Episode #50 - Redefining Executive Education: Inside the New INSEAD Global Executive MBA Flex

About this episode

This episode discusses how INSEAD is reshaping executive education with the new GEMBA Flex format.

How is INSEAD reshaping executive education for a world where senior leaders need both global exposure and greater flexibility? In this episode of In The Know, we speak with Anne Bresman, Senior Director for Degree programmes, and Daniella Wagner, Director of Recruitment and Business Development for Executive MBAs. Together, they break down how the GEMBA Flex format blends in-person learning with virtual and asynchronous components, creating a pathway for high-potential executives who previously could not commit to a fully in-person programme. Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction and episode overview 1:25 – Who the GEMBA is for 1:41 – Global structure across three regions and Flex 2:51 – Cohort diversity and participant profile 3:36 – What candidates seek in an Executive MBA 4:45 – Global campuses and formats for busy executives 7:59 – One global cohort: electives and networking 10:43 – Choosing your section and planning mobility 13:08 – Why INSEAD created GEMBA Flex 15:20 – How GEMBA Flex works in practice 18:54 – Flex benefits, time on campus and participant stories 21:06 – Anne’s advice for prospective GEMBA participants 25:43 – Navigating the admissions process 28:05 – Ideal…

People in this episode

Guests: Anne Bresman, Daniella Wagner

Topics covered

• executive education
• GEMBA Flex
• global exposure
• flexibility
• high-potential executives

Keywords

• INSEAD
• Executive MBA
• cohort diversity
• admissions process

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Global Executive MBA Flex, GEMBA Flex, Flex, GEMBA

Books & works: Redefining Executive Education: Inside the New, In The Know, GEMBA

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