> Return to the #100 Newsletter Summertime is here, which means it is time, once again, to publish our compilation of recommended holiday reads! You may have noticed from the title above that this is the 100th issue of the Library Newsletter, and we would like to share this special milestone with you. What better way than by sharing our curated selection of summer reads with the IESE Community? Books are…
Research Guide
Dignity, Diversity and Belonging
> Return to the #99 Newsletter In today’s global business landscape, companies are increasingly focused on improving diversity and inclusion practices. However, the actual effectiveness of these initiatives and the presence of true equality in the workplace remain uncertain. Research has shown that dignity, diversity and belonging (DDB) are crucial components for building successful and sustainable workplaces. Companies with diverse workforces have been found to outperform their less diverse counterparts, both…
Entrepreneurship
> Return to the #98 Newsletter Entrepreneurship drives innovation, productivity, and employment, while helping to address societal challenges. Today, a new wave of entrepreneurship is emerging that is more attuned to diversity, inclusion and social responsibility issues amid rising economic pressures and a cost-of-living crisis. At its core, entrepreneurship is about creating value and seizing opportunities in both startup projects and existing firms. But succeeding requires special qualities, including a willingness…
Geopolitics
> Return to the #97 Newsletter Geopolitical instability is a major concern among global executives and investors. Geopolitical tensions are affecting global business operations, performance and culture more than at any time since the Cold War, and are widely perceived as the greatest threat to global growth. In this fast-evolving geopolitical landscape executives need to be ready and waiting to address some of the toughest challenges of globalization. Companies need to…
Consulting
> Return to the #96 Newsletter In a time of unprecedented change and disruption, the role of business consultants is more important than ever, as organizations seek out advice and guidance on how to overcome the myriad complex challenges they face and improve business performance. The consulting services sector has expanded at a relatively fast pace in the last several years despite the COVID-19 pandemic. This trend is expected to continue…