Moonshot, 10x and Glass Ceilings: All Revealed at the Association of MBAs' International Conference for Deans and Directors

LONDON, May 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Internationalisation - these are just a few key words that resonated to form a central theme at the Association of MBAs' International Conference for Deans and Directors, which took place last week in Paris (from 28 to 30 April). The conference had the highest ever attendance, attracting over 250 delegates from 127 business schools in 47 countries. Under the banner "MBA Education - Views from the Top", the conference discussed the challenges and opportunities business school Deans and MBA Directors face in MBA Education in 2014/2015 and onwards. An engaging mix of keynote lectures, expert panels and various other best practice examples from all over the world, gave the exhibitors, delegates and attendees a first-hand behind-the-scenes into the current trends and shifts in the business education market.

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ITN Productions covered the event, with Natasha Kaplinsky revealing the issues facing the next generation of global business leaders, creating a programme called "AMBA TV".

Speakers from the leading business schools around the world, as well as senior representatives from companies such as Google, Apple and Infosys and researchers from GMAC and ETS discussed the current and future trends in MBA education and business.

The Managing Director of Google France, Nick Leeder provided a glimpse into the culture at Google, explaining employees are challenged to try Moonshot Thinking - and how it produces 'out of this world' concepts like a car that drives itself. You can see his full interview and find out what Google looks for in MBA graduates here.

AMBA TV also reveals how business education in Greece is fuelling the recovery of a nation and how one giant Indian employer is dealing with gender inequality.

During the conference Chief Executive, Andrew Main Wilson of AMBA addressed how those with MBAs play an enormous role in shaping the future of business, politics, environment and even the future of many countries.

To see the full programme filmed by ITN Productions, interviews from AMBA's annual conference and specialised content from industry professionals and experts within the education sector, please visit the ITN Productions' Education News Site or follow the reports from leaders in the field below: 

• Andrew Main Wilson discusses the trends facing MBAs students as well as his 3 year strategic plan for AMBA.
• Athens University of Economics and Business turns its attention firmly onto the future on how they are rebuilding the economy.
• Durham University is welcoming returning MBA students with existing managerial experience.
• Mark Stoddard & George Iliev discuss the benefits and benchmarks of being accredited by AMBA.
• Nausherw Akram discusses how MBAs teach reflection, leadership and commercial awareness.
• President of AMBA, Sir Paul Judge talks about the history, objectives and accreditation process at AMBA.
• Salford Business School explores digital ambition and innovation within the teaching environment.
• Sheffield University Management School driving leadership, entrepreneurship and consultancy during the MBA programme.
• Alex Chisholm discusses the data analysed by GMAC to proactively embrace change in the world of MBAs.
• Anca Mandruleanu addresses the importance and bond of learning while working within the business.
• MD at Google France, Nick Leeder talks about the hiring process at Google for MBA students.
• Rajesh Ahuja shares his ideas on the ratio between men and women within the Infosys workforce.
• Yvonne Buysmann shares her time studying at Hult International on her MBA programme.

About Education News: Education News is the latest industry-specific channel from ITN Productions' corporate production team, which works with trade bodies and associations to deliver high-quality news programming for individual vertical business sectors, producing videos about key industry topics, sharing best practice and updating on industry developments.

About ITN Productions: ITN Productions is ITN's central creative hub producing content for major global brands in the broadcast, online, mobile and corporate sectors.

About the Association of MBAs: AMBA is the international impartial authority on postgraduate business education and the only global MBA-specific Accrediting body. Established in 1967, it sets the global standard for accrediting MBA, DBA and MBM programmes. The Association currently accredits programmes in 215 schools in 70 countries worldwide. AMBA is also a professional membership association with thousands of MBA members in over 100 countries, connecting MBA students and graduates, accredited business schools and MBA employers worldwide.

To learn more about the programme productions and/or enquire about AMBA please get in touch:

Education News enquiries:
Duncan Gunstone
Head of Industry News
ITN Productions
Tel: +44-207-430-4546
Email: duncan.gunstone@itn.co.uk

For media enquiries about the AMBA conference please contact:
Adela Papac
‎Director of Communications
Association of MBAs
Telephone: +44(0)20-7246-2674
Email: a.papac@mbaworld.com