Always on? How setting workplace boundaries can save your mental health
As work creeps into our personal lives, setting boundaries is no longer optional, says ESCP’s Kerstin Alfes; it’s essential for our wellbeing and productivity.
Beyond the water cooler: building workplace connections in a hybrid world
As hybrid work becomes the norm, spontaneous office chats are fading away. But some companies are rethinking interactions to keep culture and creativity alive, say ESCP academics Emmanuelle Léon and Yaëlle Amsallem.
Winning hearts, not just games: the power of emotion in sports marketing
ESCP alumnus Pierumberto Viotto, now at energy drinks company Red Bull, shares how tapping into emotion creates unforgettable campaigns that connect with fans worldwide.
Humans bring to work a type of intelligence that AI cannot match
Chiara Succi describes three levels of (irreplaceable) human contribution to the workplace: intelligent hand, intelligent mind and intelligent heart.
On-demand fashion gives much-needed clues on how to green notoriously wasteful industry
Professor Valérie Moatti takes a look at on-demand fashion and the ways it might help make the fashion industry more sustainable.
How Europe’s AI Act could affect innovation and competitiveness
As the dust settles on the recent European Parliament elections, we caught up with ESCP’s Philip Meissner to assess the impact of the EU AI Act on the broader political and economic landscape.
Behind the Algorithm: Unveiling Trust Issues in AI Decisions
ESCP Master in Management student Julius von Diergardt discusses the gaps in trust towards AI in business and how we might alleviate them.
Beyond pride month: fostering year-round inclusivity in your workplace
ESCP alumnus Jessica McKeon lays out strategies businesses can implement to foster an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ professionals inside (and beyond) their organisations.
Navigating the new normal: Strategies for making decisions amid extreme uncertainty
In an interview with ESCP professor René Mauer, we unpack the essence of uncertainty in entrepreneurship – and explore strategies for making strategic decisions in unpredictable environments.
Unlocking the power of AI in the workplace: A practical guide for today’s leaders
ESCP Master in Management students Shruti Jha and Milap Bhaveshkumar Trivedi provide practical tips for business leaders looking to adopt AI into their workplaces.
Festivals and fast fashion: Ethical consumers making deals with their conscience
According to Frédéric Jallat, the discrepancies between our intentions and what we actually do can be explained in particular by the power of habit or our lack of consistency.
Sweet success: How Häagen-Dazs franchises while protecting brand identity
The decadent ice cream maker’s success hinges on fostering collaborative partnerships with entrepreneurs who share its vision and values. We sat down with Aurélie Lory, an ESCP alumna who is the Global Managing Director of Häagen-Dazs Shops, for insights on ensuring consistency and authenticity with a franchise model.
The future of work: Why we need to think beyond the hype of the four-day week
Working better or working less? Yaëlle Amsallem and Emmanuelle Léon explain how the four-day week raises questions about the meaning we give to work.
Three tips to guide leaders working virtually as an everyday practice
Petros Chamakiotis discusses new research on virtual working and the ways we may need to reshape our thinking around it.
Pandas: As rare as women leaders?
We discussed gender equality at work with Isabelle Hoyer, co-founder of PANDA Network, one of Germany’s largest networks for women.
How to make innovation happen in a highly regulated landscape amidst transition
While research indicates the importance of the execution side of innovation, it is rather silent on how to make innovation work in a highly regulated landscape amidst transition.
Unleashing the potential of deep tech innovations
To devise strategies for harnessing the potential of deep tech innovations, we sat down with Martin Kupp, professor for entrepreneurship and strategy at ESCP.
Start, Learn, Lead: Lessons for first-time entrepreneurs
Maksim Shymanovich embraces the challenge of starting things from zero. What can we learn from his experience as a young entrepreneur?
From blockchain to digital biomarkers: opportunities and challenges in health tech
ESCP alumna Clarissa Gorin’s journey from tackling counterfeit medications in Africa to pioneering real-time disease monitoring underscores the transformative power of healthcare technology.
Beyond automation: Strategic implications of generative AI in business
Louis-David Benyayer comments on research published since the release of ChatGPT and outlines five implications for corporations.
