IESE Insight - Innovation and Change

Stretch assignment: resources for staying well during lockdown

IESE Insight Living life and going to work in the age of coronavirus takes its toll physically, emotionally and mentally. A survey of European workers by IESE's Jeroen Neckebrouck finds those who maintained an exercise routine coped better.

Gaby-Luise Wüst: "It's important to have a purpose that you're able to communicate clearly"

Sachon, Marc The President of Audi China discusses the evolution of the auto market in Asia, and why she believes it is an exciting time for the industry. In this interview with IESE's Marc Sachon, Wüst reveals the four pillars of her management philosophy.

3 success factors for crowdfunding

Kyriakou, Harris; Genc, Yegin Crowdfunding is creating opportunities for many innovators. Studying successful campaigns also shines a light on innovation that even the largest corporation can learn from. Research by IESE's Harris Kyriakou identifies three key factors that help predict success.

The Amazon effect: ready for the next disruption?

IESE Insight Amazon, celebrating its 25th anniversary, has grown into an e-commerce giant capable of transforming any sector it touches. Here's how that happened (and what may happen next).

A book for all your New Year's resolutions

This year, hold yourself accountable to all your professional goals.

4 keys to improve Europe's security and defense

Terrorism, tensions and geopolitical shifts are renewing interest in regional security. Jorge Domecq, Chief Executive of the European Defense Agency, shares four action items to build a stronger European defense.

Public-Private Partnerships for Smart Cities: Sharing Good Practices

Ricart, Joan Enric; Trillas, Francesc; Rodríguez Planas, Miquel; Salvador, Jordi; Ferradans, Hugo; Fageda, Xavier; Navarro, Josep By mid-century, more than two out of every three people are expected to live in cities. To accommodate urban growth in smarter, more sustainable cities, experts look to public-private partnerships (PPPs) -- as seen in successful cases from Cairo to Barcelona.

Keeping Up with "Cities in Motion," the Book Series

Berrone, Pascual; Ricart, Joan Enric; Duch T-Figueras, Ana Isabel Launched in May 2016, "IESE Cities in Motion: International Urban Best Practices" is a book series covering the 10 dimensions that make up IESE's Cities in Motion Index (CIMI). The volumes cover the world's smartest cities' approaches to the environment, mobility and transportation, human capital, social cohesion, the economy, public management, governance, urban planning, technology, and international outreach.

Leadership for the New Health Care Era

Garijo, Belén; Mas, Núria Belén Garijo, member of the Executive Board of Merck and CEO Healthcare, speaks to Núria Mas of IESE about the opportunities and challenges in the pharmaceutical industry today. Amid rising health care costs and potentially life-saving opportunities, Garijo describes the leadership competencies demanded by these critical times.

2015's Most-Viewed Insights from IESE's Business Knowledge Portal

IESE Insight Counting down 10 ideas with impact to change the way you approach business management, from IESE faculty. These 10 items are gleaned from professors' 2015 books, academic articles, studies and teaching materials.