Andresen, MaikeMaikeAndresen0000-0001-9073-4849Lichtenberger, BiankaBiankaLichtenberger2024-08-192024-08-192024https://fis.uni-bamberg.de/handle/uniba/97029Purpose: The paper aims to review the latest management development across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach: This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings: The paper finds that the first purpose of corporate universities is not education. Corporate universities build up specific knowledge relevant to the business. They create a workforce that suits the corporate strategy of the company. In a globalizing environment superior skills can bring sustainable competitive advantage. The development of corporate universities has been a direct consequence of increasingly strategic human resources. They offer a flexible concept that can adapt to the nature of the organization's business environment, react to market changes and competitive pressure. Practical implications: The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.engCorporate universitiesLearning methodsCorporate strategy650articleurn:nbn:de:bvb:473-irb-970296