WU Executive Academy News

Why the MBA Energy Management is a program like no other in the world

Around the globe, there are only a handful of absolute top courses.

Phillip Nell new Academic Director of the EMBA Bucharest

On November 1, 2017, Prof. Phillip Nell will officially become the Academic Director of the...

10 myths about entrepreneurship, all of which are wrong

Prof. Nikolaus Franke gets to the bottom of common entrepreneurship-myths

Career Story: Peter Wilfinger, Kardex Austria

Global Executive MBA alumnus

Become a global business leader through Executive MBA Courses

An EMBA from WU Executive Academy will help you further develop the skills that have led you to...

Corporate mentoring project: a new offer for MBA students

A new master thesis option

A surprising use for the SWOT-analysis

An efficient preparation tool for negotiations

An MBA school student's guide to renewable energy management

Renewable energy is a space that is currently enjoying tremendous growth. Here's a guide to help...

Why MBA alumni are the better candidates

What makes MBA alumni stand out?

Career Story: Tomasz Chajneta, HYPO NOE Gruppe Bank AG

Professional MBA Finance alumnus

Professional MBA Vedomosti Ceremony 2017

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Professional MBA alumnus among the finalists of the Best of Biotech award

Master thesis by Christian Kittel one of the winners in phase 1 of Best of Biotech

Disrupt or give up!

How the TOP 100 respond to changes in the rules of the business game

Attention: Addictive Potential

Our challenges of today & tomorrow

Adapting to a changing industry with an MBA in Energy Management

Times are rapidly changing for the energy industry. Learn how an MBA in energy management...

4 Ways Alumni networks will help your career once you complete your MBA program

An alumni network can do wonders for your career. Find out how MBA students and graduates benefit...

Simple ways to eliminate employee burnout after MBA school

Employee burnout is a difficult problem that many businesses face. Here are some of the simple...

Savvy business cyber security advice for students at MBA School

MBA school graduates who aim to be leaders in the modern business world should have a solid grasp...

Greetings from Chile and Brazil: A Field Trip to remember

Students share video messages from South America

Overcome top investment management issues with an MBA in Finance

Professionals with an MBA in Finance may encounter a few common issues throughout their careers....

The 6 essential qualities for leadership in the 21st century

In times of constant changes leaders have to keep up with the pace!

“Today, customers are the ones who call the shots”

Interview with Dieter Scharitzer, Academic Director of the Marketing & Sales certificate program

“Data Science” makes businesses more successful

Decisions concerning the General Data Protection Regulation

A brief guide to activity-based costing

Using smart accounting to uncover the true cost of business

Explore energy policy in energy management MBA courses

How top-quality MBA courses can help you understand energy policy.

How MBA courses for Entrepreneurship & Innovation can help you attract venture capital

Attracting venture capital can be crucial to the success of innovative businesses. Here's how you...

Comparing project management standards

Here's a look at some of the standards you'll explore in an MBA.

Pioneers of the 21st century: Franz Viehböck

Video: Cosmonaut and entrepreneur Franz Viehböck talks about "Pioneers in the 21st century".

Marketing + Sales = Success²

The two should team up and eventually develop a better mutual understanding.

Key strategies for successful marketing audits after MBA School

A marketing audit can help keep a business' marketing on track and lead to great results. Here...

The Digital CEO

What to consider as a CEO in times of digitalization

Why "The Disney Method" is great inspiration for students in EMBA programs

The Walt Disney Company is renowned for its effective approach to business. Here's a look at why...

Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Graduation 2017

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Mastering key metrics for transformational business with EMBA training

Business transformation is a big deal in today's landscape. Here are the key metrics of this...

Pitching & Storytelling Workshop

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WU Summer Celebration

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How a Global MBA program encourages negotiation mastery

Pursue a global MBA program and you can walk away with all the tools you'll need for successful...

Innovation first-hand

Exciting field trip to Silicon Valley

What does style have to do with negotiation?

Best Practices Part II

Career Tips by Deloitte

8 steps to success

Resilience in leadership

The art of bouncing back

How to fail at innovation 2.0

A brief how-to guide for businesses seeking to miss out

3 Change Management insights for students pursuing an MBA in Project Management

Great leaders are often skilled at dealing with change. Here are some change management insights...

