https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insead-knowledge-podcast--4082988enBusinessINSEAD Knowledge 2023https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/748dfa35eb9d54f02e76bc72a09cd7f8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insead-knowledge-podcast--4082988Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:29:46 +0000INSEADINSEAD Knowledgeinsead.knowledge@insead.eduFaculty thought leaders from INSEAD, The Business School for the World speak frankly about the most pressing challenges facing today's firms and managers.falsee08be4c7-6a74-5b5f-b6b1-664875cddf7ae5dd8880-8100-11f1-a45d-eb5630146e45episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/airbus-and-the-hydrogen-horizon--73086689
That’s according to INSEAD professors Manuel Sosa and Adrian Johnson, in their conversation with Harsh Shah, a leading expert on Hydrogen fuel in the aviation sector. In this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, they discussed Airbus’s 2020 public commitment to bring the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to market by 2035.  

Despite making major strides in developing the technical innovations needed to achieve this aim, Airbus ultimately had to push back their deadline due to challenges beyond their control. Sosa explains that this case underlines the fact that any company introducing innovations needs to consider the desirability, feasibility and viability framework of innovation if it has any real chance of success.

As Shah put it, they were faced with a classic chicken-and-egg scenario: Airlines wouldn't commit without infrastructure, and infrastructure wouldn't get built without demand. His proposed solution was greater government intervention and financial incentives that absorbed cost premiums in the early stages, similar to those in other sectors, such as wind energy.

As Johnson concludes, pushing back a deadline shouldn’t be seen as failure; it's what learning through experimentation actually looks like when the stakes, and the ambition, are this high.

Read the related INSEAD Knowledge article and the two INSEAD Cases exploring the challenges faced by Airbus. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73086689Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:19:40 +0000INSEADThe world’s leading aerospace company shows that successful innovation is not just about technical breakthroughs. Consumer demand, financial viability and a functioning ecosystem are crucial for an innovation to move from the drawing board to a...
That’s according to INSEAD professors Manuel Sosa and Adrian Johnson, in their conversation with Harsh Shah, a leading expert on Hydrogen fuel in the aviation sector. In this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, they discussed Airbus’s 2020 public commitment to bring the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to market by 2035.  

Despite making major strides in developing the technical innovations needed to achieve this aim, Airbus ultimately had to push back their deadline due to challenges beyond their control. Sosa explains that this case underlines the fact that any company introducing innovations needs to consider the desirability, feasibility and viability framework of innovation if it has any real chance of success.

As Shah put it, they were faced with a classic chicken-and-egg scenario: Airlines wouldn't commit without infrastructure, and infrastructure wouldn't get built without demand. His proposed solution was greater government intervention and financial incentives that absorbed cost premiums in the early stages, similar to those in other sectors, such as wind energy.

As Johnson concludes, pushing back a deadline shouldn’t be seen as failure; it's what learning through experimentation actually looks like when the stakes, and the ambition, are this high.

Read the related INSEAD Knowledge article and the two INSEAD Cases exploring the challenges faced by Airbus. ]]>2472airbus,aviation,business,hydrogen,innovation,insead,sustainabilityfalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-creative-differences-really-means-with-spencer-harrison--72739097
When a director exits a film "due to creative differences", everyone reads it the same way: something happened, and we're not meant to know what. Spencer Harrison, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, calls it the "aloha" of Hollywood, a phrase flexible enough to mean hello or goodbye, used precisely because its vagueness protects everyone involved. In the latest episode of the INSEAD Knowledge podcast, he explains what the research reveals about whether that protection actually works.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72739097Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:40:00 +0000INSEADTwo words appear in entertainment headlines more than almost any other excuse, but are they doing more harm than good? When a director exits a film "due to creative differences", everyone reads it the same way: something happened, and we're not meant...
When a director exits a film "due to creative differences", everyone reads it the same way: something happened, and we're not meant to know what. Spencer Harrison, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, calls it the "aloha" of Hollywood, a phrase flexible enough to mean hello or goodbye, used precisely because its vagueness protects everyone involved. In the latest episode of the INSEAD Knowledge podcast, he explains what the research reveals about whether that protection actually works.]]>1678creativity,leadership,organisationfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recipe-for-success--72164028INSEAD Knowledge Podcast, Professors Michael Jarrett and Andy Yap chat with Sri Lankan restaurateur Naleendra.

Growing up in war-torn Sri Lanka, he went from a childhood dream to be a pilot to becoming the chef and owner behind noted Singapore restaurants Kotuwa and Cloudstreet.

Naleendra recounts his bold decision to close down a successful bistro that had already achieved one Michelin star and how his singular vision won buy-in from an experienced team and demanding investors. Yet his passion and high standards had a negative side: high turnover and burnout of staff and a team culture built on fear rather than ownership.

It was only when Covid-19 struck that he was forced to stop and reflect. An intervention by a trusted colleague made him confront an uncomfortable reality and come to realise that he needed to change both as a leader and a person. It was only by trusting those around him and creating the conditions for others to perform that he could ever hope to achieve two Michelin stars. 

A new-found leadership maturity helped him tackle the transition from running a small “mom and pop” business to leading a professional organisation. He now acts as the bridge between investors, creative talent and operational teams, and has to find ways to manage expectations and emotions on all sides.

For Naleendra, the mark of a good leader ultimately comes down to one unglamorous word: practice. Not talent, title nor experience – but practice. The soft skills needed to speak honestly to investors, inspire loyalty in your team and hold your nerves under pressure are all habits that are built over time.

His advice for the next generation: Don't wait for the position before you start behaving like a leader. Train for the role before anyone hands it to you, stay curious and never become too important to learn from the person next to you. 

Read the INSEAD Knowledge article.
Explore more INSEAD Knowledge Podcasts.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72164028Wed, 27 May 2026 00:27:24 +0000INSEADPassion and drive helped Rishi Naleendra achieve initial culinary success, but it was only when he learnt to trust his team and change himself that his restaurant climbed to the next level –Michelin recognition. In this episode of the...INSEAD Knowledge Podcast, Professors Michael Jarrett and Andy Yap chat with Sri Lankan restaurateur Naleendra.

Growing up in war-torn Sri Lanka, he went from a childhood dream to be a pilot to becoming the chef and owner behind noted Singapore restaurants Kotuwa and Cloudstreet.

Naleendra recounts his bold decision to close down a successful bistro that had already achieved one Michelin star and how his singular vision won buy-in from an experienced team and demanding investors. Yet his passion and high standards had a negative side: high turnover and burnout of staff and a team culture built on fear rather than ownership.

It was only when Covid-19 struck that he was forced to stop and reflect. An intervention by a trusted colleague made him confront an uncomfortable reality and come to realise that he needed to change both as a leader and a person. It was only by trusting those around him and creating the conditions for others to perform that he could ever hope to achieve two Michelin stars. 

A new-found leadership maturity helped him tackle the transition from running a small “mom and pop” business to leading a professional organisation. He now acts as the bridge between investors, creative talent and operational teams, and has to find ways to manage expectations and emotions on all sides.

For Naleendra, the mark of a good leader ultimately comes down to one unglamorous word: practice. Not talent, title nor experience – but practice. The soft skills needed to speak honestly to investors, inspire loyalty in your team and hold your nerves under pressure are all habits that are built over time.

His advice for the next generation: Don't wait for the position before you start behaving like a leader. Train for the role before anyone hands it to you, stay curious and never become too important to learn from the person next to you. 

Read the INSEAD Knowledge article.
Explore more INSEAD Knowledge Podcasts.

]]>2326false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/asia-ai-and-career-reinvention--71720776
In particular, Jiang identifies a fundamental shift from "institutionalised" to "uninstitutionalised" career transitions. Unlike the past, where career changes – such as moving from journalism to law or banking to baking – followed clear routes and required standard qualifications, today’s job landscape has been totally upended by AI and geopolitical uncertainty.  

This makes identifying "safe" next steps, or a stable career that can guarantee success nearly impossible, creating real anxiety. AI’s transformation of how skills are learned and a global reduction in entry-level hiring are further feeding a growing unease among many employees about their futures. 

For Jiang, the key to navigating this disruption is not to resist technology but to actively embrace experimentation. By becoming experts in specific AI tools, individuals don’t just increase company productivity, they can also enhance their own roles and add greater meaning to their work.

The shift towards "uninstitutionalised" careers may offer another positive. In many of Asia’s collectivist and "face" cultures, where career choices have historically been tied to family pride and stability, current uncertainty may ironically liberate younger generations to pursue work that they find personally fulfilling.  

Schools like INSEAD have an important role to play in this transformation. It is their responsibility to help people and organisations turn technological disruption into an opportunity for professional growth that benefits both the firm and the individual.

Read more at https://knowledge.insead.edu/career/ai-and-career-reinvention.
Or watch the video: https://youtu.be/7Yg8O_wv60E.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71720776Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:55:02 +0000INSEADIn the new edition of “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia” podcast series, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, speaks with Winnie Jiang, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, about how organisations and individuals in Asia are...
In particular, Jiang identifies a fundamental shift from "institutionalised" to "uninstitutionalised" career transitions. Unlike the past, where career changes – such as moving from journalism to law or banking to baking – followed clear routes and required standard qualifications, today’s job landscape has been totally upended by AI and geopolitical uncertainty.  

This makes identifying "safe" next steps, or a stable career that can guarantee success nearly impossible, creating real anxiety. AI’s transformation of how skills are learned and a global reduction in entry-level hiring are further feeding a growing unease among many employees about their futures. 

For Jiang, the key to navigating this disruption is not to resist technology but to actively embrace experimentation. By becoming experts in specific AI tools, individuals don’t just increase company productivity, they can also enhance their own roles and add greater meaning to their work.

The shift towards "uninstitutionalised" careers may offer another positive. In many of Asia’s collectivist and "face" cultures, where career choices have historically been tied to family pride and stability, current uncertainty may ironically liberate younger generations to pursue work that they find personally fulfilling.  

