INSEAD Advocacy Toolkit

The Myth and Reality of Sustainable Investing: How to Really Achieve Sustainability?

Sep 27, 2023

Sustainable investing – investing in “sustainable” funds – has been one of the hottest areas of growth in the financial market. However, an increasing number of sustainability measures, a lack of standards, and greenwashing are causing concerns. What is the record of sustainable investing? Can it achieve true sustainability? How can companies and executives contribute to a sustainable world?

Join us where Lily Fang, Professor of Finance, Programme Director of Finance for Executive at INSEAD, will illustrate how your work as an executive can contribute meaningfully to true sustainability. Watch on Demand.

The Art and Science of Communication

Jul 17, 2023

What makes communication a form of art? For Steve Knight – Global Executive Communication Skills Coach, communication is indeed that, mixed with a large dose of science. Message clarity, quality of voice, body language and the gift of you – like a recipe, all these ingredients come together to make for good communication.

In this episode, we dive into what makes for good communication and how to get it right -> https://inse.ad/LCIpodcastjul23

To learn more about communication programmes at INSEAD, visit the Leadership Communication with Impact webpage -> https://inse.ad/LCIJul23

To learn more about Steve, don’t hesitate to visit https://artofcomms.com

Finance for Executives Programme: Finding Value Beyond the Balance Sheet

Jul 17, 2023

In his role as MD, Alessandro spends much of his time dealing with matters of financial importance, from project financing to managing customer risk and debt. And, while the subject of finance was not entirely foreign to Alessandro, having had to deal with P&L statements and project evaluations previously, the topic of corporate finance was something that he could not admit to being fully conversant in. For a busy executive like Alessandro, he really appreciated the format of the Finance for Executives programme (FFE). In just seven days, participants came away with a working knowledge of finance that they could immediately apply to their role and the business they represented. “With my newfound knowledge, I am now better able to take ownership, especially in the area of corporate finance. Whether it’s talking to the board or customers, I am able to speak with more authority. For example, topics such as Cost of Money are concepts that I have already started applying to new projects.” Read to find out more about how Alessandro applies his newfound knowledge at work: https://inse.ad/FFEarticleJul23 If you are interested in the FFE Programme, click here to find out more: https://inse.ad/FFEjul23

Customer-Centric Transformation with Data & Digital Tech

Jun 22, 2023

Changing customer behaviour, new technologies, disruptive competitors, new online channels, digital trends, unlimited data: Our research is showing that senior executives often struggle to structure their thinking about all changes happening in a digital world. They often say that traditional strategies have become completely obsolete in an agile world. Indeed, in this fast-paced environment, new approaches are required. But traditional strategies are not dead – they are just transforming. Value-creating growth still starts with customers and not with products or technology. In this webinar, Prof. Joerg Niessing will discuss three customer-centric shifts that have helped organisations to transform successfully by leveraging data and digital tech. The frameworks used will give you a structured approach to build your own successful customer-centric digital strategy.

Coaching and Therapy: a Necessary Tension?

Jun 21, 2023

While both coaching and therapy focus on helping individuals improve their lives, they differ in their methods, goals, and focus. In this webinar, we explore the differences between these two approaches to personal development and growth. We examine the key distinctions between coaching and therapy, and highlight the benefits of each.

Whether you are taking on a role of an executive coach, therapist, or someone interested in personal development, this webinar provides valuable insights into the similarities and differences between coaching and therapy.

Hear from Sacha de Reuver, Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst, Supervisor & Executive Coach and holder of the INSEAD Coaching Certificate, and Derek Deasy, INSEAD Senior Affiliate Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Programme Director of the INSEAD Coaching Certificate. The session is presented by Frederique Arlaux, Programme Advisor and Tatsiana Matskevich, Product Marketing Manager.

Watch on demand: https://inse.ad/webinar-icc-fb-may2023

INSEAD Executive Education ranks #3 in the Financial Times 2023 rankings!

May 19, 2023

We are proud to see INSEAD recognised for their unique approach to designing and delivering both custom and open programmes. This impressive result follows the MBA #2 ranking earlier this year and reaffirms INSEAD’s leading position as the Business School for the World. Congrats to all involved!

Advanced International Corporate Finance Programme: Moving Upwards and Onwards in Her Career With INSEAD

May 9, 2023

INSEAD has played a “huge part” in driving Şirvan Canıtez’s career in finance. She has been able to move up and change position within her organisation every few years as a result of her education. And so positive has her INSEAD experience been, that she attained alumnus status, having completed two more programmes, in addition to the INSEAD Advanced International Corporate Finance programme, to receive her INSEAD Certificate in Global Management. Read more to find out about Şirvan Canıtez’s INSEAD experience and how she leverages it to move upwards and onwards in her career: https://inse.ad/itw-sirvancanitez If you are interested in the Advanced International Corporate Finance programme, click here to find out more: https://inse.ad/discover-AICF

Entrepreneurship: New Business Ventures programme – Having the Courage To Help Change the Jewellery Industry

May 9, 2023

Thelma West designs fine jewellery. Her pieces showcase diamonds and jewels that are carefully sourced for their ethical provenance. Some of the biggest stars in the world, Zendaya is a fan, and Rihanna was snapped wearing the Thelma West Rebel Black diamond ring during the 2021 Met Gala. With her business experiencing meteoric growth and international expansion, West was at an inflection point in 2022.
“I wanted to connect with new minds, and with minds outside of the ‘safe space’ of my own industry to challenge my thinking. And I wanted to do this in a way that was quick but intensive and really transformative,” said West.
The INSEAD Entrepreneurship: New Business Ventures (EBV) programme spoke both to where she was and what she needed.

Read more to find out about Thelma West’s INSEAD experience and how she applies her newfound knowledge to help change the jewellery industry: https://inse.ad/itw-thelmawest

If you are interested in the EBV Programme, click here to find out more: https://inse.ad/discover-EBV

Entrepreneurship: New Business Ventures programme – Stepping Out with Eyes Wide Open

May 9, 2023

As the co-founder and CEO of impactvise AG, Adrian Peyer has a vision to help law firms across the globe become more sustainable in their business practices, and to help them align to global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards.

In preparing for his new start-up, Adrian embarked on INSEAD’s Entrepreneurship: New Business Ventures (EBV) programme that catered to people at different stages of the start-up journey in 2021.

“Our lecturer, Professor Henning Piezunka, taught us to challenge our own ideas, and one of the exercises was to pitch a business idea to actual investors. It was like a dry run for our own business – this was a good practice in a safe environment for what we would actually need to do, and certainly not an opportunity that comes by easily.”

Today, right out of the programme, Adrian has already been able to transfer his learnings to benefit impactvise.

Read more to find out about Adrian Peyer’s start-up journey and how he applies his knowledge acquired at INSEAD to scale up his start-up: https://inse.ad/itw-adrianpeyer

If you are interested in the EBV Programme, click here to find out more: https://inse.ad/discover-EBV

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