Andrew MILLER

Quantum annealing: a game-changer for complex project management?     

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In a world where project management increasingly involves juggling complex schedules and tight resource constraints, finding more efficient solutions is critical. New research looks at the potential of quantum annealing, a quantum computing approach, to optimize scheduling challenges for complex project management. In this video, one of the authors, Luis PEREZ ARMAS explores how this … Quantum annealing: a game-changer for complex project management?     

Intergenerational management: challenges and opportunities. Interview with Elodie Gentina and Jérémy Lamri

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In a professional context where several generations – baby-boomers, generation X, Y and Z – work side by side, “intergenerational management” is both a challenge and a tremendous opportunity for companies. While each generation brings its own vision and skills, stereotypes have also emerged that can hamper collaboration. In their new book (published in French), Élodie GENTINA (IÉSEG) and *Jérémy LAMRI explore how HR managers and leaders can go beyond clichés. In this interview, the authors shed light on the specific characteristics of each generation and managerial approaches that can help overcome biases, also drawing on the testimonies of human resources experts and business leaders.

Carbon emissions: does boardroom gender diversity impact the level of corporate emissions?

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A new study highlights that increased representation of female directors in the boardroom – following gender reforms that have taken place in many countries– has led to a significant fall in carbon emissions related to companies’ activities.

Consumers are becoming increasingly price-sensitive: how can companies manage this?

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Is this the result of the waning inflationary crisis? The fact remains that more and more consumers are paying attention to prices. This does not mean that they necessarily want the cheapest product. A great deal of research shows that the link between demand and price is more complex than the basic law of supply … Consumers are becoming increasingly price-sensitive: how can companies manage this?

Research in brief: How our attitudes towards inequality drive support for redistribution

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As income inequality within many countries rises, discussions about redistribution policies become increasingly prominent. A new study* by researchers from IÉSEG/CNRS, the University of Zurich and University of Copenhagen highlights that support for such policies is influenced not only by personal financial circumstances but also by how individuals feel about inequality itself. Aversion to inequality … Research in brief: How our attitudes towards inequality drive support for redistribution

Is it better to negotiate in a foreign language?

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A new study highlights how using a foreign language can actually improve face-to-face negotiations.

IBE 2024 Ethics at Work survey: French employees are more ethically aware – a challenge for managers?

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The Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) has just published the latest edition of its Ethics at Work report, based on a survey of over 12,000 working adults in 16 countries (including France). The publication – which presents a series of patterns and trends on this topic – aims to stimulate and inform conversations about ethics and culture at work.

How to effectively conceive and implement design thinking: Interview with Joanna SERAPHIM

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Design thinking is a human-centred approach, used to solve problems and stimulate innovation and creativity, that was developed in the United States in the 1980s. Many companies/organizations in sectors as varied as healthcare, education and finance have used this approach – which is sometimes praised, sometimes criticized – to innovate or improve the user experience. … How to effectively conceive and implement design thinking: Interview with Joanna SERAPHIM

The future of work: what can we learn from the predictions of 500+ experts?

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In a recent article published on the Harvard Business Review (HBR) website, Professors Nicky DRIES (KU Leuven and at BI Norwegian Business School) Joost LUYCKX (IESEG) and Philip ROGIERS (Esade) present the findings of their research on the future of work. The researchers analysed more than 400 media articles and the views of 570 experts (entrepreneurs, economists and journalist/writers) … The future of work: what can we learn from the predictions of 500+ experts?

Green & sustainable finance: what trends and questions are international researchers exploring?

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In May, IÉSEG hosted a workshop (on its Paris campus) bringing together around 30 international researchers who shared and presented their ongoing work linked to different trends in the fields of sustainable, green, climate and international finance. Co-organized with Audencia, EDHEC and the University of Vaasa (Finland), more than 15 research papers were presented and discussed. Together with experts from the school’s finance faculty, we look back at a selection of the questions and trends that international researchers are currently studying.