Global Executive MBA graduation 2017

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Career Story: Murad Bagliev, Rosneft

Professional MBA Energy Management student

3 ways classroom diversity enhances your EMBA education

Diversity in the classroom can offer a lot of value throughout your EMBA education. Here are some...

Leveraging Automated Risk Management after MBA Courses in Finance

Professionals in MBA courses in finance may be interested in what automation offers for risk...

Professional MBA Social Management Graduation May 26

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The silence of the entrepreneurs

Why it's not the best idea to keep your business ideas secret

Professional MBA Marketing & Sales: “A very powerful experience”

Three graduates share their experience

Negotiation Preparation

Best Practices Part I

Considering a Global MBA Program? 3 keys to an international marketing strategy

Students in a global MBA program learn to use marketing strategy to find international success....

The Social and Economic Impact of Brexit on Britain’s European Neighbours: May 18

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How EMBA Bucharest applicants can land a scholarship

Want to land a great scholarship to help offset the costs of your EMBA education? Here are a few...

The better alternative prevails

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How students pursuing an MBA in marketing can master integrated marketing communications

Integrated marketing communications can amplify a business' message to an impressive degree....

Essential content marketing advice to follow after an MBA in Sales

Content marketing is a cornerstone of many organizations' digital marketing efforts. Here's some...

Career Story: Svetlana Prusova, FESCO Transportation Group

Professional MBA Project Management student

Career Cafe

15 Executive Search and HR Partners advised students and alumni of the GEMBA program on career...

New “Data Science” program to launch this fall

Drawn on a need for experts to utilize data as a decision-making basis

VIPs share their tips with the pioneers of the future

2 short inputs on video

Alumni Ambassadors Reception April 20

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voestalpine CEO talks about "The art of leadership"

How leadership works in turbulent times

MBA Alumni Lounge - Wolfgang Eder

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Optimizing the TBL with an MBA in Project Management

Focusing on the triple bottom line allows ethical businesspeople to succeed on multiple levels....

How social media has changed the world

The significance of social media for individuals and businesses

When luck and coincidence influence success

Video interview

Am I an entrepreneur?

The 10-point self-evaluation test

Career Story: Gennady Gorshkov, Deutsche Bank Russia Group

Professional MBA Finance alumnus

How peer coaching in business courses benefits Professional MBA students

Peer coaching provides students in business courses with opportunities for valuable feedback from...

3 financial aid tips for students at a Professional MBA university

Students looking to attend a professional MBA university can benefit from financial aid. Here are...

Global Executive MBA Career Cafe

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Global Executive MBA Welcome Reception

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International WU Alumni Reunion in Prague

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3 Ways Executives with a Masters in Business Administration Lead Cross-Cultural Teams

In today's globalized business environment, top leaders often need to lead cross-cultural teams....

10 years Professional MBA Marketing & Sales

The best of both worlds in one program

Tips for personnel development

Career tip from Maria Nazarova, MBA

How Top Companies Recruit at Business School through Alumni Networks

Here's how an MBA from a top international business school opens doors to exciting career...

Professor Bodo Schlegelmilch to take a leading role at AMBA

Prof. Schlegelmilch sprach mit uns über seine Zukunftspläne.

A culture of failure

Why this is something you should definitely develop

Career Story: Holger Peter Stupar, Sberbank Hrvatska d.d.

Global Executive MBA alumnus

From a group project to a substantial business

iVoting, an internationally sought after presentation tool

How to Convert Today's Savvy Consumers with an MBA in Sales

Today's consumers are more informed and wary of advertising than ever before, demanding new sales...

Video Special: network leadership in 3 steps

Video interview

How weblogs add value to corporate communication

Digital media tip

3 ways Executive MBA courses teach leadership approaches

Executives around the world apply distinctive leadership approaches to get results—here's how MBA...

MBA Alumni Lounge - Johannes Wesemann

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How an EMBA provides a career boost for women

Women looking to get a career boost can gain a lot from an EMBA degree. Here are some of the...

Promoting Innovation in the Workplace: A How-To Guide

The world of business is always changing, shifting, and growing. Students at <link en/>business...

Rethink Leadership—be mindful!

New special workshop for managers

Where major innovations come from

Mismatch between reality and the perceptions of managers

Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Changing business landscape and new expectations of leaders

How MBA Entrepreneurship students master creative destruction

Learn how the concept of creative destruction can inspire entrepreneurs in MBA school to identify...