How to create a culture of learning within your company
ESCP alumna Florence Bernet explains how a culture of learning can be a transformative force in unlocking the full potential of your workforce.
Successful AI adoption requires a new metric: Tolerance
Employees’ acceptance of technology and trust can be overridden by questions around job security, autonomy and the impersonal nature of AI. Alessandro Lanteri and his co-authors suggest steps for decision-makers to address their concerns.
World Economic Forum: Key insights driving the 2024 business agenda
From political undercurrents to emerging technologies and the imperative for inclusive, action-oriented dialogue, ESCP’s Gorgi Krlev outlines the implications for businesses from this year’s Davos.
“Corporate Sustainability Reporting deserves better”
Frank Figge comments on his mention of a Chinese energy giant’s sustainability report that actually led to an article in the press.
The great office working dilemma: how to manage hybrid work effectively
With hybrid work on the rise, Frédéric Plais, CEO of remote work trailblazer platform.sh, shares insights on what companies can learn from a business that has thrived on remote operations since its inception in 2014.
“Acknowledging mistakes can pay off”
Violette Bouveret looks back at the successful U-turn at Stellantis, which she believes demonstrates the need to rehabilitate courage.
The challenge of regulating AI
The benefits of AI are tangible, promising significant efficiency gains to improve our lives and the future of our planet. If we can cooperate.
How can sport inspire managers to stimulate collective intelligence?
With the 2024 Olympic Games hosted in Paris, Christophe Inzirillo takes the opportunity to discuss how the values, know-how and skills from the world of sport could influence our companies.
Do you know how to cope with inflation as a manager?
Frédéry Fréry comments on the current situation regarding inflation and gives tips on how to deal with it.
How to identify the right talents and passion for better collaboration
In the contemporary workplace, passion can be the secret ingredient that ignites collaboration. But how can managers distinguish passion from enthusiasm?
How artificial intelligence will transform decision-making
Philip Meissner and Yusuke Narita show how AI will change decision-making and what effects this will have on competitiveness.
Transforming the arts through sustainable innovation
Finnish National Opera and Ballet & FEDORA show how the lessons learned from sustainable innovation in arts and culture can be extended to other sectors of the economy.
Beyond the numbers: The unexpected benefits of ignoring data
Louis-David Benyayer comments on a NYT story about elite distance runners and explains why deliberately ignoring data could actually take you a long way.
As venture capital funding plummets, here’s how founders can raise finance and conserve capital
Davide Sola offers strategies that entrepreneurs can adopt to secure funding in this evolving economic environment, all while becoming more resource-efficient in the face of constraints in funding availability.
Using gamification to foster environmental responsibility in companies
It is time to push the limits of gamification by applying it to larger, more pressing issues, in particular, corporate environmental responsibility.
AI: Who will win on this new geopolitical battleground?
Hao (Howard) Zhong takes a close look at the four key resources driving technological – and ultimately, geopolitical – advances.
Impact Business Models: From aspiration to evaluation
Two researchers define a specific type of business model — the impact business model — and what to keep in mind when developing it & measuring the impact.
A guide to finding the right business coach
What do great careers have in common? Business coaching that made the difference. Susanne Kortendick shares her advice on finding the right coach.
Queer leadership: LGBTQI+ people still overwhelmingly absent from corporate boards
Although LGBTQI+ people certainly enjoy greater career opportunities than their peers a few decades ago, it is exceedingly rare to see them on corporate boards.
How sustainable innovation is reshaping industry
To delve deeper into sustainable innovation, we turned to Robert Sheldon, a professor of entrepreneurship at ESCP.
Navigating workplace well-being: a Q&A with our community
Because well-being at work is not a guarantee, we must do our best to cultivate it, at the individual level and in our workplace cultures.
Aligning brand values: How to navigate brand-event partnerships in the era of sustainability
In a world where ethics and sustainability are paramount, the road to successful brand-event partnerships requires careful navigation, but the rewards for those who get it right can be significant.
Faith, Hope and Carnage: Innovate like Nick Cave!
Ghislain Deslandes says when it comes to creativity, managers should steal a page from the artist’s memoirs.
