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The importance of adaptive intelligence in family firms

Álvaro San MartínJuly 23, 2025

In a world where change is the only constant, our greatest risk isn’t ignorance, but certainty. In my recent Forbes article, I highlight the importance of Adaptability Quotient (AQ): the ability to adjust and pivot when reality doesn’t align with our expectations. AQ is essential for leaders of all types of organizations, but especially in […]

Álvaro San Martín

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Álvaro San Martín is a professor in the Managing People in Organizations Department and the academic director of the Executive MBA in Madrid. His research interests include cultural psychology, team dynamics and socioecological psychology.

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