Schools like INSEAD have an important role to play in this transformation. It is their responsibility to help people and organisations turn technological disruption into an opportunity for professional growth that benefits both the firm and the individual.

Read more at https://knowledge.insead.edu/career/ai-and-career-reinvention.
Or watch the video: https://youtu.be/7Yg8O_wv60E.]]>1990ai,careersfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tariffs-and-turmoil-negotiating-the-new-world-order--70995828new world order is creating a complex economic environment, where traditional business strategies are being upended by unpredictable political and technological shocks.  

As an expert in international trade, Dutt offers his insights on the impact of the fast-changing United States tariff policies for the Asian region. Ultimately, he advises firms to adopt a "wait and see" approach, suggesting that rash operational moves to counter temporary political swings could end up being a costly, and ultimately unnecessary, mistake.  

For him, a bigger concern is the massive investment by American and Chinese firms into AI, which could create a significant technological gap between those leaders and other countries. Organisations are historically slow to adapt, but firms in Asia need to fully understand the speed of exponential technological growth and the urgency of being prepared for the "gale of creative destruction" it will bring.   In the same vein, countries like India and Indonesia need to overcome the slow pace of their bureaucratic democracies to become more agile and responsive. Whether it’s pivoting India’s IT sector to adapt to rapidly changing needs, or Indonesia’s efforts to move upstream in the nickel supply chain, speed is going to be key.  

With the prospect of an incoherent and uncertain future, at least for the short term, business leaders cannot afford to be delusional about "crises being opportunities". Instead, they need to make sure they have the slack, both in terms of finances and time, to make quick decisions in response to unexpected or unknown crises as and when they arrive.  

Note: This conversation was recorded before the start of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

View a video of the discussion.
Read the related INSEAD Knowledge article.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70995828Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:48:05 +0000INSEADIn the latest episode of “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia” podcast series, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, sat down with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Political Science, to discuss how the...new world order is creating a complex economic environment, where traditional business strategies are being upended by unpredictable political and technological shocks.  

As an expert in international trade, Dutt offers his insights on the impact of the fast-changing United States tariff policies for the Asian region. Ultimately, he advises firms to adopt a "wait and see" approach, suggesting that rash operational moves to counter temporary political swings could end up being a costly, and ultimately unnecessary, mistake.  

For him, a bigger concern is the massive investment by American and Chinese firms into AI, which could create a significant technological gap between those leaders and other countries. Organisations are historically slow to adapt, but firms in Asia need to fully understand the speed of exponential technological growth and the urgency of being prepared for the "gale of creative destruction" it will bring.   In the same vein, countries like India and Indonesia need to overcome the slow pace of their bureaucratic democracies to become more agile and responsive. Whether it’s pivoting India’s IT sector to adapt to rapidly changing needs, or Indonesia’s efforts to move upstream in the nickel supply chain, speed is going to be key.  

With the prospect of an incoherent and uncertain future, at least for the short term, business leaders cannot afford to be delusional about "crises being opportunities". Instead, they need to make sure they have the slack, both in terms of finances and time, to make quick decisions in response to unexpected or unknown crises as and when they arrive.  

Note: This conversation was recorded before the start of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

View a video of the discussion.
Read the related INSEAD Knowledge article.]]>2044false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-talent-can-thrive-in-an-ai-driven-world--70220540report that highlights the latest talent trends and offers insights into the current global talent landscape.

For this episode of “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia” podcast series, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, analyses the results and implications of the 11th edition of the GTCI through an APAC lens alongside two of its authors: L. Felipe Monteiro, Academic Director of the GTCI and Senior Affiliate Professor of Strategy, and Paul Evans, Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour.   Perhaps the most notable theme from the 2025 report is the shifting value of human capabilities, where soft human-centric skills are becoming just as vital as hard digital or technical skills. As AI handles increasingly complex technical tasks, Monteiro and Evans suggest that "generalist adaptive skills" – including leadership, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship – will increasingly take centre stage.

Reflecting on the high ranking of certain countries such as Singapore, Switzerland and the Nordic nations, Evans points to the strength of their integrated ecosystems, where government, business, educational institutions and labour organisations work together to solve problems using a forward-looking approach. He warns that without this deep ecosystem collaboration and a long-term vision, even technologically advanced nations may struggle to implement the systemic changes required to thrive in today’s disrupted global economy.

That potential danger is highlighted in a concerning trend identified in the report, where several upper-middle-income countries, such as Malaysia, Brazil and Mexico, appear to have reached a "talent plateau" or “trap". Despite making good headway in the earlier stages of their development, these countries have seen their progress stall as they find themselves squeezed between high-innovating top-tier countries and lower-income countries with cost advantages.   Levels of optimism for the future were mixed among the three speakers.

However, they agreed that greater collaboration, an increased emphasis on lifelong education and the ability of individuals to learn and adjust on the job will be vital if countries and companies hope to successfully navigate the uncertain waters of the next five years – and beyond.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70220540Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:55:48 +0000INSEADIn this era of "permacrisis" and constant disruption, adaptability and resilience are vital traits that require collaboration and an increasing focus on human-centric skills. That’s the messaging to come out of the 2025 Global Talent Competitive Index...report that highlights the latest talent trends and offers insights into the current global talent landscape.

For this episode of “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia” podcast series, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, analyses the results and implications of the 11th edition of the GTCI through an APAC lens alongside two of its authors: L. Felipe Monteiro, Academic Director of the GTCI and Senior Affiliate Professor of Strategy, and Paul Evans, Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour.   Perhaps the most notable theme from the 2025 report is the shifting value of human capabilities, where soft human-centric skills are becoming just as vital as hard digital or technical skills. As AI handles increasingly complex technical tasks, Monteiro and Evans suggest that "generalist adaptive skills" – including leadership, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship – will increasingly take centre stage.

Reflecting on the high ranking of certain countries such as Singapore, Switzerland and the Nordic nations, Evans points to the strength of their integrated ecosystems, where government, business, educational institutions and labour organisations work together to solve problems using a forward-looking approach. He warns that without this deep ecosystem collaboration and a long-term vision, even technologically advanced nations may struggle to implement the systemic changes required to thrive in today’s disrupted global economy.

That potential danger is highlighted in a concerning trend identified in the report, where several upper-middle-income countries, such as Malaysia, Brazil and Mexico, appear to have reached a "talent plateau" or “trap". Despite making good headway in the earlier stages of their development, these countries have seen their progress stall as they find themselves squeezed between high-innovating top-tier countries and lower-income countries with cost advantages.   Levels of optimism for the future were mixed among the three speakers.

However, they agreed that greater collaboration, an increased emphasis on lifelong education and the ability of individuals to learn and adjust on the job will be vital if countries and companies hope to successfully navigate the uncertain waters of the next five years – and beyond.  ]]>2404business,insights,management,talentfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-family-businesses-in-asia-are-adapting-to-a-changing-world--69586510roughly 70 percent of GDP and employing over 60 percent of the workforce in some markets. Much more than just commercial entities, these firms are deeply embedded into the social fabric and are typically driven by long-term vision and entrepreneurial stewardship.

In this edition of “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia” podcast series, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, asks Bala Vissa, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise, for his thoughts on the status of family businesses in the region, the challenges that are currently reshaping their future and how family offices may be one solution to navigating these complexities. 

From bridging the success gap to tackling the rise of AI and ongoing digital transformation this wide- ranging conversation also explores how INSEAD is playing an important role in tackling this period of disruption and helping family businesses see it as an opportunity. Through workshops and programmes, INSEAD is connecting family firms to private equity and allowing both sides to better understand how they can work together to foster resilient growth and long-term success in today's rapidly changing global environment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69586510Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:05:03 +0000INSEADFamily-owned enterprises are the cornerstone of Asia’s economy, contributing https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/week-in-charts/all-in-the-family-business and employing over 60 percent of the workforce in some markets. Much more than just...roughly 70 percent of GDP and employing over 60 percent of the workforce in some markets. Much more than just commercial entities, these firms are deeply embedded into the social fabric and are typically driven by long-term vision and entrepreneurial stewardship.

In this edition of “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia” podcast series, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, asks Bala Vissa, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise, for his thoughts on the status of family businesses in the region, the challenges that are currently reshaping their future and how family offices may be one solution to navigating these complexities. 

From bridging the success gap to tackling the rise of AI and ongoing digital transformation this wide- ranging conversation also explores how INSEAD is playing an important role in tackling this period of disruption and helping family businesses see it as an opportunity. Through workshops and programmes, INSEAD is connecting family firms to private equity and allowing both sides to better understand how they can work together to foster resilient growth and long-term success in today's rapidly changing global environment.]]>1983ai,asia,business,family,insead,insights,successionfalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-to-lead-as-a-new-manager--69091679
In this podcast, Gaba takes a deep dive into leading, especially for first-time managers. Being a leader in the contemporary workplace clearly requires new competencies; technical expertise alone is no longer enough. As the director of INSEAD’s “Learning to Lead” executive programme, Gaba has been training executives, complementing their existing technical chops with people management skills –  from how to assign tasks to the right team members to coaching people and managing conflicts. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69091679Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:07 +0000INSEADYou’ve just been promoted to a manager. Now what? The truth is that new managers hardly receive formal training before taking on their roles. Instead of hitting the ground running, most of them try to figure out how to lead as they go along, says...
In this podcast, Gaba takes a deep dive into leading, especially for first-time managers. Being a leader in the contemporary workplace clearly requires new competencies; technical expertise alone is no longer enough. As the director of INSEAD’s “Learning to Lead” executive programme, Gaba has been training executives, complementing their existing technical chops with people management skills –  from how to assign tasks to the right team members to coaching people and managing conflicts. ]]>1414leadershipfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rise-of-the-pod-shop--68670870case on Millennium Partners, and looks at how their adoption of the “pod shop” model has allowed the firm to become one of the most successful hedge funds in the world.

