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Car production lines and orthapaedic surgery
Kamalini Ramdas, Professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School, has been helping orthopaedic surgeons learn from her research into how companies manage product quality and the effects of standardisation on quality
Leaders for our times
How can firms nurture and develop managers and executives into leaders capable of turning today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities? Dr Babis Mainemelis, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, provides creative solutions
How individuals and organisations can innovate in a recession
Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice in Organisational Behaviour explains why recessions are a good time for new management practices to emerge
Is IT your Achilles' heel?
Bruce Weber, Professor of Information Management discusses his research into company IT systems and the effect they have on internal financial control and the importance for corporate governance.
Lessons from the crisis
Chris Higson, Professor of Accounting, contemplates the full and daunting implications of growing government intervention and what we have learned so far
Ownership and trust
In unique research, Julian Franks, Professor of Finance has looked back at over 100 years of data on corporate ownership. Relationships of trust are as important as ever
Forging the new talent compact
It is difficult to attract and keep top talent, acknowledges Doug Ready, Visiting Professor of Organisational Behaviour, but he believes that your company's culture and climate are key to creating a system that works
Global warning
Climate change is, according to Michael Blowfield, Teaching Fellow of Organisational Behaviour, a reality that business leaders must not just accept. They must also be at the forefront of solving this global crisis
How can entrepreneurs move from Plan A to Plan B and beyond?
John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, discusses the strategies entrepreneurs can adopt to help weather the current economic storm
The end of private equity?
In a new podcast, Robin Buchanan, President, London Business School discusses the shape of private equity when it emerges from the current crisis and how promising the future for private equity firms is.
Leading in tough times
Many areas of the business world are in states of turmoil. At such times the need for leadership is paramount argues Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour
Reality checks for private equity
Chris Higson, Professor of Accounting, provides a reality check into what went wrong with private equity as well as his insights into what the future now holds
Getting marketing onto the boardroom table
In a new podcast Tim Ambler considers the importance of boards discussing marketing before all else, and suggests that marketing shouldn't always be the first cut made in a recession
Chris Higson - Fourth briefing of the 'crisis compendium'
The School has been providing a regular commentary on the economic crisis and likely scenarios for the future. Chris Higson, Associate Professor of Accounting, provided his insights on the recession and the types of companies that will be affected
Keeping faith with stocks
Elroy Dimson, BGI Professor of Investment Management, provides an insight into some of The Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2009
Launching a new venture
What strategies can entrepreneurs adopt to help them weather the current economic storm? John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice, has researched entrepreneurial ventures and offers some valuable insights
Learn to glow
Create a co-operative environment within your organisation and you will radiate energy, innovation and success, says Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice
When management collapses
When you compare the 2008 banking crisis with the Enron debacle or even with the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal in 1984, some surprisingly clear parallels emerge, says Freek Vermeulen, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management
Changing industry architecture
In a new podcast Michael G Jacobides, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management, explains why neglect of changing industry architecture is at the root of the current crisis
The glass ceiling: Why women struggle to achieve top levels in business
Dr Elisabeth Kelan, Research Fellow at the Lehman Brothers Centre for Women, talks about why women struggle to achieve top levels in business.
Management Innovation Lab
Julian Birkinshaw, Co-founder of the Management Innovation Lab discusses why management innovation is a largely unexplored source of competitive advantage
Hedge fund clones
Narayan Naik, Professor of Finance and Director of the Hedge Fund Centre, talks about the increasing popularity of synthetic hedge funds
Play hard, work hard
Julian Birkinshaw, Professor of Strategic and International Management, examines innovation in the way we socialise...and work
Leading clever people
Rob Goffee, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, discusses his latest research which reveals the growing importance of a small number of smart employees in organisations.
