IDSL - 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:​

​COORDINATES projects & activities that foster an active dialogue and exchange between companies and academic institutions.

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​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.

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​GENERATES new ideas for a continual enhancement of management thinking and practices.

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​INITIATES customised events on highly topical issues bringing business executives and distinguished academics together.

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​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.

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​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.

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​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.