Why soft skills matter and how to build them
ESCP Professor Chiara Succi defines soft skills and discusses how to upskill them to meet the demands of the modern workplace.
Adopting a holistic approach to a just transition: lessons from the aviation industry
Gerben Broekema, Vishal Babajee, and Ramón Fisac García explore a more balanced approach to climate action and social equity.
Turning despair into hope: the power of social innovation
While technology promises quick fixes, social innovation focuses on people, tackling the deeper issues behind inequality and environmental harm, says ESCP’s Associate Dean and Professor of Sustainability Gorgi Krlev.
Building business resilience through climate change adaptation strategies
ESCP Master’s graduate Alice Maffini-Delvallée takes a look at the food sector to understand how businesses are adapting their supply chain to climate change.
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.
Blitzscaling strategies, the financial blitzkrieg craze
Do you know the story of GoPuff, Gorillas and Getir, among others? Prof. Frédéric Fréry explains how this military doctrine applies to the economic field.
Emotional intelligence, leadership and gender equality in the workplace
Why do we often associate emotional intelligence with female leadership? Let’s take a closer look at the preconceptions around gender and emotional intelligence.
Leadership and life in the age of longevity
Carlos Casanueva reflects on what the Total Leadership model, and work-life synergies, can bring to our ever-longer lives.
Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it’s easy
Big business can afford to be a force for progress in countries with hostile laws and can make a strong case. Especially as it does not harm their interests.
Feared or loved? Leaders who embrace vulnerability succeed!
The time when a leader needed to look tough and outright cold-blooded on every occasion has gone. Nowadays, people expect leaders to show different qualities, among which self-awareness, empathy and integrity. But what about vulnerability?
How to make your business thrive by doing good
Altruistic enterprises can build prosperous and harmonious societies, while enjoying the profits needed to sustain themselves, argue Laurent Marbacher & Isaac Getz.
“Making mistakes is one of the most important learning tools”
Ben Voyer comments on an article about the resignation of Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, and shares how he sees failure as an educator and researcher.
Movie industry: Jenna Suru on how to follow your dreams and light the way for others
It’s all about how to get there and how to bridge the gap between your dream and reality.” Jenna Suru is not afraid of challenges. We’ve sat down with her to talk about the movie industry and the many changes it is going through.
The pros and cons of benevolent management
Ghislain Deslandes and Guillaume Mercier investigated the emergence and practice of benevolence, and teased out some implications for the future of management.
Want your company to change? Forget management consultancies!
Prof. Louis-David Benyayer reflects on an article published by HBR making the case for in-company data.
Environmental leadership & how to foster change with Deborah Pardo
When dealing with climate change, it is easy to either embrace denial or pessimism.
Are our choices aimed at the life we want or the life we want to tell (ourselves)?
The experiencing self and remembering self do not value the same things. What would our choices look like if we prioritised one over the other?
Let’s bring humour to work (no kidding)!
Chiara Succi claims we can learn a lot from research making a serious case for humour in the workplace, but also Mary Poppins!
The Metaverse: how do brands fit into this new ecosystem?
In today’s post-social media world, the growing role of the Metaverse is changing the way brands develop their digital strategies. A flash in the pan or a true online revolution? We spoke to ESCP Professors Michael Haenlein and Andreas Kaplan for their thoughts on this emerging space. Michael HaenleinProfessor ESCP Business School Andreas KaplanProfessor ESCP…
Future of fashion: transforming challenges into opportunities
The Choice spoke with titan of industry Victor Herrero about his vision and experience with the transformation of the business of fashion.
Accommodating the shift in employee preferences towards flexible work
Wioletta Nawrot comments on a study showing that 54% of employees would quit their jobs if not provided post-pandemic flexibility, recommending a gradual transition.
Emotional intelligence and how to use it: selling your EQ at your job interview
Béatrice Kosowski, president of IBM France, shares her thoughts on how recruiters and candidates should address the often vague subject of emotional intelligence at work.
Agile methods: how can we stop hyper-focusing on clients, and why?
The agile method of the future? Art Thinking is an alternative to traditional client-focused methods. Its application facilitates innovation and allows the user to create the improbable with certainty.
Audio: a pillar of media innovation in 2022?
We have spoken with Craig Strachan from Amazon podcasts and Joel Ronez from Binge Audio to get tips on how to create a valuable brand podcast experience.
Responsible research can impact our planet’s course
There is too little public trust in scientists, but we can do something about it before it’s too late!
How algorithms have changed the media landscape – for better or worse!
In today’s era of fake news and social media, one subject is on everyone’s lips: algorithms.
An interview with a Chief Poetic Officer
CEO, CFO, sure, but have you ever heard of a Chief Poetic Officer? Vincent Avanzi discusses the power of poetry in the business world.
From military strategy to corporate strategy
Prof. Frédéric Fréry explains where the analogy between corporate strategy and military strategy comes from, but that business may have more in common with seduction than war.
How responsible is your customer experience?
Professor Isabella Maggioni talks about what a responsible, sustainable customer experience looks like – and the keys to successfully creating one.
Price rises: speculation does not take place only on the stock exchange
Food & beverage specialist Francesco Venuti comments on the latest developments of the inflation situation in the agri-food sector and beyond.
What media will the next presidential elections be played on?
Does TikTok hold the future of political communications? We’ve asked three stakeholders their views on the present relationship between politics and the media.
Lessons of strategy and management from Game of Thrones
While we wait for the prequel to Game of Thrones, Ghislain Deslandes talks about what managers can learn from the highly popular TV series – or not.
Do we have to set ourselves goals to succeed in life?
We repeat over and over again that you must aim high and never give up. If that is the best way to succeed in life, a fundamental question pops up: how should you choose and set such objectives?
Artificial intelligence in managerial decision-making
While AI does not yet match its cinematic representations, methodologies such as machine learning are turning it into a valuable tool for managers and businesses when it comes to decision-making and creating innovative solutions.
EU Data Act: what impact on value creation?
Louis-David Benyayer reflects on the new rules proposed by the European Commission on who can use and access data generated in the EU.
How Italy can bring back its entrepreneurs
A look into the future of the Italian business ecosystem and how to attract more entrepreneurs with Marcello Tedeschi.
Influencer marketing: why your company can’t live without it and what you can do about it
Michael Haenlein and his co-authors explain why Gen Z’s media consumption patterns have given rise to an industry that is here to stay, and what companies should do about it.
Play hard, work hard: the metaverse is not just a game
Andreas Kaplan comments on an article claiming that Microsoft bought Activision because “gaming is the new social media.”
They reached $1 billion valuation, what’s next for the French start-up PayFit?
With PayFit, one of France’s unicorn startups, Firmin Zocchetto hopes to bring innovation to the payroll process of small and medium businesses.
How is the next generation reshaping private banking?