Rethinking the banking agenda
Professor Viral Acharya discusses capital budgeting and governance at banks, and challenges banks to reconsider performance targets
Second briefing of the 'crisis compendium' - Part three, Professor Stephen Schaefer
Stephen Schaefer, Professor of Finance, explains that the narrow focus of the regulatory system on banks is partially responsible for the financial crisis
Second briefing of the 'crisis compendium' - Part one, Professor James Dow
James Dow, Professor of Finance, comments that a hidden stock market crisis lies behind the economic crisis
Second briefing of the 'crisis compendium' - Part two, Professor Julian Franks
Julian Franks, Professor of Finance, suggests that giving free guarantees to banks reduces the incentive to monitor the banking sector
Second briefing of the 'crisis compendium' - Part four, Professor Elroy Dimson
Professor Elroy Dimson, BGI Professor of Investment Management, comments that high economic growth does not guarantee attractive stock investments
First briefing of the 'crisis compendium' - Part three, Professor Lucrezia Reichlin
Lucrezia Reichlin, Professor of Economics interprets the latest economic statistics in relation to other recent recessions and suggests a second dip in 2009 is possible
First briefing of the 'crisis compendium' - Part one Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics, explains how this downturn differs from previous recessions, and suggests how it may develop in 2009
Competing with low cost rivals
Nirmalya Kumar, Professor of Marketing, explains how traditional retailers can compete with low cost rivals during an economic downturn
Measuring the success of the London 2012 Olympics
In a new podcast Professor Sir Andrew Likierman asks how the success of the London 2012 Olympics should be measured, and discusses the challenges of satisfying multiple stakeholders
Key issues for the G20 - macroeconomic stability and financial regulation
In a new podcast Professor Richard Portes discusses the key issues expected at the G20 summit on 2 April
Global Investment Returns Yearbook
In a new podcast, Paul Marsh, Emeritus Professor of Finance and co-author of the Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook, discusses what information on historic investment returns can tell us about the current crisis
The result is irrelevant... as a measure for decision and execution quality
In a new podcast, Zeger Degraeve, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Professor of Innovation discusses why the practice of managing to results leads to crisis and how people should be rewarded for decisions, rather than results.
Changing industry architecture to survive the economic crisis
Michael Jacobides explains how firms who are not shy to make radical changes to their industry architecture will be the most successful
Don't let this crisis go to waste!
Understanding industry architecture (especially in financial services) can help us to understand both the causes of and remedy for our malaise, argues Michael G Jacobides, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management
The Hoare Govett Small Companies Index Report, published by RBS
Mid and small-cap companies had their best share price performance since 1977, according to new research by Professors Dimson and Marsh
The downturn is an opportunity for company transformation
Don Sull, Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management explains how downturns open a window of opportunity and provide the rationale for difficult decisions that might be considered too extreme in normal circumstances
Keeping people inspired during a recession
"Organisations that flourish and retain talent during a recession always flourish after," says Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice in Organisational Behaviour, discussing challenges with keeping people inspired and engaged in a recession.
Leaders can increase the gap
Randall Peterson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour discusses the importance of leadership during a downturn. If employees believe and trust in the organisation and its leadership, they are more likely to stay focussed, engaged and work hard
Which companies will survive and which will fail in a recession?
Chris Higson, Associate Professor of Accounting explains why when a recession hits your survival is predestined and depends on the markets you serve, the business models you use and the strength of your balance sheet
People management in recession
According to Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, the biggest challenge for most managers throughout a recession is dealing with people. He explains how to manage people on three different levels: thoughts, emotion and action
The downturn as an opportunity to transform business culture
According to Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, success can be an enemy of change but that one of the things to come out of these turbulent times is that it can provide a fantastic opportunity for lots of changes in organisations
Professional service firms: from experts to advisors
Dominic Houlder, Adjunct Professor of Strategic and International Management tells B2B and Professional Service firms that if they want to be a winner in the current climate they need to move away from being experts towards being a client's adviser
How will the current crisis shape the global business environment in the near future?
Helene Rey, Professor of Economics, argues that the policy responses we have seen since the start of the current crisis are so big that they will shape the global business environment for the next five to ten years
Survival of the fattest
Chris Higson, Associate Professor of Accounting discusses how despite their revenues tumbling and prices falling, Apple survived the recession of the early 1990s because they were a fat organisation with a strong balance sheet
Did the crisis kill innovation?
Dominic Houlder, Adjunct Professor of Strategic and International Management, explains that innovation, not cost cutting, is the key to surviving the crisis
Opportunities in emerging markets in the downturn
Terry Rhodes, Co-Founder of CelTel, looks at the interesting and new opportunities which might be overlooked during this downturn
Is it time to focus on risk-reduction strategies?
Richard Punt, Managing Partner of Strategy at Deloitte, discusses the potential outcomes as a result of the ttightening in the willingness for companies to take risk
Is the global market economy broken?
Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics at London Business School examines whether the global market economy is broken, or if it can be fixed
Is the slowdown an opportunity for leaders to get ahead and increase the gap?