Career Story: Andriy Ivashkiv, SoftServe

Global Executive MBA alumnus

Graduation Executive MBA Bucharest 2017

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Content Marketing: long-term planning, lead generation and corporate publishing tools

Economic sustainability of social media activities

3 Reasons an Executive MBA benefits employers and colleagues

Executive MBA programs are known for developing leadership and business skills. Here are 3...

Employer Brand Manager of the Year-Award

New award to honor inspiring teams and individuals

Giving your MBA courses a boost with extracurricular activities

Part-time MBA courses provide the flexibility to pursue a range extracurricular activities,...

Graduation Professional MBA Banking Management 2017

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3 ways an Executive MBA program provides firsthand experience

Internationally focused executive MBA programs provide firsthand experience through applied...

Video Special Part 6: Be your own role model

Video interview

WU Ball 2017

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Facebook ads: It’s all about the audience

What to keep in mind when booking advertisement.

How to protect yourself against disruption

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Insights from Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Franke

How an MBA in Project Management promotes sustainable results

Sustaining good results can be challenging, but is often vital to business success. Here's how an...

Experiencing South America first-hand: new field studies

Focus on emerging economies in Latin America during Global Executive MBA residency

Igor Pejic among finalists for prestigious Bracken Bower Prize

Professional MBA student was one of 3 finalists of the renowned competition

Employer Branding: An opportunity or a challenge for NPOs?

The purpose is twofold: being perceived as innovative and creative

Specialization - an investment that pays off

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Peter Lohmer, Dorfgemeinschaft Breitenfurt

Professional MBA Social Management alumnus

3 business strategies Global MBA students can learn from China

Effective globalization requires strategic planning into unique market differences. Here's why a...

Why an MBA in entrepreneurship is the ideal path to start-up success

Considering MBA school? Learn how the best companies align marketing and strategy

Leveraging the power of big data with an Executive MBA

Executive education programs that also work in practice

A short how-to guide

Why people with a non-business background should pursue a Professional MBA program

Alumni Christmas Charity Event 2016

The WU Executive Club celebrated the Alumni Christmas Party with the charity raffle.

Why a part time MBA may be the best path to career development

A part time MBA provides the flexibility and relevant business training that works around your...

Project Vernissage | MBA Project Management

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3 considerations for executives with an EMBA planning globalization strategies

Effective globalization requires strategic planning into unique market differences. Here's why a...

Entrepreneurship – Peter Drucker’s magic formula for the 21st century

How career services at MBA school support students in achieving their goals

MBA students can take advantage of services that will help them build networks and progress in...

3 steps to happiness

Career Expert Conrad Pramböck on how to be successful, get happy and make the world a better...

Largest class of Executive MBA Bucharest started

Fabulous opening ceremony in Vienna

The 3 m's of talent management in health care

Method, myth, minefield

Alumni support social project “Concordia”

Romanian vocational school to receive funds

The powerful marketing tool of digital storytelling

Things to know about one of the oldest techniques

Career Story: Marijan Mumdziev, Amodo

Global Executive MBA alumnus

Executive MBA Bucharest Welcome Reception 2016

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3 benefits of company visits during Executive MBA courses

Company visits during Executive MBA courses are great opportunities to gain industry insights and...

Professional MBA Energy Management Welcome Reception 2016

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The MBA as powerful stepping stone into self-employment

Faculty Insight: Nikolaus Franke

3 benefits of pursuing a Global MBA program in Vienna

Want to add a Global MBA to your list of accomplishments? Vienna is home to a great program that...

Global Executive MBA again number 44

Financial Times EMBA ranking 2016

Career Story: Filip Kitanoski, Liebherr – Transportation Systems

Global Executive MBA alumnus

How to make your newsletters stand out

Sending high-quality newsletters

Management-lessons to learn from NPOs

Faculty Insight: Renate Buber

3 strategies for effective online collaboration in Executive MBA courses

Here is how you can succeed in this kind of learning and working environment.

Online vs. blended MBA: Which one suits my needs better?

Pros and cons of 2 learning formats

MBA program vs. Master's program

Understanding the difference

"Time or money?"

The new career types: traditional employees as a species on the brink of extinction

3 forces affecting transitional economies learned in an EMBA program

WU Academy EMBA students learn about some of the forces that affect the transition from socialist...

WU Executive Academy Professional MBA: welcome week

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Overview Executive Education

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TEDxVienna livestream

Ideas worth spreading...

