

As AACSB connects and convenes diverse stakeholder groups, we summarize insights and perspectives through a wide variety of briefings, reports, and studies that will help shape and inform the societal impact leadership framework and competency structure that AACSB and its partners will collectively develop.

To view all articles, reports, and thought papers for societal impact, visit AACSB Insights.

Featured Insights

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Developing Societal Impact Leaders

AACSB engages in exploratory research to inform its work on the competencies needed for leaders and organizations to drive positive societal change.

Organizations are increasingly called on to create and prioritize positive societal impact across their operations, products, and services. Leaders of this movement will need an expanded set of competencies to effectively meet new demands.

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Insights From Global Business Leaders

AACSB and PRME Driving Positive Societal Impact Webinar Series Takeaways

See key takeaways from AACSB and PRME's first webinar in a series that brings together leaders committed to creating positive societal impact and action.

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Understanding the Evolving Needs of Learners

AACSB and PRME Driving Positive Societal Impact Webinar Series Takeaways

See key takeaways from AACSB and PRME's second webinar in a series that brings together leaders and learners committed to creating positive societal change and action.

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Best Practices in Business Education

AACSB and PRME Driving Positive Societal Impact Webinar Series Takeaways

See key takeaways from AACSB and PRME's third webinar in a series that brings together leaders committed to creating positive societal impact and action.

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Five Forces Driving the Future of Business Education

Changes in higher education and shifts in learner demographics require business schools to revisit their strategic priorities, evaluate risk, and identify opportunities for innovation.

AACSB identifies five forces that will help business schools achieve systemic change in response to shifting societal and business needs.

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Connected for Better

Exploring the Positive Societal Impact of Business Schools

Business schools are empowered to define impact objectives and strategies that align with the communities they serve. Learn more about how business schools can create positive change in society.

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Research That Matters

An Action Plan for Creating Business School Research That Positively Impacts Society

Explore the three overarching components that can be influential in creating societal impact: research that is cross-disciplinary, at the intersection of academia and practice, and that creates real change.

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Teaching the Essence of Responsible Leadership

A course at UniSA addresses all 17 Sustainable Development Goals to help students understand the roles they can play in solving global challenges.

To solve its biggest challenges, the world needs business schools to graduate responsible leaders who will prioritize sustainable business practices, no matter what industries they enter or what careers they pursue.

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