ReportsCustomised courses, modular microcredentials, the human skills in high demand, what happens on retreat, and more.7 stories or Subscribe to save articleEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookBrought to you by Bespoke learning finds the right fitWhen off-the-rack courses aren’t exactly right, companies are collaborating with universities to get their employees the skills they need.May 27, 2026Christopher NiescheSmaller, stackable courses make it easier to upskillMicrocredentials, or shorter courses that can build into degrees, are increasingly popular among workers who want to dip a toe or fit training into busy lives.May 27, 2026Nina HendySoft skills in big demand as AI enters workforceAs artificial intelligence pervades workplaces, human qualities are needed more than ever, and education plays a role.May 27, 2026Sian PowellAdvertisementLeaders need help to handle the AI transition, tooFrom the technical to the practical to the managerial, universities offer a range of training options to keep bosses up to speed.May 27, 2026Maxim ShanahanThis boss braves the Boston winter to go to Harvard every JanuaryRay White managing director Dan White goes each year to learn from top minds how businesses fail and bring back the lessons to his team.May 27, 2026Sally PattenReverse mentoring can future-proof your careerSenior executives are turning to junior staff to help them keep up with AI – and experts warn that leaders who refuse to upskill risk obsolescence.May 27, 2026Isabella FreelandModern executive retreats ditch golf for corporate war gamesImmersive workshops in the dark and rapid-fire interrogations – the goal is “productive discomfort” and the building of lasting bonds.May 27, 2026Rachael Bolton