Richard Punt, Managing Partner of Strategy at Deloitte, talks about why it's important that leaders get focused on the media term opportunities
Is the slowdown an opportunity for leaders to get ahead and increase the gap?
Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore looks at how a recession tests individuals and idenitifies those who have a resilience to overcome difficult times
What will winning organisations look like in 18 months' time?
Rob Goffee, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School discusses what business will look like in 18 months' time and how their focus will be a further 18 months ahead of that
What will winning organisations look like in 18 months' time?
Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore discusses the attributes of winning organisations
What will winning organisations look like in 18 months' time?
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, examines what a successful business will look like after the recession
What will winning organisations look like in 18 months' time?
Making it safely through a recession is the basis of long term success. Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice discusses what winning companies will look like in the future and why companies that have ignition will thrive
How should executives prepare for the upturn?
Rob Goffee, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School discusses why executives can not ignore the fundamentals of leadership when preparing for the upturn
The need for a department of death and renewal
Nick Wood, entrepreneur and business advisor, looks at why all businesses today need a 'death and renewal' department that has the ability to make difficult decisions to ensure the long-term survival of the organisation
Leadership in a crisis
HE Sheikh Mohamed Althani, President of Qatar-Connect, discusses how leadership has been a major issue in handling the global economy
Fixing the financial system
Julian Franks, Professor of Finance at London Business School, discusses why we can not wait to fix the financial system, despite not fully understanding the origins of the crisis
Leadership in tough times
Juan Pablo de Alba, Director General, Easyfairs Columbia, looks at what leaders can learn from difficult times with particular reference to how Columbian leaders coped in 1999
Investing when times are difficult
Jeremy Asher, Chairman of Agile Energy, argues that survival is the main priority during these times but that great disruptions can also bring great opportunities
Do consumer brand preferences change in a downturn?
Jean-Christophe Bedos, CEO of Boucheron, discusses why consumers change their brand preferences during a recession
Can marketing help sustain competitive advantage during a recession?
Jean-Christophe Bedos, CEO of Boucheron, looks at how brands can achieve a competitive advantage through their marketing activity
How should decision-makers prepare for the upturn?
Jean-Christophe Bedos, CEO of Boucheron, discusses the best way for decision-makers to prepare their business for the upturn
What's the value of online strategy?
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, discusses the importance of an online strategy, particularly during a downturn
How does consumer behaviour differ in the downturn?
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, looks at how consumers behave during a downturn
Can the financial system be fixed?
Costas Mitropoulos, Executive Chairman, Eurobank EFG Telesis Finance discusses if the financial system can be fixed
Can the financial system be fixed?
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, discusses if the financial system can be fixed
How should business decision-makers prepare for the upturn?
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, discusses the best way for decision-makers to prepare their business for the upturn
How do you make your marketing budget work harder?
Daniel Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Marketing at London Business School gives insights on how businesses can make the most of their marketing budget
How does consumer behaviour differ in a downturn?
Daniel Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Marketing at London Business School looks at how consumers behave during a downturn
The response of London Business School to the downturn
Professor Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean of London Business School discusses the School's response to the economic downturn
Is the downturn a good time to start a new venture?
Jeffrey Skinner, Executive Director of the Foundational for Entrepreneurial Management, explains why the recession may be a good time to be an entrepreneur
Simple rules for complex times
During a recession many companies scale back their marketing, so those who don't are at a distinct advantage. This is because the amount that they spend will be carried further, says Dan Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Marketing
What performance indicators become prevalent in a recession?
Costas Mitropoulos, Executive Chairman, Eurobank EFG Telesis Finance discusses what are the most common performance indicators during a downturn
What performance indicators become prevalent in a recession?
Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore talks about survival as the most important indicator
How should business decision-makers prepare for the upturn?
Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore, discusses the best way for decision-makers to prepare their business for the upturn
Leadership in the current climate
John Rothenberg, SVP, Investor Relations and Head of M and A at Unilever UK, discusses the role of leadership in uncertain times
Is globalisation falling apart?
