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How to lead high-performing teams by building a unified direction

Ed Barrows, academic director of the master's in organizational leadership and professor of the practice of leadership explains how high-performing teams can set unified direction, align cross-functional goals and build shared ownership using a structured four-step process.
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Will AI take my job? Three things we know so far

Alyson Weiss, associate director of corporate and executive education at Brown University’s School of Professional Studies, explores the emerging trends shaping how organizations work and how AI is shaping the future of work.
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Is an Executive MBA worth it? Breaking down the ROI

An Executive MBA demands time, money and sustained focus over 15 months. For senior professionals considering the IE Brown Executive MBA, the data on career outcomes is unusually specific, and the honest answer to whether it is worth it depends on where you are going.
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Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin joined Sandra Smith, dean of Brown University’s School of Professional Studies and Master’s Programs, for a conversation about what it takes to lead through uncertainty, embrace change and prepare for what comes next.
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Brown University's School of Professional Studies has launched two new specialized tracks — analytics and project management — within its fully online master’s in management program. The tracks allow early-career professionals to build core management skills while developing specialized expertise in data-driven decision-making or leading complex projects and teams.
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What’s the difference between technology leadership and technology management, and what skills are needed to lead through AI and digital transformation? Peter Chomowicz, program director of Brown University’s master’s in technology leadership, explores the distinction.
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What’s the difference between healthcare leadership and healthcare administration — and what does it take to develop the skills to lead in today’s complex health care environment? Sandi Ferretti, program director of Brown University’s master's in healthcare leadership, explores the distinction between managing health care systems and leading people, teams and change.
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Most executive MBA programs award you a single degree from a single institution. A joint degree works differently, and the difference is worth understanding. Here's what sets the IE Brown Executive MBA apart, and who it's designed for.
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2026 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Amal Haq, IE Brown Executive MBA

IE Brown Executive MBA student Amal Haq has been named one of Poets&Quants’ 2026 Best & Brightest Executive MBAs, recognizing her leadership and professional impact. Her story showcases how the IE Brown EMBA is empowering global leaders to navigate complexity and drive meaningful change.
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Brown's 2026 Staff Development Day featured an opening keynote by Dr. Jud Brewer, Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Director of Research and Innovation at the Brown Mindfulness Center. Drawing on neuroscience and clinical research, Brewer explored how stress and anxiety can become learned habits and how awareness and curiosity can help change them.
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Former Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of The Home Depot and IE Brown Executive MBA alumnus Fahim Siddiqui returned to Brown University during the program's recent residential session. In this Q&A, he reflects on the transformative impact of the program, his leadership journey and the values that continue to shape his career.
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Over the past year, Brown’s School of Professional Studies Evolution of Mindfulness Speaker Series brought together leading voices in contemplative science, clinical care, education and practice to explore where mindfulness is headed next.
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Big data requires better judgement

Peter Chomowicz, program director of the master’s in technology leadership (MTL) program, argues that big data and AI can create false certainty, making human judgment more important than ever. Through scenario planning, he teaches leaders to test assumptions and prepare for multiple possible futures rather than relying on a single forecast.
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When Brian Norris enrolled in the IE Brown Executive MBA (EMBA) program, he was seeking a way to elevate his leadership. With extensive experience across media and senior leadership roles, he wanted a program that would challenge him and expand his global perspective. He was also looking to position himself for his next phase of growth.
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