Renew, Reuse, Rethink: Why Decarbonisation Only Works with System Thinking
ENGIE Deutschland CEO Eric Stab on energy strategies for a decarbonised century, from electrons and molecules to biomethane and data centres.
Can Europe regulate AI without falling behind?
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?
On the International Day of Happiness, here is the uncomfortable truth for leaders
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.
From GenAI hype to agentic AI value: Why the real AI revolution is still ahead
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.
Adapting to climate change, without giving up on cutting emissions
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.
The New Space Economy: a strategic opportunity for European leaders
The New Space Economy is reshaping Europe’s space industry. Discover strategic opportunities, risks, and how European leaders can stay competitive.
Learning by feeling: bringing experience to the heart of talent development
Ángel García explores how experiential learning transforms talent development by shifting the focus from concepts to lived experiences that spark real behavioural change.
Learning to begin again: Europe’s ‘second-chance’ entrepreneurs
After two early ventures collapsed, ESCP alumnus Julien Sylvain built a €50mn bedding brand, a case study in the power of persistence.
Purpose or perfume? What really drives luxury buyers
Gen Z wants values. But in the luxury fragrance world, it’s still the scent that seals the deal.
Concentrated Solar Thermal: an optimal solution for decarbonisation in the oil refining sector?
Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) offers a powerful pathway to decarbonising oil refining by replacing fossil-fuelled steam with clean, solar-powered alternatives. With proven reliability, cost advantages, and up to 95% emissions reduction, CST positions itself as both a sustainability and strategic investment for the energy transition.
Managing a workforce with multiple homes: what employers need to know
ESCP professor Laetitia Mimoun and colleagues Zahra Sharifonnasabi (Queen Mary University of London) and Fleura Bardhi (Bayes Business School) explore how today’s professionals manage life across borders, the hidden costs of flexibility, and what employers must understand to truly support them.
From hierarchy to agile leadership in the pharmaceutical industry: what model for tomorrow?
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.