Helene Rey, London Business School Chaired Professor of Economics, looks at the drop in international transactions and examines whether international trade flows and international financial flows point towards a collapse of globalisation
Four steps to protect your business and grow during a downturn
Dr. Gita Piramal, Chairman of Ergo, gives a guide to the four steps needed to protect and grow your business in the downturn
Glow: bringing energy and innovation to your work
Create a cooperative environment within your organisation and you will radiate energy, innovation and success, says Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice
Indian power
Nirmalya Kumar, Professor of Marketing, shares the essence of what he learned from 10 trips to India to interview more than 30 CEOs and top executives who are unleashing the new global power of Indian firms
Marketing success in a downturn
Patrick Barwise, Emeritus Professor of Management and Marketing, explains how the right marketing strategy can turn the downturn into an opportunity
Closing the gap between strategy and execution: making hard choices
In the second of a three part podcast series Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice, proposes that we should replace the liner view with an iterative approach that sees strategy always and everywhere as unfolding in a repeated cycle.
Alumni Profile: Jean-Christophe Bedos SLN2000, Chief Executive Officer, Boucheron
Jean-Christophe Bedos SLN2000 reflects on his career and time at the School.
Profile: Rakesh Bhasin, Chief Executive Officer, Colt Technology Services Group
Rakesh Bhasin, discusses his career and his role as Chief Executive Officer of Colt Technology Services Group
Alumni Profile: Roger Carlsson MSc17(1984), Executive Chairman, FCT Fund Management PTE LTD
Roger Carlsson MSc17(1984) reflects on his career and time at the School.
Profile: Vittorio Colao, Chief Executive, Vodafone
Vittorio Colao, discusses his career and his role as Chief Executive of Vodafone
Profile: Jasmine Whitbread, Chief Executive, Save the Children
Jasmine Whitbread, discusses her career and her role as Chief Executive of Save the Children
Profile: Ravi Kant, Vice Chair, Tata Motors
Ravi Kant, discusses his career and his role as Vice Chair of Tata Motors
Profile: Andy Green, Chief Executive Officer, Logica
Andy Green, discusses his career and his role as Chief Executive Officer of Logica
Research round-up: Highlights from London Business School
As the financial and economic agenda moves from crisis to recovery, four of our faculty members (Nader Tavassoli, Kamalini Ramdas, Richard Portes and Michael Jacobides) offer their insights on what lies ahead for 2011
Osaze Osifo GLS 2010 interview
Osaze Osifo (MiFPT99), CEO, FBN Investment Banking and Asset Management, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Sir John Egan GLS 2010 interview
Sir John Egan (MSc01), Chairman, Severn Trent plc, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Erik Vynkier GLS 2010 interview
Erik Vynkier (MBA2000), Director, Standard Life, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Mohammed Althani GLS 2010 interview
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Althani (SEP50), President, Qatar-Connect, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Stephen Olabisi Onasanya GLS 2010 interview
Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director and CEO, First Bank of Nigeria, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Chris Gibson-Smith GLS 2010 interview
Dr Chris Gibson-Smith, Chairman, London Stock Exchange, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Andrew Likierman GLS 2010 interview
Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean of London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Jean-Christophe Bedos GLS 2010 interview
Jean-Christophe Bedos (SLN2000), CEO Boucheron, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Juan Pablo Hernandez de Alba GLS 2010 interview
Juan Pablo Hernandez de Alba (SEP39), Managing Director and Partner, EasyFairs Columbia, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Nigel Andrews GLS 2010 interview
Nigel Andrews (MSc11) on what we can learn from emerging markets
Roger Carlsson GLS 2010 interview
Roger Carlsson (MSc17), Executive Chairman, FCT Fund Management Pte Ltd, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Antonio Quintella GLS 2010 interview
Antonio Quintella (MBA33), CEO Brazil and Co-Head, Global Emerging Markets Council, Credit Suisse, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Rakesh Bhasin GLS 2010 interview
Rakesh Bhasin, CEO, Colt Technology Services Group, on what we can learn from emerging markets
GLS 2010 panel highlights 3: The future of work
Lynda Gratton, Warren East, Andy Green, Jasmine Whitbread and Rakesh Bhasin discuss the five key factors that will influence the way we work - technology, demographics, social trends, carbon and globalisation
GLS 2010 panel 2 highlights: Inside out
Nirmalya Kumar, Savio Kwan, Ravi Kant and Mo Ibrahim discuss the latest trend of emerging market companies exporting and taking over companies in the west. Leading companies from Brazil, India and China share their experiences
GLS 2010 panel 1 highlights: Understanding emerging markets
What do we mean by 'emerging markets'? Helene Rey, Antonio Qintella, Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, HE Amr Abdullah Al-Dabbagh and Laura D'Andrea Tyson seek to define this term and further explore these markets as an economic phenomenon
Warren East GLS 2010 interview
Warren East, CEO, ARM, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Don Sull GLS 2010 interview
Don Sull Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management; Faculty Director of Executive Education, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Martin Sorrell GLS 2010 interview
Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPP, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Ravi Kant GLS 2010 interview
Ravi Kant, Vice Chair, Tata Motors, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Andy Green GLS 2010 interview
Andy Green, CEO, Logica, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Julian Birkinshaw GLS 2010 interview
Julian Birkinshaw Professor of Strategic and International Management and Deputy Dean of Programmes, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Francesca Cornelli GLS 2010 interview
Francesca Cornelli Professor of Finance; Academic Director, The Coller Institute of Private Equity, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Lynda Gratton GLS 2010 interview
Lynda Gratton Professor of Management Practice in Organisational Behaviour, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Nirmalya Kumar GLS 2010 interview
Nirmalya Kumar Professor of Marketing, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Paul Bulcke GLS 2010 interview
Paul Bulcke, CEO, Nestle S.A., on what we can learn from emerging markets
Laura Tyson GLS 2010 interview
Laura D'Andrea Tyson, S.K. and Angela Chan Professor of Global Management, Haas School of Business, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Vittorio Colao GLS 2010 interview
Vittorio Colao, Chief Executive, Vodafone, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Peter Voser GLS 2010 interview
Peter Voser, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Savio Kwan GLS 2010 interview
Savio Kwan (MSc09), Independent Non-Executive Director, Alibaba Group, on what we can learn from emerging markets
GLS 2010 highlights
Highlights of London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2010, held on 5 July. The theme was emerging markets: "New Frontiers: Expansion, Opportunity and Innovation."
Podcast 7: Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, on the importance of governments working together on regulation
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange says that "global financial regulation is around the corner"
Podcast 6: Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, on "learn as you go" regulation
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange warns of the dangers of "learn as you go regulation"
Podcast 5: Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, on avoiding the next bubble
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange says that conditions that could lead to the creation of a new bubble are visible
Podcast 4: Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, on compensation
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange explores some of the key issues around compensation in the banking sector
Podcast 3: Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, on consistency in regulation
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange describes why consistency in regulation is so important
Podcast 2: Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, on the integration of regulatory systems
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange describes the movement towards a more integrated regulatory system
Podcast 1: Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, on the role of central banks
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange discusses the importance of an enhanced role for central banks
3 ways to re-structure your business processes in a downturn
Don Sull, Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, looks at three ways forward-thinking businesses use a downturn to restructure their organisation
Warren Finegold GLS 2010 interview
Warren Finegold (MSc14), Chief Executive, Global Business Development, Vodafone, on what we can learn from emerging markets
4 market opportunities for flexible managers to seize in a downturn
Don Sull, Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, shares four market opportunities that flexible and agile managers can seize in a downturn
Private label share in a downturn
Nirmalya Kumar, Professor of Marketing, draws on his research to examine what happens to private label shares during recessions and how market share can be defended in challenging times
Organisational characteristics for change, success and survival
Professor Michael Jarrett, Visiting Professor of Organisational Behaviour, speaks of the importance of organisations understanding their external environment in order to change, succeed and survive
Executive Education CNN advert
"The SEP programme strengthened my position as a leader and helped me get through what have been some pretty challenging times economically," Philip Stockton(SEP65) shares his thoughts on the School's Senior Executive Programme in a new CNN advert.
Profile: John Connolly, Global Chairman, Deloitte
John Connolly, discusses his career and his role as Global Chairman of Deloitte
Alumni Profile: Warren Finegold MSc14(1981), Chief Executive, Global Business Development, Vodafone
Warren Finegold MSc14(1981) reflects on his career and time at the School.
Profile: Peter Voser, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Dutch Shell
Peter Voser, discusses his career and his role as Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell
Alumni Profile: Savio Kwan (MSc09/1976), Independent Non-Executive Director, Alibaba Group
Savio Kwan (MSc09/1976) reflects on his career and time at the School.
Alumni Profile: Michael Perlman MSc03(1970), Deputy Chairman, Grupo Ibmec Educacional
Michael Perlman MSc03 (1970) reflects on his career and time at the School.
Profile: Sir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive, WPP
Sir Martin Sorrell discusses his career and his role as Chief Executive of WPP
Challenges for measuring performance
Sir Andrew Likierman, Professor of Management Practice in Accounting, discusses the challenges involved in accurately measuring performance