Lombard Odier Group experts share insightful analysis stemming from research by students from ESCP’s two Masters in international wealth management led by Profs. Fahmi Ben Abdelkader and Jean-Philippe Mabru.
Platform growth strategy: From the octopus to the metaverse?
Prof. Frédéric Fréry comments on research identifying a growth pattern specific to platforms and wonders if their next evolutionary stage will be the metaverse.
Is emotional intelligence the missing ingredient to your success?
How can you encourage the development of emotional intelligence within your company, among employees and managers? We’ve asked two specialists: Véronique Tran, professor at ESCP Business School, and Yohan Ruso, CEO and founder of Praditus.
Supply-chain attacks and the delicate fabric of our IT ecosystem
How business leaders can bolster cybersecurity in the face of a cyber threat.
Can James Bond wait any longer before he switches to Jaguar?
Finance specialist Christophe Thibierge discusses the much-postponed release of the latest James Bond movie and Jaguar’s announcement that it will not be launching any new models before 2025.
“Before considering new debt, Europe should make full use of its common debt”
On the occasion of the EU summit at Versailles, Jérôme Creel suggests an alternative to deal with the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine and to build a “European defence.”
Fighting fake news with extended CSR
Erwan Lamy and Isabelle Beyneix claim that this genuine epistemic pollution, which undermines democracy and the trust necessary for the proper conduct of business, should be taken into account just like attacks on the environment and on the social climate.
Europe brings Poland into line – others may be next
Prof. Vincent Smith discusses a column in The Economist saying ‘Polexit’ is unlikely but missing a few points, including recovery from Covid in Hungary and the impact of the war in Ukraine.
“Customers expect a smooth & seamless shopping experience”
The state of e-commerce with Nathalie Balla, CEO of the leading French retailer La Redoute
Data and the customer experience: getting the best out of big data
Correctly leveraged, big data can offer huge benefits to any business, but where to start? We spoke to ESCP Professor Louis-David Benyayer and Glanceable co-founder Arthur Cohen about the potential – and pitfalls – of big data when applied to customer experience.
Going beyond the customer: how to make your strategy human-centric?
What should we, as humans in the 21st century, expect from brands and businesses? We explore the idea of a human-centric approach, with Professor of Marketing Charlotte Gaston-Breton.
“Work intensity is a more pressing issue than overtime work”
Prof. Argyro Avgoustaki discusses an article that blames the ‘Great Resignation’ on overwork, which has increased during the Covid-19 era.
Some of us are ashamed of asking for help, but companies can fix this!
According to Marion Sanglé-Ferrière and Ben Voyer, one person out of three does not dare to turn to the supplier in case of problems. They explain why, and what companies can do to actually help.
How can green finance respond to the climate emergency?
While there are ever more COPs being held and new commitments being made–with mixed success–all actors in society need to get involved. The financial sector is no exception.
How user-centric co-innovation has been driving digital transformation at Faurecia
Martin Kupp and Joe Peppard shed light on the digital transformation road map of this global automotive component manufacturer, which has been largely driven by the digitalisation of the customer experience with Accenture.
No one puts this chemist in a corner
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we interviewed MBA alumna and Doctor of chemistry Valérie-Anne Ramis Cladera.
Overcoming fair-trade products’ price disadvantage with clever pricing decisions
Prof. Robert Wilken & PhD student David Bürgin’s research shows that by making consumers aware of their ethicality and sustainability benefits, partitioned pricing can help increase the sales of fair-trade products.
How are tech innovations shaping the future of customer experience?
Every business owner knows it: to succeed in an ever-changing world where competition is global, managing to create a meaningful, positive relationship with customers is key. Which many have done by building a quality customer experience and relationship management system. However, these last decades of technological innovation and global change have also shaken to the…
When choice overload makes it too hard to choose
We are culturally programmed, in a certain way, to think that freedom of choice will bring us love, prosperity and satisfaction. But is this always the case? Sophie Guignard explains why too many choices makes it hard to choose.
European economy climate stress test: companies have a lot more to lose than the ECB thinks
Although the first climate stress test in the euro area has not really grasped the scale and the true nature of the risks climate change will pose to the economy and businesses, it confirms the need to take them seriously, say Profs. Aurélien Acquier and Jérôme Creel.
Spread love in organisations: interview with Naji Gehchan, co-founder and host of Spreadloveio.com
When it comes to business, ‘love’ might not be the first four-letter word that leaps to mind – but for Naji Gehchan, it’s the crucial ingredient in guaranteeing exceptional results.
Closing the ‘green gap’ to create sustainable value
ESCP Prof. Julien Schmitt provides guidelines for managers and policymakers to reduce this gap between consumers’ positive attitudes toward sustainability and environment protection, and actual consumption behaviours.
A full picture of customer preferences and behaviours for 2022
The way we interact with brands has changed very quickly over the past few years and even more so since 2019. ESCP alumnus and Customer Experience specialist Julien Hervy outlines some of the key CX trends to note in 2022.
The key to succeeding as an entrepreneur: create a community
When it comes to starting your own business, the first hurdle is often at the very beginning. We talked to experts in entrepreneurship Maëva Tordo and Rand Gerges Yammine on the key to starting out as you mean to go on. The secret? Finding – and building – your community.
Lab rats: management misery made in Silicon Valley
Prof. Ghislain Deslandes reviews a book which takes a critical look at some of the modern-day practices of the gig economy.
The future of farming is regenerative agriculture
Interview with Mateusz Ciasnocha, the regenerative farmer from the Ciasnocha Family Farm in Poland’s Żuławy Wiślane region and the CEO of European Carbon Farmers.
“Consumers need means of escape and self-development”
Prof. Charlotte Gaston-Breton explains how consumers’ everyday experiences can regulate the negative feelings induced by the Covid-19 pandemic, and how brands can help improve their well-being.
Don’t look up: when technological ‘opiumism’ leads the way
PhD candidate Yaëlle Amsallem argues that the movie’s script is not very different from what is happening today.
Use emotional intelligence to strengthen your leadership skills
When we study the greatest leaders, they all tend to share a rare and exciting skill: high emotional intelligence. How can an individual inspire others? With emotional intelligence!
Is humility the new smart?
Learning from errors seems to be a key competence in today’s workplace, but how much people actually learn varies quite a bit and much depends on people’s humility, as Prof. Christoph Seckler reveals.
What if you could retire at 33?
Interview with Victor Lora, a practitioner of frugalism dedicated to helping others retire as early as possible.
Helping refugees by making inclusion a high-value investment for companies
Interview with Théo Scubla, the CEO of each One, a company intent on making a positive impact by creating synergies between refugees and companies.
So you want to be an entrepreneur? Here’s how to get started when starting your own business
It might sound surprising, but not all entrepreneurship journeys have to start with a business background – or even a well-defined “big idea”. Prof. René Mauer and Niuversity founder Fadi Alshalabi put some of the myths to rest.
