IDSL

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The Management Development Network
An international membership organisation, based in London, UK.
Over 750 member organizations from academia, business, public service and consultancy in 81 countries.
A unique forum for information, research, networking and debate on innovation and best practice in management development.
Recognized globally as an accreditation body of quality in management education with established accreditation services for business schools and business school programmes, corporate universities and technology-enhanced learning programs.

Acting as a catalyst to promote and enhance excellence in management development internationally, IDSL:
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COORDINATES projects & activities that foster an active dialogue and exchange between companies and academic institutions
DISSEMINATES knowledge throughout the network for the benefit of its members that allows for a better understanding and insight into the latest developments in management development
GENERATES new ideas for a continual enhancement of management thinking and practices
INITIATES customised events on highly topical issues bringing business executives and distinguished academics together
MAINTAINS a series of on-going activities that foster learning, sharing and networking among its members and helps contribute to a better understanding of the continual changes in the business and management education environments
MANAGES international projects in Asia, CIS and the Arab World and has strong relationships with sister associations in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Central America, United States, Canada & Australasia
PROVIDES an enabling context and environment that leads to professional networking and bridges the divide between the academic & business world
RUNS the Matrix accreditation schemes which deal with the very diverse approaches to management education and development that exist around the world