Senior executives have always wanted to learn: How they learn has changed

Innovative learning methods are key to engaging senior executives

'Senior executives are more time-poor than ever, so short bursts of learning are key.' Picture: iStock

Despite ever-increasing workloads and time pressures, senior executives feel learning and development are more vital than ever, according to new research from the Irish Management Institute.

“As the business world becomes more complex, this brings new time and workload pressures,” says Dr Colm Foster, director of executive education with the IMI.