As well as exploring the strengths of this plug-and-play approach, Charoenwong highlights the fact that this model has now been adopted by many hedge funds and is impacting the broader financial services industry. Private banks and asset managers are among those taking a similar structural approach, where independent advisory teams are managed under a large organisational umbrella that handles compliance, technology and other functions.

However, while the model has brought great success, it also carries inherent risks. Charoenwong raises concerns about market fragility due to the consolidation of trading power among a few key players. This concentration can lead to sudden and dramatic market movements, or “blips”, when a major pod is forced to liquidate positions, as observed in a recent event involving the Japanese yen.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68670870Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:30:13 +0000INSEADIn this episode, Ben Charoenwong, Associate Professor of Finance at INSEAD and former pod shop veteran, discusses his https://publishing.insead.edu/case/millennium-partners-platform-evolution-hedge-funds on Millennium Partners, and looks at how their...case on Millennium Partners, and looks at how their adoption of the “pod shop” model has allowed the firm to become one of the most successful hedge funds in the world.

As well as exploring the strengths of this plug-and-play approach, Charoenwong highlights the fact that this model has now been adopted by many hedge funds and is impacting the broader financial services industry. Private banks and asset managers are among those taking a similar structural approach, where independent advisory teams are managed under a large organisational umbrella that handles compliance, technology and other functions.

However, while the model has brought great success, it also carries inherent risks. Charoenwong raises concerns about market fragility due to the consolidation of trading power among a few key players. This concentration can lead to sudden and dramatic market movements, or “blips”, when a major pod is forced to liquidate positions, as observed in a recent event involving the Japanese yen.]]>1371business,finance,funds,inseadfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-asia-benefit-from-the-ai-boom--68346859
In the first episode of the new podcast series “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia”, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, speaks to Hyunjin Kim, INSEAD's Assistant Professor of Strategy,  about arguably the most pressing topic affecting business and society today: The impact of AI on business and entrepreneurship. 

There's a spectrum of views about the impact of AI, but where its effect on entrepreneurship is concerned, few share the vantage point with Kim, whose research covers a cross-section of over 500 start-ups and their interactions with AI.


Despite Asia’s relatively young population and drive, the “Asian Century” hasn’t come to fruition, notes Hasija. Kim remarks that the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face are access to capital and labour. AI can reduce these frictions and help build more capital- and labour-efficient businesses, bringing new opportunities to the region.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68346859Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:25:26 +0000INSEADDoes artificial intelligence enable organisations to do things differently, or to do different things? In the first episode of the new podcast series “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia”, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, speaks to...
In the first episode of the new podcast series “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia”, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, speaks to Hyunjin Kim, INSEAD's Assistant Professor of Strategy,  about arguably the most pressing topic affecting business and society today: The impact of AI on business and entrepreneurship. 

There's a spectrum of views about the impact of AI, but where its effect on entrepreneurship is concerned, few share the vantage point with Kim, whose research covers a cross-section of over 500 start-ups and their interactions with AI.


Despite Asia’s relatively young population and drive, the “Asian Century” hasn’t come to fruition, notes Hasija. Kim remarks that the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face are access to capital and labour. AI can reduce these frictions and help build more capital- and labour-efficient businesses, bringing new opportunities to the region.]]>1523false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-ai-help-build-smarter-humans--67862025The Age of Intelligence. 

Hosted by Theodoros Evgeniou, Professor of Technology and Business at INSEAD, and Tim Gordon, co-founder of Best Practice AI, the series features insightful conversations with notable guests from a range of different fields. Its aim is to look at how AI is rebalancing our world – from disrupting national powers and influencing business competitiveness to impacting individual lives. 

In this episode, Evgeniou and Gordon speak with computer scientist and MIT professor Pattie Maes. Their discussion centres on Maes’ pioneering work in AI and her unique perspective that technology should be used to augment human intelligence, not replace it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67862025Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:09:46 +0000INSEADIn a special episode of the INSEAD Knowledge podcast, we shine a spotlight on a sister podcast series, https://open.spotify.com/show/5XQ2GJ7HCZbF6tdQynEbAw?si=c973bb68573f43be.  Hosted by Theodoros Evgeniou, Professor of Technology and Business at...The Age of Intelligence. 

Hosted by Theodoros Evgeniou, Professor of Technology and Business at INSEAD, and Tim Gordon, co-founder of Best Practice AI, the series features insightful conversations with notable guests from a range of different fields. Its aim is to look at how AI is rebalancing our world – from disrupting national powers and influencing business competitiveness to impacting individual lives. 

In this episode, Evgeniou and Gordon speak with computer scientist and MIT professor Pattie Maes. Their discussion centres on Maes’ pioneering work in AI and her unique perspective that technology should be used to augment human intelligence, not replace it.]]>2703agi,ai,artificialintelligence,digital,ethicalai,ethics,techfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-start-up-that-survived-the-kill-zone--67327665kill zone" refers to the space near a tech giant’s core business where start-ups risk being copied or crushed simply for getting too close. But what if survival were possible?

In this episode, Associate Professor of Strategy Michaël Bikard walks us through a case that begins with a promising partnership between Airbnb and Sofar Sounds, but ends with the two companies going head to head.

London-based start-up Sofar Sounds built its brand on intimate secret gigs in living rooms and other low-key spaces around the world. “It's all about human offline connections through music, bringing together people in a very intimate setting,” said Bikard. “There is some fairy dust there.” A partnership with Airbnb seemed like a perfect match. Airbnb would gain some of Sofar Sounds’ cool factor. Sofar Sounds could scale through Airbnb’s global reach. But the alliance didn’t last.

A few months later, Airbnb came up with their own version of Sofar Sounds, Airbnb Concerts. It looked like the classic tech “kill zone” scenario. “At the time… it felt like they [Sofar Sounds] were gonna be eaten alive, frankly,” said Bikard. “And the interesting thing is that exactly the opposite happened.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67327665Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:00:07 +0000INSEADThe "https://knowhow.skalata.co/big-picture/enter-the-kill-zone-is-big-tech-stifling-startup-innovation/" refers to the space near a tech giant’s core business where start-ups risk being copied or crushed simply for getting too close. But what if...kill zone" refers to the space near a tech giant’s core business where start-ups risk being copied or crushed simply for getting too close. But what if survival were possible?

In this episode, Associate Professor of Strategy Michaël Bikard walks us through a case that begins with a promising partnership between Airbnb and Sofar Sounds, but ends with the two companies going head to head.

London-based start-up Sofar Sounds built its brand on intimate secret gigs in living rooms and other low-key spaces around the world. “It's all about human offline connections through music, bringing together people in a very intimate setting,” said Bikard. “There is some fairy dust there.” A partnership with Airbnb seemed like a perfect match. Airbnb would gain some of Sofar Sounds’ cool factor. Sofar Sounds could scale through Airbnb’s global reach. But the alliance didn’t last.

A few months later, Airbnb came up with their own version of Sofar Sounds, Airbnb Concerts. It looked like the classic tech “kill zone” scenario. “At the time… it felt like they [Sofar Sounds] were gonna be eaten alive, frankly,” said Bikard. “And the interesting thing is that exactly the opposite happened.”]]>1499entrepreneurship,start-upfalse311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/impactful-communication-for-leaders--67108549
In today’s globalised workplace, leaders must communicate effectively with diverse groups. Doing this well starts with understanding the context and culture of your audience, which has as much to do with listening, observing and reading the room as speaking.

He gives his take on a authenticity and discusses anticipatory stress. To get better at communicating, we need self-awareness, the space to make mistakes and honest feedback. Communication, as a skill, is well worth honing, he stressed, for it can be your sharpest edge.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67108549Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:09:46 +0000INSEADIn this podcast, Andy Yap, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, discusses how leaders can inspire and empower others through communicatiion that appeals to both the head and the heart. It starts with listening.  In today’s...
In today’s globalised workplace, leaders must communicate effectively with diverse groups. Doing this well starts with understanding the context and culture of your audience, which has as much to do with listening, observing and reading the room as speaking.

He gives his take on a authenticity and discusses anticipatory stress. To get better at communicating, we need self-awareness, the space to make mistakes and honest feedback. Communication, as a skill, is well worth honing, he stressed, for it can be your sharpest edge.

]]>1162communication,leadershipfalse310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-nature-nudges-us-to-eat-better--66735812
Pierre Chandon, Professor of Marketing at INSEAD, challenges the idea that healthy eating is a matter of self-control. On the INSEAD Knowledge podcast, he explains how our surroundings – what we see, where we are and how food is framed – play a far greater role in shaping what we eat.

Chandon explains that there are four ways food products claim to be healthy. Some brands say it’s because they have improved the nutritional properties of the food. They use labels like “enriched” if they have added “good” vitamins and minerals or “diet” if they have removed “bad” sugar and fat. These are the traditional, nutrition-based ways to be healthy.

Other food products claim to be healthy “by nature”. These brands claim they have preserved the food's natural characteristics by either not adding anything “bad” (these includes claims such as “clean” or “free from” additives or hormones) or by not removing anything “good” (these includes claims such as “whole” or “organic”).

“Consumers are less and less interested in the nutritional approach,” says Chandon. Rather, they now favour foods that are healthy by nature.

In a series of studies with his co-author Maria Langlois, he found that nature itself can nudge people towards better choices. When participants walked in a park rather than through city streets, they picked fruit over unhealthy snacks. Even just looking at pictures of green landscapes had a similar effect. “A natural view makes people more willing to trade off taste and diet for natural healthy food,” he says.

He also points to a disconnect between how brands talk about health and what consumers actually want. For instance, his research with Romain Cadario shows that in France, labels on cereal packages align with local preferences. However, in the United States, companies miss key signals. “It’s not enough to say I’m healthy,” he says. “You have to be healthy in the right way.”