“Entrepreneurship is about more than fundraising”
We spoke to entrepreneur Alexandre Bonetti, CEO and co-founder of French startup Simplébo, about the importance of maintaining an independent approach to entrepreneurship and fundraising.
“Refugees bring a lot to the table”
In this interview, entrepreneurship expert Yi Dragon Jiang talks about what refugee entrepreneurs teach us about growing a business in the face of disruption.
Why innovation cannot be prescribed – but should be stimulated
There is no point in actually instructing individuals or teams to innovate, but an organisation can definitely create the right condition for it. Nico von Delius, Global Finance Director Marketing and Sales at Siemens Electrical Products, and Professor of Entrepreneur René Mauer explain how they did just that.
Innovation must become more inclusive and sustainable
Prof. Rand Gerges-Yammine comments on a video by The Economist showing how covid-19 is boosting innovation.
Bad decisions put to the test on Mount Everest
“I’ve put too much of myself into this mountain to quit now . . .” Author and ESCP alumna Sophie Guignard takes a closer look at why we sometimes make “bad choices” with the example of the fatal 1996 climb of Mount Everest.
Art and entrepreneurship to help those in need: interview with Jo Bautista
Jo Bautista is an artist and social entrepreneur. In 2020, as Covid-19 disrupted our lives, she launched SendtoGive, a social business that combines art and impact.
Drawing from female entrepreneurship in rural Kenya – fostering frugal innovation within tribal constraints
Alisa Sydow and Funké Michaels outline how one can learn from Maasai tribeswomen’s example to manage and grow businesses despite challenges.
Do we still need work friends?
With remote work no longer a nice-to-have but a requirement in the new normal, do people still believe in the necessity to make friends at work?
“What they’re not telling you about…” your available brain time.
As one internet user said over a decade ago, “If you are not paying for it, you’re not the customer; you’re the product being sold.”
Entrepreneurship as a student, good or bad idea?
According to Julian Ivaldy, Co-founder & Head of Growth at TheSecretCompany.co, everyone can be an entrepreneur: if you are an employee, unemployed, a retiree, a student …
The why & how behind personal branding for entrepreneurs
Calling all entrepreneurs, is your personal brand a priority? If not, it should be according to ESCP professors of entrepreneurship Marc Sasserath and Benjamin Voyer.
What minimalism taught me about risk-management as an entrepreneur in the film industry
Founder & CEO of Belle Époque Films Jenna Suru shares how she practices minimalism to better manage her business.
Learning to create value in the highly uncertain post-Covid-19 era
To make decisions in such an unpredictable context, and indeed survive and thrive, companies need an exploratory mindset. For that, they must set aside standard risk management and develop tools and methods borrowed from the field of entrepreneurship, where uncertainty is the norm.
Three essentials before setting up an intrapreneurship programme
Intrapreneurship programmes are an excellent way to accelerate innovation within a firm, but their implementation is not just plug and play. Here are three things Christian Stumpf, Christoph Seckler and Peter Borchers have learned (sometimes the hard way).
The pursuit of your Founder-Market Fit
Lesson #1 from my last 30 months of co-founding companies: the business you create must make sense to your Founder-Market Fit (or Human-Market Fit). This will be a determining factor for your company’s success and your personal fulfillment.
With and beyond SDGs: how can businesses adapt to a world of challenges?
Luca Osvaldo Uccello, Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at United Nations Global Compact*, French Local Network, and an alumnus of ESCP Business School, shares his take on where businesses stand with the SDGs today.
Facebook’s Metaverse: A nightmare turning into reality?
ESCP Prof. Andreas Kaplan draws upon his past research on Second Life and virtual worlds to reflect on the potential consequences of Facebook’s Metaverse.
How to create sustainable value? Learn from Interface’s 25-year journey
Prof. Olivier Delbard explores the key features of this pioneer in the field of corporate sustainability, with a focus on how the company created sustainable value for its stakeholders while radically rethinking and redesigning its business model.
The purposeful career: how to do good and attract talents with the UN’s SDGs
How can companies implement successful policies to attract and retain talents who are increasingly sensitive to CSR concerns? In order to find out, we contacted the CEO of Birdeo, a recruitment agency specialised in chasing CSR talents.
Set your start-up or firm apart with Sustainable Development Goals
How can entrepreneurs help achieve the UN SDGs? ESCP Professor Robert Sheldon discusses the implications of sustainability on your business goals.
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals within companies’ strategies and corporate reporting
Drawing on the experience of Pepsico and City Developments Limited, Prof. Fabrizio Granà analyses the role organizations can play in promoting and achieving the SDGs, and the potential advantages they can obtain by leveraging the interconnections between these and Integrated Reporting.
As a manager, how can I help to implement SDGs at work?
Ensuring ground-level support for SDGs is crucial. We spoke to two experts in the sustainability field to get their advice on successfully working towards the UN SDGs as a manager
Dominant and arrogant: the truth about leadership
Prof. Ghislain Deslandes reviews a book on leadership where self-honesty, concern for others and generosity in leadership are all “bullshit”.
UN, mobility & data: a dangerous liaison?
Are we ready to share our data for the common good of accessible mobility? Roberto Chrétien takes a look at the challenges ahead for UN SDG 11.2.
Business for degrowth: a flip in perspective for truly sustainable development?
A recent McKinsey report estimates that €28 trillion will need to be invested in “clean” technologies over the next 30 years to decarbonize Europe – money that would otherwise largely go into carbon-intensive technologies. While redirecting capital in the interest of environmental protection is a supportable approach, McKinsey’s report continues to advocate the logic of…
When was the last time you charged your batteries?
ESCP Professor Chiara Succi takes a look at how the digital work environment threatens mental well-being and what we can do to keep our batteries charged.
“The case of Danone does not show that ESG and profitability concerns are incompatible”
Prof. Christophe Thibierge analyses Emmanuel Faber’s dismissal from the shareholders’ point of view thanks to a new tool which could prove useful.
Flying high at HOP
In this interview, ESCP Business School PhD candidate Laetitia Vasseur talks about the association she created to oppose planned obsolescence, which is at the origin of Apple being fined €25 million.
7 tips to make the most of your remote meetings
With remote meetings not going anywhere anytime soon, how can you make sure your meetings run as smoothly as possible? Specialist in leadership and intercultural management in remote contexts, Béatrice Rivas-Siedel shares a few essential tips to keep in mind.
“The energy market is showing us that ditching fossil fuels is a fantasy”
International oil economist Mamdouh G Salameh reacts upon the IEA’s claim that the global energy crisis has nothing to do with Europe’s energy transition plans.
Making decisions in times of uncertainty
Prof. Louis-David Benyayer reflects on a podcast giving some useful pointers for making better decisions in an increasingly uncertain world.
