21st Century Leaders Building Employability Through Higher Education Supporting student employability is an urgent challenge for universities – and has national significance.Management and leadership under-performance is a major factor in the productivity gap between the UK and its international competitors. Addressing that is vital if the country is to succeed in global markets and thrive in a post-Brexit world. 21st Century Leaders Report The report explores what employers see as strengths in those emerging from university and where more might be done to ready students to become managers and leaders. Key findings from the report include: The majority of employers (70%) believe management, enterprise and leadership modules should be integrated into all degree subjects to boost employability 66% of employers want to see graduates achieve professional qualifications as well as their main degree 75% of students look for a combined professional body accreditation when selecting their degree Download the full report for exclusive case studies on the innovations across higher education to develop the practical skills and behaviours needed by employers. Download the Report Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email You might also like these posts on this topic: Topic: How Dual Accreditation is Shaping the Next Generation of Leaders in Abu Dhabi Discover how ADSM & CMI dual accreditation bridges the gap between academic theory and world-class leadership in Abu Dhabi. Read article Case Study Topic: The YOU Model: a strategic framework for recruitment alignment Many organisations still rely on fragmented criteria when hiring, without a structured approach Read article Article Topic: Employability “In a competitive landscape, Chartered status is a great way to differentiate” Chris Brown CMgr CCMI ChMC, our Chartered Companion of the Month, explains how we can all demonstrate leadership every day Read article Article Topic: Accidental managers to conscious leaders: why CMI’s mission matters more than ever Zafeer Shamsudeen CMgr FCMI argues that organisations must move from accidental management Read article Article Browse all posts Don’t miss out - get notified of new content Sign-up to become a Friend of CMI to recieve our free newsletter for a regular round-up of our latest insight and guidance. CMI members always see more. For the widest selection of content, including CPD tools and multimedia resources, check out how to get involved with CMI membership. Newsletter More ways to get involved Research Our cutting-edge research and statistics explain the latest trends and challenges faced by managers in the workplace today. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
