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atter where they do business , eve it is very important for executives future to be fully exposed to Asia y develop their global mindset
eer Hasija of Executive Education at INSEAD
disruptive learning methods are on the rise . In my view , corporate education needs to evolve to be more agile , tech-driven , personalised , and holistic . The pandemic has certainly acted as a catalyst , accelerating the adoption of these changes .”
That view is echoed by Sameer Hasija , Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD . He says executive education is no longer a one-off intervention , but a continuous and life-long process to ensure that skills are maintained , refined , enhanced and renewed in line with evolving challenges .
“ As business schools , we have to respond to this longer-term association by providing deeper and longer offerings : programmes and certifications that map to their learning journey as it evolves . And that requires a new level of commitment and partnerships with learners ,” says Hasija .
The Asia perspective It is not just the nature of business that is changing , but the geography of business . More than ever , global leaders need to have a global mindset , and there has been a seismic shift towards Asia . Right now , three of the world ’ s five biggest economies are in Asia , according to the International Monetary Fund – with China , Japan , and India being joined by the US and Germany .
“ The facts speak for themselves : the West is no longer the unique centre of economic growth and business activity in the world ,” says Hasija . “ This is no longer debatable ; it ’ s simply a fact .
“ The world is poised to flatten out as parts of Asia start catching up and assuming a dynamic role in fueling global and societal progress . For that reason there ’ s a real imperative to understand the unique opportunities and challenges that exist in this part of the world ; the dynamics at play here that will foster sustainable growth and development .
“ No matter where they do business , I believe it is very important for executives of the future to be fully exposed to Asia as they develop their global mindset .” businesschief . asia 79