Fear of Innovation is part of Human history. It’s the fear that it will change us, that it will make us something other than Human. This fear has sometimes taken amusing turns, and puts into perspective the fear driven by…
Can AI help us think the future differently and change its trajectory, especially regarding Climate change? That’s the view of Yihyun Lim, Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California and Former Director of the MIT Design Lab, and the…
Each month, Frédéric Munier, Director of the School of Geopolitics for Business at SKEMA Business School, publishes a column in the magazine Pour l’Éco. This time he looks at the roots of the war, citing the political scientist Kenneth Waltz, who describes the…
Yujie Cai, Yunke Ma and Tianlin ZhuWith Covid-19, we have entered a New Work Pattern. Based on Research and an examination of the behaviour of the 4 largest international accounting and professional services firms, we have been able to identify 4 major HR practices that have…
They’re THE group of friends we’ve all dreamed of having. But the last episode of Friends was shot… 20 years ago. Back then, there was no social media, nor smartphones and the Internet was running at a snail’s pace. In what…
They're THE group of friends we've all dreamed of having. But the last episode of Friends was shot... 20 years ago. Back then, there was no social media, nor smartphones and the Internet was running at a snail's pace. In what way have these new everyda...
For a country and a city, the Olympic Games are a unique opportunity to shine and leave a legacy. But with Paris 2024 only a few weeks away, France and Paris are struggling to project a positive image… Paris hosting…
A research co-led by Pierre-Xavier Meschi, a professor in Management Sciences affiliated with SKEMA Business School, and Alexandre Bohas, a professor of International Business, is based on Chinese investments in Bordeaux châteaux in France. Often criticized in the media, they…
The obsession with financial results has sometimes led large companies to act irresponsibly. Hence the emergence of Integrated Thinking. In recent years, this new way of thinking about business has highlighted the key contribution of non-financial results to an organization’s…
Is being honored by the prestigious Michelin Guide really an opportunity for a restaurant? A study of restaurants in Washington D.C. conducted by Saverio Favaron, assistant professor and researcher in Strategy at SKEMA Business School, reveals how high-standing organizations react…
Globalisation is not a block. It is made up of cycles. It repeats itself, but not identically. The current context of increased volatility in economic variables and geopolitical uncertainties places globalisation at the dawn of a new era. Globalisation should…
Grande Ecole students are used to working on complex problems in no time using high-tech products such as their laptops or mobile phones. But what happens if you remove these technologies, giving them a pair of scissors, pens, paper, and…
Each month, Frédéric Munier, Director of the School of Geopolitics for Business at SKEMA Business School, publishes a column in the magazine Pour l’Éco. Today, he turns his attention to China: a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia, mediation between Iran and…
Nothing escapes Artificial intelligence (AI). Not even Education. For Ludovic Dibiaggio, a professor at SKEMA Business School whose research focuses on Innovation and Organizational dynamics, teachers and the world of Education will have to adapt to the revolutions it brings.…
Almost a third of the players who play for their national team at the Africa Cup of nations (Afcon 2023) were not born in Africa. If recruiting players from elsewhere can temporarily strengthen African soccer, can it have harmful long-term…
Each month, Frédéric Munier, Director of the School of Geopolitics for Business at SKEMA Business School, publishes a column in the magazine Pour l’Éco. The geopolitical sequence of events engulfing Israel and the Gaza Strip since 7 October is upsetting the various states…
What if Asterix held the key to understanding others better? At work, with your family, or on a university exchange, you've probably already found yourself in a multicultural situation, just like the little Gaul. With all its positive aspects... and al...
On the pitch, it’s not yet clear who will win the Africa Cup of Nations. But off it, China has already won the game. To extend its influence on the continent, Beijing is offering stadiums to countries such as Ivory…
Is generative artificial intelligence ready to replace me? Since its sudden emergence, this has been one of the major concerns driving the digital world. To gain a better understanding of the ethical implications, we spoke to 11 digital marketing professionals.…
On 4 December, while the draft “AI Act” was still being debated in Brussels, “AI Act Day” was setting the tone in Paris. In partnership with Datacraft, the Impact AI Think and Do Tank brought together a group of influential…
Each month, Frédéric Munier, Director of the School of Geopolitics for Business at SKEMA Business School, publishes a column in the magazine Pour l’Éco. At a time when the most recent BRICS summit resulted in a spectacular expansion to include…
Can you read this interview without glancing at your smartphone? During a recent conference on pedagogical innovation, Dr Raphaël Zaffran gave a workshop on the use of podcasts as experiential learning tools. On this occasion, Dr Zaffran raised a problem…
Artificial Intelligence, and ChatGPT in particular, could become the right-hand “man” Human Resources (HR) has always dreamed of. Yet many HR teams don’t know how (and when) to use these tools… It’s difficult to ignore the increasing influence Artificial Intelligence…
Pole reversal is not just a scientific consideration, it’s also a geopolitical one. Sport, one of the greatest instruments of soft power, is its most visible manifestation. On the pitches, on the circuits and in the stadiums, Asia is the…
Despite various reports by scientists and experts, it is sometimes difficult to fully grasp climate change. From denial to mockery, we are sometimes like Peter Pan in his imaginary land: we behave like children and refuse change! But then, why do we so...
