Business‑school thought leaders laid out predictions for 2026 that stress a post‑hype recalibration on AI: contributors say the year will reward judgment, relational skills and human judgment over purely technical answers. Several deans and faculty argued that curricula should shift from producing 'super‑prompters' to training students in connecting questions and ethical judgment. Complementing the predictions, practical guides advised five evidence‑backed strategies to succeed in business education without burning out — emphasizing process‑oriented study, time management, and mental‑health practices. Program directors and academic planners should weigh curricular changes that sharpen decision‑making and resilience alongside AI literacy.