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Attention to Attention
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!!
Organization Science Recap
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.
New Book on Open Innovation
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.
Evolutionary Dynamics of the AI Ecosystem
One of the most downloaded papers at Strategy Science this week is The Evolutionary Dynamics of the Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem by Michael G. Jacobides, Stefano Brusoni, and François Candelon. The authors study how AI developers, manufacturers, and users intertwine and find Big Tech firms dominate downstream, upstream and in research. China, US and EU each promote a distinct ecosystem structure, and AI is seen to accentuate profit and firm size inequalities.
New emba X3 cohort
eXciting News: emba X3 Cohort of the EMBA ETH Zurich + University of St.Gallen embarks on their learning journey! Last week, Stefano Brusoni, the co-academic director, along with Ana Procopio Schön, Head of Learning, warmly welcomed the students. The inaugural week was packed with enriching experiences, first Leadership Skills Labs including an immersive visit to Solidaritätshaus and an engaging SDG game. We wish emba X3 a stellar start as they navigate the pathways of knowledge and growth.
Successful Completion of the 4th Episode of Applied Behavioral Science Academy
During the three insightful days, the participants from all over Europe gained practical insights into the application of behavioural, decision and neuroscience in private and public organisations. Enjoying the beautiful views at ETH Villa Hatt, we further enjoyed the interesting discussions amongst participants. You are interested in joining the next episode? Register your interest below.
Swiss Armed Forces Graduation Ceremony
Some of the members of the TIM Group had the opportunity to participate in the graduation ceremony of the Swiss Armed Forces' Tank & Artillery Officer school. The memebrs played a crucial role in conducting an experimental training program, focusing on enhancing the cognitive flexibility of the officer cadets over the past four months. Congratulations to all the new lieutenants!
DRUID Conference
The DRUID conference held at Nova School of Business and Economics in Carcavelos, Portugal offered a wide range of insights and networking opportunities for professionals from various fields. Sebastian Niederberger presented an experimental study that involved over 3500 participants. Axel Zeijen presented his paper on the transformative influence of streaming in the music industry. We are grateful to the organizers and all attendees who organised the DRUID conference.
Best Lecturer Award - emba X
During the graduation of our pioneer cohort of the emba X programme, we are proud to announce that Daniella Laureiro Martinez has been voted as one of the best lecturers by the cohort. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Daniela for her outstanding teaching methods, approachability, and her remarkable dedication to providing a humbling educational experience for the students. Your commitment to excellence is commendable and greatly appreciated by all.
Unlocking Cognitive Flexibility
In a competitive academic environment, driving innovation requires unwavering determination and a remarkable trait: cognitive flexibility—the ability to adapt thoughts and actions to changing requirements. Delve into the realm of cognitive flexibility with insights from Daniella Laureiro Martinez and Sara van Leeuwen. In their article, they share practical tips on training cognitive flexibility when making decisions.