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66735812Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:07:17 +0000INSEAD“People who eat healthily don’t have that much more willpower. They have just engineered their environment to avoid having to resist temptation.” Pierre Chandon, Professor of Marketing at INSEAD, challenges the idea that healthy eating is a matter of...
Pierre Chandon, Professor of Marketing at INSEAD, challenges the idea that healthy eating is a matter of self-control. On the INSEAD Knowledge podcast, he explains how our surroundings – what we see, where we are and how food is framed – play a far greater role in shaping what we eat.

Chandon explains that there are four ways food products claim to be healthy. Some brands say it’s because they have improved the nutritional properties of the food. They use labels like “enriched” if they have added “good” vitamins and minerals or “diet” if they have removed “bad” sugar and fat. These are the traditional, nutrition-based ways to be healthy.

Other food products claim to be healthy “by nature”. These brands claim they have preserved the food's natural characteristics by either not adding anything “bad” (these includes claims such as “clean” or “free from” additives or hormones) or by not removing anything “good” (these includes claims such as “whole” or “organic”).

“Consumers are less and less interested in the nutritional approach,” says Chandon. Rather, they now favour foods that are healthy by nature.

In a series of studies with his co-author Maria Langlois, he found that nature itself can nudge people towards better choices. When participants walked in a park rather than through city streets, they picked fruit over unhealthy snacks. Even just looking at pictures of green landscapes had a similar effect. “A natural view makes people more willing to trade off taste and diet for natural healthy food,” he says.

He also points to a disconnect between how brands talk about health and what consumers actually want. For instance, his research with Romain Cadario shows that in France, labels on cereal packages align with local preferences. However, in the United States, companies miss key signals. “It’s not enough to say I’m healthy,” he says. “You have to be healthy in the right way.”

]]>1659diet,eating,food,healthy,naturefalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tailoring-strategy-to-local-needs--66276572
That’s the message from Affiliate Professor of Strategy Lite Nartey and digital financial services expert Bruno Akpaka in this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, which examines how mobile payments system Mobile Money was successfully introduced in Ghana.

Akpaka, who oversaw the launch of Mobile Money in 2009 as mobile telecom firm MTN’s general manager for Western Central Africa, explains how the company took the time to speak to all stakeholders involved. Alongside banks and regulators, the MTN sent representatives out to speak directly with market traders and their customers, many of whom had never previously had access to financial services.

This led MTN to eschew the traditional banking route in favour of a distribution model that brought the service to unbanked consumers through a network of agents. This allowed the company to customise their proposition and develop a product that met the needs of local consumers, offering them convenience, security and simplicity.

What started out as a project with financial inclusion goals, has since evolved into a comprehensive financial system. By the end of 2024, Mobile Money had more than 17.2 million users in Ghana – approximately half the total population.

While such a tailored approach might seem obvious, Professor Nartey highlights how many global firms still try to apply strategies from developed markets without fully understanding local contexts. As the Mobile Money case shows, each market has its own challenges – and requires its own tailored solution.      ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66276572Thu, 29 May 2025 01:25:23 +0000INSEADCompanies looking to succeed in emerging markets must listen to local needs and tailor their proposition accordingly. That’s the message from Affiliate Professor of Strategy Lite Nartey and digital financial services expert Bruno Akpaka in this...
That’s the message from Affiliate Professor of Strategy Lite Nartey and digital financial services expert Bruno Akpaka in this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, which examines how mobile payments system Mobile Money was successfully introduced in Ghana.

Akpaka, who oversaw the launch of Mobile Money in 2009 as mobile telecom firm MTN’s general manager for Western Central Africa, explains how the company took the time to speak to all stakeholders involved. Alongside banks and regulators, the MTN sent representatives out to speak directly with market traders and their customers, many of whom had never previously had access to financial services.

This led MTN to eschew the traditional banking route in favour of a distribution model that brought the service to unbanked consumers through a network of agents. This allowed the company to customise their proposition and develop a product that met the needs of local consumers, offering them convenience, security and simplicity.

What started out as a project with financial inclusion goals, has since evolved into a comprehensive financial system. By the end of 2024, Mobile Money had more than 17.2 million users in Ghana – approximately half the total population.

While such a tailored approach might seem obvious, Professor Nartey highlights how many global firms still try to apply strategies from developed markets without fully understanding local contexts. As the Mobile Money case shows, each market has its own challenges – and requires its own tailored solution.      ]]>2049false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-business-scandals-keep-happening--65780491
With each such scandal, trust in business frays. While one may blame specific firms and leaders, too much is amiss in modern business to solely blame the actors, says INSEAD Professor of Strategy and Management Subi Rangan in this podcast. Business theory and business education also warrant careful scrutiny and correction.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65780491Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:19:14 +0000INSEADWhat’s common across the Boeing 737 MAX debacle, the 1MDB financial scandal and America’s opioid crisis? They are all illustrations of how business leaders, in pursuit of performance, neglected and undermined progress – specifically fairness,...
With each such scandal, trust in business frays. While one may blame specific firms and leaders, too much is amiss in modern business to solely blame the actors, says INSEAD Professor of Strategy and Management Subi Rangan in this podcast. Business theory and business education also warrant careful scrutiny and correction.]]>1780business,leadership,mba,philosophyfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-value-of-shared-dreams--64969485INSEAD Knowledge podcast, Susan Long, Emeritus Professor at the National Institute of Organization Dynamics Australia and Michael Jarrett, Professor of Management at INSEAD offer their perspective on the value of social dreaming for firms.

The roots of social dreaming can be traced back to World War II, and German journalist, Charlotte Beradt's documentation of dreams during the Nazi era. Inspired by her findings, British psychoanalyst Gordon Lawrence developed the concept of social dreaming as a structured method for exploring the unconscious dynamics operating within contemporary social groups.

This method moves beyond the traditional view of dreams as purely personal experiences. While individual dreams often address personal wishes and daily events, social dreaming suggests that groups of people, interconnected within a social system, also collectively dream about issues, desires and problems relevant to the group as a whole.

The conversation goes on to explore the practicalities of running a social dreaming session – from the importance of the Matrix to the role of the host in leading the group through the dream reflection dialogue.

Citing real life examples, Long and Jarrett explain how they have both used social dreaming to work with firms to identify and address the unconscious concerns and emotions that influence behaviour and decision-making. In this way, social dreaming can offer deeper insights into shared concerns. This allows for improved communication, collaboration and a more comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play within groups.

Further reading:

The Third Reich of Dreams: The Nightmares of a Nation, Charlotte Beradt.
Introduction to Social Dreaming: Transforming Thinking, W. Gordon Lawrence.
Social Dreaming: Philosophy, Research, Theory and Practice, Susan Long and Julian Manley (eds.).


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64969485Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:18:08 +0000INSEADCan dreaming really help solve waking problems? And could a specific form of dream analysis help an organisation better achieve shared goals and objectives? In this https://knowledge.insead.edu/ podcast, Susan Long, Emeritus Professor at the National...INSEAD Knowledge podcast, Susan Long, Emeritus Professor at the National Institute of Organization Dynamics Australia and Michael Jarrett, Professor of Management at INSEAD offer their perspective on the value of social dreaming for firms.

The roots of social dreaming can be traced back to World War II, and German journalist, Charlotte Beradt's documentation of dreams during the Nazi era. Inspired by her findings, British psychoanalyst Gordon Lawrence developed the concept of social dreaming as a structured method for exploring the unconscious dynamics operating within contemporary social groups.

This method moves beyond the traditional view of dreams as purely personal experiences. While individual dreams often address personal wishes and daily events, social dreaming suggests that groups of people, interconnected within a social system, also collectively dream about issues, desires and problems relevant to the group as a whole.

The conversation goes on to explore the practicalities of running a social dreaming session – from the importance of the Matrix to the role of the host in leading the group through the dream reflection dialogue.

Citing real life examples, Long and Jarrett explain how they have both used social dreaming to work with firms to identify and address the unconscious concerns and emotions that influence behaviour and decision-making. In this way, social dreaming can offer deeper insights into shared concerns. This allows for improved communication, collaboration and a more comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play within groups.

Further reading:

The Third Reich of Dreams: The Nightmares of a Nation, Charlotte Beradt.
Introduction to Social Dreaming: Transforming Thinking, W. Gordon Lawrence.
Social Dreaming: Philosophy, Research, Theory and Practice, Susan Long and Julian Manley (eds.).


]]>1607business,coaching,dreaming,group,insead,management,pyschoanalysisfalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-customers-at-the-heart-of-your-business--64401641
However, in an increasingly challenging business environment where disruption is the norm, such a transactional approach is no longer fit for purpose. In this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, Christoph Senn, Adjunct Professor of Marketing at INSEAD, and Mehak Gandhi, Head of Research at Valuecreator, discuss an alternative approach to working with your customers, one that involves a deeper partnership and a greater understanding of their client's needs. An approach they've outlined in their new book, Triple Fit Strategy: How to Build Lasting Customer Relationships and Boost Growth. 

You can access more tools about the framework and get further information about the book here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64401641Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:43 +0000INSEADFor the longest time, businesses have embraced a “product selling” playbook. Typically, this means having a supplier with a product to sell and a customer to persuade to purchase that product based on the price and perceived value. However, in an...
However, in an increasingly challenging business environment where disruption is the norm, such a transactional approach is no longer fit for purpose. In this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, Christoph Senn, Adjunct Professor of Marketing at INSEAD, and Mehak Gandhi, Head of Research at Valuecreator, discuss an alternative approach to working with your customers, one that involves a deeper partnership and a greater understanding of their client's needs. An approach they've outlined in their new book, Triple Fit Strategy: How to Build Lasting Customer Relationships and Boost Growth. 

