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Planning for Continuity in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Navigating your organization through the crisis requires coherence, innovation, and courage. It may also be an opportunity in disguise, writes Professor of Practice Pekka Mattila.

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Leading in Extraordinary Times

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Vlog of my Aalto MBA Journey

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Emotional Intelligence is Key to Effective Leadership

To be truly customer and people centric, leaders need to be more self-aware. This calls for emotional intelligence, says Kaisa Aalto-Luoto, SVP, Human Resources & Communications at Outotec.

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Explore the articles that you can also search by defining the topic. You can also dive into the world of long from articles written by top Finnish journalists: Annukka Oksanen, Reetta Räty, Paula Salovaara, and Anu Partanen to name a few. As a special treat, you can subscribe Aalto Leaders’ Insight Highlights to your email.

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Digital Data and Artificial Intelligence Reshaping Strategy and Organizations

21.12.2020

Digital Data and Artificial Intelligence Reshaping Strategy and OrganizationsThe webinar recording includes points on digital disruption by Dr. Henri Schildt, Aalto University and practical steps in traditional organizations by...

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Integrity Is Key

21.12.2020, Elli Mäkilä

Integrity Is KeyEven with a solid cultural family background and classical ballet studies, I entered the culture sector from “the outside” – as many say – with 25 yea...

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Leadership Training Strengthens Organizational Culture

18.12.2020, Annamari Typpö

Leadership Training Strengthens Organizational CultureMehiläinen and Aalto EE joined forces to offer a nationwide leadership training program. The program, applauded for its versatile and holistic approac...

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Online Learning Excellence – Key Learning Points

14.12.2020, Mari Rauhala

Online Learning Excellence – Key Learning PointsOnline learning is here to stay one way or another – and so is face to face learning. There are things to remember when designing and delivering onlin...

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Program Managers' Experiences on Online Training

07.12.2020, Heli Paalamo and Tupuna Tapanainen

Program Managers' Experiences on Online TrainingIn spring 2020, the coronavirus pandemic hit our industry sharply. The movement of people was restricted and the situation forced the transition from ...

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Learning from and with One Another

27.11.2020, Laura Hirvi

Learning from and with One AnotherArts and culture have the potential to transcend countries and languages by bringing people together. Through reading books, watching theatre performa...

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Accelerator Program Brings Together Stora Enso and Startups – Unique Opportunities and Potentially G...

09.11.2020, Tiia Lappalainen

Accelerator Program Brings Together Stora Enso and Startups – Unique Opportunities and Potentially Great New Business for Both PartiesHow does this sound to you: an executive education program that combines theory and hands-on work with the best lecturers, a big international company...

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Five Tips - How to Get Most Out of Online Studies

05.11.2020

Five Tips - How to Get Most Out of Online StudiesAn online course allows you to set your own study schedule, work at your own pace, and learn from the comfort of your favorite couch or coffee shop. H...

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The COVID-19 Reshaping the Future of Work – What are the New Rules and the New Normal?

30.10.2020

The COVID-19 Reshaping the Future of Work – What are the New Rules and the New Normal?Hertta Vuorenmaa, Research Program Director of Aalto University Future of Work Program, and Juha Äkräs, Executive in Residence in Aalto University and...

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Co-creation – Platform for Innovation - in a Search for Marginal Improvements or Radical Innovations

30.10.2020, Minna Wickholm

Co-creation – Platform for Innovation - in a Search for Marginal Improvements or Radical InnovationsThe pressure on organizations to come up with new innovative business models and opportunities is stronger than ever. Megatrends and the pandemic affe...

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How to Succeed in Negotiating and Selling Online?

09.10.2020

How to Succeed in Negotiating and Selling Online?Keep your business running and don’t hesitate to arrange or attend online negotiations and sales meetings.

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Data Analytics – Opportunities for Finance Function to Create Value

08.10.2020

Data Analytics – Opportunities for Finance Function to Create ValueDuring this webinar recording we will discuss of opportunities and competitive advantage Data Analytics has to offer financial professionals and what ...