Executive Development Centre

Behind every doctoral achievement is a question worth exploring and years of commitment to seek the answer.

Congratulations to Mike Miller, Ed.D., on this incredible accomplishment!

His research on emotional intelligence in cross-cultural governance contributes meaningful insights to the broader leadership conversation, reflecting years of curiosity, persistence, and commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.

He is also deeply grateful to the faculty and staff at Edgewood University and upGrad, as well as his doctoral cohort friends, whose support, insight, and camaraderie made the journey far more enjoyable.

Success doesn’t happen by chance; it demands passion and unwavering effort.

As a new week begins, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿. Let passion and persistence be the driving forces behind your success!

Many leadership challenges don't begin with poor ex*****on.
They begin much earlier, when teams rush to solve a problem that hasn't been fully understood.

The pressure to move fast is real. Markets change, targets loom, and decisions can't wait forever. But speed without clarity often creates more work, not less.

A solution can be well-designed, well-funded, and perfectly executed, yet still fail if it addresses the wrong issue.
The most effective leaders know that problem definition is not an administrative step. It's a strategic advantage.

Before asking, "How do we solve this?" it may be worth asking, "Are we solving the right thing?"

What is one business challenge that became much clearer after you spent more time understanding the problem? Tell us in the comment section

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𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲

1. A DBA is an Applied Doctoral Degree for Business Executives, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs

2. Doctoral-Level Business Education is Undergoing a Paradigm Shift Globally

3. A DBA is Designed to Address Practice-Based Issues in Diverse Business Ecosystems

4. There is a Deepening of Interest in Business Research by Global Professionals and Industry Executives

5. The DBA Opens up a World of Opportunities to Contribute New Methods and Tools for Advancing Businesses

6. The Demand for Scholar-Practitioners in Business Schools is More Than Ever Witnessed in 50 Years

7. The Global Recognition for DBAs as a Niche for Business Executives is now Clearly Affirmed

8. The Collaborative 'Handshake' Between Academia and Industry is Now in Its Best Season Ever

9. The Opportunity to Seamlessly Transition From the Boardroom to the Classroom is More Present Than Ever

10. A DBA Opens the Door to Skills for Thought Leadership, Board-Level Credibility, and Consulting Opportunities

Join over a hundred CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and other top-level executives and professionals currently pursuing their DBAs with us.

Receive best-in-class support throughout your study period

If you wish to explore the possibilities further, contact me or book a call with me today to discuss your options.

Ayo Olujide, PhD.
Director, Executive Development Centre.
+234 706 278 7151
[email protected]

True leadership isn't about having all the answers, it's about the relentless pursuit of growth. Great leaders are great learners. They read, they ask questions, they listen, and they remain open to feedback.

In a world that's constantly evolving, the ability to adapt, unlearn, and relearn is what sets exceptional leaders apart from the rest.

Whether you're leading a team, a business, or just striving to lead yourself better, remember this:
- The more you learn, the more you grow.
- The more you grow, the more effectively you can lead.

Keep learning. Keep leading.

Experience used to be the safest thing on a leader's résumé.
Now it can be the riskiest.
The instinct that made you right for a decade can quietly become the reason you're wrong today, because judgment anchored in yesterday's context doesn't survive a market that rewrites itself every quarter.

That's the line this image draws. Two senior leaders. Same seat, same title.
One leans on past achievements and watches their market impact slowly fade.
The other treats learning as the job itself — adapting how they think to the context in front of them — and keeps the edge.
Same chessboard. Two very different endgames.
AI has made that gap unforgiving. The leaders who stay relevant aren't the ones who know the most. They're the ones still willing to learn the fastest.
So the real question isn't which type you are.
It's which type you're becoming.