Engagement

"Super Deciders", co-authored by Stefano Brusoni, Daniella Laureiro Martinez, Claudio Feser, and Prof. Dr. Karolin Frankenberger, explores the neuroscience and psychology behind effective decision-making. Featuring illustrations by Daniella and contributions from Ana Procopio Schön and David N. Redaschi, the book provides practical insights to enhance leadership performance and decision making.

Our team made a strong impact at the Strategic Management Society (SMS) Conference in Istanbul, earning prestigious awards and presenting groundbreaking research. Zorica Zagorac-Uremović, Daniella Laureiro Martinez, and Ivan Lobo received two Behavioral Strategy awards—Best Proposal and Most Novel Proposal—for their work on "Multiple Goal Achievement in the Fragile Ecosystem of the Colombian Pacific Region."

Special issue out now on Strategic Organization on the attention-based view of the firm. Editors John Joseph, Daniella Laureiro Martinez, Amit Nigam, William Ocasio and Claus Rerup! Congratulations!!

In an interview with The European Business Review, Daniella Laureiro Martinez discusses the inspiration behind her research on cognitive flexibility and adaptive leadership. She highlights how the EMBA ETH Zurich + University of St.Gallen (emba X) program prepares leaders to navigate complexity by integrating ethical leadership and technology.

The 3-day Organization Science Winter Conference hosted at the Zurich Development Center was an enriching experience! Over the course of three days, we were immersed in captivating panel discussions, insightful fireside chats, and engaging poster sessions. 

The conference was a melting pot of ideas, insights, and networking opportunities, leaving us inspired and invigorated to drive positive change in the realm of organizational science. 

We are pleased to recognize an outstanding leader in our community—Daniella Laureiro Martinez—on her well-earned promotion to Titularprofessor at ETH Zürich. Her contributions extend far beyond her professional achievements. She is a dedicated mentor, a supportive colleague, and an inspiring leader who exemplifies the integration of expertise, humility, and compassion in her work. We celebrate both her success and the values she embodies. Congratulations!

Check out the new book on Open Innovation, especially “Chapter 37 - Leadership Skills for Open Innovation”, co-written by Daniella Laureiro Martinez and Stefano Brusoni. The chapter focuses on a crucial but under explored topic in Open Innovation: The role of leaders, and leadership, in navigating the complex terrain of internal and external idea integration. 

We are pleased to announce that Maria Enrica Zamponi has been awarded the Will Mitchell Dissertation Research Grant (WMDRG), part of the Strategy Research Foundation (SRF) of the Strategic Management Society (SMS)! Her research project titled, "Technology Rules: The Role of Cloud Platforms in Shaping Problem-Solving," will provide valuable insights to the field of strategic management in the digital age.

We congratulate Dr. Jan Richner for defending his PhD defense successfully. We wish him all the best in your journey ahead at MILAK and for his future endeavors.