You can access more tools about the framework and get further information about the book here.]]>1799business,insead,knowledge,strategyfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-management-how-leaders-can-tip-the-scales--63777185
In other words, it is a matter of influence. In this podcast with Vibha Gaba, the Berghmans Lhoist Chaired Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership at INSEAD, discusses the forces at play when leaders try to drive change. To build support for their strategic initiatives, leaders must understand how support and resistance spread within the organisation's networks.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63777185Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:18:33 +0000INSEADIn a dynamic business environment, leaders often need to implement new strategic initiatives – from new business models to new technologies or workflows. But change is never easy. The success of new initiatives depends on whether leaders win the...
In other words, it is a matter of influence. In this podcast with Vibha Gaba, the Berghmans Lhoist Chaired Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership at INSEAD, discusses the forces at play when leaders try to drive change. To build support for their strategic initiatives, leaders must understand how support and resistance spread within the organisation's networks.]]>1285false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-a-good-exit--63278488
This INSEAD Knowledge podcast features Graham Ward, Adjunct Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Isabel Lebbe, Partner in the Investment Management practice of Arendt & Medernach, discussing the often-neglected issue of retirement.

Drawing on years of research in this field, the pair highlight the significant impact that retirement can have on both individuals and the organisations they leave behind. They point out that retirement should not merely be seen an event but is, in fact, a complex process that requires careful consideration and planning from both sides. 

Ward and Lebbe argue that with an ageing population, changing demographics also mean firms need to stop viewing retirement as an end. Instead, they must view it as a valuable opportunity to maintain relationships and leverage the experience of retiring employees to ensure a positive experience for all involved. 


Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/career/talk-about-making-good-exit  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63278488Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:21:31 +0000INSEADDespite millions retiring annually, the topic remains taboo for many employers and employees. Every year, millions leave the workforce, yet discussions about this common rite of passage are often avoided. This INSEAD Knowledge podcast features Graham...
This INSEAD Knowledge podcast features Graham Ward, Adjunct Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Isabel Lebbe, Partner in the Investment Management practice of Arendt & Medernach, discussing the often-neglected issue of retirement.

Drawing on years of research in this field, the pair highlight the significant impact that retirement can have on both individuals and the organisations they leave behind. They point out that retirement should not merely be seen an event but is, in fact, a complex process that requires careful consideration and planning from both sides. 

Ward and Lebbe argue that with an ageing population, changing demographics also mean firms need to stop viewing retirement as an end. Instead, they must view it as a valuable opportunity to maintain relationships and leverage the experience of retiring employees to ensure a positive experience for all involved. 


Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/career/talk-about-making-good-exit  ]]>1823advice,business,careers,exit,insead,retirementfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-dismantle-hierarchies-in-teams--62825850
In this podcast, Michael Y. Lee, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, explains the difficulties of dismantling organisational hierarchies. He unpacks the reasons why firms can fail in their bids to jettison hierarchies and suggests two key practices they can adopt to set themselves up for success.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62825850Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:47:17 +0000INSEADRigid hierarchical team designs seem to have fallen out of favour with many contemporary organisations. But making the switch to a decentralised approach, where authority is more evenly distributed between team members instead of concentrated among a...
In this podcast, Michael Y. Lee, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, explains the difficulties of dismantling organisational hierarchies. He unpacks the reasons why firms can fail in their bids to jettison hierarchies and suggests two key practices they can adopt to set themselves up for success.]]>1704decentralisation,hierarchy,leadership,organisationaldesign,organisations,restructuring,teambuilding,teams,wellbeing,workfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/storytelling-for-leaders--62112751
In this podcast, Kets de Vries, who authored the book Storytelling for Leaders, discusses the power of storytelling and how leaders can employ storytelling effectively. More importantly, he explains how storytelling can create tipping points – not only to change others but leaders themselves.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62112751Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:37:19 +0000INSEADEveryone loves a good story. But storytelling is way more powerful when leaders employ it effectively, according to Manfred Kets de Vries, Distinguished Clinical Professor of Leadership Development and Organisational Change at INSEAD and the Raoul de...
In this podcast, Kets de Vries, who authored the book Storytelling for Leaders, discusses the power of storytelling and how leaders can employ storytelling effectively. More importantly, he explains how storytelling can create tipping points – not only to change others but leaders themselves.]]>1836changemanagement,leadership,storytellingfalse31fullhttps://knowledge.insead.edu/strategy/negotiating-beyond-win-win
In this podcast, INSEAD professors and the co-founders of INSEAD’s Negotiation and Conflict Management Collaborative (NCMC), Horacio Falcão, Roderick Swaab and Eric Luis Uhlmann, explain why negotiation and conflict management are ever more important in these times. They discuss what it means to go beyond just a one-time “win”, and the need for more constructive dialogues and sustainable negotiation strategies.

Developing negotiation skills will not only increase tolerance, but also help people transform disagreement into opportunities to work together and create value – in other words, expanding the pie instead of trying to expand their share of a “fixed pie”. Ultimately, if we learn to interact with others with a win-win mindset, we can build a more humane world – one negotiation at a time.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60843675Tue, 30 Jul 2024 02:12:54 +0000INSEADThe world is becoming more interconnected. Digital platforms and social media are giving us a greater “voice” and more ways to group, which can increase the chances of disagreeing with one another. Unsurprisingly, we are seeing great polarisation and...
In this podcast, INSEAD professors and the co-founders of INSEAD’s Negotiation and Conflict Management Collaborative (NCMC), Horacio Falcão, Roderick Swaab and Eric Luis Uhlmann, explain why negotiation and conflict management are ever more important in these times. They discuss what it means to go beyond just a one-time “win”, and the need for more constructive dialogues and sustainable negotiation strategies.

Developing negotiation skills will not only increase tolerance, but also help people transform disagreement into opportunities to work together and create value – in other words, expanding the pie instead of trying to expand their share of a “fixed pie”. Ultimately, if we learn to interact with others with a win-win mindset, we can build a more humane world – one negotiation at a time.]]>1524conflict,negotiation,strategyfalse219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tackling-the-third-sales-transformation--60382877
In this podcast, Jean-Claude Larreche, an Emeritus Professor of Marketing and the Alfred H. Heineken Chaired Professor of Marketing, Emeritus, builds on the themes of his new book Value Capture Selling to explore this transformation further, examining the reasons behind the shift and what it specifically means for the role of salespeople within firms.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60382877Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:22:00 +0000INSEADToday’s uncertain and disrupted world has had a major impact on how firms do business. It has led to a gradual strategic shift from the era of “bigger is better” and a narrow fixation on increased sales growth to a more nuanced, broader vision of...
In this podcast, Jean-Claude Larreche, an Emeritus Professor of Marketing and the Alfred H. Heineken Chaired Professor of Marketing, Emeritus, builds on the themes of his new book Value Capture Selling to explore this transformation further, examining the reasons behind the shift and what it specifically means for the role of salespeople within firms.]]>1521business,corporate,insead,larreche,sales,selling,strategy,transformation,valuefalse218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coaching-as-collaboration--60017349
These are just some of the questions addressed in this new podcast featuring Derek Deasy and Enoch Li, co-directors of the INSEAD MBA Personal Leadership Development Programme. What’s clear is that a need for openness, engagement and a willingness to collaborate with your coach are all essential if the experience is really going to make an impact.

Drawing on their years of experience, they explain why group coaching can be so effective. Better understanding the anxieties and interactions at play within a group can allow people the space to bring a more honest version of themselves to the team, which can benefit both individuals and organisations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60017349Tue, 28 May 2024 01:53:42 +0000INSEADThe concept of coaching has been a hot topic in business circles for a number of years. It now almost seems a given that top executives employ the services of a coach to help them become better leaders and advance their careers. But the rise in...
These are just some of the questions addressed in this new podcast featuring Derek Deasy and Enoch Li, co-directors of the INSEAD MBA Personal Leadership Development Programme. What’s clear is that a need for openness, engagement and a willingness to collaborate with your coach are all essential if the experience is really going to make an impact.

Drawing on their years of experience, they explain why group coaching can be so effective. Better understanding the anxieties and interactions at play within a group can allow people the space to bring a more honest version of themselves to the team, which can benefit both individuals and organisations.]]>1733coaching,insead,leadership,teamsfalse217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-your-job-or-leave-it-maybe-there-s-another-way--59580002
In this episode, Winnie Jiang, an Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, explains how financial security, connections with colleagues and even the satisfaction of doing a good job can all contribute to a sense of purpose. 

Jiang outlines how meaning can be grown and developed through “job crafting”. This can involve adjusting tasks, choosing to work with certain colleagues or changing how we view the overall meaning of our work. 

Importantly, she emphasises that while passion and purpose can be cultivated in almost any role, you ultimately have control over your experience. You can either change your perspective and approach to a situation, or, if necessary, remove yourself from it altogether.

Jiang then explores the topic of career transitions. She examines why some people find it difficult to move to a new role, while others seem to switch occupations with ease. The key, she says, is to identify and recognise what gives your work meaning and how those elements might be transferable to new roles.

By understanding your own "meaning perception", you can approach career changes with a more open mind and find fulfillment in unexpected places.

Related reading:
Your Dream Job May Not Exist, and That’s Okay
The Secret Ingredient For a Successful Career Change
How to Find Fulfilment by Taking a Step Down

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59580002Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:05:03 +0000INSEADFinding meaning in your work isn't just about loving what you do. The reality is there are many ways to experience fulfillment, even in what might seem like a mundane job. In this episode, Winnie Jiang, an Assistant Professor of Organisational...
In this episode, Winnie Jiang, an Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, explains how financial security, connections with colleagues and even the satisfaction of doing a good job can all contribute to a sense of purpose. 

Jiang outlines how meaning can be grown and developed through “job crafting”. This can involve adjusting tasks, choosing to work with certain colleagues or changing how we view the overall meaning of our work. 

Importantly, she emphasises that while passion and purpose can be cultivated in almost any role, you ultimately have control over your experience. You can either change your perspective and approach to a situation, or, if necessary, remove yourself from it altogether.

Jiang then explores the topic of career transitions. She examines why some people find it difficult to move to a new role, while others seem to switch occupations with ease. The key, she says, is to identify and recognise what gives your work meaning and how those elements might be transferable to new roles.

By understanding your own "meaning perception", you can approach career changes with a more open mind and find fulfillment in unexpected places.

