Introduction -- The nature and importance of SMBs -- The nature and importance of financial leadership in SMBs -- Business decision making in SMBs: the importance of financial inputs -- Financial leadership and business strategy in SMBs -- Financing SMB developments -- SMB performance management...

The growing emphasis on sustainability and climate action has elevated the need for green skills—specialized competencies that integrate environmental awareness, technological proficiency, and practical expertise. This chapter explores how Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)...

The advent of Industry 4.0 is redefining the skills needed by workers and organizations, blending technical knowledge (hard skills) and behavioral skills (soft skills). This study identifies, through a systematic analysis of 123 scientific articles (2016-2023) processed with IRaMuTeQ, the major...

Globalization and technological advancements pose challenges to educators, demanding continuous professional development (CPD) to support institutional growth. Transformations in higher education reveal gaps in governance, organizational structures, and educational models. HeXie Mindset, a...