Up-skilling, adaptability: why every business needs a learning culture
Contrary to what one might think, learning is a continuous process that lasts all of our lives and is not limited to our youngest years. To understand how companies can foster a positive learning culture, we called upon the expertise of Sara Scapinello, People & Organization Development Director at Lavazza, and ESCP’s Simon Mercado.
“If you stop learning, your team will stop.” A culture of progress starts with you
ESCP alumna turned employee Emily Centeno shares how she approaches continuous learning to better herself and her team.
Human and behavioural skills – must-have tools for the employee of tomorrow?
We speak to entrepreneurship expert Prof. René Mauer and skills coach Marta Carballal to find out how today’s employees can prepare for the workplace of tomorrow.
Offices should be more than just a place to work
Profs. Ben Voyer and Emmanuelle Léon exchange views on an article about the growing number of people who have started jobs and left them without having once met their colleagues in person.
Environmental awareness: a new essential skill for employees?
The workplace of today is greener than ever. So, how important is an environmental mindset for the future of work?
How to fail quickly and learn from your mistakes
According to science, failure could indeed, when not downright positive, at least be necessary for us to truly succeed. In fact, a failure-free road to success may not exist.
Why surfing is an antidote to the relentless march of capitalism
In a world where transhumanists seek to use technology to save humanity, and even to defeat death, surfing reminds humans of our staggering insignificance, explains PhD candidate Yaëlle Amsallem.
In art as in entrepreneurship, creation is nothing without destruction
All too often, creativity is assumed to be synonymous with the creation of new ideas. But anybody can have an idea. What really matters is the capacity to destroy in order to bring your ideas to life.
Industry is better prepared for the post-crisis era
Even if it has been affected in an unprecedented way by the Covid-19 crisis, the industrial sector has shown a remarkable ability to adapt, explains professor Géraldine Galindo.
Time to reimagine how we lead virtual teams during and post-Covid-19
ESCP Business School Prof. Petros Chamakiotis’s research on the topic shows what e-leaders can do to make their teams sustainable and high-performing.
Putting tech at the service of entrepreneurial inclusion, with AirStarter programme
Founder of Time2Start, Hawa Dramé shares her take on inclusive entrepreneurship as an avenue for individual and community development, and how she is working to capture this potential.
There’s never been a better time to become a lifelong learner
According to Dean Andreas Kaplan, “with the rise of artificial intelligence, automation, and corresponding upskilling, early-life degrees will most likely no longer suffice for the whole of a career.”
Taking up the field as women: the question of gender equality in sports
Former President of the French Professional Football league Nathalie Boy de la Tour and Adèle Stern, a former high-level athlete (modern pentathlon) and member of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for Olympic and Paralympic Games, share their experiences and take on gender equality in sports.
How uncertainty can generate opportunities and boost performance
Prof. Louis-David Benyayer takes a look at a scientific paper claiming that although it has bad press, uncertainty can be turned into a performance lever.
COVID-19: How the pandemic has made football’s structural problems worse
The Covid crisis has raised a certain number of fundamental questions about the future of the sport concerning its organisation, its governance and more broadly the viability of clubs’ business models.
A generation in search of meaning: inventing tomorrow’s business
ESCP student and activist Grégoire Cazcarra shares his choice to become a leader in his community and explains what this generation of activists means for the future of work.
Boring brands are better at creating buzz!
Prof. Benoît Heilbrunn reviews a study to explain why products and brands that are considered to be boring spark as much buzz as those that are not.
On the importance of family and planet
“My career was never what interested me.” Founder of Nature et Découvertes François Lemarchand shares how his love of nature and adventure inspired him to create a shop dedicated to encouraging customers to protect the Earth.
The weight of the rule: lessons from sport
With the issue of health and safety at work even more critical today, how can the way the sports world addresses rules help managers create positive safety behaviours among their teams?
Fostering strong brand communities and values through the example of sports
Chief Brand Officer EGG Group & Head of EGG Sports Olivier Peulvast discusses what makes sports brands unique and what we can all learn from them, whether we are talking eSports, influencers or just good old sports values.
Why we should train the new generation with sports and game-based learning – Play Your Future
Beniamino Savio, CEO of AWE Sport and an ESCP alumnus, shares his passion for education and sports, and how combining both can help young people prepare for the future.
The G7 agreement on a 15% minimum global tax rate: a significant step but a long road ahead
Financial compliance expert Michel Perez gives The Choice his take on the G7’s tax-rate agreement, and the potential obstacles lying ahead.
From a near-death experience to sustainable tourism: “The time for a change had come.”
James Wight shares how he went from being stuck on a rowing boat in the middle of the Pacific to founding a company dedicated to responsible adventures.
Will VR soon replace the open-plan office? A closer look at the post-Covid workplace
The Covid-19 crisis has propelled remote work from ‘uncommon practice’ to ‘globally accepted way of working’ in just a few months.
From the pitch to pitching: what can entrepreneurs learn from athletes?
Sports and entrepreneurship are about achievement, team spirit and persistence – and for both, pitches are essential.
Bicycle Race: how Covid-19 changed the bike industry (or not)
With increased demand and supply chain issues, the pandemic has had an impact on the bike industry the world over. But not always in the ways we imagine.
What makes a facilitator of change?
There are those who have the big ideas, and there are the people who help bring these ideas to life. Let’s call them “facilitators of change”.
The Future of Football
Football has long been a leader in innovation in both sport and society, albeit often reluctantly.
How a movie about a giant modified pig can question our vision of TechForGood
Prof. Aurélien Acquier writes about the science fiction movie Okja, which says a lot about our response to environmental issues.
Leveraging blockchain for financial inclusion
Prof. Alisa Sydow comments on the announcement by UNICEF of the first cohort of blockchain investments building solutions toward financial inclusion to receive funding. To her, blockchain-based applications have great potential provided aspects of sustainability are integrated in their development.
Why LGBT+ inclusion is a key to long-term success in business
Diversity in the workplace is only one part of the equation for successful business performance, the other being actively creating an inclusive environment where employees can express their authentic selves.
The smartness of cities lies in its citizens
Prof. Ben Voyer looks at the role of citizens, who often took the back seat to technology in smart city projects, and how the pandemic may have helped change this.
TechForGood: what can we really do with technology to achieve good?
How can business leaders create meaningful change through technology? We take a closer look at the TechForGood movement with two ESCP professors Aurélien Acquier & Terence Tse.
Japan’s Study Sapuri: Edtech to the rescue
In the wake of Covid-19, edtech companies were quick to turn a crisis into an opportunity. Japan’s Study Sapuri is a case in point.
Privacy in the face of IoT
Prof. Sandrine Macé explains why a privacy-by-design approach must be taken to build connected objects with a view to privacy-protecting connectivity.
