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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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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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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: Former 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.