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“We’ve come out of a time when companies were expected to focus solely on profits. But in his writings, Smith actually rejected the ‘greed is good’ mindset of neoliberalism.”

As we face the challenges of climate change, social inequality, and resource scarcity, the need for sustainability transitions has never been more critical. The elective Sustainability and Systemic Change of the Modular MBA offers a transformative learning experience for those committed to contribute to these transitions. By focusing on systemic approaches and personal reflection, participants are empowered to identify and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable value creation.

For businesses, organizations, and governments, responding to the opportunities and challenges of digital advancements is crucial. But how do you ensure a strategy that stands the test of time? Wolter Lemstra, lead faculty member for Digital Strategy and Transformation at Nyenrode Business University, offers five practical tips.

On November 20, 2024 Nyenrode Business University celebrated its 78th Dies Natalis. Members of the Nyenrode community, including students, alumni and staff gathered in large numbers to celebrate this special anniversary.

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On the 3rd of September, a great Full-time MBA graduation ceremony took place.

Companies have power but take too little responsibility. This is what Willem Schramade, Professor of Sustainable Finance, states in his inaugural lecture on October 11. “In order to be successful in the long term, directors must also steer on the social and ecological value of their business."

Simon van den Ende has been appointed as a member of the Nyenrode Foundation Board as of October 1 on the recommendation of alumni association VCV. He has an extensive network among alumni and in the business community.

Remote work has become commonplace. However, this shift can have negative effects, such as a loss of social cohesion and learning on the job. In response, many organizations have implemented remote work policies. Yet, these policies, which often focus solely on setting a fixed number of in-office workdays per week, are not enough to boost employee engagement and job satisfaction. Research shows that empowered leadership is far more important in achieving these goals.

You should let people decide for themselves whether they are a stakeholder and why. That’s what Tanja de Jonge argues, who will receive her doctorate from Nyenrode Business University on September 17. “There are more stakeholders than just the usual suspects.”

What factors affect a Global Business Services Portfolio? And how can digitalization help overcome challenges in its implementation? This question is at the heart of research by Albert Plugge, professor of ESG Transformation & Digital Innovation at Nyenrode Business Universiteit, and Shahrokh Nikou, researcher at TU Delft.