MBA programs teach future executives how to read a P&L, model cash flow, and pitch investors, but not how to leverage HR as a growth engine.

That blind spot has a real price tag.

When leaders don’t understand how to use strategic talent practices, three things happen:

• Businesses lose efficiency and competitive advantage.

• Employees lose opportunities to grow and thrive.

• CHROs lose time re-educating peers instead of accelerating impact.

It’s not a small gap. It’s systemic.

The Blind Spot in Executive Education

Business schools focus on finance, strategy, and operations, but rarely on strategic HR or talent management.

AACSB accreditation doesn’t require it either.

You can graduate from a top business program having never learned how to align talent with strategy.

The Data Is Overwhelming

McKinsey found that companies that develop and deploy human capital well are the most profitable in their industries.

Gallup shows highly engaged workforces deliver 23% h...