Teaching Evidence-Based Management Center for Evidence-Based Management

Teaching evidence-based management to executive students (those who are already experienced managers within organisations) requires a different approach to the teaching of students at undergraduate level. With executive students, we are presented with people who have seen it all, done it all, and have certainly got the scars on their backs to prove it. These people carry the weight of organizational experience and preconceived notions from management trends they've tried, with varying d...

In this introduction to the podcast, step into the groundbreaking realm of Evidence-Based Management (EBM) with us as we chart its evolution from the influential Evidence-Based Medicine movement. Eric Berends, Denise Rousseau, Rob Briner and Jeffrey Pfeffer dissect the persistent gap between knowledge and application that hampers both healthcare and corporate landscapes. This episode promises an enlightening journey through the complex process of making data-driven decisions in management, hi...

This episode continues our discussion about teaching evidence-based management to undergraduates (listen to Part 1 if you haven't already!).We discuss how to ensure that the next generation of managers is not just well-versed with the theories, but also equipped to make evidence-based decisions in the real-world, developing the skills they need to challenge the current way of doing things (with humility!). We bring together experienced teachers from renowned universities like Tilburg, Colorad...

Ever wonder how we can elevate the management process with a more evidence-based approach? Brace yourself for a riveting conversation that provides tangible strategies to enhance management teaching at the undergraduate level. Our guests share their rich insights on the challenges and benefits of teaching evidence-based management to undergraduates. Listen as we dive into the importance of critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and bridging the gap between research and practice.But we're ...

Evidence-based management is a critical skill for people working in organisations. More and more people are taking courses and starting to practice better decision making by looking at multiple sources of evidence - not just their own experience. The Center for Evidence-Based Management leads the way in teaching, training and practicing best practice methods. Training is available for those wanting to improve their evidence-based management skills, and there is a Teachers Network for those wh...