Related reading:
Your Dream Job May Not Exist, and That’s Okay
The Secret Ingredient For a Successful Career Change
How to Find Fulfilment by Taking a Step Down

]]>1555fulfillment,purpose,vocationfalse216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mine-your-language--59011826
We speak to Abhishek Borah, Associate Professor of Marketing at INSEAD, about his new book, Mine Your Language: Influence, Engage, Predict, which offers vital insights on how language can be monetised.

With an engaging mix of anecdotes and research, Abhishek explains how the art of text mining can unlock critical insights from data, a far cry from the expensive and often biased consumer marketing surveys.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59011826Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:37:34 +0000INSEADThe emergence of large language models (LLMs) is poised to transform many industries, from entertainment and health care to market analysis. Businesses that fail to explore the rich opportunities presented by language technologies may soon find...
We speak to Abhishek Borah, Associate Professor of Marketing at INSEAD, about his new book, Mine Your Language: Influence, Engage, Predict, which offers vital insights on how language can be monetised.

With an engaging mix of anecdotes and research, Abhishek explains how the art of text mining can unlock critical insights from data, a far cry from the expensive and often biased consumer marketing surveys.]]>1520books,insead,language,marketing;,twitter,xfalse215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grow-your-networks-with-a-growth-mindset--58772778
In this podcast, Ko Kuwabara, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, explains how mindsets can affect peoples' motivation to network. He discusses networking through the lens of a growth vs. fixed mindset – a concept popularised by psychologist Carol S. Dweck.

He also discusses how as the modern workplace becomes increasingly diverse, a growth mindset can help members of an organisation better embrace diversity.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58772778Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:30:01 +0000INSEADProfessionals are often told – and mostly convinced – that networking is good for their careers. However, the challenge is plugging the knowing-doing gap. How can people build and manage their networks more effectively? What makes individuals more or...
In this podcast, Ko Kuwabara, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, explains how mindsets can affect peoples' motivation to network. He discusses networking through the lens of a growth vs. fixed mindset – a concept popularised by psychologist Carol S. Dweck.

He also discusses how as the modern workplace becomes increasingly diverse, a growth mindset can help members of an organisation better embrace diversity.]]>1413growth,insead,mindset,motivation,motivationalpsychology,networking,networksfalse214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-leaders-can-effect-change-by-changing-themselves--58398922
In this podcast, Pant delves into why it can be difficult for leaders to identify and change their behaviours. He explains the four-step process to help leaders overcome this, which includes cultivating awareness, making a commitment to change, overcoming interferences and putting new behaviours into practice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58398922Tue, 23 Jan 2024 01:47:06 +0000INSEADLeaders play an important role in spearheading organisational change. However, INSEAD professor Narayan Pant notes that many leaders tend to rely on the same ways of doing things that have worked for them in the past, even though it may be the wrong...
In this podcast, Pant delves into why it can be difficult for leaders to identify and change their behaviours. He explains the four-step process to help leaders overcome this, which includes cultivating awareness, making a commitment to change, overcoming interferences and putting new behaviours into practice.]]>1951behaviour,business,change,insead,leadership,management,organisationsfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-teams-three-principles-to-guide-today-s-leaders--58014266
In this podcast, INSEAD professor Henrik Bresman discusses the second edition of his book, X-Teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate, and Succeed, co-authored with Deborah Ancona from MIT Sloan. The book emphasises the need for teams to engage externally to gain diverse perspectives, while maintaining internal cohesion. The second edition aims to reignite excitement for running better teams by celebrating successful implementations of X-Team principles.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58014266Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:57:19 +0000INSEADThe increasing volatility and asynchrony in today's business environment is urging leaders to move beyond traditional, internally focused team models. In this podcast, INSEAD professor Henrik Bresman discusses the second edition of his book, X-Teams:...
In this podcast, INSEAD professor Henrik Bresman discusses the second edition of his book, X-Teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate, and Succeed, co-authored with Deborah Ancona from MIT Sloan. The book emphasises the need for teams to engage externally to gain diverse perspectives, while maintaining internal cohesion. The second edition aims to reignite excitement for running better teams by celebrating successful implementations of X-Team principles.]]>1911business,insead,networks,teamsfalse212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-networks-actually-harm-organisations--57742393
It’s long been understood that social networks, the likes of LinkedIn and Facebook, but also tools such as Whatsapp and Slack, enable individuals to collaborate and accomplish important tasks. As a result, firms typically rely on collaboration through networks to help them innovate and change.

Yet, in this podcast, INSEAD professor Jason Davis argues that networking to boost one’s social capital can actually hurt firms if the resulting “digital relationships” only help individuals pursue private objectives. The conversation expands on the themes covered in his recent book Digital Relationships: Network Agency Theory and Big Tech, itself based on over a decade of research in big tech companies such as Google, Amazon and Tesla, in America, Asia and Europe.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57742393Mon, 27 Nov 2023 02:02:14 +0000INSEADDigital technologies create digital relationships that limit comapnies ability to innovate and change. It’s long been understood that social networks, the likes of LinkedIn and Facebook, but also tools such as Whatsapp and Slack, enable individuals...
It’s long been understood that social networks, the likes of LinkedIn and Facebook, but also tools such as Whatsapp and Slack, enable individuals to collaborate and accomplish important tasks. As a result, firms typically rely on collaboration through networks to help them innovate and change.

Yet, in this podcast, INSEAD professor Jason Davis argues that networking to boost one’s social capital can actually hurt firms if the resulting “digital relationships” only help individuals pursue private objectives. The conversation expands on the themes covered in his recent book Digital Relationships: Network Agency Theory and Big Tech, itself based on over a decade of research in big tech companies such as Google, Amazon and Tesla, in America, Asia and Europe.]]>1503business,digital,insead,networking,technologyfalse211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/regrowing-local-roots--57361677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57361677Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:27:53 +0000INSEADWhy and how to reinvent multinational management skills. In this podcast conversation, Yves Doz, Emeritus Professor of Strategic Management at INSEAD, draws on over 30 years of research to argue that global companies now have two choices: They can...1689business,global,globalisation,insead,management,multinational,strategyfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-making-of-start-up-ecosystems--56938582
In the latest INSEAD Knowledge podcast, Spina explains that flourishing ecosystems such as Silicon Valley and Israel are often nurtured by unique local conditions and historical backgrounds. Future start-up hubs could well spring up in emerging economies such as the Czech Republic, Jordan and Pakistan. Spina evaluates their relative advantages and weaknesses, drawing from her experiences working on the ground with entrepreneurs and policymakers in these countries.
She also recommends specific strategies for governments to find innovative ways to succeed in the start-up race, playing to the unique strengths and challenges of their region rather than replicating models from elsewhere.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56938582Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:50:01 +0000INSEADAre start-up ecosystems born or can they be made? Both, says Chiara Spina, INSEAD Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, who has extensive experience working with and studying start-ups in Italy, the United Kingdom, India and Pakistan. In the...
In the latest INSEAD Knowledge podcast, Spina explains that flourishing ecosystems such as Silicon Valley and Israel are often nurtured by unique local conditions and historical backgrounds. Future start-up hubs could well spring up in emerging economies such as the Czech Republic, Jordan and Pakistan. Spina evaluates their relative advantages and weaknesses, drawing from her experiences working on the ground with entrepreneurs and policymakers in these countries.
She also recommends specific strategies for governments to find innovative ways to succeed in the start-up race, playing to the unique strengths and challenges of their region rather than replicating models from elsewhere.]]>1302false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mastering-the-game-the-advantage-of-training-with-ai--56645129boosting players' capabilities.

Introduced in the late 1970s, chess computers gained popularity in Western countries but were not available in the former Soviet Union due to microchip shortages. Building on this staggered diffusion, INSEAD’s Henning Piezunka and Fabian Gaessler from Pompeu Fabra University examined how AI influenced chess player performance under conditions where computers were exclusively accessible in the West vs. being available in both regions.

Their research findings are compelling. Access to chess computers significantly boosted human performance, with players becoming substantially better. Furthermore, AI training helped level the playing field, especially benefitting disadvantaged players and those without access to human training partners. In this podcast, Piezunka emphasises the critical factors that determine the effectiveness of AI training.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56645129Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:58:08 +0000INSEADArtificial intelligence has already demonstrated its ability to amplify performance and reshape competitive dynamics. A prime example lies in the pivotal role played by chess computers as artificial training partners,...boosting players' capabilities.

Introduced in the late 1970s, chess computers gained popularity in Western countries but were not available in the former Soviet Union due to microchip shortages. Building on this staggered diffusion, INSEAD’s Henning Piezunka and Fabian Gaessler from Pompeu Fabra University examined how AI influenced chess player performance under conditions where computers were exclusively accessible in the West vs. being available in both regions.

Their research findings are compelling. Access to chess computers significantly boosted human performance, with players becoming substantially better. Furthermore, AI training helped level the playing field, especially benefitting disadvantaged players and those without access to human training partners. In this podcast, Piezunka emphasises the critical factors that determine the effectiveness of AI training.]]>1597ai,artificialintelligence,chess,researchfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-businesses-can-learn-from-humanitarian-operations--56225742
In this podcast, INSEAD Knowledge speaks to Luk Van Wassenhove, Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management and academic director of the INSEAD Humanitarian Research Group (HRG). He is not only well-known in the field of operations management, but also recognised as one of the pioneers in humanitarian operations.

In the past, humanitarian organisations have benefited from adapting best practices from the commercial sector, but businesses can also gain insights from how humanitarian organisations operate in extreme conditions. How do they overcome uncertainty, time pressure, challenging physical conditions and the lack of resources and information?

Van Wassenhove’s serendipitous engagement with the humanitarian world – including the Red Cross in Geneva and the UN World Food Programme for the UN Joint Logistics Centre – 25 years ago made him realise that operations management professionals have much to learn from humanitarian organisations. In fact, learning can be a two-way process. This is where the INSEAD HRG has a role in bridging knowledge between the two seemingly unrelated sectors.

