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A core of full-time academic faculty, employed by AMS or shared with the University of Antwerp, form the backbone of the AMS faculty community. In addition, a large number of academics from other universities worldwide and practitioners from business life teach part-time at the School. With their specific expertise and professional experience they provide complete, practice-oriented and scientifically up-to-date management insights. Together they provide a top-quality learning experience for all our participants.
As an excellent management school, we want to remain at the forefront of business innovation and transformation. Thanks to our extensive research team, we stay on top of business science, management and organization. We do this by both creating new knowledge through research and bringing about effective changes together with partners. Thus, our ambition is clear: "Opening minds to impact the world". We do this based on three core values: a global mindset, societal awareness and critical reflection.
After a first interview with our Learning & Development Advisor, our experts will design a trajectory in alignment with the context of your organization. Programs can be customized to your specific needs, whether you are looking for a classic expertise-driven program, a strategic workshop, a long-term transformation program or a flexible combination of various tracks. In fact, our wide range of solutions are like building blocks that can easily be combined and adapted to suit your needs.
Looking to inspire or challenge your team? A standard talk won’t do the job, but a session that sparks reflection and drives action will. Our keynotes and workshops combine academic depth with practical experience and are always tailored to your context. They range from short, impactful 90-minute keynotes to interactive half, full or two day workshops, making them the perfect fit for energizing leadership offsites, strategy kick-offs or team days.
AMS Impact Academy takes the concept of employee development one giant step further: we will send both your talents and your organization on an epic learning journey of 36 months. Together, we will define and create flexible learning & development tracks, personalized to the needs and career level of your talents. They will get the unique opportunity to tap into our high-end master classes. What’s more, they will create a strong knowledge-sharing community within your organization, reinforcing and uniting the different teams and the organization as a whole.
A strategic challenge is one thing, finding the time and capacity to tackle it properly is another. How do you move forward quickly, without compromising on depth? At Antwerp Management School, Master’s students work on real business cases within your organization. They bring fresh perspectives, grounded in the frameworks and insights from their masterclasses in areas such as strategy, HR, supply chain, marketing, innovation and entrepreneurship. Depending on your challenge, you can choose a short, intensive sprint format or a more in-depth consulting project, always guided by faculty and coaches.
Attracting young talent is one thing, finding the right profiles is another. How do you make sure ambitious young professionals notice your organization and feel a genuine connection? At Antwerp Management School, we believe strong matches start with real interaction. Our Master’s students are international, driven and ready to make an impact. Through our career services, you gain direct access to a diverse talent pool already working on leadership, innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship.
At Antwerp Management School, we believe progress starts with collaboration. That's why we work with organizations that want to co-create knowledge, strengthen people and help shape the future of business and society. Whether you're looking to tackle a strategic challenge, build a sector-wide learning program or connect with academic expertise and talent: our two partnership models offer tailored access to research, learning and a strong network of experts and decision-makers.
At Antwerp Management School, we work with universities and business schools around the world to create impactful international learning experiences. From short-term immersions to full dual degrees, our programs are built to fit your goals, your students, and your academic standards.
Insights and inspiration for a sustainable career policy that leverages strengths and aligns with the needs of each career stage.
How democratic is your workplace? And does your workplace vote also influence your political vote?
2024 was an election year, both politically and socially. The ideal opportunity to question these movements!
In this white paper, read more about how seen and heard employees feel.
Taboos are of all times. They are accompanied by a range of emotions, such as shame and pain. Yet sometimes they suddenly come to the forefront or are broken when people decide to do speak out. Numerous taboos exist in the workplace as well, such as the #Metoo issue and the stories surrounding toxic leadership.
Workplace risk factors, such as stress and lack of support, worsen mental health. Managers play a crucial role in prevention but face challenges like stigma and lack of knowledge. This study explores the experiences of managers and employees and offers practical insights to improve workplace mental health.
Download our whitepaper for practical insights on effectively contributing to better workplace mental health.
A lifetime of learning: while this is considered second nature for knowledge workers, it is less obvious for blue-collar workers. At least, that's often assumed. But is this really the case? And if so, does it only apply to craftsmanship, or is a lifelong learning path also possible in terms of soft skills?
Less than 40% of managers have the necessary knowledge to guide employees returning to work, while nearly 90% of employees see their role as crucial in the process. Burnout reintegration is complex and requires involvement from both sides. How does your organization approach this? Download the whitepaper for more insights. (The white paper is in Dutch but will be translated soon).
The whitepaper addresses the following two research questions:1. When is a return-to-work considered successful, and what can we learn from this for the prevention of absenteeism in general?2. What can a manager do to reduce absenteeism and ensure the health and well-being of employees?In collaboration with partners bpost, Mensura, and B-Tonic (a subsidiary of Baloise)
The white paper is in Dutch.
Paper nr. 7. Value creation is the primary aim of any organization and is inherent to sustainable development. In 2020, ABIS - The Academy of Business in Society and Antwerp Management School jointly organized the Value Creation Roundtable as an exchange of knowledge, competences or ideas on sustainable transformation and positive impact amongst important sustainability actors.
In this paper different concepts of value are defined: Stakeholder value, Blended value, Sustainable value, Shared value, and Integrated value. The paper also zooms in on the methodologies that can be used to create value, for example, the Sustainable Development Goals.
Today, the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) is ensuring human sustainability at the workplace. We must amplify purpose through dynamic leadership, managing complexity, and common good actions. HRM and leadership drive organizational sustainability for societal development.
Can HR lead sustainability transformation?
