Leadership and People Management
For decades, the concept of expatriate adjustment has centered on the traditional long-term assignment: a 3-to-5-year relocation to another country, often with family in tow. Researchers and practitioners alike have focused on how well expatriates adapt to the host country’s culture, their new workplace, and daily life abroad. But in today’s world of global work,…
Leadership and People Management
Living and working in a foreign country is a transformative experience that shapes both personal and professional growth. As Ernest Hemingway famously said, “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young [person], then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a…
Leadership and People Management
Expatriate assignments often come with significant professional challenges—new roles, unfamiliar environments, and the constant need to adapt. But what if the secret to navigating these hurdles effectively lies not just in your personal strategies but in your family dynamics, specifically your relationship with your partner? Recent research that I conducted together with my colleagues Mihaela…
Leadership and People Management
It is almost ironic that it took me over 40 years to finally read the classic novel “Siddhartha” by author and compatriot Hermann Hesse – and only after my wife had discussed the book in her book club:-) The novel depicts the spiritual journey of self-discovery of the book’s protagonist named Siddhartha during the time…
Entrepreneurship
We sat down with Rafael Tamames (PDG'18), a dynamic entrepreneur and IESE alumnus, to discuss his journey from launching his first venture at 17 to building successful companies, his insights and latest book on AI, and the invaluable lessons he’s gained from a career as an entrepreneur. Tell us about your background and how you…
Innovation and Change
Let’s start at the beginning, can you tell us a little bit about your background, and how you got to where you are today? I grew up on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and left after college to start a career in management consulting. But the more time I spent in consulting projects, the…
Entrepreneurship
Let’s start at the beginning, can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you got to where you are today? I was born in Ukraine, studied business in France and US, and worked in corporate finance for firms such as Johnson & Johson in the US and a startup in Belgium…
Leadership and People Management
In his groundbreaking book “Awe” which I have just finished reading, renowned psychologist Dacher Keltner explores the transformative emotion that makes us feel part of something larger than ourselves. While awe is an emotion that is beneficial in all life domains, I have found that his insights have particular resonance for those of us navigating…
Leadership and People Management
By 2022, German athletic apparel and footwear manufacturer Adidas seemed to have lost its way. External criticism pressured the company to break its lucrative Yeezy collaboration with divisive celebrity Kanye West after the rapper’s increasingly inflammatory public comments. The company was burning money, losing almost $800 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. And it…
Leadership and People Management
Multinational teams come in many different forms, from diverse teams in club football to musical ensembles, product development teams, or engineering and consulting teams. Many professionals collaborate in such multinational teams, me included, which means that they need to agree on a common language to be able to converse and get work done. Most multinational teams…
Good analysis.
Practically, there is almost no major interest rate cut. One positive impact of the ECB decision to cut interest rates to a 0.00% is to increase the bank’s’ ability to lend money individuals and companies. Thank you for sharing your analysis.