> Return to the #71 Newsletter Summer is here, meaning it’s time for the Library’s 2017 summer reading list. Find a selection of the freshest business books (we recently acquired) without forgetting those classics that always deserve another read. Of course, there are also the latest titles published by IESE Professors. All you need to feed the brain, refresh your knowledge and have some fun along the way. Enjoy the summer and…
Research Guide
Datasets Basics
> Return to the #70 Newsletter In-depth analysis usually requires datasets. Datasets are defined as the factual records used as primary sources for research, and they are widely viewed in the research community as necessary to validate research findings. Researchers are increasingly expected to ensure that the data they use to probe their hypotheses are at once findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. A critical aspect of scholarly research is providing clear documentation…
List of Lists
> Return to the #69 Newsletter In our increasingly globalized world measuring and benchmarking have become an indispensable part of our lives. Recent years have seen a surge of interest in rankings – of all kinds, from the best places to work to the most competitive countries and the best tourist destinations. Although rankings can be considered simplistic tools, they can also offer useful comparative data that is difficult to obtain by other…
Doing Business Abroad
> Return to the #68 Newsletter The global competitive landscape is becoming increasingly dynamic and complex. As companies expand the geographic scope of their operations, with many becoming genuine global operators, the natural response is to broaden one’s horizons and extend one’s vision to identify new opportunities for growth and development. But choosing the right overseas work destination is no easy task. Working abroad is not without its risks, challenges and pitfalls,…
Conquering the Career Forum
> Return to the #67 Newsletter It’s time to get ready for the Career Forum. Several materials available at the IESE Library will help you to manage the inevitable stress of a job interview and make the right preparations. The clue is to be as prepped as possible by doing all the ground work for the interview well before you even get into the room. That way, your nerves are far less…