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…
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…
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.
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.
Ángel García explores how experiential learning transforms talent development by shifting the focus from concepts to lived experiences that spark real behavioural change.
Prof. Béatrice Collin explains how family firms innovate, grow sustainably, and outperform peers through resilience and long-term vision.
To earn the lasting loyalty of younger generations, companies must learn to ‘reach for the Moon,’ rather than simply settle for being attractive.
In the 2000s, when I worked as a psychologist in long-term elderly care and primary healthcare services, many of the patients I saw were living with chronic or complex conditions. These situations required that patients trust care providers, consistently adhere to treatments and, often, receive care over an extended period of time. But what stood…
From supply chains to cyber threats, today’s political risks are interconnected, fast-moving — and increasingly local. Experts at ESCP argue that leadership now requires a new kind of foresight rooted in scenario thinking, not certainty.
As the pharmaceutical industry faces rapid transformation, traditional top-down leadership models are being challenged like never before. The authors explore the urgent shift toward agile, collaborative leadership — and why striking the right balance between structure and flexibility may define the industry’s future.
Mistakes don’t have to be feared — they can be your company’s greatest driver of innovation and success. Prof. Christoph Seckler argues that building an error-management culture can transform fear and silence into learning, agility, and real business results.
