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| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: The IE Career Management Center in the month of February 2015… |
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February may be a short month but you wouldn’t know it with all the IE Career Management Center arranged! They held 490 career advising meetings and posted over 437 job opportunities, nearly 30% of which were outside Spain. Check out this infographic to see what else they organized last month: https://ow.ly/JUrrp ![]() ___________________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: IE Net Impact Club is hosting its Fifth Annual Impact Weekend on April 24-26th, 2015 |
Calling alumni with a social entrepreneurship/impact investing background! IE Net Impact Club is hosting its Fifth Annual Impact Weekend on April 24-26th, 2015 and needs your help!![]() More Information: Impact Weekend is a priceless weekend-long experience for people wanting to explore the world of social entrepreneurship and to network with professionals in the social impact industry. It is designed as a workshop in which teams of students from Madrid universities develop new social enterprises models under the careful guidance of mentors and ultimately pitch them in from of a jury. Agenda at a glance
If you have experience in the social impact field and would like to get involved in Impact Weekend either as mentor or jury, please contact us at impactweekend@ie.edu mentioning your preference and availability. Our purpose is to promote a culture of innovation and encourage amazing ideas with a positive long-lasting impact. Therefore, any suggestions of comments that could help us make the event more meaningful would also be very much appreciated. Thank you! Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Desmitificando la Consultoría con Accenture |
Por Margarita Alonso – Director General – Fundación IE![]() Celia de Anca moderó una mesa redonda en la que cuatro profesionales de Accenture Maria José Sobrinos, Directora de RRHH Miriam Molino Managing Director of Retail Industry, Adriana Scozzafava, Miembro del Comité Ejecutivo de financial services y Sandra Moreno también Senior Executive compartieron una charla animada y con un ambiente cercano organizada para estudiantes universitarias que quisieran entender mejor este sector, que lamentablemente no atrae al talento femenino. Solo el 37% de las nuevas contrataciones junior son mujeres y el goteo de salida es constante. Universitarias de la Politécnica, de la Carlos III, de Cunef, IE, ICADE, etc. se acercaron al IE a despejar sus dudas sobre este sector lleno de estereotipos y prejuicios. A menudo pensamos que la consultoría es una profesión llena de agresividad pero todas las ponentes coincidieron que es más una labor de acompañamiento y soporte al cliente. Otra creencia prejuiciosa es que la consultoría requiere jornadas de sol a sol, y es cierto que es una profesión de picos y valles pero por otro lado el desempeño no se mide en horas presenciales sino en objetivos. Esto le otorga una gran flexibilidad y la hace muy interesante para personas que son capaces de cumplir su propia agenda de forma independiente. Es cierto que la consultoría demanda personas con un curriculum brillante e idiomas, asimismo requiere una constante actualización de conocimientos y habilidades. Pero también es verdad que el talento es el recurso más valioso de una gran consultora como Accenture, y por ello lo miman e invierten tiempo y recursos en desarrollarlo. Otra de las acusaciones injustas que a menudo sufre la consultoría es tacharla de entorno muy masculino lo cual fue desmentido unánimemente pues ya desde el año 91 existe en Accenture un comité de diversidad que ha velado por incrementar la concienciación de la diferencia como un activo. Y no sólo en la dimensión de género sino en la cultural o la diversidad funcional. Hubo acuerdo en que el grupo de estudiantes fue sobresaliente con preguntas bien estructuradas y relevantes. También hubo buenos consejos y recomendaciones desde la experiencia: • Es aconsejable trazarse un plan de carrera. Y tomar conciencia de la trascendencia de las decisiones a corto en la carrera a largo plazo. • Es importante investigar previamente a la empresa en la que quieres trabajar pues no en todas, la diversidad está en su ADN. • La consultoría es una profesión competitiva pero precisamente por el valor que tienen el talento existen muchos recursos de apoyo en el equipo de RRHH en tu mentor, tu jefe pero es importante hacer uso de ellos y sobre todo dejar claro qué es lo que deseamos. • Hay que librarse de las barreras propias con las que a menudo lastramos nuestra trayectoria profesional, existen muchos caminos para el triunfo del talento femenino en consultoría, unos son más cortos otros más largos pero siempre gratificantes y satisfactorios. ![]() ![]() ![]() ¡Síguenos! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
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| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Meet Mike Margarucci: Dual Degree graduate of the IE International MBA and MIT Zaragoza Logistics Center |
![]() Mike Margarucci, a world traveler and sports lover from USA, now Demand Planner at ROCHE in Switzerland. He studied the Dual Degree Program IE Business School – MIT ZLC that combines an International MBA and a Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG). Your career path comes across as both intense and high-flying. What prompted you to, effectively, “go back to school”? The decision to get a masters was a combination of a few factors. I felt at the time my career needed a jumpstart to move to the next level, I found myself missing some technical knowledge of supply chain but also overall business knowledge. This was preventing me from getting the type of positions and responsibility I desired. I also felt these skill sets I would not easily get from experience, I needed something more intensive. In addition, from a personal standpoint I wanted to take an opportunity to step back in my career and reflect on