Andrew MILLER

Why financial modeling has become indispensable: interview with Patrick Daguet

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According to Patrick DAGUET, Academic Director of IÉSEG’s Executive Postgraduate Program in Financial Management, financial modeling has become essential, as it is one of the most important decision-making tools in modern finance. This expert – with 40 years’ experience in the sector – explains why it is essential for finance professionals to know how to design effective financial models, and to combine these technical skills with important human and managerial skills.

What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for leaders and leadership training in 2024?

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Professors Johannes CLAEYS and Felipe GUZMAN, co-directors of the IÉSEG Research Center on Leadership Development share their views on some of the key issues facing leaders in 2024 as well challenges and opportunities for developing leadership skills and capacities. In 2024, the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) will continue to be an important … What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for leaders and leadership training in 2024?

Research in brief: the importance of developing a “localized” approach to international HRM

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International companies may develop global policies for their HR practices – but one of the key challenges is ensuring that practices are adapted to the national culture and legal frameworks. A recent study by professors from IÉSEG and Guanghua School of Management (Peking University) has analyzed how three different HRM practices can impact corporate innovation … Research in brief: the importance of developing a “localized” approach to international HRM

5 ways organizations can increase their creativity

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In this short video, Ana CAMARGO explores five ways that organizations can enhance creativity. These include varying team composition throughout different phases of the creative process, operating in culturally diverse environments or via mergers and acquisitions. You can also find out more by reading the chapter on cross-cultural creativity in organizations, by Ana Camargo and … 5 ways organizations can increase their creativity

Climate change and biodiversity loss: to manage the financial risk, central banks and financial regulators need to treat them as interconnected

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The world’s financial authorities — central banks, financial regulators and supervisors — now recognize both climate change and declining biodiversity — the loss of animal and plant species, as well as the degradation of ecosystem diversity and genetic biodiversity within species — as a significant source of systemic financial risks, and they’re developing policies to mitigate their effects. But to make real progress, they need to see the connection between the two problems, and take a more proactive approach.

Looking ahead to 2024: key issues the IÉSEG centers will be following this year

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At the beginning of this new year, five experts from the IÉSEG centers of excellence and research outline some of the key issues or trends they will be following this year in their fields. IÉSEG Center of Excellence for Organizational Responsibility (ICOR) – Frank DE BAKKER There are several key issues in the domains of … Looking ahead to 2024: key issues the IÉSEG centers will be following this year

How can leaders “stay in the know” in uncertain times?

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In this video, Professor Maja KORICA explains how executives can stay appropriately informed and respond in our increasingly unstable world. She argues that it is about building better habits, based on three principles: connection, diversity, and serendipity. Find out more in this video:

Scaling up to mass markets: what next for sustainable brands?

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Sustainable development is “transforming consumers, marketing, organizations, and communities dramatically,” explain Laurie Ann UNDERWOOD (IÉSEG) and Lydia PRICE (CEIBS) in a *chapter of a new ESG White Paper published by the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). The authors find that sustainable consumption is growing significantly and believe that “mass-market scale” could eventually be reached, but warn that serious obstacles must first be overcome. These obstacles include: economic drivers that are leaving consumers financially strapped and greenwashing that is leaving consumers skeptical and jaded. To help brand managers meet such challenges, the experts outline the key trends to track and share proven strategies for strengthening consumer demand for sustainable brands.

Financial systems have a key role in move towards net-zero carbon economy

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This week, world leaders are gathering in Dubai (COP 28) to coordinate action to tackle the climate emergency. A new report published today (6th December) highlights that the world has reached a pivotal moment as threats from Earth system tipping points, and progress towards positive tipping points, accelerate.

Startups: how should cofounders split ownership?

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Entreprise sociale

Many entrepreneurs decide to start their new venture in teams to increase available resources. In doing so, they must choose how to divide the ownership (equity) among the founders. They can opt between an equal split of equity, for example a 50:50 split in a team of two, or an unequal split, for example, of … Startups: how should cofounders split ownership?