Executive Playbook - ESCP

Innovation & Entrepreneurship
‘Piracy’ to legitimacy: how companies like French ride-hailing platform Heetch can make their mark
The 2024 arrest and subsequent release of activist Paul Watson, the founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd that fights to protect ocean biodiversity, highlighted a division between…

15 May 2025 | 6 minute read
Executive Playbook
Sustainability & Responsible Business
Beyond the CSR office: the employees quietly reshaping corporate climate action
As corporate sustainability struggles to move beyond marketing spin and annual reports that outline ambitions but rarely lead to real…

22 April 2025 | 6 minute read
Executive Playbook
Governance & Geopolitics
Leading global teams in a rapidly changing world: the power of Purpose, Authenticity and Trust
From a strategic perspective, leaders driving transformation globally and managing remote teams—across different locations, time zones, and hybrid work environments—require…

10 April 2025 | 7 minute read
Executive Playbook
Sustainability & Responsible Business
Trust: the missing link in women’s inclusion in business
Despite years of corporate initiatives aimed at fostering gender diversity, women in business continue to face structural barriers that hinder…

6 March 2025 | 8 minute read
Executive Playbook
Human Leadership & Transformation
Beyond English: why language diversity is a hidden business superpower
As businesses expand across borders, their teams are increasingly multilingual; nine in 10 US companies rely on employees who speak…

20 February 2025 | 6 minute read
Executive Playbook
Human Leadership & Transformation
Improving employee performance and satisfaction: a practical guide for managing work pace in competitive environments
Imagine this: you’re at a private dinner, enjoying quality time with family and friends when your boss calls unexpectedly. A…

23 January 2025 | 5 minute read
Executive Playbook
Sustainability & Responsible Business
How to use AI without losing the human perspective
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work and live, offering incredible opportunities for efficiency and innovation. But it also raises…

16 January 2025 | 5 minute read
Executive Playbook
Future of Work & Learning
Why soft skills matter and how to build them
In the 1990s, soft skills entered the business lexicon with a popular book: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. Today, these…

14 November 2024 | 5 minute read
Executive Playbook
Human Leadership & Transformation
Always on? How setting workplace boundaries can save your mental health
In a hyper-connected world, where work can easily follow us home through emails and messages, setting boundaries has become vital.…

2 October 2024 | 6 minute read
Executive Playbook