Companies need to look beyond their current and immediate boundaries and be open to learning from others. They should also learn to work with diverse stakeholders, be agile in dealing with unexpected situations, decentralise and localise where possible and empower employees to increase responsiveness. Moreover, principles of humanitarian work are increasingly relevant in a world with a growing divide. If companies follow the example of humanitarian organisations by embracing the principle to “do no harm” and take responsibility for the impact of their business, society and the environment will benefit greatly from this change.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56225742Thu, 27 Jul 2023 01:30:02 +0000INSEADSupply chain disruptions have become commonplace in recent years due to the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ukraine war and various forms of geopolitical tension. In an increasingly volatile business environment,...
In this podcast, INSEAD Knowledge speaks to Luk Van Wassenhove, Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management and academic director of the INSEAD Humanitarian Research Group (HRG). He is not only well-known in the field of operations management, but also recognised as one of the pioneers in humanitarian operations.

In the past, humanitarian organisations have benefited from adapting best practices from the commercial sector, but businesses can also gain insights from how humanitarian organisations operate in extreme conditions. How do they overcome uncertainty, time pressure, challenging physical conditions and the lack of resources and information?

Van Wassenhove’s serendipitous engagement with the humanitarian world – including the Red Cross in Geneva and the UN World Food Programme for the UN Joint Logistics Centre – 25 years ago made him realise that operations management professionals have much to learn from humanitarian organisations. In fact, learning can be a two-way process. This is where the INSEAD HRG has a role in bridging knowledge between the two seemingly unrelated sectors.

Companies need to look beyond their current and immediate boundaries and be open to learning from others. They should also learn to work with diverse stakeholders, be agile in dealing with unexpected situations, decentralise and localise where possible and empower employees to increase responsiveness. Moreover, principles of humanitarian work are increasingly relevant in a world with a growing divide. If companies follow the example of humanitarian organisations by embracing the principle to “do no harm” and take responsibility for the impact of their business, society and the environment will benefit greatly from this change.]]>2064agility,business,coopetition,humanitarian,resilience,strategyfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leveraging-generative-ai-for-digital-transformation--54134569
But before leaders jump on the generative AI bandwagon, they should consider how it fits into their existing technological infrastructure and wider digital transformation strategy. The technology also poses a myriad of risks, both internally and externally, that companies must mitigate.

In this podcast, INSEAD Affiliate Professor of Strategy Chengyi Lin explains all the buzz around generative AI, outlines the implications of the technology across various sectors and offers key strategies to help CEOs, managers and entrepreneurs implement it more successfully across their organisations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54134569Thu, 08 Jun 2023 02:38:01 +0000INSEADSince the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, many companies have harnessed the language model and similar generative AI tools for a variety of business functions, including writing marketing copy, coding and plugging gaps in medical imaging data....
But before leaders jump on the generative AI bandwagon, they should consider how it fits into their existing technological infrastructure and wider digital transformation strategy. The technology also poses a myriad of risks, both internally and externally, that companies must mitigate.

In this podcast, INSEAD Affiliate Professor of Strategy Chengyi Lin explains all the buzz around generative AI, outlines the implications of the technology across various sectors and offers key strategies to help CEOs, managers and entrepreneurs implement it more successfully across their organisations.]]>2461ai,business,chatgpt,digital,strategyfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recognising-possibility-in-uncertainty--53830609
For some 20 years, Nathan Furr, an Associate Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, has been interviewing such individuals, culminating in a book with 42 practical tools to overcome uncertainty. In this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, we speak to Nathan Furr and Susannah Furr, his co-author of the book The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown.

In this conversation, they share how they developed this framework and how they consistently use the tools to navigate uncertainty in their lives. Amid the current socio-political and economic uncertainty, their tool kit demonstrates how to practice robust emotional hygiene to preserve mental well-being in difficult times.

If we frame uncertainty in a different way, we might embrace the possibility it brings instead of fearing it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53830609Sun, 14 May 2023 01:00:01 +0000INSEADHow do world-renowned leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, artists and creatives achieve success? For some 20 years, Nathan Furr, an Associate Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, has been interviewing such individuals, culminating in a book with 42...
For some 20 years, Nathan Furr, an Associate Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, has been interviewing such individuals, culminating in a book with 42 practical tools to overcome uncertainty. In this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, we speak to Nathan Furr and Susannah Furr, his co-author of the book The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown.

In this conversation, they share how they developed this framework and how they consistently use the tools to navigate uncertainty in their lives. Amid the current socio-political and economic uncertainty, their tool kit demonstrates how to practice robust emotional hygiene to preserve mental well-being in difficult times.

If we frame uncertainty in a different way, we might embrace the possibility it brings instead of fearing it.]]>2587strategy,uncertaintyfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-effectively-engage-stakeholders--53499729
In this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, Lite Nartey, a Visiting Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, discusses how firms can identify key stakeholders based on their power and the legitimacy and urgency of their claims. She reveals the most effective ways to manage vast stakeholder networks and how to effectively engage with important players to create joint value.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53499729Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:51:59 +0000INSEADDespite their best efforts and desire to “do good”, firms are often primarily focused on financial returns and rarely give stakeholders a seat at the table. This is because firms often lack a genuine understanding of the values that diverse...
In this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, Lite Nartey, a Visiting Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, discusses how firms can identify key stakeholders based on their power and the legitimacy and urgency of their claims. She reveals the most effective ways to manage vast stakeholder networks and how to effectively engage with important players to create joint value.]]>1531esg,stakeholder,stakeholdercapitalism,strategyfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/circularity-in-practice-case-of-a-zero-waste-island--53143679
These are questions the INSEAD Sustainable Business Initiative seeks to answer in its first research collaboration with Polygreen – a network of companies that offers integrated and innovative circular economy solutions worldwide.

INSEAD Knowledge speaks to Atalay Atasu, Professor of Technology and Management and academic director of the Sustainable Business Initiative at INSEAD and Imran Gill, CEO for the Middle East at Polygreen. Our guests speak about the Just Go Zero Tilos initiative and how Tilos could well be the role model to help organisations take sustainable and circular systems from inspiration to execution.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53143679Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:05:34 +0000INSEADWhat does it take to transform the idyllic Greek island of Tilos into the first zero-waste island? Can this circular model be extended to other islands and even other parts of the world? These are questions the INSEAD...
These are questions the INSEAD Sustainable Business Initiative seeks to answer in its first research collaboration with Polygreen – a network of companies that offers integrated and innovative circular economy solutions worldwide.

INSEAD Knowledge speaks to Atalay Atasu, Professor of Technology and Management and academic director of the Sustainable Business Initiative at INSEAD and Imran Gill, CEO for the Middle East at Polygreen. Our guests speak about the Just Go Zero Tilos initiative and how Tilos could well be the role model to help organisations take sustainable and circular systems from inspiration to execution.]]>1901circularity,insead,sbi,sustainability,tilos,zero-wastefalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/demystifying-china-s-internet-giants--52785413global household names in e-commerce, digital payments, social media and gaming in a few short years. Relatively little is known about these firms, but a new book may just change that.

Written by INSEAD Professor of Strategy Guoli Chen and Jianggan Li, founder and chief executive of venture capital firm Momentum Works, Seeing the Unseen: Behind Chinese Tech Giants' Global Venturing shines a light on the success – and failure – of the likes of TikTok, Shein and WeChat beyond their home market of China.

Make sure to visit INSEAD Knowledge for the latest in impactful research and cutting edge thought leadership from INSEAD, the Business School for the World.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52785413Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:16:53 +0000INSEADLove them or loathe them, Chinese tech giants such as ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have become https://knowledge.insead.edu/entrepreneurship/chinas-internet-giants-nuts-and-bolts-going-global in e-commerce, digital payments, social media and gaming...global household names in e-commerce, digital payments, social media and gaming in a few short years. Relatively little is known about these firms, but a new book may just change that.

Written by INSEAD Professor of Strategy Guoli Chen and Jianggan Li, founder and chief executive of venture capital firm Momentum Works, Seeing the Unseen: Behind Chinese Tech Giants' Global Venturing shines a light on the success – and failure – of the likes of TikTok, Shein and WeChat beyond their home market of China.

Make sure to visit INSEAD Knowledge for the latest in impactful research and cutting edge thought leadership from INSEAD, the Business School for the World.]]>1857alibaba,bytedance,china,e-commerce,internet,media,shein,social,technology,tiktokfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-work-out-what-your-employees-really-want--52400741Mark Mortensen proposes a more holistic approach to understanding employees’ needs, while offering practical solutions to ensure that they remain fully invested in their organisation and its goals.

This conversation is based on research Mark co-authored with Amy C Edmondson and first published in the January 2023 HBR Magazine article Rethink Your Employee Value Proposition.

Listeners can access the free survey tool discussed in the podcast here: Integratedevp.org.

Make sure to visit INSEAD Knowledge for the latest in impactful research and cutting edge thought leadership from INSEAD, the Business School for the World.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52400741Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:49:11 +0000INSEADFrom the challenges of hybrid working to the quiet quitting trend, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a seismic impact on the workplace, leaving many companies struggling to understand how best to understand and meet employees' needs and motivations. In...Mark Mortensen proposes a more holistic approach to understanding employees’ needs, while offering practical solutions to ensure that they remain fully invested in their organisation and its goals.

This conversation is based on research Mark co-authored with Amy C Edmondson and first published in the January 2023 HBR Magazine article Rethink Your Employee Value Proposition.

Listeners can access the free survey tool discussed in the podcast here: Integratedevp.org.

