In this episode, Dr. Kelly Dore and Stephen Pietsch discuss the evolving landscape of business education, emphasizing the need for a shift from traditional theoretical learning to a practice-oriented approach. They explore the importance of durable skills such as collaboration, resilience, and ethical responsibility, and advocate for experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for real-world challenges. The conversation highlights the necessity of bridging the gap between academia and industry to ensure graduates are workforce-ready and equipped with the skills needed in a rapidly changing business environment. Timestamp of our conversation:    01:42 - Business education as practice instead of study 04:48 - What can business schools learn from the practice model? 09:01 - How do durable skills fit into business schools? 12:15 - How should business schools evaluate durable skills? 16:30 - How should business schools collaborate with industry to foster durable skills? 20:32 - How would the practice-oriented approach change business schools?   Speakers:   Dr. Kelly Dore, PhD Co-Founder and VP, Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights   Stephen Pietsch Director, Academic Partnerships at Acuity Insights Connect with Kelly: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dore-7971b258   Connect with Steven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-pietsch/  Visit our blog for more actionable insights: https://acuityinsights.com/resources/blog/

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