IESE Insight - Knowledge and Communication

How to get in the swing of the circular economy

Philip Muller; Joan Fontrodona What are the possibilities beyond a product's first lifecycle? In this report from the CaixaBank Chair of Sustainability and Social Impact, Joan Fontrodona and Philip Muller introduce nine key concepts of the circular economy.

How to open up to fruitful conversation

Santiago Álvarez de Mon In his latest book, Santiago Álvarez de Mon encourages his readers to broach those important conversations that are still pending -- whether in a professional, personal or family realm.

Why we need limitless learning when the world knows no limits

IESE Insight The pandemic has changed the way we do business but also the way we learn. Today's managers need to keep developing and growing, especially in this new environment. What are the capabilities we need now?

Smart cities: 7 digital solutions with social impact

Philip Muller; Joan Fontrodona How can the latest technologies address the social needs of today's cities? Can digital solutions strengthen social cohesion in urban centers? Philip Muller and Joan Fontrodona analyze seven practical answers to these questions.

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.

Keys to confronting crises, from a hospital fighting COVID-19

IESE Insight Anticipating problems, protecting your people, and working in close cooperation with your stakeholders: these are some of the lessons the University of Navarra Clinic takes from its fight against COVID-19 in Spain.

5 steps to measure the social impact of your company

Philip Muller; Joan Fontrodona Measuring the social impact of your company is crucial to determine if your initiatives are contributing to positive change in society. This notebook from IESE's CaixaBank Chair of Corporate Social Responsibility breaks down the keys to carrying out a good analysis.

What do we have to lose? Risk compensation during a pandemic

Eduard Talamas In the race to get COVID-19 under control, should we roll out a new vaccine that's perfectly safe but only partially effective? Not so fast: if the less-than-optimal vaccine encourages risky behavior, it may end up causing more harm than good.

Thomas Leubner: "Giving back to society keeps me motivated"

IESE Insight How can companies use education and training opportunities to keep their workforce up to date while also furthering social aims? Thomas Leubner, Siemens' Head of Global Learning and Education based in Munich, explains how his company does it.

Mutually assured construction: Negotiating cooperatively to rebuild after the crisis

IESE Insight Never have win-win negotiations been more necessary -- and challenging -- than during the coronavirus crisis. Our future may depend on negotiations that achieve our objectives and also build relationships based on trust and hope. And, yes, getting this all done online.