Real challenges. Research-backed thinking. Insights from the people and organizations navigating them.
This is where D'Amore-McKim's Executive Education team shares what we're seeing in the field; from leadership trends and program stories to the ideas shaping how organizations develop their people.
CEO confidence is at a five-year low. AI investment is up. Returns are not. And the people organizations depend on to close that gap are being asked to do more with less. Something has shifted, and the data tells a more complicated story than most leaders want to sit with.
AI investment is accelerating. So is the leadership gap it can't fix.
Employee engagement has hit a 10-year low. It's not burnout. It's not hybrid work. It comes down to three everyday manager behaviors.
One cohort. Two immersive modules. An experiential development opportunity, already making its mark.
Executives know empathy matters. Translating that knowledge into consistent leadership behavior is where most organizations are falling short. The problem is not awareness. It is execution.
AI is reshaping work, but it won't replace people. Professionals at all levels can leverage uniquely human skills like creativity, judgment, and strategic thinking to thrive in the AI era. Learn why cross-functional leadership, ethical adoption, and continuous upskilling are key to navigating this transformation successfully.
Leadership is not just about navigating complexity—it's about thriving within it. In moments where data is incomplete and the stakes are high, leaders often find themselves relying on something that's difficult to measure yet deeply powerful: gut feel.
In an era where artificial intelligence implementation can make or break an organization's future, Northeastern University together with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), are stepping up to address one of the most pressing challenges facing today's business and technical leaders: how to deploy AI systems that are not only transformative but fundamentally safe, secure, and responsible.
Northeastern's Executive Education is helping Massachusetts small business leaders gain MBA-level skills without the time or cost barriers of traditional programs. The first Business Management Essentials module, Project Management, is already equipping participants with practical strategies they're applying immediately
Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business has launched Business Management Essentials, a flexible, high-impact program designed to equip rising professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners with the core skills needed to lead in today's dynamic business environment. With stackable, self-paced modules—and 100% tuition reimbursement available for eligible Massachusetts businesses—this program delivers practical tools for immediate impact.
A conversation between Lea Bendaly and Professor Laura Huang, Associate Dean of Executive Education and Distinguished Professor of Management and Organizational Dynamics at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business.
Northeastern University's dedication to experiential learning and community impact was on full display as the D'Amore-McKim School of Business's Executive Education Department led a dynamic three-day Catalyst program for Massport's 2025 high-potential leadership cohort.
