The European Business Review

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The European Business Review

ISOPLUS – HIDDEN BUT ESSENTIAL

PORTO BUSINESS SCHOOL: CULTIVATING MARKET-READY EXPLORERS • Portugal is renowned for its early navigators' audacious journeys of global exploration. What better home, then, for an International MBA programme that equips its students to navigate global ambiguity with purpose, curiosity, and courage?

HEALTHCARE WITH THE CUSTOMER FRONT AND CENTRE • The health sector has gone through some testing times since Iñaki Ereño became part of it in 2005, including COVID-19. Now Group CEO of Bupa, he puts into focus the group's priorities and achievements, as well as its ambition to become the world's most customer-centric healthcare company.

BECOMING THE LEADER YOU ARE: THE 6S-MODEL OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT • Real leadership? It starts when you stop following everyone else’s playbook. The 6S-Model reveals why authentic leaders are forged through self-discovery, not appointed through hierarchies.

THE PERFORMANCE EQUATION: HOW GREAT LEADERS COACH TEAMS TO EXCELLENCE • An effective team leader is at the same time the team's coach. But how should they approach that role? Tom Preston and Luciana Nuñez offer some valuable pointers, not the least of which is "The Performance Equation".

EQUIPPING FOR TOMORROW: Unlocking New Skills for the Future of Work in 2033 • In an ever-evolving job market, embracing the future requires us to adapt and acquire new skills. Our article, “Equipping for Tomorrow: Unlocking New Skills for the Future of Work in 2033”, emphasizes the importance of leaving behind outdated skills and upskilling for the new landscape. Let’s foster a sense of optimism and readiness for the opportunities ahead!

INNOVATING YOUR TEAM'S CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS: Use the 3 Cs! • As leadership roles move from merely directorial to creating great conditions for team success, leaders should employ the three Cs framework— a structured and effective way to get the best out of teams.

IDENTITY THREATS OFTEN LEAD TO BURN OUT AND QUITTING - BUT MANAGERS CAN HELP • Identity threats in the workplace – feeling devalued, misunderstood or that our sense of self is challenged – can lead to emotional exhaustion and resignation. Managers play a crucial role in recognizing and responding to these threats through open dialogue and diagnostic tools, helping to create a healthier, more supportive work environment.

JOBS - AND WHAT THEY TAUGHT ME • A good education is all very well, but there are some lessons you can’t learn in the classroom. Adrian Furnham recounts his most valuable extra-curricular experiences – in the world of employment.

THE CURRY PUFF EFFECT: HOW SMALL ACTS OF APPRECIATION LIFTED DHL TO THE TOP • Inspired by Chris Ong’s panel at HR Connect 360, Nanyang Business School, NTU

SURVIVING AMONG GIANTS: HOW HMD THRIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS • In less than a decade, HMD has created a niche in the mobile phone market despite fierce competitors. Here is a look at its survival strategies other small businesses could borrow.

THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF High-Performing Corporations • We aim to expand Kotter’s change model to address both scholars and practitioners throughout the world to initiate a new conversation on organizational transformation. Our reasoning is based on the true transformation which has to be...