Have we lost trust? How to encourage connection and trust in the modern workplace
As we navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, where virtual meetings are more frequent than face-to-face interactions, the question of how to foster connection and trust has become paramount.
‘Greenhushing’: why some companies are keeping their green strategies in the dark
With some organisations downplaying their sustainability initiatives to avoid greenwashing, ESCP’s Julien Schmitt explains its consequences for business and society.
Generative artificial intelligence: how do we mitigate the extreme risks?
Amidst the stark warnings of the risks of AI, we spoke with Assistant Professor Howard Zhong to explore effective solutions, such as AI regulation.
How to make it in Silicon Valley as a foreign founder
Starting your own venture in Silicon Valley is already no easy feat. What about when you’re a newcomer to the USA? Bruno Lévêque, a French entrepreneur living in the Bay Area, has some tips.
How to avoid the commodification of culture: a challenge of authenticity
The student film The Spectacle of Culture reminds us of how, in a world of mass tourism, the internet, and life lived through social media and Artificial Intelligence, “culture” can come to mean something artificial and generic.
The future of work: what does it mean for employees?
A team of researchers explores four major transformative processes and their benefits and downsides for employees’ performance, skills, career advancement and well-being in the future of work.
To unlock the full potential of sustainable innovation, look at patterns in business model design
When it comes to sustainability, product innovation will only get you so far. It is time to rethink our business models.
Why entrepreneurs need to make use of chance
René Mauer explains why entrepreneurs should tap the potential of chance, and how to open the door.
ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence: What upheavals will the managers of the future face?
With the generative AI revolution, how can managers best approach this new technology that will change the way we work? Louis-David Benyayer this topic in his Executive Education white paper.
Harnessing AI to accelerate digital transformation
By overcoming challenges around data access and quality, access to talent and skills, as well as taking systematic approaches to AI, companies can ultimately unlock the potential for this technology to accelerate digital transformation.
Exploring the Future Beyond Large Language Models
Despite their undeniable success, LLMs are not without their problems and limitations. Gabriel Scali looks beyond LLMs to what is next for AI.
How to spot greenwashing in all its forms
It’s important for consumers and employees to be critical and informed when evaluating environmental claims made by companies, so we spoke with Valentin Martinie of Alerte Greenwashing for some guidance.
Unlocking knowledge sharing in a hybrid work environment
The rise of hybrid work has brought new opportunities for knowledge sharing in the workplace, but also challenges. However, there are ways for organisations to effectively exchange information and ideas to drive success.
Beyond rainbows: how to be an effective LGBT+ ally
ESCP’s LGBT+ Leadership Programme Director Stephan Schmuck shares his advice to help allies support LGBT+ colleagues during Pride Month and beyond.
4 tips for career planning amid transformation and uncertainty
In a future defined by careers and challenges that don’t exist yet, how can you find a meaningful way to plan for the years ahead?
Do we have more ‘teachable moments’ in the office, or outside of it?
Peter Vanham comments on an article from the FT reporting that BlackRock was citing ‘teaching moments’ as the reason why it was calling employees back to the office four days a week.
AI can replicate human creativity in two key ways – but falls apart when asked to produce something truly new
Is computational creativity possible? The recent hype around generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Dall-E and many others, raises new questions about whether creativity is a uniquely human skill.
“For a robot, earning trust is not just a matter of good visual design”
Héctor González-Jiménez comments on an article claiming that the aspect of a robot could be determinant in earning trust.
How to measure business impact on society and the environment
Prof. Alisa Sydow provides a three-step playbook for quantifying the costs imposed on society and the environment — information that can empower you to take positive action.
In liberated companies, purpose challenges the dictatorship of profit
Leaders who empower their teams are more likely to put the organisation’s purpose at the centre of their decision-making, assert Emilie Poli and Eymeric Guinet based on a series of interviews.
How to avoid greenwashing
As consumers and investors embrace sustainability, companies are often keen to shout about their green moves. But doing so is risky, requiring a strategic approach.
