Ultimately, in a context in which business schools are traditionally associated with career progress and maximising their students’ salaries, POLIMI Graduate School of Management aims to distinguish itself more for its ability to convey a new message that speaks of a passion for innovation, collaboration, and wanting to have a…

I really believe if you are not working to dismantle a system that unfairly benefits you, you are complicit in it. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alexis McGivern, Net Zero Standards Manager at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford. As part of…

…Strategy research is bursting with findings that could benefit the business world. Better still, these findings challenge many generally accepted ideas and myths. As part of our series about “How to write a book that sparks a movement” I had the pleasure of interviewing Jérôme Barthélemy, Executive Vice-President, Dean for…

Food waste has become a challenge for society. In fact, according to estimates by FAO and by WWF, between 1.3–2.5 billion tons of food goes uneaten each year. Approximately 40% of all the food grown annually is wasted. To that end, the United Nations has put forward SDG Target 12.3…

For me, I think the most interesting part of my job is the international work we do in promoting social innovation globally, and particularly in South East Asia. One of the most memorable trips was when I visited Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos as part of a grant funded project, to…

1. Take a couple of steps back from any conflict situation 2. Be true to your yourself 3. Lead with empathy 4. Don’t succumb to cynicism 5. Communicate openly As part of our series about the “Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times”, we…

… Finally, the most difficult thing about leading through times of change and uncertainty is getting people involved. I have noticed that acting exclusively through change agents does not work. Yet people need to be inspired by organisational changes if they are to be successful. Unfortunately, not everyone embraces the…

Connect, connect, connect — whether that’s in person or online, building connections opens up opportunities. I take the time to connect on LinkedIn and follow on Twitter as well as engaging with people in my industries. …

-This is not your typical “9–5” job. There is no such thing as close your laptop, and continue the next working day. It’s always working time! - There is no job description, you will do everything from start to finish. - This is not a path for the weak! Being…