EFMD European Foundation for Management Development                                                                             

The European Foundation for Management Development (efmd) established in 1972, is a global, membership driven organization, based in Brussels.
By exploiting its networking skills, promoting worldwide cooperation and setting quality standards and values, efmd is the recognized centre of excellence for management education and development in Europe.
efmd’s mission is to achieve excellence in the management development profession.

efmd acts as a
- Knowledge broker
- Market challenger
- Qualifying agent
- Ambassador of the profession

efmd is a living, dynamic, innovative network – it is your network.

The more you contribute to the network the more you will receive back from it for the benefit of your organization

Why join efmd?
Membership of efmd will provide you with the opportunity to learn, share and explore with the network

Networking and Business Opportunities:
efmd facilitates and actively encourages dialogue and partnerships between the various membership groups. By joining efmd you become part of an international network. The diversity of the efmd network allows you to meet regularly with your peers to discuss, share and benchmark your experiences.

Knowledge Sharing:
efmd provides the platform for exposure to new learning environments. We generate and disseminate knowledge throughout the network for the mutual benefit of our membership. This ability to share allows for a better understanding of the latest development in management development.

The services that are provided:

Annual Conference:
Every year, our Annual Conference brings together all the members of efmd and looks at the future challenges for management development.

Networking and Event Management:
Key annual events include Deans and Directors’ meeting, Corporate Members’ meeting, Public Sector Conference.

Learning Groups:
efmd organises small meetings or work groups around topics that are of special interest. Where a need is expressed, structured research or benchmarking projects are created.

Latest information source:
efmd publish two quarterly magazines. The Bulletin newsletter covers efmd member news, activities of the various learning groups, an overview of relevant international events and job opportunities within the network. The Forum magazine covers the latest developments in the professional community and features topical reports and insights from leading experts from the network.

E - news:
The efmd web site is constantly updated with news and information and email alerts are actively sent out with latest developments.

Seminars:
efmd organises seminars and round-tables which allows members to meet likeminded individuals who share their hopes and concerns e.g. Sustaining Effective Organisational Performance, Faculty Development for Executive Education.

With more than 450 member organizations from academia, business, public service and consultancy in 40 countries of Europe and the world, efmd plays a central role in shaping an international approach to management education.
efmd is the independent not for profit association of management education provider and leading companies.

Visit the Web-Site: www.efmd.org