Sustainability in Fashion: Taking steps off the Runway
Following the success of their SPF Runway competition, ESCP students reflect on the sustainability challenges facing the fashion industry and where new technologies can make a difference with the example of Staiy.
“It was now the time to feel free and to be able to bring my whole self to work”
What can business leaders do to make sure they are creating an environment where every employee feels comfortable being themselves? To answer this question and more, The Choice spoke to Dame Inga Beale.
We met the founder of Europe’s largest vertical farm
Three ESCP students are on a tour of Europe to uncover sustainable agricultural practices to feed a growing population. First stop, Denmark’s Nordic Harvest.
A SPAC dream come true?
Prof. Hamed Ghiaie and his co-author explain why this new investment vehicle has the wind in its sails despite the economic situation, as illustrated by what recently happened with WeWork or the songs devoted to it by a rap artist/investor.
Better, more inclusive education: how will edtech reinvent the way we learn
“At some point last year, 1.6 billion students, and as many parents, have experienced edtech solutions in some shape or form.” CEO of EdTechX, Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet shares his take on the future of edtech.
How can big data help to understand, apprehend and control a pandemic?
Covid-19 is unlikely to be the last pandemic the world will see. But what if big data could make it possible to identify the emergence of a new disease and predict its capacity to become a pandemic?
“Deep tech can have a profound effect on the future of our civilization”
In this interview, Prof. Martin Kupp explains why he decided to co-found a start-up aiming to make clean energy reliable and affordable with an EMBA student, and thus contribute to moving deep tech out of the lab.
“People tell me: your charts help me understand the situation”
Interview with Elias Orphelin, a 22-year-old student who took to Twitter to help France better understand the pandemic thanks to data visualisation.
How to successfully integrate social robots and AI into your business
Prof. Hector Gonzalez explains which factors organisations should consider in order to make the most of these technologies’ potential advantages.
3 motivational levers behind Gen Z’s choices in the workplace
The individuals of Generation Z are the future workforce. But what do they think about the existing situation and what do they want to change? Are they trying to shape the future?
AI for good: The case of using the technology for ESG
Prof. Terence Tse argues that AI could provide more accurate and timelier ESG-related data, which could in turn help improve the various ESG indices and enable investors to make more informed investment decisions in companies that are truly ESG-compliant.
Human consciousness challenged by data
Prof. Ghislain Deslandes reviews a book which examines what might happen to the world when old myths are coupled with new godlike technologies, such as artificial intelligence and genetic engineering.
“The crisis has led to a general awakening to the challenges of digital inclusion”
To understand the challenges surrounding digital and social inclusion, The Choice met with Jean Deydier, CEO of WeTechCare, a social start-up aiming to close the digital divide.
Non-fungible tokens are transforming art for good
Prof. Michael Haenlein comments on an article from the New York Times about the ‘NFT Mania’ gathering pace.
Like any adventure, I didn’t know exactly where it would lead.
Founder of 20 Questions to the World, Cyril Bruyelle shares his choice to go out in the world and discover what unites us as humans, rather than what divides us.
An opportunity to rebuild cities better than before
Real estate expert Francesca Heathcote comments on an article claiming that the pandemic economy has accelerated the need to reinvent the office market.
“An opportunity to rethink what we do in the office and what we do remotely”
Professor Emmanuelle Léon discusses the pandemic’s impact on the way we work. Where are businesses today and what challenges are to come? Stick with us to find out.
Slasher culture and side hustles: getting to grips with the world of freelancing
The current pandemic has changed the way many of us work, with freelance working enjoying significant time in the spotlight. Feeling nervous about taking the plunge? Let’s get a closer look at freelancing in the age of COVID.
How do you bring employees back to the office – and do you want to?
When the pandemic is finally over, will we be going back to the office like before? Alain d’Iribarne, an economist specialised in work-related sociology, along with Kévin Duchier, HR Director of Germinal, provide some insights.
The Real Intelligence Behind Artificial Intelligence: Collaboration
A tool by itself is useless. It takes a person to make the most out of it. Artificial intelligence as it stands today is nothing more than a tool.
Family business: a double-edged structure
Inspired by a 2020 survey from Deloitte, Victoria Chantron, ESCP student and writer for Streams, outlines some of the greatest challenges and opportunities facing family businesses.
Investigating the future of the workplace with Aircall
Jonathan Anguelov launched Aircall in 2014 with his co-founder Olivier Pailhes. Were they thinking they would revolutionise the way people make phone calls back then? Maybe. What they could not foresee was the way a global pandemic would likely change forever how we work and communicate.
Suspending vaccine patents: What the pandemic tells us about generosity and politics
Prof. Frédéric Jallat analyses President Joe Biden’s support to wave off intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines, and what it says about world geopolitics.
Logistics workers keeping the global supply chain moving can also disrupt it
Prof. Valentina Carbone & PhD candidate Tra-My Le review a book showing how these workers constituting the backbone of supply chains can use their power to resist poor working conditions.
How is COVID-19 impacting the future of work in Asia?
Managing Partner of McKinsey’s Vietnam office, Bruce Delteil emphasizes the importance of reskilling and upskilling displaced workers in Asia in preparation for the “next normal”.
How sustainable will your corporate travel be post-Covid?
With a long road to recovery ahead, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented the opportunity for companies to reconsider their business travel habits and develop sustainable travel policy guidelines.
The future of online education will take place in Learning eXperience Platforms
By bridging the gap between the worlds of education and business, Learning Experience Platforms rethink the learning experience with more human interaction through advanced digital tools.
To demonstrate their commitment, remote workers are making themselves more available than ever
Prof. Emmanuelle Léon and her research associates have shown that in a context where physical presence is still highly valued, employees are extending their working hours to gain the trust of their superiors.
Negotiation 2.0: 4 tips to succeed in negotiations online
Negotiation may look completely different in the world of virtual meetings, but they can deliver plenty of advantages.
To achieve its biodiversity strategy, “the EU must be ambitious and irreproachable”
Following ESCP’s 2021 Designing Europe seminar, we spoke with a few participants about the opportunities at stake for Europe in terms of biodiversity.
Is the family name really a heritage?
“The first major brands dating from the 19th century are practically all family names.” ESCP Professor Benoît Heilbrunn takes us on a journey into the world of patronymic brands.
Resilience, long-term vision and strong corporate culture: the Henokien recipe for success
What can we learn from an over 300-year-old family business? Interview with Francesco Barberis Canonico of Vitale Barberis Canonico and member of the Henokiens.
Corporate globalisation is an imaginary enemy!
Prof. Régis Coeurderoy comments on the global coverage of the merger between Suez and Veolia, going against the flow of false beliefs spread about the few, vulnerable global firms by the Don Quixotes of this world.
A work life without the office
As we slowly move towards a post-Covid recovery, how can the office, co-working and working from home come together? Leonid Goncharov, the founder and CEO of Anticafé, a network of coworking café spaces, provides some answers.