what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go. Going back to school and living a couple years in Spain seemed like the perfect opportunity to achieve both objectives. The Dual Degree obviously has quite a few unique advantages in general, compared to other traditional degrees, but what was it that sold it to you personally? The Dual Degree for me was a perfect combination of many things. I was able to get a strong general business background through the case study method of a MBA at a large Business School with a big alumni network. Then with ZLOG I was able to experience a small personalized program that provided in depth technical knowledge in my specific area of career interest, supply chain and logistics. The opportunity to obtain both of these experiences in less than two years was the final selling point. In my professional life now I often find myself leaning on both my technical supply chain knowledge from ZLC and my general business experience of IE. Never mind the academic considerations of the course, it automatically implied a move to Spain. How well did you adapt – any highs/lows to report? Anyone who knows me, knows I have a deep love for Spain and Spanish culture after my two years living there. So for me this was one of the best parts about doing the dual degree program. However even with my love of Spain, by no means was everything easy. Living in a foreign country tends to make the seemingly the most simple task difficult, complicated and time consuming. Luckily, both ZLC and IE provide a wonderful support network to help you transition to life in Spain. In addition, the Spanish people are extremely warm and welcoming. But most of all, your fellow classmates are also in the same situation. You quickly develop long lasting friendships and support each other. For all the highs and lows I experienced in Spain, I always remember I was never alone and had great friends by my side (y por supuesto una caña y una tapa también!). You never stand still! Following your graduation from ZLC and Spain, you went straight to ROCHE in Switzerland and your career path jumped up a level. How has this whole experience affected your professional life?I found the experience of doing projects with people from around the world and with very different professional backgrounds was one of the most challenging aspects of the Dual Degree Program. Achieving consensus and decisions during group projects could be extremely challenging and time consuming. Now I realize this was one of the most important skills that I use constantly in my day to day work at Roche. In this aspect the program really prepared me to live abroad and work in a very multi-national environment at Roche.And Basel? There must be over 20 ZLOG graduates working there. Do you socialize with them? Have they managed to integrate successfully into Swiss society?Having the opportunity to work and live with ZLOG alumni from around the world here in Basel is great. We are quite a close network and meeting on a regular basis. Similar to the experience of trying to adapt to life in Spain, the fellow ZLOG alumni are a great support network to integrating and adjusting to life in Basel. From a professional standpoint, it is wonderful to have a network of people both inside and outside Roche to go to for advice. The strong network we have of alumni in Basel is a benefit to all of us but also to our companies. How do you look back on your Dual Degree/Spanish Experience? What have you gained in terms of personal growth? For me going back to school was not only a professional decision but also a personal decision. And ZLC and IE provided an amazing personal experience. Interacting daily with such a diverse student body that IE and ZLC have, is truly a transformational experience. Now I consider myself lucky to have friends from all over the world who have completely different backgrounds and experiences. During the two years in Spain, I learned many business and supply chain concepts, but more importantly I learned a lot about myself. This personal transformation during the Dual Degree program is what has made the program truly unforgettable and priceless. ![]() Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Happy Spring Break! |
If you’re planning on traveling over Spring Break, be sure to share your images using #IEtookmehere to enter to win IE memorabilia and be featured on our social media!![]() Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Embracing diversity enhances leadership skills |
In this LinkedIn article, Dean Santiago Iñiguez draws comparisons between embracing diversity and having a global cultural identity and the traits that make a great leader https://ow.ly/KJ91g![]() Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: The Unconvention: yesterday we celebrated the re-launch of the IE International MBA |
![]() Yesterday we heard from NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria and Netflix Co-founder Marc Randolph at The Unconvention event celebrating the re-launch of the IE International MBA. The event was covered extensively on Twitter and even became a trending topic in Madrid! Check out the event recap with this Storify: https://ow.ly/LD6SU ![]() Click here to find out more ____________________________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: COURSERA: Critical Perspectives on Management |
![]() Did you know that we have 156 nationalities already signed up for our next Coursera MOOC? The Critical Perspectives on Management course with Professor Rolf Strom-Olsen begins April 20th. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/LnJQ7 ![]() Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: IE Professors on Twitter |
Do you know about all the different professors on Twitter? Check out this infographic to make sure you’re following them all for their latest publications and news!![]() Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: #IEforNepal |