Make sure to visit INSEAD Knowledge for the latest in impactful research and cutting edge thought leadership from INSEAD, the Business School for the World.]]>2567business,future,insead,knowledge,workfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-innovation-inside--46614958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46614958Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:30:09 +0000INSEADThe engine a multinational uses to create novel ideas is often an "innovation outpost". In this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, INSEAD Professor Felipe Monteiro shares his research on these outposts and the ways that multinationals manage to integrate...2087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-tech-is-reshaping-consumer-behaviour-and-well-being--46121386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46121386Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:48:35 +0000INSEADDoes taking photos during an experience helps us enjoy it more, or not? Alixandra Barasch, INSEAD Visitor Professor of Marketing, joins us to discuss the interplay between immersion in an experience and common fears of being judged on social media....1302apps,barasch,experiences,fitness,happiness,immersion,leadership,marketing,mba,mindfulness,photography,socialmedia,streaks,tech,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-neuroscience-of-eating--45959747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45959747Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:11:29 +0000INSEADWhy is it so hard to lose weight and keep it off? Is it because willpower is a scarce resource? Or could there perhaps be a biological component? Hilke Plassmann, Octapharma Chaired Professor of Decision Neuroscience at INSEAD, joins us to discuss how...1559atkins,behaviroaleconomics,brain,diet,economics,exercise,health,lifehacks,mba,neuromarketing,nudges,paleo,weightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/professionalising-the-family-firm--45420223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45420223Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:22:23 +0000INSEADIn this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, Professor Morten Bennedsen, the Academic Director of the Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise at INSEAD, talks about how the experience of bringing in talent from outside the family can rejuvenate family...2043blueoceanstrategy,familybusiness,insead,leadership,mbafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-ceos-matter--44339967https://knowledge.insead.edu/strategy/do-ceos-matter-16456]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44339967Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:28:52 +0000INSEADUnlike men, CEOs are not all created equal. Whether it’s due to national culture, industry, personality and timing, captains of industry or public service run the gamut between powerful leaders or symbolic figureheads. INSEAD Professor of Strategy...https://knowledge.insead.edu/strategy/do-ceos-matter-16456]]>1654alibaba,ceos,cfos,china,csos,diversity,elon,indra,leadership,m&a,personality,sustainability,tencentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-business-value-of-empathy--44212407https://knowledge.insead.edu/entrepreneurship/whos-afraid-of-the-experience-economy-16411]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44212407Tue, 06 Apr 2021 03:00:15 +0000INSEADOur relationship to products and brands is complicated. Our opinion of them is shaped by how they make us feel as much as what they do for us. Tim Kobe, founder of strategic design firm Eight Inc., knows this all too well. Starting with his pioneering...https://knowledge.insead.edu/entrepreneurship/whos-afraid-of-the-experience-economy-16411]]>2032burnout,customers,design,digital,emotions,eq,ideo,innovation,leadership,marketing,omnichannel,organisations,strategy,tiktok,tinderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-it-means-to-embark-on-a-journey-of-change--43376372
Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/blog/insead-blog/what-it-means-to-embark-on-a-journey-of-change-16071]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43376372Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:49:08 +0000INSEADMany executives have a nagging sense that something is amiss in their lives. But not all of them find the courage – or the tools – to tackle what needs fixing. In his new book, The CEO Whisperer, Manfred Kets de Vries, INSEAD Distinguished Professor...
Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/blog/insead-blog/what-it-means-to-embark-on-a-journey-of-change-16071]]>1425business,ceowhisperer,change,coaching,courage,dreamanalysis,energy,executiveeducation,executives,insead,knowthyself,leadership,lifecasestudy,storytelling,teamcoachingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-paradox-mindset-can-be-measured-and-cultivated--42908867
INSEAD's Ella Miron-Spektor joins us to discuss her research into the paradox mindset. Whether people struggle or thrive with competing demands largely depends on their mindset. With a paradox mindset, these demands can be transformed into new ideas and improved performance. The paradox mindset suggests an alternative perspective, accepting and learning to live with the tensions associated with competing demands.

Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/how-the-discomfort-of-paradox-can-unlock-creativity-15896]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42908867Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:05:51 +0000INSEADHow can doing more with less make us more innovative? With a paradox mindset, by embracing both sides of seemingly conflicting priorities, many people find creative solutions to persistent problems. INSEAD's Ella Miron-Spektor joins us to discuss her...
INSEAD's Ella Miron-Spektor joins us to discuss her research into the paradox mindset. Whether people struggle or thrive with competing demands largely depends on their mindset. With a paradox mindset, these demands can be transformed into new ideas and improved performance. The paradox mindset suggests an alternative perspective, accepting and learning to live with the tensions associated with competing demands.

Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/how-the-discomfort-of-paradox-can-unlock-creativity-15896]]>1528creativity,innovation,leadership,mba,organisations,psychology,r&d,resilience,self-care,stressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/netflix-s-no-rules-approach-to-innovation--41217798
INSEAD's Erin Meyer joins us to discuss Netflix's unique corporate culture, designed to maximise innovation by minimising rules and red tape. Her new book, No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention, was written with none other than Netflix co-founder, co-CEO and chairman Reed Hastings. In place of executive decisions and specific guidelines, Netflix employs a culture of constant, unflinching 360-degree feedback where merely adequate performers are quickly shown the door. Meyer explains how this company that operates, in Hastings's words, "on the edge of chaos" achieved its stratospheric success -- and how Netflix may be the role model for a post-pandemic economic rebound.

Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/how-netflix-finds-innovation-on-the-edge-of-chaos-15311]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41217798Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:05:16 +0000INSEADHow did a DVD-by-mail company transform itself into a leading global entertainment brand? By rejecting mediocrity, embracing negative feedback, and turning hierarchy on its head. INSEAD's Erin Meyer joins us to discuss Netflix's unique corporate...
INSEAD's Erin Meyer joins us to discuss Netflix's unique corporate culture, designed to maximise innovation by minimising rules and red tape. Her new book, No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention, was written with none other than Netflix co-founder, co-CEO and chairman Reed Hastings. In place of executive decisions and specific guidelines, Netflix employs a culture of constant, unflinching 360-degree feedback where merely adequate performers are quickly shown the door. Meyer explains how this company that operates, in Hastings's words, "on the edge of chaos" achieved its stratospheric success -- and how Netflix may be the role model for a post-pandemic economic rebound.

Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/how-netflix-finds-innovation-on-the-edge-of-chaos-15311]]>1865business,employment,globalisation,hastings,hierarchy,hollywood,icarus,innovation,leadership,management,oscars,strategy,talentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-capitalism-went-astray-and-how-to-fix-it--40276704
Robert U. Ayres, INSEAD Emeritus Professor of Economics and Political Science and Technology Management, joins us to discuss how the USA's post-WWII capitalist hegemony lost its way in the late 20th century, and what can be done to restore capitalism's global credibility in the face of Covid-19. In his new book, "On Capitalism and Inequality: Progress and Poverty Revisited", Ayres argues that the moral and ethical decline began with the rise of Wall Street speculation, which increasingly caused the world economy to resemble a poker game with dizzying stakes, rigged in favour of the wealthy and powerful. To re-establish a sense of fairness, Ayres recommends a familiar remedy: universal basic income, otherwise known as UBI. Unlike many UBI proponents, however, Ayres has a robust, provocative answer to the pertinent question of how it can be paid for.

Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/economics-finance/how-universal-basic-income-could-save-capitalism-14941]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40276704Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:08:39 +0000INSEADCapitalism's current troubles did not begin with Covid-19, but the pandemic has further exposed the grave consequences of inequality in developed economies and the fragility of global value chains. Populist movements (on both the left and right) are...
Robert U. Ayres, INSEAD Emeritus Professor of Economics and Political Science and Technology Management, joins us to discuss how the USA's post-WWII capitalist hegemony lost its way in the late 20th century, and what can be done to restore capitalism's global credibility in the face of Covid-19. In his new book, "On Capitalism and Inequality: Progress and Poverty Revisited", Ayres argues that the moral and ethical decline began with the rise of Wall Street speculation, which increasingly caused the world economy to resemble a poker game with dizzying stakes, rigged in favour of the wealthy and powerful. To re-establish a sense of fairness, Ayres recommends a familiar remedy: universal basic income, otherwise known as UBI. Unlike many UBI proponents, however, Ayres has a robust, provocative answer to the pertinent question of how it can be paid for.

Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/economics-finance/how-universal-basic-income-could-save-capitalism-14941]]>1630biden,blm,capitalism,competition,covid,economics,globalisation,inequality,inequity,innovation,kamala,piketty,shareholder,socialism,speculation,technology,ubi,yangfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-two-faces-of-leadership--37892530
Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/the-two-faces-of-leadership-14646]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37892530Thu, 09 Jul 2020 03:22:33 +0000INSEADLeadership has two faces -- there's the glamorous side that happens in the spotlight, and the less obvious work that goes on behind the scenes. Both are crucial, but leadership literature has increasingly stressed the public face at the expense of the...
Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/the-two-faces-of-leadership-14646]]>1551ai,business,hr,ikea,innovation,jacinda,leadership,management,mba,ml,nadella,nooyi,recruitment,strategyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagining-business-to-monetise-sustainability--33142716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33142716Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:06:48 +0000INSEADLuk Van Wassenhove, INSEAD Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management, is one of the world's foremost researchers on business and sustainability. Long before the phrase "circular economy" was widely known, he was partnering with...1342biomass,circularity,climate,ecosystem,humanitarian,ngos,petrodollar,recycling,renewables,sdgs,sustainability,thunbergfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/securing-supply-chains-in-an-era-of-turmoil--27932760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27932760Thu, 21 May 2020 03:34:55 +0000INSEADEven before COVID-19, supply chains were under constant threat from global disruptive events. Demand volatility caused by climate change, trade wars, pandemics, political unrest, etc. stir chaos in the market, as we saw with the waves of panic buying...1657agile,ai,alibaba,amazon,b2b,b2c,business,covid-19,fmcg,india,p&g,procter,suppliers,tencent,volatilityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-discomfort-makes-us-more-creative--25821286
Read more: https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/how-discomfort-makes-us-more-creative-13866]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25821286Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:29:15 +0000INSEADA lot of us are out of our comfort zones right now, both physically and psychologically. While this is an unsettling place to be, it can also lead to more out-of-the-box thinking and breakthrough ideas. In other words, the exceptional conditions of...
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