Professional MBA Welcome Reception 2016

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Digital leadership: how digitization affects Executive MBA Program grads & the leaders of tomorrow

Digitization is significantly impacting all industries. Learn how executives can thrive...

Professional MBA graduation 2016

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Professional MBA graduation 2016

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Why experienced business leaders prefer a Global Executive MBA

Prospective Executive MBA students should consider a global MBA program to ensure they are...

Videotutorial | Connect with Alumni on Linkedin

Find fellow Alumni on LinkedIn

Video summary of our panel discussion "Digital Leadership"

Highlights of the evening on film and in photos

Event highlights of the WU Executive Club this September

Vienna, Zagreb an the world wide web

Alumni Lounge: Erste Campus - the new way of working

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Successful job seeking in Russia

The personal experience of Angela Putylina

The 6 most widespread MBA myths

What an MBA promises - and what it delivers

Mutually beneficial: companies hiring via alumni networks

Recruiting opportunities for businesses

Google Analytics: hands-on statistics

How to find pure online marketing gold on your website

Career Story: Oana Vaideanu

Executive MBA Bucharest alumna

Are you ready for digital transformation?

Digital leadership: Skills for the digital world

Press conference in Zagreb

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MBA Alumni event Zagreb

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3 unmissable practical learning experiences you’ll have in MBA courses

MBA courses deliver practical learning experiences amongst talented peers in a global context.

3 executive leadership trends students in MBA programs need to know about

Traditional command-and-control leadership is conceding to empowerment, personalization and...

Panel discussion "digital leadership - kontrovers diskutiert"

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Professional MBA Project Management @Audi

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B2B multichannel marketing the easy way with social media

A checklist and the best platforms for business-to-business strategies

The exceptional career of Ivan Sandrea, chief executive officer at Sierra Oil & Gas

Vienna – the city of coffee and culture, and world-class MBAs

The capital of Austria has more to offer than just culture and the fine arts.

You can learn to be a great project manager

Projects are governed by a different management logic than day-to-day responsibilities of a...

Just closing the deal is a thing of the past

Tomorrow's sales managers will be able to do more, much more

Career Story: CEEsam Marketing GmbH

Global Executive MBA alumna Svetlana Kokurina and alumnus Iain Coles about the launch of their...

Career Story: Florin Cioc, OMV Petrom S.A.

MBA Energy Management alumnus

Alumni Application Tips: how to finance your MBA

Tips from Denis Petrovic

Professional MBA Vedomosti ceremony 2016

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Alumni Application Tips: “exotic” students more than welcome!

Elisabeth Kreuzhuber was determined to stick to her goal

Alumni Application Tips: applying made easy

Konstantin Kasapis explains why it’s ok not to provide all the required information at once.

Alumni Application Tips: prepare for the workload

The hard work of an MBA according to Attila Axel Gombos

Alumni Application Tips: be proud of yourself!

Michelle Gosztonyi explains how to bring your strong sides to the table during an interview

Alumni Application Tips: take an MBA test drive!

Reinhard Rengshausen suggests to take a test drive

Global Executive MBA graduation 2016

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Alumni Application Tips: have a clear career vision

Tobias Nemet shares insights in the MBA application process

Career Story: RIS:App von OpenLaws GmbH und BY WASS GmbH

Professional MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation Alumnus Clemens Wass about the launch of his...

Alumni Application Tips: the right timing

Peter Lohmer on the decision to study for an MBA degree

Alumni Application Tips: how to shine during the application interview

Marietta Ulrich-Horn offers tips for the application interview

Alumni Application Tips: tailored resumes

Gabriela Marin on the tailored resume

Alumni Application Tips: letters of recommendation

How to get good recommendations from Svetlana Kokurina.

Alumni Application Tips: tidy up your online appearance

Jasmine Böhm on your digital impression in the internet

Workshop on entrepreneurship & start ups in Moscow

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All about the 2016 WU summer celebration

Alumni of WU Vienna and WU Executive Academy from all around the world joined professors,...