Managing a family wine estate in Burgundy
For Erwan Faiveley, managing director of his family’s wine estate, family tradition is not a burden “but an opportunity, because having such a strong family name is an asset in the wine world.”
The Danone controversy raises questions about the meaning of CSR
According to ESCP Prof. Jean-Marc Daniel, the toppling of former Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber illustrates the limitations of certain ideological assumptions.
The time came to decide: give it up or start the family business again?
In 2018, Giulia Colangeli and her sister Caterina decided to re-open the family liqueur factory originally founded by their great-great-grandfather in 1937. Giulia tells us about Chinzari and the challenges ahead for her family business.
“Creating a desirable future through co-creation and co-innovation”
Like all companies, family businesses have to undergo transformations to stay competitive. Tobias Rappers from Maschinenraum explains how family-run businesses can create a brighter future for generations to come.
Entrepreneur, from father to son?
Prof. Frédéric Fréry comments on a publication by Henry Mintzberg who admittedly is “a fan of family business, if only it could resolve its problems of succession…”
“Diversity is not a threat to excellence, but a reinforcement”
Chief Conduct Officer Marguerite Burghardt shares her view on the convictions it takes to be a leader, where more work is needed for diversity in business, and why inclusion starts with education.
Is bringing the next generation into your family business something you should want?
Profs. Alisa Sydow and Chiara Succi provide some helpful, concrete tips for those who really want their children to enter the family business.
Family firms’ need for control and equity financing decisions
Family firms can attract investor interest, yet owners are often reluctant to offer equity. Prof. Martin Kupp explains that two of the key issues are concerns of potential interference and emotions.
Taxi rides go a long way towards explaining the overwork culture
Through original research, Prof. Vasudevan confirms the doubts raised by a recent article from the Financial Times about excessive workload in banks.
How can family businesses teach us to be better entrepreneurs?
Profs. Alisa Sydow and Francesco Rattalino teamed up to explain why and how entrepreneurs can steal a page from the European family firm book to transform the Covid-19 crisis into opportunities and write a more sustainable future.
Taking a “social first” approach to art
Founder of Art From Future, Jessica Soueidi shares her take on why the art sector needs to reach Millennials & Gen Z customers and how to do it.
“Any employee can become a carer”
In France, one in four employees will become caregivers at some point in their lives. So, how will this impact the workplace in the years to come? We spoke to Caroline Mac Naughton, co-founder of Caring Company Project, to hear her thoughts on how businesses need to adjust to this growing phenomenon.
When yesterday’s visions become today’s solutions
Interview with the founder of StayTouch, Gaurav Goel, on how his business discovered a new kind of relevance in 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic.
How can family business drive the post-Covid recovery?
Prof. Francesco Rattalino comments on an article reasserting the established fact that family firms tend to do well in disasters and explains how their example could help.
Women in tech continue to hit a glass ceiling. Wait, really?
Did you know only 11% of women hold leadership positions in the design field? The Choice spoke with Olga Voskoboinikova, Product Design Team Lead and alumna of ESCP’s Women in Leadership programme, about how she beat the odds and how we can help other women do the same.
Have you heard of ICT Sustainability?
ICT Sustainability, ICT for Sustainability, Green ICT, Sustainable ICT, Sustainable IT, Green IT, Green for IT, Green by IT, Green by Use, Inclusive IT, Sustainable HCI: No matter what you call it, we need to be talking about it.
Improving intercultural competencies through serious games
Marion Festing and Tobias Schumacher explain how intercultural competences are conventionally developed and why serious games are a highly promising endeavour to complement or even substitute these pathways.
“Disability is not a fatality but an asset”
Visually impaired at birth, Benjamin Louis devotes his days to promoting inclusion among people with disabilities. He talks about his personal journey and his desire to drive change, particularly through sport.
Just Like Us, Machines have Biases. But This Can Change.
Since human bias is at the source of the discrimination, a way to reduce it may be to teach the engineers who are doing the AI programming.
Why do we need to change the faces of success?
ESCP graduate N’Geur Sarr reacts to a McKinsey report showing that the business case for inclusion and diversity is stronger than ever.
Women in academia – still a long way toward gender equality and inclusion
There is a lot of work left to reach gender equality and inclusion in academia among other trades, and room for initiatives like CYGNA, writes Prof. Argyro Avgoustaki.
Reveal cognitive diversity’s potential: Free the ghost in the cupboard
EMIB student David Marcouly tells a gifted girl’s story, and what it says about cognitive diversity in the workplace.
Why is neurodiverse talent overlooked and what can businesses do about it?
For Prof. Daniela Lup, inclusive practices for hiring and promoting neurodiverse talent can bolster creativity and innovation.
A tourism destination represents a microcosm of global issues
To understand the evolution of the tourism sector in the last few decades and where it might be headed in the post-covid world, we’ve interviewed Agnès Weil, Head of Sustainability at Club Med and General Delegate of the Club Med Foundation.
Religious diversity in the workplace: toward an exemplary management system?
Companies are increasingly faced with religious demands at a global level. Prof. Géraldine Galindo and her co-author assess the tools that corporations have been trying to design in order to address this sensitive issue.
A critique of the tyranny of metrics and figures
Prof. Ghislain Deslandes reviews The Tyranny of Metrics, a book about how the obsession with quantifying human performance threatens business, medicine, education, government – and the quality of our lives.
“We still have work to do on inclusion, on hiring talents with different capabilities”
“Companies must work so that the diversity of the communities in which they operate is reflected in their workforce and value chain.” Coca-Cola’s HR Director for Iberia, Marta Muñoz Ledesma, shares her experience of diversity and inclusion in recruitment as well as the initiatives and projects to promote these topics in a company’s daily life.
The psychology of salary negotiation for women
The final step in breaking the gender pay gap should be taken by women. Here is a step-by-step guide for women on how to do this.
Making the case for women in times of crisis
“Men alone cannot build another world. We have to do it together.” Key takeaways from ESCP Business School’s Executive Education roundtable on International Women’s Day 2021.
Unleashing the talent of a brain wired differently
A neurodivergent professional born and raised in Verona, Italy, Tommaso Davi tells his story: how his learning difference made him a “fighter”, and acknowledging it gave him the freedom to be his authentic self.
“She did it, so I can do it too.”
Imitation is an extremely powerful social behaviour. In a media landscape increasingly dominated by social media, how can we view the voices of leaders, in all their diversity, as a true social responsibility?
Deep learning: a game changer for marketing analytics. Or is it?
Prof. Vafainia takes a look at an article from the MIT Sloan Management Review discussing the performance of deep learning methods compared to traditional ones, and its ability to accurately predict consumer choices.
Inclusion and Diversity, not the other way around
ESCP’s Associate Dean for Inclusion and Diversity, Cécile Kharoubi shares her take on why some companies’ D&I policies fail. “They have focused on diversity and forgotten about inclusion.”
