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Queen of Quality, part 3: Quality is not rocket science and other strategic insights

Queen of Quality, part 3: Quality is not rocket science and other strategic insi...

Queen of Quality, part 3: Quality is not rocket science and other strategic insights

06.07.2018, Annamari Typpö

Queen of Quality, part 3: Quality is not rocket science and other strategic insights

In the third part of the series Hanne Laitinen reflect the importance of corporate strategy in everyday activities and ponders how...

My DBA Journey part 2: In Deep Waters Before the Summer

My DBA Journey part 2: In Deep Waters Before the Summer

My DBA Journey part 2: In Deep Waters Before the Summer

29.06.2018, Jouko Pitkänen

My DBA Journey part 2: In Deep Waters Before the Summer

In the second part of the blog series Jouko Pitkänen shares his experience of study trip to Oxford and his study progress.

Photo Journal from Study project “24 Vases in 24 Days” in Jingdezhen March-April 2018

Photo Journal from Study project “24 Vases in 24 Days” in Jingdezhen March-April...

Photo Journal from Study project “24 Vases in 24 Days” in Jingdezhen March-April 2018

06.06.2018, Man Yau

Photo Journal from Study project “24 Vases in 24 Days” in Jingdezhen March-April 2018

The task was to design and produce a series of unique ceramic objects to be used in Aalto EE premises in Helsinki. The students ke...

A man who can deliver a message

A man who can deliver a message

A man who can deliver a message

25.05.2018, Joanna Sinclair

A man who can deliver a message

Professor Ron Dulek has been a highly regarded teacher of communication at Aalto Executive MBA since 2002.

Key insights leaders need to survive and thrive in the digital age

Key insights leaders need to survive and thrive in the digital age

Key insights leaders need to survive and thrive in the digital age

23.05.2018, Joanna Sinclair

Key insights leaders need to survive and thrive in the digital age

“Established theories of business, organizations, strategy, markets, and competition lack descriptive, predictive and explanatory ...

Queen of Quality, part 2: What is on the supervisor's wishlist?

Queen of Quality, part 2: What is on the supervisor's wishlist?

Queen of Quality, part 2: What is on the supervisor's wishlist?

21.05.2018, Annamari Typpö

Queen of Quality, part 2: What is on the supervisor's wishlist?

Challenging skills, tangible tools and fresh perspectives are benefits Martti Paajanen, Business CIO at Nordea Life expects from H...

Case Finnair: What’s your next move in growing as a leader?

Case Finnair: What’s your next move in growing as a leader?

Case Finnair: What’s your next move in growing as a leader?

18.05.2018, Reetta Räty

Case Finnair: What’s your next move in growing as a leader?

“Designed and arranged in partnership with Aalto EE, Leaders’ Next Move program provided managers at Finnair with lessons and tool...

Queen of Quality, part 1: Good things come to those who wait

Queen of Quality, part 1: Good things come to those who wait

Queen of Quality, part 1: Good things come to those who wait

15.05.2018, Annamari Typpö

Queen of Quality, part 1: Good things come to those who wait

This series follows Hanne Laitinen as she completes her Master Class in Quality studies.

Learning the ropes of M&As

Learning the ropes of M&As

Learning the ropes of M&As

04.05.2018, Joanna Sinclair

Learning the ropes of M&As

For business leaders, the attractiveness of mergers and acquisitions, M&A, appear to ebb and flow in the tide of economic growth a...

Creativity, an asset to boost

Creativity, an asset to boost

Creativity, an asset to boost

25.04.2018, Roosa Ketola

Creativity, an asset to boost

Roosa Ketola from Next Gen Marketing Professionals program shares her experiences.

The call for strategic foresight is louder than ever

The call for strategic foresight is louder than ever

The call for strategic foresight is louder than ever

20.04.2018, Antti-Jussi Tahvanainen

The call for strategic foresight is louder than ever

What executives and directors should know about strategic foresight.

Selling is a Nightmare for Many People. Why?

Selling is a Nightmare for Many People. Why?

Selling is a Nightmare for Many People. Why?

09.04.2018, Walid O. El-Cheikh

Selling is a Nightmare for Many People. Why?

To sell efficiently and effectively, people need to build trust and to convey timely information in the right place and to the rig...