“Real Learning, Real Impact” offers a diverse array of insights into the evolving landscape of business education and its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From Jean-François Manzoni’s exploration of an international business school’s experience with the EFMD Business School Impact System to Martin Lockett’s examination of the pandemic’s disruptions and opportunities, each article delves into critical issues facing academia. Authors, including Kai Peters, Howard Thomas, and Jeroen Kraaijenbrink, contemplate the complexities and challenges confronting business schools, while others, including Tam Kar Yan and Paul Carlile, provide practical strategies for navigating disruptive changes and fostering innovation. This collection encapsulates the resilience and adaptability of educational institutions worldwide in the face of unprecedented challenges created by COVID-19.