You should not see sustainability reporting as a burden. Our research, based on a study of 74 European banks, shows that the banks with the highest ESG scores are also the least risky. Sustainability is the future of banking. You…
The marriage of 21st-century technology and an age-old spiritual personality typology has the potential to unleash untold positive dynamics in today’s non-stop and fast-paced workplaces. The ancient wisdoms of the Enneagram provide a powerful key to unlock a level of…
Each month, Frédéric Munier, Director of the School of Geopolitics for Business at SKEMA Business School, publishes a column in the magazine Pour l’Éco. In the middle of the summer, he looked at the solidity of the European Union (EU).…
All major companies are now asking themselves the question of how to integrate AI into their day-to-day business. But most are struggling to get there. Nisreen Ameen, Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing & Co-director of the Digital Organisation and Society…
Have you noticed? In just a few short years, notes and coins seem to have disappeared from our daily lives. Armed with our "magic wand", we can buy everything contact-free. Even the smallest item! Will money disappear? What impact would this have on ou...
Defined contribution pension systems offer solutions to the problem of an ageing population, but they also present many challenges. The oldest of these, in Chile, is a relevant example. Few subjects touch upon everyone’s lives and generate so much controversy…
Is PSG still a football club? For Simon Chadwick, Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy and Researcher at Skema Business School, it is first and foremost a fashion brand. That’s how Qatar hopes to make a return on its investment.…
Out with classic financial reporting, in with integrated reporting! This new style of reporting goes far beyond the figures. It explains the company’s current and future strategy, taking into account both financial and non-financial performance and drawing them together. Business…
Each month, Frédéric Munier, the Director of the School of Geopolitics at SKEMA Business School, publishes a column in the magazine Pour l’Éco. At the end of the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), he discussed China’s position in…
“I’m my own banker.” This slogan for a French neobank sums up the concept quite well. Will the all-digital services offered by neobanks replace or complement those offered by traditional banks? Their recent rise raises questions about the future of…
Each month, Frédéric Munier, the Director of the School of Geopolitics at SKEMA Business School, publishes a column in the magazine Pour l’Éco. In January 2023, he focused on the Russian attack on Ukraine which has revived the affirmation of a European…
We are told Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be a threat for business creativity. In her new book, Margherita Pagani, the Director of SKEMA Centre for Artificial Intelligence, demonstrates its a nonsense. She answers our questions. Margherita Pagani’s new book “Artificial…
Given Saudi Arabia’s recent spectacular moves into sport and entertainment, you might think that their influence is nascent and temporary. But the network of Saudi investments is already very broad, and its ambitions are out of all proportion to those…
Each month, Frédéric Munier, Director of the School of Geopolitics at SKEMA Business School, publishes a column in the magazine Pour l’Éco. One year after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, he focused on a paradox: the world’s second military power expected…
The Gen Z students are not known to be the easiest to interest. So, I had to think of a solution with SKEMA’s Direction of Innovation and Learner Experience. In order to catch their attention, we decided to gamify their…
Does the colonial history of sub-Saharan African countries still play a role in their economic performance? Ioannis Bournakis (SKEMA Business School), Marian Rizov and Dimitris Christopoulos compared the performance of 35 of these countries over more than 40 years: those…
Each month, Frédéric Munier, Director of the School of Geopolitics at SKEMA Business School, publishes a column in the magazine Pour l’Éco. In April 2023, he focused on the relationship between France and Africa. A pitiful departure from Burkina Faso,…
Conflicts in the workplace are often invisible. But they have a major impact on the morale and efficiency of employees, and therefore on the company. The psychological approach we have taken to this scourge, which affects every company, helps us…
This is not a new phenomenon, but it is beginning to emerge. Eco-anxiety or climate anxiety affects a much larger proportion of the population than is generally thought. Its effects, more or less obvious, can even have serious consequences for…
Saudi Arabia has just kick-started a new era in world sport: the men’s professional golf circuits, the PGA Tour, the DP Tour and the LIV, backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, have merged. It’s a deal that will take…
Who will win the Champions League, Manchester City or Inter Milan? From a sporting point of view, all football fans will be in front of their screens to find out. But from a geopolitical one, reaching the final of Europe’s…
The issue of abortion in the Middle East is too often reduced to that of religion. But depending on the time and place, it is not perceived in the same way everywhere. Abortion has been, and still is, one of…
Is there any border between business, Artifical Intelligence (AI) and creativity? Neil Maden (Director, National Centre for Creativity enabled by AI, Bayes Business School) tries to link them all together. As the guest of the thought-provoking seminar by SKEMA Center…
The economy needs innovation to thrive. But innovation is risky and does not always bring immediate benefits. The economy therefore needs banks to finance innovation projects, but these are apparently not the most profitable in the short term for banks.…
While the prevalence of equity crowdfunding has increased, investors have had very few opportunities to exit such investments. Thus, several equity crowdfunding platforms have started considering the development of secondary markets for buying and selling shares. Using detailed data from…
