What does leadership look like in a world shaped by climate urgency, rapid technological change, and shifting economic systems? For Dr. Éliane Ubalijoro, it begins with one simple principle: understanding how everything is connected. Born in Rwanda and raised across three continents, Dr. Ubalijoro brings a global, interdisciplinary perspective to her role as CEO of…
Every year on 21 April, World Creativity and Innovation Day invites us to celebrate human ingenuity. Traditionally, that meant celebrating creativity through art, science, and new ideas. In an AI world, it also means asking a more uncomfortable question.
AI agent success isn’t about picking the right tool; it’s about choosing the right architecture. ESCP Prof. Alessandro Lanteri explains why organisations must design workflows around two core models: swarms for exploration under uncertainty, and assembly lines for reliable, high-stakes execution. By matching the architecture to the nature of the task, leaders can avoid common failure modes and unlock real operational value from AI agents.
As roles merge and industries overlap, value is shifting from specialisation to connection. Philosopher Gabrielle Halpern explains why hybridisation is becoming central to how companies operate. If companies are built around specialised functions – finance, HR, operations – what happens when value comes from combining them? Philosopher Gabrielle Halpern argues that “hybridisation” – bringing together…
ENGIE Deutschland CEO Eric Stab on energy strategies for a decarbonised century, from electrons and molecules to biomethane and data centres.
The EU’s AI Act aimed to make Europe the global home of safe and responsible AI. But delays, business pushback and competition from the US and China raise a key question: can strict rules coexist with fast-moving innovation?
Leaders often invest in perks to boost employee happiness, but research shows that meaning, not pleasure, is the strongest driver of life satisfaction and long-term commitment. To improve performance and retention, organisations should prioritise purposeful work design over short-term engagement initiatives.
Generative AI has generated major hype but limited real productivity gains, as it largely enhances tasks without transforming workflows. The true breakthrough, argue Daniel Völker and Marc Oberhauser, lies in agentic AI, which can autonomously plan and act, unlocking enterprise value when combined with workflow redesign and strong governance.
What does it take to thrive in an era shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid technological change? In the first episode of Season 3 of Her Voice, the podcast from The Choice by ESCP Business School, Valérie-Anne Ramis Cladera reflects on her journey from scientific research to the tech industry and shares her perspective on…
If AI can do the work faster and cheaper, what is left for humans to do? ESCP alumna and executive coach Odile Bocandé-Koffi explains how senior professionals can stay relevant.
As global temperatures rise and mitigation efforts stall, climate adaptation is rising up the corporate agenda. But preparing for shocks cannot replace cutting emissions, argues ESCP’s Olivier Delbard.
As AI automates many routine junior tasks, graduate jobs are changing, not vanishing. ESCP’s Louis-David Benyayer explains how early careers are being reshaped – and which skills now matter most.
