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.
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…”
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