Agile, Inclusive, and Responsible: The New Frontiers of Leadership
The challenges faced by companies in recent years have necessitated changes in business models and impacted the style of management and leadership.
Am I the toxic colleague in my workplace?
Toxic colleagues are a scourge of the workplace. But there are ways to recognise and thwart toxicity before it grows and festers in your organisation.
How to stay engaged when everything is changing
Cécile Dejoux reflects on the disengagement of the workforce, as shown by the State of the Global Workplace: 2022 report and the ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘great resignation’ phenomena among others.
From ideation to success: the power of feedback for entrepreneurs
What do a mattress startup and a medical resources platform have in common? The answer: listening, learning and adapting to customer feedback.
Four non-tech conditions for AI to improve performance
Prof. Louis-David Benyayer derives four performance drivers from research about the factors influencing the success of artificial intelligence initiatives.
Three lessons in leadership from a CFO
ESCP alumna Marlene Pelage has turned adversity into a source of resilience and adaptability, and says you can too.
How to avoid getting trapped by a disruption strategy
Frédéric Fréry reflects on the theory of ‘disruptive innovation’, which some have called the most influential business idea of the early 21st century.
How brands can stand out when everyone is a content creator
Marie Taillard, L’Oréal Professor of Creativity Marketing at ESCP Business School, explains why brands need to engage with content creators more than ever.
How to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to do your job faster and better
Héctor González-Jiménez has some expert guidance on how to navigate the rise of generative AI tools — and avoid being supplanted by AI.
Building on the strength of small businesses to boost the sustainability transition
Nature lover and entrepreneur Valérie Thobois helps small to medium enterprises (SMEs) integrate sustainability into their activities.
The 5 secrets of effective prototyping
ESCP talks to Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy Martin Kupp to find out the key to successfully launching your first prototype.
The role of emotional intelligence in your customer experience
CX expert Julien Hervy makes the case that emotional intelligence has a profound impact on the customer experience.
(Video) gaming killed the other media?
Michael Haenlein rejoices at a special report from The Economist noting that video games have become a universal pastime and are following the same path as other mass media.
Why employees need to be more entrepreneurial than ever
Encouraging employees to use entrepreneurial thinking and action is the key to safeguarding a company’s long-term existence, claim Christoph Seckler and Peter Borchers. This is how businesspeople motivate and promote their workforce.
A much-needed clarification of what the circular economy is – and is not
Economist Hans Stegeman comments on a research paper offering a clear(er) definition of the circular economy.
Should your business speak out on heated social, political and moral issues?
While taking a public stance can be risky, staying silent is no longer an option. To help companies weigh in effectively, we spoke to ESCP expert Laetitia Mimoun.
Picking a side in the ESG wars: what the US political debate means for business
The debate about ESG investing has been hovering around the fringes of American politics for a while. What are the implications for businesses?
Digital innovation in Europe: playing catch-up
Despite possessing some unique strengths, Europe still lags behind the US and China on digital innovation. What do the region’s companies and policymakers need to do about it?
War, Peace & Business: How geopolitics is impacting globalisation
Former ambassador Maxime Lefebvre comments on an article published by the FT saying that geopolitics is the biggest threat to globalisation.
AI shows why it is imperative to have more women in negotiations
Daniela Lup writes that the need for inclusion of diverse voices became even more urgent when an AI agent created by Meta achieved human-like performance in an online game involving strategic negotiation.
Tackling the big risks to global supply chains
ESCP Professor Christian Durach helps companies navigate the tectonic shifts disrupting global supply chains.
B Corp Certification: a window or a mirror?
The president of a B Corp, Phil Glynn explains his company’s choice to balance a for-profit model with a social mission.
How business can deliver where government is failing
As trust in government institutions has weakened, the expectations of business leaders have soared. How can businesses can use this trust for good?
“Business leaders should take political risks more seriously”
In an increasingly uncertain international environment, business leaders should be more aware of political risks and develop ways to respond to them while avoiding cognitive biases, claim Lorenzo Coronati and Frédéric Jallat.
Even when algorithms outperform humans, humans can still make the difference
Prof. Louis-David Benyayer reflects on the strategic implications of research showing that under certain conditions, humans perform better than machines when it comes to decision-making.
