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The Transformation of Work Requires Dialogic Leadership

The transformation of work has changed leadership. Instead of leading organizations, leadership is now about managing people – or emotions. According to Dr. Pia Lappalainen, who has researched work productivity, a focus on emotions makes business sense: “When people feel well, productivity takes care of itself.”

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“I Wonder What Kind of Adventure We’re About to Face Now?”

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Column: We All Need to Go Back to School

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Leave Your Ego at the Door

"You have to remember your goal. It is the most important thing." Gopal RajGuru, lecturer in Aalto EE’s Negotiation Skills program, gives this clear instruction to anyone trying to make a deal. You need to know what your goal is, as well as trying to find out what the other party needs. The number one reason he has seen negotiations fail is that one party or the other does not have a clear idea of their goal and keeps negotiating to the point that the other one walks away. “Check out your ego at the door”, he says.

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Building a Nordic Hub for Leadership and Organizational Development

19.12.2014, Pekka Mattila

Building a Nordic Hub for Leadership and Organizational DevelopmentThere may be room for a Nordic champion in leadership and organizational development.

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We Used Executive Education to Support Doctor Recruitment

18.12.2014

We Used Executive Education to Support Doctor RecruitmentSharing experiences: Cooperation partner Jaana Junell.

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Sustainable Supply Chain: Competitive Asset Today, an Essential Requirement Tomorrow?

16.12.2014, Katri Kauppi

Sustainable Supply Chain: Competitive Asset Today, an Essential Requirement Tomorrow?It is difficult to talk about sustainable development without mentioning the concept of the triple bottom line.

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My DBA Journey: The Autumn – Things Are Moving on Slowly But Hopefully Surely

01.12.2014, Riitta Lumme-Tuomala

My DBA Journey: The Autumn – Things Are Moving on Slowly But Hopefully SurelyAccording to my study plan I should be much further with my writing than what the present situation is.

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It Takes Three To Tango

20.11.2014, Annukka Oksanen & Ville Blåfield

It Takes Three To TangoWhat is the best way to build a good rapport between owners, the board of directors and the CEO?

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From IT Security to Cyber Security – Bits Destroying our Physical World

20.11.2014, Jukka Manner

From IT Security to Cyber Security – Bits Destroying our Physical WorldAttacks on IT systems are a daily nuisance.

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Public Sector Innovations by Geoff Mulgan

12.11.2014

Public Sector Innovations by Geoff MulganChief Executive at innovation charity organization Nesta, Mr. Geoff Mulgan, answered a few questions about public sector innovations.

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Samar Modonpour, CEO of Iranian Fashion Brand, Joins the Aalto Executive MBA Program

22.10.2014, Reetta Räty

Samar Modonpour, CEO of Iranian Fashion Brand, Joins the Aalto Executive MBA ProgramOne in three of the program’s participants is a woman.

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Business case: Rollin’ with the Danes

09.10.2014, Annukka Oksanen

Business case: Rollin’ with the DanesIn a city of million bicycles, the bike culture has the potential to be big business.

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I Still Have Quite a Bit Of Work To Do As a Leader

01.10.2014, Tommi Laitio

I Still Have Quite a Bit Of Work To Do As a LeaderSharing experiences Participant: Tommi Laitio

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Supporting Finnish Gaming Companies to Be on the Crest of a Wave

11.09.2014, Minna Wickholm

Supporting Finnish Gaming Companies to Be on the Crest of a WaveSpot on The Guardian!

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Case: Lindström: Small Steps Make Big Leaps

03.09.2014

Case: Lindström: Small Steps Make Big LeapsDuring the course of 166 years, the small Helsinki-based textile service company has spread in over 20 countries.