Andrew MILLER

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.

AI & Sales: greater efficiency, but what about the human touch?

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According to Gartner (2023), AI is expected to fulfill 60% of sales tasks by 2028. Nevertheless, many salespeople and companies find it hard to discern how AI improves their decisions and practices. Currently, various digital applications exist to aid salespeople with specific steps in the sales process. For instance, there are AI tools that will … AI & Sales: greater efficiency, but what about the human touch?

Two models, and six best practices, to help companies collaborate on ESG-related goals

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“When companies collaborate, they can leverage synergies to design value propositions that each would be unable to offer alone. Collaborations have potential, therefore, to solve many of the complex, systemic and multi-faceted problems of sustainable development, but this will only happen if profitable collaboration models can be identified and scaled,” explain Laurie Ann UNDERWOOD (IÉSEG) … Two models, and six best practices, to help companies collaborate on ESG-related goals

Online marketplaces: why a little humour goes a long way

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Online marketplaces – such as Etsy, eBay or Leboncoin in France – have expanded rapidly in recent years – driven by a variety of factors including technological change, the Covid pandemic, inflationary pressures, or the development of the circular economy and attractivity of secondhand products. Millions of consumers now use these platforms to buy and … Online marketplaces: why a little humour goes a long way

International finance : the impact of the G-SIB designation on audit fees and financial reporting for banks

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International finance : the impact of the G-SIB designation on audit fees and financial reporting for banks

The Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the systemic risks posed by large, interconnected banks, prompting a series of regulatory reforms to enhance the stability of the financial system. To reduce the inherent problems caused by banks being considered “too big to fail”, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published an annual list of global … International finance : the impact of the G-SIB designation on audit fees and financial reporting for banks

Financial reporting & performance: Should we believe pessimistic companies?

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How do managers set performance aspiration levels and evaluate their firm’s performance? This question is central to the behavioural theory of the firm, which has been a prominent paradigm in organizational science and strategic management for more than 50 years. According to this paradigm, feedback from comparison of an organization’s own financial performance against that … Financial reporting & performance: Should we believe pessimistic companies?

Call for participation: help us shape the future of the Insights website!

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As part of our commitment to delivering valuable content based on the research and analysis of our expert faculty, IÉSEG Insights is planning to carry out a survey and discussion groups with its readership. Feedback from readers is crucial and will help us tailor our content to better meet your needs and preferences and to … Call for participation: help us shape the future of the Insights website!

Managing differences

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While not everything is perfect when it comes to diversity, workgroups are becoming increasingly international and heterogeneous. To get the best out of them, there are two major opposing views, explains Jorge Jacob, Professor of Marketing at IÉSEG. Diversity is on the increase within the company. How can we make the most of this plurality? … Managing differences