Career planning - a thought process

How career development benefits from concrete planning

MBA Finance US residency 2016

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Students learn from the creator of the “balanced scorecard”

More on the two-week study trip to Boston, Cambridge and Harvard

Alumni summerparty 2016

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Speed CV check

The career event with a difference

Powering the future: executive education as the way out of the crisis

An interview with Prof. Jonas Puck

The 5 biggest online marketing myths

Things to look out for

CEO of Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG, speaker at Global Executive MBA graduation ceremony

Dr. Walter Rothensteiner

Career Story: Emrah Tekdemir, Schneider Electric

Professional MBA Energy Management alumnus

Company visit in Linz

MBA students and alumni get behind the scenes of voestalpine AG

Company visit voestalpine

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10 years Executive MBA Bucharest

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WU Executive Insights - speed CV check

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Memorable party marks 10th anniversary

Executive MBA Bucharest turns 10

Timesavers and smart agents: social media tools for business

4 user-friendly services which really help

MBA interview day

Interview tips from Valentin Mladenov

8 tricks that managers can learn from Marcel Koller

Leadership parallels between sports and management

Sweet fruits and the bed

Presumably, nobody would call the late Peter Alexander a protest singer; rather, he will be...

Moscoso-Osterkorn on the future of renewable energy

Career Story: Andreas Gémes, Borealis AG

Professional MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation alumnus

Global Executive MBA welcome reception 2016

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PM 4.0 to management by projects

The future of project management

Intercultural experience sparks entrepreneurialism

Record Global Executive MBA class

Despite difficult conditions the group is not only the largest but also the most international...

Ask the right questions to get better answers

Holding successful interviews from an HR perspective

Alumni tips for the MBA interview

Personal alumni tips for the MBA interview from Valentin Mladenov

Career planning and research with… Facebook?

With LinkedIn clearly focusing on business networking, do other social media platforms matter in...

Legal expertise for non-lawyers in demand

More and more legal questions in daily business

Career Story: Florian Frauscher, Federation of Austrian Industries

Master of Legal Studies alumnus

Career Story: Tanja Spennlingwimmer, Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS Inc.

Professional MBA Finance alumna

Alumni reunion Prague

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FIBAA accredits Diplom BetriebswirtIn (BBA) program

Become an expert in insolvency law

New certificate program starting this fall

Reinventing executive search

What counts is the holistic picture

Executive MBA Bucharest celebrates 10th anniversary

The first Executive MBA Bucharest class started in fall 2006. At the time, the program was a...

Increasing your network pays off

LinkedIn is all about interactions between real people. This seems self-evident, but on many...

Industry event of the year: Forum Hospital Management on April 6

Business-oriented, efficiency-driven hospitals: silver bullet, faulty reasoning, health-care...

Career Story: Gertrude Suschko, Maresi Austria

Global Executive MBA alumna

MBA Alumni Lounge: leadership in the digital age

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Book spotlight

Global Marketing Strategy. An Executive Digest by Bodo B. Schlegelmilch

1919 — A good year for the WU Executive Academy

Fact of the Month

Industry-specific know-how more important than ever

An interview with Barbara Stöttinger

Optimum LinkedIn posting frequency

Finding good content and posting it wisely

WU alumni hub meeting with a difference in Brno

Face-to-face networking with alumni from 4 clubs

Modern, informative, mobile first: our new website is online

Its easy navigation and a fresh design distinguishes the new website.

Career Story: Tereza Tranaka, OXYGEN

Executive MBA Bucharest alumna

Three steps for a happy and fulfilling life

Career Tips from Conrad Pramböck, Pedersen & Partners

Free AMBA membership

E&I touchdown | best thesis award to E&I graduates

2 graduates of the Professional MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation came in first place: Katharina...

Faculty Insights: Prof. Steyrer | The winner takes it all?

Our study sets out to examine how the earnings of people, their leadership responsibilities, the...

Executive MBA Bucharest graduation

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Alumni reunion Brno

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Austria's logistics leaders pay a visit

On January 22, 2016, the WU Executive Academy hosted a high-level expert forum titled Meet...

Logistic leaders forum

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LinkedIn recommendations: leveraging a powerful tool

Why taking a closer look at this powerful tool definitely pays off.

WU ball 2016

The WU Executive Club kicks off the new year with a brilliant night of dancing.

New Year’s tips for Managers - HIRT&FRIENDS

How to start the new year in a focused and goal-oriented way

Career Story: Maria Eremina, Raiffeisenbank

Global Executive MBA alumna

WU Executive Club supports "Schule im Aufbruch"

More than 90 Alumni turned out for the biggest Christmas charity party in the history of the WU...

WU Ball 2016

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