Mike Grandinetti: #TimesUp in Silicon Valley
If you were to judge what’s happening with gender discrimination and sexual harassment for female entrepreneurs and founders based on what you’ve read in the news, you’re likely to draw…
Why the explosion of sexual harassment stories matters for organizations
Sexual harassment at work is at the top of the agenda for organizations right now, with allegations from across the public, private, and charitable sectors hitting the headlines on an…
Sophia Fries: How I overcame the challenges of my hearing disorder to thrive at business school
Hult undergraduate Sophia Fries shares her story of overcoming the challenges of a hearing disorder and finding an inspiring “can-do” environment on campus in London. I was born with a…
Why diversity is the key to winning in the global economy
Of all the hot-button topics in today’s political climate, immigration is arguably at the top of the list. On January 10, more than 100 CEOs of prominent businesses, including Google,…
Hult culture – The global generation
Written by Christina Osako, Global Ambassador and Undergraduate student. Backgrounds and definitions By definition, a ‘third culture kid’ (or TCK) is someone who was raised in a culture other than…
The journey of a non-native English speaker
Written by Giulia Biasio, Global Ambassador and Masters in International Marketing Class of 2018 A new journey I’ve always been that kind of meticulous person who wants to do things…
How to build stronger cross-cultural teams
In today’s companies and business schools, we see more cross-cultural teams (or other diversity like cross-functional, etc). The advantages and challenges are explained in my previous blog. Based on my…
Top 10 questions to ask when looking at business schools
Written by Marcus Bleckat, Undergraduate Enrollment Director. Hint: It’s not just rankings The number of students obtaining bachelor’s degrees in business increases annually. What does that mean? Simply studying a…
The Global Generation: Connected and Unique
Written by Elizabeth Carey, Global Ambassador and Master in International Business Class of 2018. My name is Elizabeth. I’m 22 years old and I’m from West Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Now,…
Immersed in San Francisco
Written by Aaron Salamon, Global Ambassador and Hult MBA Class of 2018, and originally published here. October 4th, 2017 I’ve now been in San Francisco for the grand total of one…
3 Things a business person should know about Dubai
Written by Global Ambassador, Adwoa Benefaa Ofori, Class of 2017 Master of International Business student, Dubai Campus When you think, “Dubai”, what comes to mind? For many people, the first…
Third Culture Kid: Turning your story into a startup
Written by Jedidiah San Juan Silud, Masters in International Business student at Hult’s London campus. A little about me Yo yo! I’m Jay. I’m a third culture kid – someone who…
Secrets of a successful entrepreneur: Hult alum Pamela Wagner makes Forbes top 30 under 30
Celebrating our newest alumni addition to the Forbes list of “30 under 30”—we caught up with Pamela Wagner from Hult’s Master of International Business Class of 2014, who made this…
Global gathering in Boston: April’s Campus Premiere
Hult is all about learning through experience. That’s why we run a series of Campus Premiere events throughout the year, so anyone interested in studying at Hult can experience for…
How cultural differences impact international business in 2017
As companies continue to expand across borders and the global marketplace becomes increasingly more accessible for small and large businesses alike, 2017 brings ever more opportunities to work internationally. Multinational…
The Top 7 Skills Needed for Success in International Business
To thrive in the world of international business today demands an entirely different set of skills than was expected even a decade ago. Now more than ever, global professionals face…
Running for Change: Three Hult Students Launch Social Enterprise in San Francisco
Written by global ambassador, Alan Pierce, Master of Social Entrepreneurship student, San Francisco campus, class of 2016. Think about a local cause that moves you, and also about some activity…
Business simulations: what can you learn from games?
Nothing beats firsthand experience when it comes to business learning, as is widely agreed amongst academics and CEOs alike. Hult believes graduates are most able to apply what they’ve learnt…
How to land a place on a Leadership Development Program
Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) or Professional Development Programs (PDPs) have become central to the way many multinationals find, recruit, and nurture talent. These programs offer a way into highly desirable…
International Women’s Day: celebrating women in business
To mark International Women’s Day taking place on Sunday, we take a look back at some of the inspirational women who have graced Hult’s campuses in recent years. From the…
Why female entrepreneurs are driving the start-up recovery
Entrepreneurs are a unique group of people – they know how to combine business acumen, determination, and an unwavering belief in a great idea. They also often avoid the traditional…
The Seven Pitfalls That Can Happen to Women Leaders
Gender parity is still an issue at “the top”—the corporate top. It’s a subject close to my heart because I am an MBA student about to graduate, and I am…
The Surest Way to Make a Woman Angry at Work? [Huffington Post]
Written by Cari E. Guittard, Professor of Global Management, Corporate Diplomacy, and Women’s Leadership at Hult International Business School, for the Huffington Post “The Surest Way to Make a Woman…
The Challenge of Cross-Cultural Conflict and Resolving Differences
What’s your typical approach when you disagree with someone in a professional setting? Do you immediately voice your concerns, without thinking of your word choice or tone of voice? Do…
We Need More Women at the Boardroom Table
In her TED TV talk, Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, argued that “if current trends continue, 15 years from today about one-third of the women in this audience will…
My Women’s Leadership Wish List for 2013 [Huffington Post]
Written by Cari Guittard, Principal, Global Engagement Partners; Professor of Global Management, Hult International Business School. Republished from the Huffington Post, original article can be found here. Enough of the Warm and…
For Women Aspiring to Lead…Take a Second Look at Public Service [Huffington Post]
We need more women in the higher echelons of public service. This last election cycle in the U.S. was historic in that women for the first time now represent 20%…
Cari Guittard, Professor of Global Management at Hult, Named Hall of Heroes Winner
Cari Guittard Wins Hall of Heroes Award at the MBA Women International Conference in Arizona. MBA Women International (MBAWI) announced the winners of the first Hall of Heroes – recognizing…
Why the Female Vote Counts [Little PINK Book]
Ever wondered why Presidential candidates strive for the female vote? It’s simply because more women are registered to vote than men. In the 2008 elections, 10 million more women voted…
Women’s Leadership Redux – Teaching, Honoring and Defending Women at Work [Huffington Post]
When Inspiration Meets Action I’ve been to numerous women’s leadership and women’s empowerment conferences over the years — too many to count. And while it is wonderful to see so…