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In this issue

The 2012 ranking of European business schools

Dec 3, 2012

Looking for bright spots

Illustration by Nick Lowndes ©Nick Lowndes

Schools are finding glimmers of hope amid the gloom. By Della Bradshaw

Business Education

ESCP dean Edouard Husson
ESCP Europe’s new dean says students are driving change
– Della Bradshaw
Simon Caulkin ©Ed Robinson
Management has lost its way – and its power has sent business down a dangerous road
– Simon Caulkin
Ian Poulter (left) and Jose Maria Olazabal lift the Ryder Cup ©EPA
Europe’s astonishing comeback in golf’s Ryder Cup shows that it need not be lonely at the top
– Sue Cox
illustration by Neil Webb ©Neil Webb Dec 3, 2012

The passing of the crown

Spain’s IE claims the top spot held by HEC Paris for six years

Vittorio Colao, chief executive of Vodafone group ©Charlie Bibby Dec 3, 2012

A clear vision

‘Hard-wired’ with the business basics as a student in Italy, Vittorio Colao rose to the top at Vodafone. So what does he look for in the next generation?

Della Bradshaw ©Ed Robinson Dec 3, 2012

From the editor

A stint as an Olympic volunteer raises the question of what makes people put their hands up, says Della Bradshaw

Ask the Expert From ASK THE EXPERT Dec 5, 2012

European Business Schools 2012

Our panel of experts answered your questions about studying in Europe

Francisco Veloso, dean of the Catolica Lisbon School of Business and Economics ©David Clifford Dec 3, 2012

Riding out the storm

Portugal’s top schools are thriving despite the crisis

Mannheim Castle Dec 3, 2012

Out of the shadows

Business schools want to match German companies’ international profile

The Skolkovo Moscow School of Management Dec 3, 2012

Eastern premise

Is ‘learning through doing’ the best way to navigate business in Russia?

Washington Redskins wide receiver Leonard Hankerson ©AP Dec 3, 2012

What’s luck got to do with it?

How can managers tip the balance in favour of skill?

Air Pro iON camera Dec 3, 2012

Frights, camera, action

Chris Nuttall is shaken and stirred when he puts the latest extreme sports cameras to the test

Dec 3, 2012

Engineering success

Business school is helping Arun Luykx persuade companies to see beyond his specialism

From BUSINESS SCHOOL PROFILES Dec 3, 2012

School profile: Porto Business School

School follows city’s strong business traditions

From BUSINESS SCHOOL PROFILES Dec 3, 2012

School profile: HHL

The German school is targeting the top 10

Dec 3, 2012

News roundup

Poll on where the graduates go; getting women on boards; the wisdom of Confucius