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The new leader's dilemma: Maintain or renovate the team?

A situation from the world of soccer serves to illustrate something that can happen in organizations: The former player and German coach Hansi Flick took over as the technical director of the Barcelona club in 2024 with a decision that defied market...

The risk is not that AI fails technically, but strategically

This summer, while on vacation and working in Spain, a headline in a Basque newspaper caught my attention: 'Three out of every 10 Artificial Intelligence projects in Spanish companies have been canceled because they end up failing.' The main reason: not...

Beyond the Averages: The trap of summarized metrics in People Analytics

Data has become an essential tool for decision-making. However, even with abundant data, it's easy to fall into traps that lead us to mistaken conclusions.

False Prophets of Management: How to Distinguish Real Trends from Corporate Fads.

"What was the biggest corporate folly you 'bought into'—agreeing to move forward with a project on a consultant's advice?" This seemingly provocative question opens a necessary reflection on management fads that consume resources without generating real...

Intuition helps, but People Analytics is better for managing human capital

The global talent shortage, the complexity of available data, and the need for real-time strategic decisions are forcing Human Resources leaders to innovate. In this scenario, People Analytics emerges as a key tool.

Five Leadership Lessons for Building High-Performance Teams

The incredible journey of Ernest Shackleton aboard the Endurance, revisited by American author Patrick Lencioni in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, offers powerful insights for today’s business leaders.

Technology in the classroom: a cornerstone for transformative education

The use of new technologies in classrooms and the need to understand their impact.

Why diversity can’t be woke

A few months ago, statements by presidents like Javier Milei and Donald Trump regarding woke culture sparked waves of outrage: too harsh, too misogynistic, too “everything.” Clearly, both leaders took extreme stances. Their comments drew global criticism...

Having breakfast with the algorithm makes the world feel smaller

We live in a world where uncertainty has become the norm. Global crises, rapid technological change, and ongoing social transformation demand adaptability.

The rules of business in crisis: an opportunity to rewrite the game

Have you ever heard of an organization that admits to being in crisis while also claiming that the context in which it operates is favorable for growth?

Goodbye diversity, goodbye flexibility: setback or pendulum swing?

Recent headlines are striking: iconic companies like McDonald’s, Meta, and Walmart are scaling back or eliminating their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

When a leader clashes with the company culture

Organizational culture—the intricate web of values, behaviors, and internal dynamics—is not always visible in financial reports, but it plays a key role in business sustainability.

Are you a Samurai leader?

The adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel follows the story of British sailor Jack Blackthorne, who, after being shipwrecked on the Japanese coast, finds himself entangled in political and military conflicts as he arrives in Japan at the dawn...

Business Lessons from 'The Lord of the Rings'

Strategy, Leadership, and Change: The Business Journey Through Middle-earth The universe of Tolkien, from The Silmarillion to The Lord of the Rings, including the most recent TV adaptations, is an endless source of inspiration. If we translate...

How change management increases the likelihood of project success

In a world of constant transformation, change management has become indispensable for the success of any organisational project.

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