Why businesses need a human rights officer
ESCP Affiliate Professor of Governance, Law & Leadership Dr. Daniel Perlzweig explains how businesses can take concrete steps to protect human rights, particularly with the help of a human rights officer
“It is time to build a society with new imaginaries and models”
Anne-France Mariacher comments on the latest edition of the Circularity Gap Report, which according to her shows we need to start rethinking our consumption and business models.
Emotional intelligence for all: bridging the gap between Boomers, Millennials and GenZ at work
It takes a village to raise a child – and a global village to make a successful business. The lingua franca of this global village? Emotional intelligence.
Is it a unicorn or a donkey with a party hat?
A reflection on unicorns and the lack of purpose of some founders like Sam Bankman-Fried.
4 strategies for brands to deal with geopolitical crises
Laetitia Mimoun offers four possible ways of responding to situations like the war between Russia and Ukraine depending on brands’ positioning.
Not so Frank! The keys to a great scam
Hervé Laroche comments on the tribulations of the latest fraudulent start-up’s founder.
Quiet hiring will future-proof your workforce – if done right
As employers grapple with labour shortages and the Great Resignation, they are turning to a growing trend: sourcing human capital from within the organisation, aka quiet hiring.
Making the beautiful and the good accessible to all, an interview with Monoprix’s CSR director
Monoprix’s CSR director sheds light on the French retail chain’s journey toward sustainability, as well as her own.
What can mindfulness do for management?
Cécile Dejoux reflects on the trend followed by many companies which have started teaching mindfulness in the office.
How can we better include migrants and refugees in the workplace?
Expert on management of diversity and inclusion in organisations, Lena Knappert shares her insights on the best way to provide support for refugees and migrants in the workplace.
Virtual influencers, virtual employees: how can brands leverage a new kind of relationship with their audiences?
Virtual characters are one of the biggest digital opportunities for brands, argues ESCP alumnus Laurent François, managing partner at the creative agency 180.
How to boost creativity and innovation in your teams on a daily basis
ESCP Executive Education spoke with Pedro Gonzalo, a specialist in creativity, leadership and human resources, to identify the factors that foster creativity and implement successful creative management.
“Entrepreneurs too can aspire to be good leaders in a bad economy”
Entrepreneurship expert Alisa Sydow relates Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg’s insights about how to be a good leader in turbulent times to the role of founders.
From student startup to edtech acquisition, the founder of Clay shares his quest to scale social learning
Christoph Koenig, founder of the student messaging solution Clay, tells us about his experience growing and selling a company just four years after graduating from ESCP.
A quantum task force will prepare your business for the next tech revolution – if done right
Daniele Battaglia and Alessandro Lanteri suggest how to effectively create a dedicated task force to prepare to seize the opportunities of the quantum revolution and avoid its threats.
“Kindness and business shouldn’t just rhyme”
Peter Vanham reflects on the 2023 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, an organisation he used to work for, and the importance of friendliness and benevolence in the corporate world – and outside of it.
Becoming a stakeholder-first leader
FTSE 100 CEO of Intertek and ESCP alumnus André Lacroix on why the corporate world must reinvent leadership to put people on a par with profits.
“To innovate, bring exploration and exploitation talents together”
Frédéric Fréry reflects upon the paradox at work in the essential combination of exploration and exploitation highlighted by James March.
How social media can be used to communicate your brand through employee voices
Profs. Lorena Blasco-Arcas, Almudena Cañibano and Hsin-Hsuan (Meg) Lee give employers a few tips to turn employees into powerful allies and brand advocates.
No benefits of automation without major investments in human resources
Prof. Louis-David Benyayer reflects on research tending to show the key to success in leveraging automation with AI is human-based.
Scaling as the search for profit-market fit
Davide Sola, Jeffrey F. Rayport, Martin Kupp and Sophia Braun explain that companies should take value creation into consideration, and therefore look for profit-market fit.
Virtual worlds and the metaverse: disruption for the managers of tomorrow?
Professor Andreas Kaplan explores the opportunities and existing use cases made possible by the metaverse, and how to manage an implementation strategy of this new technology despite challenges.
