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 the new generations’ expectations Millennials and ‘Gen Zs’ have 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.
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.