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UNICON 2025 Executive Director Report: Strengthening Global Executive Education

UNICON 2025 Executive Director Report: Strengthening Global Executive Education

Read the full report Dear UNICON Members, This month marked my third anniversary as UNICON's executive director, and I feel more energized than ever as I share this annual report with you. I am deeply

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2025 UNICON Benchmarking Survey: Sept 7th Extended Deadline

2025 UNICON Benchmarking Survey: Sept 7th Extended Deadline

As we approach the 2025 UNICON Benchmarking Survey, we're reminded of the unique opportunity it presents for all member institutions. This survey, conducted by Percept Research, is more than just a data collection tool; it's

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FT Executive Education Rankings 2025: UNICON Featured

FT Executive Education Rankings 2025: UNICON Featured

The latest Financial Times Executive Education Rankings 2025 have once again highlighted the strength and growth trajectory of our industry, with UNICON Executive Director Melanie Weaver Barnett providing key insights into the optimistic outlook for

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UNICON Latest Paper: Leveraging B2B Account Management to Deliver Growth in Executive Education

UNICON Latest Paper: Leveraging B2B Account Management to Deliver Growth in Executive Education

How many custom executive education programmes does your school typically deliver for each client each year? UNICON data shows that the average number of programmes per client rose from 1.40 in 2022 to 1.49 in

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Research Webinar Explores Talent in Executive Education

Research Webinar Explores Talent in Executive Education

Browse our Research and Download the Full Paper UNICON research was highlighted on September 18 in an online webinar featuring Kelly Bean and Jenny Stine, and moderated by Aldemir Drummond, where Jenny & Kelly discussed

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2024 UNICON Benchmarking Survey: September 8th (Final Deadline)

2024 UNICON Benchmarking Survey: September 8th (Final Deadline)

As we approach the 2024 UNICON Benchmarking Survey, we're reminded of the unique opportunity it presents for all member institutions. This survey, conducted by Percept Research, is more than just a data collection tool; it's

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ROI Revisited: Demonstrating The Business Case For Executive Education Programmes

ROI Revisited: Demonstrating The Business Case For Executive Education Programmes

"ROI Revisited: Demonstrating The Business Case For Executive Education Programmes" By Tom Ryan This paper is intended to provoke a fresh discussion of executive programme evaluation within UNICON, within business schools, and with their clients

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UNICON Research Report: “The Metaverse and Executive Education”

UNICON Research Report: “The Metaverse and Executive Education”

UNICON Research - "The Metaverse and Executive Education: Horseless Carriage or Automobile?" UNICON sponsored this research initiative to help UNICON members learn more about ‘metaverse’ technologies, and ways in which these technologies are already being

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Research Reports Now Available on the UNICON Website

Research Reports Now Available on the UNICON Website

For over 25 years, UNICON has published research relevant to Executive Education practitioners. We are delighted to share our archive of research reports, which are identified in three major categories: Industry Dynamics & Strategy: Partnerships

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UNICON Research: Hybrid Learning: The Post-Pandemic Landscape

UNICON Research: Hybrid Learning: The Post-Pandemic Landscape

Authored by Kim Maybar April, 2023 The COVID-19 global pandemic impacted the expectations of how we live, work and learn. As we emerge into a “new normal,” hybrid learning trends developed and implemented during the

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Employers See Benefits For Micro-credentials

Employers See Benefits For Micro-credentials

If you are offering (or considering offering) micro-credentials, and if you work with (or are considering working with) intermediaries such as OPMs to do so, here is a short collection of articles you will find

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UNICON-Sponsored Research: Partnering Effectively With Intermediaries In The Executive Education Market – Tom Ryan

UNICON-Sponsored Research: Partnering Effectively With Intermediaries In The Executive Education Market – Tom Ryan

UNICON sponsored this research initiative that was conducted by Tom Ryan, as part of a series addressing the topic of business model innovation in non-degree executive education. We aim to investigate ways in which university-based