How bosses can ensure ‘meaningfulness’ at a company
In a time of skills shortages, employers need to retain their staff. One concept in particular is becoming increasingly important: meaningfulness. Kerstin Alfes gives some tips on how employers can reinforce this feeling.
Challenging hierarchy
Are organizational problems always rooted in the ‘hierarchical’ phenomenon? This is not the opinion of Ghislain Deslandes, who reviews a study devoted to this subject.
Coping with corrupt situations: why companies must consider the context
The World Cup and ‘Qatargate’ are the latest demonstrations of the fact that corruption is still an imposing challenge. Maral Muratbekova-Touron and her co-authors explain how companies can fight it more effectively.
Entrepreneurship: is your startup idea a “good” one?
What does it mean to have a “good” startup idea? To try to answer this question, we sat down with Maëva Tordo, director of ESCP’s European incubator, the Blue Factory.
What cultural intelligence is & why it is important
In today’s diverse employment market, with its focus on digital platforms, global social networks and remote working, cultural intelligence has never been more important.
Executive career success: how to cash in on international experience
Internationally-seasoned executives are assumed to be more expensive than those who stay put, but how exactly can you make sure it pays to have an international education and work experience?
Advancing global LGBT+ rights through the big business of sport
On Human Rights Day, Ken Chan explains why the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is an opportunity for companies to help advance LGBT+ rights globally.
5 tips to build strong cross-cultural virtual teams
Cross-cultural virtual teams are on the rise but cultural differences can create barriers to communication and the lack of physical interaction can make it worse. Prof. Marion Festing explains how to make sure they can communicate effectively.
“We need new forms of governance for the further development of the space sector, not just Elon Musk’s enterprises”
David Lehmann comments on the latest Global Risks Report, highlighting some of the critical risks around space, providing additional context information and discussing implications for business.
My boss wants me to launch us into the Metaverse. What do I do?
ESCP experts Marie Taillard and Howard Zhong share their thoughts on getting the best out of the Metaverse at this stage in the game.
“Caution: cash bonuses dilute easily, but non-monetary rewards live on”
Frédéric Fréry comments on Elon Musk’s record bonus at Tesla, and praises other forms of reward.
Care management: motivating employees and stopping burnout in the ‘new normal’
Cécile Dejoux presents a managerial approach based on a scientific model that meets the needs for meaningfulness and work-life balance of employees and managers.
How people view telework depends on factors beyond the organisation
Almudena Cañibano and Argyro Avgoustaki explain that factors beyond the organisation, such as labour market conditions, play a key role in employees’ interpretation of telework as a potential threat.
The usefulness of consultancies: An old issue in need of new answers… and new questions
Tristan Dupas-Amory comments on a cover story of The Economist seemingly questioning management consultants’ usefulness.
How to navigate business amid soaring geopolitical risk
We talked to ESCP Profs Régis Coeurderoy and Stefan Schmid to understand how business leaders can navigate this increasingly uncertain geopolitical climate.
3 steps businesses can take to reduce bias in AI systems
How can we ensure that AI development is fair, when the algorithms at its core are designed with biases? Profs. Lorena Blasco-Arcas and Hsin-Hsuan Meg Lee propose to a human-centred view for the design of specific frameworks and regulatory systems.
Bricks, bytes and behaviour: Solving the hybrid work dilemma
With the recent introduction of the hybrid work environment, what can companies incorporate to encourage employee engagement?
Well-being at work: why has it become the strategic issue for companies?
As if we needed more proof of how important physical and mental health is for staff, the recent crisis further highlighted this reality as employees struggled to remain flexible, withstand pressure and work remotely. Recent studies indicate that, in France, an employee that is fulfilled is an employee that is less frequently absent and sick,…
Algorithms in HR: for better or for worse?
Catherine Lespérance explains why the use of algorithms to determine whether an employee is efficient enough to stay on the payroll is controversial, and how to overcome the challenges of using algorithms in human resources to better modernise HR departments.
How to make your data (and life online) more sustainable
As immaterial as it is, data is everywhere, and so is its environmental footprint. Yannick Meiller explains how we can make our data use more sustainable.