An insight into the world of football and media
Interview with Andreas Kaeshammer, the newly-appointed global Head of Football at Infront Sports & Media AG.
“We have to act now to embrace inclusion and diversity in women’s leadership”
Chiara Corazza, Managing Director of the Women’s Forum for The Economy & Society, assesses the global challenges women face today and how together we can remove the boundaries to a fairer future.
Let’s close the policy-practice gap of LGBTQ+ diversity management
LGBTQ+ diversity management is happening here and now. In leaving the gap open, we’re missing an important opportunity for both employees and the employer.
Behind the scenes with the intrapreneur who created the vodka x caviar
The creative mind behind L’Orbe, a caviar-infused vodka from Pernod Ricard’s Breakthrough Innovation Group, Shéhrazade Schneider shares how she tackled entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship to leverage the best of both worlds.
Helping France relaunch pharmaceutical innovation
Prof. Frédéric Bizard explains that the pandemic showed the country of Pasteur seriously lags behind in pharmaceutical innovation. His call for the creation of “an Airbus of messenger RNA” was answered by the French government not long after, though.
Will travel be business as usual?
Even post-pandemic, it is likely that the ‘normal’ we all know may never return. Businesses will need to reflect on their travel policy and weigh up the costs, risks and environmental impact.
The place to be: lessons in branding from the tourism & travel industry
Marketing expert Shirley Liu explores some examples of brands that have successfully marketed their destinations and differentiated themselves in this highly competitive industry.
The end of the old beginnings: drawing authentic paradises
The tourism industry can help us build a cleaner and fairer future, but traditional models need a reset. ESCP Professor Lola Herrero takes a deep dive into what “authentic paradises” could look like.
Quantum computing: the ultimate digital transformation?
At a time when Google claims to have the first “quantum computer”, we are allowed to dream. But to turn this dream into reality is a question of being able to achieve quantum supremacy and become a leader…
A career at the summit
It does not take long for Armelle Solelhac to admit that she has the ultimate dream job: “I’m a consultant for mountain resorts and outdoor tourism”. For The Choice, Armelle discusses the choices she made on her climb to the top.
Why run when you can walk?
“Everything is so hectic. Why would you run on your day off?” That’s the question Berta Luise Heide is asking. The founder of WALK THIS WAY explains how she started her business, survived 2020, and what she sees for the future of her industry.
“I don’t see cinema dying”
For months, cinemas have been closed, raising concerns about the future of these popular cultural institutions. For The Choice, Elisha Karmitz, CEO of MK2, assesses the state of the industry today and how to meet the challenges ahead.
The Restaurant Age is not over
“We’re still social animals despite these pandemic scars.” Co-founder of La Belle Assiette, Giorgio Riccò shares the strategic vision that has led to more than one successful food business and allowed them to withstand a global pandemic.
Sustainable tourism post pandemic: How can luxury help?
Can the tourism industry re-shape tourists’ mindsets for the long term to adopt more sustainable behavior? If so, perhaps the luxury industry can help!
How museums can turn a crisis into an opportunity to reconnect with visitors
As a result of the pandemic, cultural organisations have had to focus primarily on the digital space. Stéphane-Arnaud Roisin, Deputy CEO of France Muséums, talks about the major changes occurring in the way we engage with culture.
Gen Z & Tiktok: Embrace them or be left behind
Co-Founder of marketing agency PlayTheHype, and a Gen-Zer himself, Joshua Bach knows exactly what it takes for brands to stand out on TikTok and connect with his generation.
The fashion supply chain needs a reset for sustainability
Addressing the environmental impact of fashion will require major evolutions in the mindset and habits of designers, fashion players and consumers. Though innovation can help.
Everything’s changing – or is it?
The early reaction of hotels to sharing-economy platforms, and the way Airbnb handled the Covid-19 pandemic, shows managers how they should respond to changes.
Choosing to follow your convictions and influence an industry
Growing up with a father who was a chef, Roxane Clément felt working for a great player in the food industry was an alternative path to have a role in this industry that is so essential to our lives.
Engagement: the key to an unforgettable learning experience
Creating a memorable experience with engagement is crucial to maintaining a connection with learners, whether in a hybrid or digital learning environment.
Happiness economics: Is it really all about money?
Whether young or old, people’s happiness equally benefits from certain non-economic factors. Wealth and income are important but not self-sufficient.
It’s not rocket science, it’s well‑being science!
Today, marketing managers have to provide positive experiences of consumption that move beyond functional and rational expectations to strengthen the relationship between customers and brands.
Corporate clients deserve a proper customer experience strategy
Today, tracking your Amazon parcel or the delivery of an industrial machine is expected to be equally simple. B2B customers desire a quality experience too.
Comfort, well‑being, quality of life, what if biodiversity was the answer!
Bringing biodiversity and nature into the workplace, a win-win for the environment and employee well-being.
In Search of Well‑Being? Practice Creativity!
Not only does creativity benefit from well-being, but it may also promote it by challenging us to accomplish more and to do better.
Well-being and employee productivity: A happy worker is a productive worker
The happy worker–productive worker hypothesis suggests that employees high in well-being also perform well. Therefore, it is possible that if we understand employee well-being, we will also understand how employees can become more productive.
Flexible working & well-being: what remains unanswered?
While the pandemic has given some companies the push they needed to adopt flexible working, much remains unanswered when it comes to employee well-being.
Student well-being in the time of COVID-19
Despite the wonders of videoconferencing, students in the time of COVID-19 are relatively isolated from their professors and from each other, leading to an overall negative impact on their well-being.
A French in the land of danish well-being
Caroline Ferrari, French Ambassador to Denmark, discusses one of the most famous words in Danish, Hygge. And looks at how this philosophy of well-being can be a source of inspiration today.
The science of well-being in retail
Prof. Isabella Maggioni discusses the ongoing stream of research investigating how key aspects of the shopping experience impact shoppers’ overall sense of well-being and contribute to their quality of life.
“Why am I here?”: Rekindling Meaning & Work
They say that at one‘s grave, nobody wishes to have spent more days at the office. Imagine people did.
Well-being, the eternal quest for balance
Benoît Heilbrunn and Philippe Gabilliet are both professors at ESCP. But each has a different take on well-being, particularly when it comes to the world of work.
Top Management and Millennials: Towards an inspiring and caring leadership
Old management methods no longer work. By 2025, roughly 75% of the global workforce will be Millennials; in other words, a major force to be reckoned with.
“Keep Learning”: Career lessons from an oncologist
Keep learning, whatever your age or previous experience. That’s the view of Chadi Saba, an oncologist working in one of the leading pharmaceutical companies. At 46, he has just received an Executive MBA Global Track from ESCP and ESA Beirut.