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Three Nepalese IE University students have organized an #IEforNepal fundraiser to help aid disaster efforts in the country. The IE Community is deeply saddened by this tragedy and fully supports this initiative developed by our students. For more information about the fundraiser and how you can help, click here: https://lnkd.in/dSF676d. Our thoughts and support are with those going through this critical time. ![]() ________________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: 12 million in funding for the best IE Business School startups |
The best startups created by IE Business School students and alumni have received 12 million Euros in funding over the last four years at the Venture Day Madrid events held by the School.![]() Madrid, May 6, 2015. In yesterday’s edition some ten startups presented their proposals to investors, entrepreneurs and opinion leaders in an event in which participants also examined the kinds of risks and opportunities for entrepreneurs. The winner of Venture Day Madrid was Evolufarma (www.evolufarma.com), a multi-channel marketing platform designed to help pharmacies improve levels of customer loyalty and increase their sales. Venture Days are an IE Business School initiative aimed at promoting the entrepreneurial spirit of its students, who come from over 100 countries. “We don’t select the best projects just to present them at the event, we also help them develop a business plan and we prepare them for their presentation,” said Paris de l’Etraz, Director of IE Business School’s Venture Lab. “Many of our students choose IE because of their entrepreneurial ambition, and Venture Day provides them with a unique opportunity to showcase their most innovative ideas for other entrepreneurs and investors.” Over the last two years Venture Day events have secured over 15 million dollars in funding for innovative startups. Venture Days were first launched in 2012. Since then they have gone from strength to strength, being held in 16 cities worldwide in 2014, including Boston, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Sao Paulo, London, and Berlin. In 2015, IE Business School has organized Venture Days in Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Singapore and Minsk. The Madrid edition will be followed by Venture Days in Lisbon and Lima in June. Failure’s role in the learning process was one of the issues discussed by a panel of entrepreneurs from a range of countries in the Middle East and the North of Africa, who also examined the role of entrepreneurship in regions where there is political and economic instability. Conchita Galdón, Director of Area 31, a space at IE Business School dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation, believes that adversity drives the entrepreneurial spirit. “When people are surrounded by crisis, they stop looking at what their government can do for them and start doing things for themselves.” Participants in the event also included cybersecurity expert Avi Biran, co-founder and CEO of Cyber Odysseys. A last discussion panel examined the role of innovation in the luxury industry, a sector in which the client’s personal experience is key. María Eugenia Girón, Professor and Executive Director of the IE Business School Observatory on Luxury Firms, underscored the fact that firms in the sector had now realized that they need to embrace the digital world in order to maintain and improve contact with their client base. “Ninety percent of people who buy luxury goods seek information about them on the Internet, but only 5% actually buy the articles online,” said Girón, an expert in the luxury industry. She believes that innovative startups should work on closing this gap and on bringing the world of premium brands to new customer profiles. ____________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Join us for our next IMBA Open Day in Madrid, on Friday, May 22nd! |
![]() We invite you to join us for our next Open Day. This is the perfect opportunity to experience a complete day in the life of an IE student. Take advantage of the following Open Day activities: • Learn more about IE and the International MBA program • Attend a Master Class with an IE professor • Find out about financing, placement opportunities and the Student Office • Tour around IE’s downtown campus • Speak with program directors and current students • Continue the Admissions Process (interview or IE Global Admissions Test – optional and before the event) If you would like to participate, please register above or send an email to IMBA.admissions@ie.edu stating your full name and contact number. Should you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Join the conversation on the IMBA Blog or follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Don’t forget to use our #ieIMBA and #goBeyond hashtags! We look forward to seeing you in Madrid! _______________________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: IE Business School and WIMBIZ Prepare Nigerian Women for the Boardroom |
IE Business School recently hosted an event focused on gender equality in the boardroom as part of the School’s Women on Boards executive education program.![]() Madrid,14th April, 2015- In partnership with the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) organization in Nigeria, the Women on Boards program prepares female Nigerian executives for positions on Boards by harness sing both their soft and hard skills and unleashing their leadership potential. The panel discussion focused on status quo and trends in female leadership around the world, as well Board dynamics and the qualities and experience women bring to the boardroom. Participants recounted their own personal experiences on Boards and gave recommendations for women leaders who are interested in pursuing Board positions. “First, you have to physically get yourself into the boardroom. For example presenting to the Board can be good training ground for being part of one,” said panelist Isabella Gaha Namodi, an IE Business School MBA student and vice president of the School’s student-run Africa Club. Other panelists included Marijo Bos, President of NMP Global; Morten Huse, President of the European Academy of Management and Ana Muñoz, founding partner at Megamcapital. The