Using data wisely to make smart(er) cities more sustainable
Businesses, cities and citizens, academics even, must use data not only intelligently but also responsibly to make cities truly sustainable.
AI, Big Data, IoT… What does the future of work hold?
How will today’s workers be included in the future of work dominated by big data, IoT, and constant technological advancement? Let’s find out with Prof. Javier Barbero.
Why choose when you can combine?
Director of Fondation Carmignac and member of folk-rock group Moriarty, Charles Carmignac shares how all of his experiences have made him who he is today
Regaining trust in data: Open data and why it matters
Data expert and Co-Founder & CEO of Work With Data Laurent Molter uncovers ways in which open data is providing value to business leaders.
How to make sustainability a top priority for your next career move
To answer this question, we talked to Pierre Peyretou, affiliate professor at ESCP and trainer at La Fresque du Climat.
A way for decision-makers to ensure things don’t escalate: The maximum ‘acceptable loss’
Sometimes, projects get out of hand but leaders keep at it. Prof. Frédéric Fréry explains how to put a stop to the ‘escalation of commitment’.
Identifying the right problem is more important than the data: true or false?
Data expert Guillaume Thfoin weighs in on the importance of identifying what comes first – the data or the problem?
Food: is the alternative protein revolution ready to stay in the long run?
With the recent evolution of plant-based and cell-based meats, a new debate comes into play about the long run market presence of these alternative proteins.
Here’s how companies can truly improve employee happiness
A broad, cross-cultural study found a universal need for managers to address more collective and meaningful aspects of happiness.
If you build the metaverse, will consumers come?
Chris Dixon, who is well-versed in all things digital, comments on an article by Ben Voyer asking if the metaverse is like in the movie Field of Dreams: something to wish for.
How today’s investment portfolios are impacted by ESG policy, market and portfolio construction
Practical insights from the newly published handbook “ESG Investing and Analysis: A Practitioner’s Guide” by Kartik Chawla, Martina Macpherson & Daniel Ung.
Fact or Fiction: “Every business needs a data scientist.”
Prof. Louis-David Benyayer dives into the uncertain need for data scientists in our technologically evolving business environment.
Digital colonization: how Big Tech companies use data to enter regulated markets
Louis-David Benyayer takes a look at a scientific paper shedding light on the process by which big tech companies use data to enter regulated markets.
Creating impact as an LGBT+ leader: the importance of visibility
LGBT+ Programme Director Stephan Schmuck speaks about the unique challenges and importance of visibility that come with being an LGBT+ leader in the workplace.
How cross-functional talent can lead to high-impact communications
An expert in customer experience explains the pros & cons of cross-functional talent versus specialisation in marketing.
“3D printing is no miracle cure for the fashion industry’s unsustainability”
Marlene Hohn and Christian Durach comment on an article claiming that 3D printing could be the key to a sustainable fashion industry.
“To successfully integrate AI into strategic decision-making processes, you need a human-centred approach”
Understanding executives’ individual decision-making styles can help companies improve the use of AI in strategic initiatives and overcome flaws in human judgement, according to Christoph Keding and Philip Meissner.
When experts beat the crowd
Louis-David Benyayer takes a look at a scientific paper showing that system-generated recommendations are not always more efficient than experts’.
Understanding the flexible consumer lifestyle
Laetitia Mimoun and Fleura Bardhi explored how this new generation of consumers manages the challenges associated with serial transitions, and what it means in terms of market opportunities.
“It’s not a matter of how much more resilient global supply chains should become, but how they do it”
Tra My Le comments on an article published by The Economist claiming that too much supply chain resilience is dangerous.
Leadership in uncertainty: Lessons from healthcare services
Diana Pérez-Arechaederra reflects on what we can learn from how healthcare leaders dealt with the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic.
The Chameleon Leader, the key to leadership in a turbulent world
We were used to a calm sea to bask in. Now it has become rough and we will have to learn to swim, or risk drowning. As leaders, this means you no longer have a choice but to adapt to each situation.
What if Hemingway inspired your customer experience?