Social Procurement: A Missing Link in Corporate Activism
When social procurement supports the same cause as that of corporate activism, it can complement such movements by creating authenticity and greater impact.
The liberated company goes well beyond well-being
For Isaac Getz, some companies have been able to create the conditions for a good life by changing the nature of relations between employees, not by introducing perks or wellness programmes.
Approaching 2021 with a “realistic optimistic frame of mind”
Around the world, Malene Rydahl shares her expertise on happiness, well-being & performance in business. For The Choice, she discusses how to approach these topics in 2021.
Five core challenges to creating circular supply chains
Though the “reverse” supply chain is nothing new for business, are our supply chains truly equipped for a circular economy?
2020: The right time for TikTok
Between the pandemic lockdown and social unrest, 2020 was an important year for social media. For The Choice, Michael Haenlein, Professor of Marketing at ESCP, looks at the past year and future challenges of social media platforms.
Black Friday: Retail Heaven or Supply Chain Surge?
Can you imagine the future of Black Friday after Covid-19? For The Choice, BearingPoint UK Partner, Stuart Higgins looks at how retailers can meet online demand while making a profit.
A first (easy?) step for sustainability in corporate finance
The concepts of sustainability seem to apply easily to certain disciplines, like supply chain management. But what about in corporate finance?
Sustainability at Universities: Walking the Talk and Leading by Example
Sustainability has become a key driver for a university’s reputation. Yet, “teaching sustainability as well as further societal skills, will not be enough,” says Andreas Kaplan, professor of marketing.
With Big Data comes a Big Energy Impact
The exponential increase in data flows, and amount of energy consumed, makes radical changes necessary and urgent in companies and society as a whole.
Circular economy: understanding the issue with just a “Look’Around”
Do you find yourself asking, what exactly IS the circular economy? Take a “Look’Around” the subject with a collection of articles from the ESCP Deloitte Chair.
How can digital support a sustainable economy?
Co-founder of French start-up CodaBene, Nicolas Arias shares his take on the application of digital technologies in the fight against food waste.
Meet Elias Orphelin, co-founder of Footonomics, Easynomics & CovidTracker
At only age 22, Elias is committed to decrypting some of society’s most daunting questions, from economics to the evolution of the pandemic. Some might call him a “disseminator of knowledge.”
2025, 2030, 2050… which career paths to face the crises of the 21st century?
Working to reduce risks & adapt our society to better control our collective destiny in the next 10, 20 or 30 years is necessary, exciting, and a source of many professional opportunities. Learn how.
Accelerating change towards a more sustainable food model
As the link between consumers & producers, agri-food leaders have the potential to encourage collective action for a more sustainable food model. Interview with Bel’s Sustainability Director Elodie Parre
“Finance and sustainability are a necessary choice from an environmental, social and governance point of view”
For The Choice, BNP Paribas Head of Corporate Engagement Mauro Bombacigno explains how banks play a key role in promoting sustainable finance.
Sustainability is unavoidable, but “we are missing our chance to take action”
On World Climate Day, Thomas Friang, founder of L’Institut Open Diplomacy, reviews for The Choice current policies for sustainability.
The Emergence of Impact Entrepreneurship: Is it really something new?
Impact entrepreneurship does not seem to be a new trend or a new phenomenon but a way of doing business that we already know from our history. And we need it now more than ever.
A waste hierarchy for the circular economy
The inclusion of a waste hierarchy in the circular economy is crucial. Failing to do so results in an unsustainable model.
To face uncertainty, think like an entrepreneur
By applying the Art Thinking approach and the Effectuation Theory of Entrepreneurship, two intrapreneurs learned to make decisions in uncertain situations.
A hitchhiker’s guide to corporate innovation
Before selecting your next corporate innovation tool, answer these three questions. Without some introspection on your corporate innovation objectives, you risk chasing the newest trends and not getting the bang for your buck.
The choice that saved her business
What kind of creative resilience is required to be an entrepreneur during the COVID-19 era? Alexia Genta discusses the choice that saved her business.
Can tech & AI help provide the best student experience?
AI & chatbot technology are essential tools for a personalized, seamless experience, including in higher education.
Shutting down your business: It’s anything but a failure
While the Covid-19 pandemic has forced many entrepreneurs to close up shop, these young business leaders inspire us to see business closure not as a failure but a springboard to new opportunities.
Mentoring for Women: A start-up with a difference
Even with the best will of the world, everybody needs a little help to reach their goals. That’s where mentorship can step in. To mark Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, The Choice met Julia Stadler, co-founder of Femstory, a company that provides mentoring to young businesswomen. At only 28, she already has a unique insight into the opportunities and challenges facing young women in the corporate world.
Management to Leadership: What Makes the Difference?
Can being a manager and being yourself go hand in hand? We think so! Better yet, it could make you a more successful leader.
“To get ahead, you have to get started.”
How a young entrepreneur reimagined student feedback
Student or Entrepreneur . . . why not both? ESCP alumnus and Founder of Clay, Christoph Koenig knew exactly what lied ahead of him after graduation this year: growing his business.
The Time Has Come to Rethink CSR
The COVID-19 health crisis has highlighted the need for CSR, now more than ever. But how can businesses combine short-term responsiveness with a medium to long-term vision for their stakeholders? Think strategic CSR.
How to make a career change, even when you run the business
Deciding to change your job or your company is never easy. And it’s even harder if you are running the company. Monique Chézalviel, Executive Advisor at LHH ICEO France, provides senior managers with advice and support for their career strategies.
“Tomorrow’s winning companies will include homeworking as part of the business”
For platform.sh, the end-to-end web hosting service founded in 2014, homeworking has been a part of their DNA since nearly day one. Co-founder and CEO Frédéric Plais explains the reasons behind this pioneering choice.
Demystifying the “working from home” panacea
Working from home appears here to stay. While many praise this new way of working, research on the topic is less enthusiastic. ESCP Professor and Behavioural Scientist Benjamin Voyer shares his scepticism.
To prepare for the future of work, develop the skills of future leadership
We cannot predict exactly what the future of work will look like. So rather than fruitlessly attempting to determine what jobs lie ahead, we’ve applied an alternative approach to identify the essential skills of future leadership.
4 benefits of cultural diversity in the workplace
There is no question about it. Understanding and embracing diversity is the first step to becoming competitive on an international scale.
The meaning of responsible research with Mélanie Marcel, entrepreneur & neuroscientist
Mélanie Marcel is an engineer, neuroscientist and entrepreneur. In 2012, she decided to create SoScience, a company that promotes responsible research – the kind that makes a positive impact on daily life, in both social and environmental terms.
When finding a sustainable travel solution means building it yourself
While at ESCP, Hugo Bazin and Simon Robain had the idea of developing a reservation platform for travel. In launching Tictactrip, the two co-founders quickly realised that their success depended on seizing every opportunity that came their way.