discussion was moderated by Margarita Alonso Alvarez, Director General of Fundación IE. Based on his research, Morten Huse stated that women not only bring gender diversity to a Board but also influence other aspects of the firm, such as creativity. “WIMBIZ partnered with IE Business School because of its innovative approach to training, strong content, as well as its commitment to gender equity. The program in Lagos and Madrid has significantly impacted the pioneer class and they are not only positioned to effectively serve on Boards, they have also become advocates!” says Mosun Layode Executive DirectoWomen in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) About IE Business School IE Business School shapes leaders that promote innovation and change in organizations, equipping managers with an entrepreneurial mind-set that generates employment, wealth, and social wellbeing. Recognized as one of the world’s leading business schools, IE Business School has an urban campus in Madrid and a faculty of more than 400 professors who teach students from approximately 90 countries in its master, PhD, and executive education programs. IE Business School students use innovative online and presential learning formats, including the IE Communities platform where they exchange knowledge and experiences with the plus 40,000 IE graduates that currently hold management positions in more than 100 countries. About WIMBIZ Women in Management, Business, & Public Service (WIMBIZ), is a non-profit organization formed in 2002 by 14 individuals (13 women and one man) with an overriding vision “to be the catalyst that elevates the status and influence of women and their contribution to nation building”. WIMBIZ is also the Nigerian Hub of the African Business women’s Network (ABWM); the continental umbrella organization for business women. WIMBIZ offers a variety of programs throughout the year, which are focused on developing the leadership capacity of women and building value added business relationships. Through its programs, WIMBIZ has reached over 16,000 women and in turn, these women are making giant strides in their careers and businesses. Today, their successes are translating into business growth and employment creation; thereby contributing to economic and national development. ____________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Lisbon Investment Summit |
Organized by IE business school, beta-I and Start-up Europe, Lisbon Investment Summit is the main seed & early stage startup investment event in Portugal, which connects the best international startups with Europe’s top investors & innovators.![]() But it’s so much more, from live deals on stage to quality networking time with the speakers – including some of the best innovation directors on the planet – it’s definitely going to be a different kind of startup event. You can attend the Lisbon Challenge Demo Day, where you’ll meet Europe’s up & coming startups, participate in IE Venture Day and in panels powered by Startup Europe and EYIF, among many other initiatives. Plus, in the same week, Volvo Ocean Race and UXLX – one of the biggest user experience conferences in Europe is in town. And, of course, Festas Populares de Lisboa with tasty local food, great weather and amazing surf. Oh, did we mention that Lisbon was considered Europe’s most innovative region this year? If you want to get know the Lisbon startup scene, meet amazing startups and have a great time – this is it. Have you heard about Farfetch, Feedzai, Unbabel, Uniplaces, Talkdesk, Orankl, Portugal Ventures, Caixa Capital? They’re all Portuguese. It’s time for you to meet the local startup scene. Some of the investors who will be there have invested in groupon, Dropbox, Facebook, etsy, Spotify, OutSystems, Prezi, bittorrent, FollowPrice, Codacy, and many more. Find out more about the Summit here. IE Venture Days: Lisbon Investment Summit Thursday, June 4th Palacio Pombal, Rua do Século 79, Lisbon IE Portugal Office portugal@ie.edu ___________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Luis Diestre one of The World’s Best 40 Under 40 Business School Professors by Poets & Quants! |
![]() We’re proud to announce that Associate Professor of Strategy Luis Diestre has been named one of The World’s Best 40 Under 40 Business School Professors by Poets & Quants! His students claim he stands out due to his wit, humor, knowledge and inspirational way of teaching. Congratulations Luis! ![]() ____________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: IE Challenge Week with LEGO! |
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Today International MBA students will start IE Challenge Week where they’ll be working together with LEGO! Through design thinking techniques, interactive workshops and the input from external experts, 50 innovative solutions will be prototyped and presented to LEGO at the end of the week. Good luck to all the teams! ![]() ___________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Titans of Finance: Lord Jonathan Hill at IE Business School |
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Jonathan Hill, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union met IE students within the cycle of conferences Titans of Finance. Lord Hill was interviewed by Ignacio de la Torre, Academic Director of IE´s Masters in Finance Programs. ___________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
| FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Join us tomorrow for a Virtual Session on Entrepreneurship at IE! |
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Join us tomorrow Thursday, May 28th at 6 pm (Madrid local time) for a Virtual Session on Entrepreneurship at IE! Learn about the Venture Lab during the IMBA and the MIM and other entrepreneurship initiatives at our school. To register, please click here. Looking forward to meeting you online! ![]() __________________________ Follow us! Instagram @ieBusiness #ieIMBA #lifeatIE #ieExperience Twitter @ieBusiness IE Business School Facebook Page IMBA Facebook Page |
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