Customer experience leaders can benefit from literature more than you might think, to anticipate customer impressions and create new experiences.
“Be yourself – everyone else is already taken”: Finding your personal brand online (and offline)
What’s the secret to leveraging your image online & offline in a way that remains authentic? ESCP’s The Choice spoke with personal branding experts Géraldine Galindo and Thibault Louis to find out more.
How to lead a purpose-driven company
Amidst the global environmental crisis, Groupe Rocher’s CEO, Bris Rocher, has given us his vision of what it means to lead a purpose-driven company towards a goal that goes beyond mere economic success.
Management strategy: three key rules for success
Frédéric Fréry explains why management models like the BCG Matrix and Blue Ocean Strategy are so successful, and what we can learn from it.
How to transform businesses into agile and participative communities
The meaning of organisations is changing and Sociocracy can help design businesses that are able to respond to new paradigms like technological advancement and new generations’ expectations in the future workplace.
The sustainable beauty of B Corporations
Interview with Davide Bollati, Chairman of the Davines Group, about why he chose to be part of the global B-Corp movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
Bold use of green tech can foster a new era of sustainable growth
New green tech, from vertical farming to 3D printing and plant-based meat, can reconcile economic progress with the production limits of our planet, explains Prof. Philip Meissner.
How do we solve the colossal problems threatening to overwhelm us?
For Violette Bouveret, the skill that teams need to acquire in order to face overwhelming challenges and avoid paralysis is the capacity to solve complex problems.
What does it mean to be a learning company?
To uncover the opportunities for corporate learning today, we spoke with BNP Paribas’ leaders in learning & development.
How to step out of your comfort zone, grow and thrive, with Andy Molinsky
How can individuals and teams reach their potential by learning to step outside their personal and cultural comfort zones? We spoke with Andy Molinsky, author of Global Dexterity and Reach, to find out
“Lifelong learning makes it possible to stay relevant”
Ken Chan explains why he keeps undertaking graduate studies, even deciding at the start of the global pandemic to pursue a PhD in business while working full-time in demanding leadership roles.
To practice public speaking, “forget about what you want to say”
Public speaking and pitching are must-have skills for every entrepreneur. They are the make-or-break point from finding investors to building your team.
Volunteering & giving: how to help your employees be leaders in their communities
Corporate volunteering has many positive consequences for both employees and companies. Why and how should companies include it in their strategy?
Lessons from the world’s most sustainable energy companies
Georgia Makridou writes that sustainability does not mean sacrificing profits or putting success on the back burner. On the contrary, the reward is resilience.
Eco-anxiety, putting a name on what we are all feeling
Six ESCP students take a closer look at eco-anxiety and what the media can do about it.
“Many are resigned, and only a few are deserting”
Large numbers of resignations are being overshadowed by the controversy around the symptoms of the rupture between young people and the “meaning of work”.
Leaders as Chief Truth Officers
Professors Jean-Philippe Bouilloud, Ghislain Deslandes and Guillaume Mercier argue that business leaders no longer have a choice but to assume this ambiguous position requiring specific skills.
How to navigate purpose-driven leadership with Prof. Benoît Heilbrunn
When it comes to purpose, a lot of companies get lost trying to figure out which direction to take. How can one define purpose? Moreover, the purpose of a brand or company?
Global management programmes can help win the escalating ‘talent war’
Talent management practices can be used to retain high performers and high potential, who like other commodities have become even more scarce in these times of economic crisis.
What if performance was driven by strategic agility?
How can leaders develop and implement a business strategy that is both suited to market fluctuations and delivers results? Enter strategic agility.
Sustainable investing reimagined
A talk with Mamadou-Abou Sarr, the Co-Founder and President of V-Square Quantitative Management about sustainable investing and what the events of 2022 may bring for its markets.
Volunteers are at the frontline of the refugee crisis: here’s how we can help them do a better job
Amid the war in Ukraine, there are concrete steps organisations can take to prevent emotional exhaustion within volunteers supporting refugees, write ESCP Business School PhD graduate Charlotte Traeger and Profs. Debbie Haski-Leventhal and Kerstin Alfes.