To Achieve Global Leadership Excellence, Look Within
"A good leader needs to lead him or herself," Yasuchika Hasegawa, corporate counselor of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, told alumni and friends at a recent event in Tokyo, Japan. By reflecting on his...
View Article10 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Management
"Artificial intelligence has huge potential to help managers make better decisions. Senior executives have the responsibility to learn to use it. And we must be careful to use it in a way that empowers...
View ArticleMarc Puig and Takeshi Niinami join IESE´s International Advisory Board
The president and CEO of the Spanish company Puig, Marc Puig, and the CEO of the global consumer products company Suntory Holdings Limited, Takeshi Niinami, have become the latest members of IESE's...
View ArticleCorporate Venturing, or When David and Goliath Cooperate
Corporate venture capital, scouting missions, hackathons, excubators, venture clients, corporate incubators and accelerators ... These are just some of the models for collaboration between large...
View ArticleWhere Do Women Lead?
Nordic countries get top marks for developing female leadership and prioritizing equal opportunities for women, according to the 2018 IESE Women in Leadership (I-WIL) Index, which analyzes and tracks...
View ArticleIESE Ranked 1st in the World for Executive Education by FT for 4th...
IESE’s Executive Education programs have been ranked the best in the world for the fourth straight year by the Financial Times, with the school standing out for the quality of its teaching, the...
View ArticleNew York, London and Paris Firmly Established as the Smartest Cities
New York (1), London (2) and Paris (3) once again this year grace the podium as the smartest cities on the planet, according to the fifth edition of the IESE Cities in Motion Index (CIMI), which...
View Article“Europe Needs to Do More On Its Own”
As Europe grapples with jihadist terrorism, cyber threats and unpredictable U.S. and Russian foreign policies, the region needs to set its own defense and security agenda revolving around greater...
View ArticleAre Groceries the Next Books?
If online retailing took off with goods like books and electronics, its future growth may lie in food and beverages – as long as companies can convince customers their fish will be fresh, their apples...
View ArticleDo Innovation Units Actually Come Up With Useful New Ideas?
Innovation units are on the rise: In a new study of large companies, 70% of executives surveyed said they were increasing investment in these units. Within established companies, from Google to Nissan,...
View Article8 Keys to a Better Employee Experience
To successfully compete for top talent, companies must improve the employee experience by transforming the HR function, promoting an emotional culture and creativity, and developing leadership. That...
View ArticleHow Are Energy and Migration Linked in Africa?
Destination Europe: Every year, thousands of Africans take harrowing journeys to escape poverty and a lack of opportunities in their countries. The influx of refugees is not only a humanitarian...
View ArticleDeconstructing the Pillars of Finance
IESE’s Center for International Finance, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has generated a large body of research that continues to advance knowledge of a wide range of issues...
View ArticleFrom Banking with Ethics to Cracking Blockchain
Is the banking system on sound footing 10 years after the last major crisis? What will the financial sector be like in the blockchain era? Can a bank be competitive and ethical? Will machines manage...
View ArticleHumans, Computers and Work
"On the one hand, technological development means that more and more human activities can be replaced by machines. On the other hand, philosophical reflection would lead us to conclude that work is...
View ArticleIESE Names José Luis Suárez New Director of Madrid Campus
José Luis Suárez, a professor in IESE’s Financial Management Department, has been appointed director of the Madrid campus, effective Sept. 1.Suárez holds a PhD in Management from IESE, and is also a...
View ArticleOwnership, Competition and Innovation
Prof. Xavier Vives has been awarded one of the European Union’s most prestigious grants, for a research project that looks at the impact of corporate ownership structures on competition, innovation and...
View ArticleTransformation Through Design Thinking
Is your business in need of transformation? If so, the latest issue of IESE Insight is packed full of ideas to transform yourself and your business.Joaquim Vilà – professor of strategy and innovation...
View ArticleSummer Reading: 6 Business Books to Help You Improve as a Manager
Summer is an excellent time to dip into the latest editorial offerings from IESE professors. The recommended books below will provide tips to help you improve your leadership and better manage your...
View ArticleResearch with the Executive Agenda in Mind
Research by IESE professors over the last year has looked at which countries are doing best to promote women in leadership, at frustration over inequalities in the workplace, at the future of...
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