Leadership & Strategy

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• Dr. Willem Schramade appointed as Professor of Finance

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 10/3/2023

  Dr. Willem Schramade has been appointed as Professor of Finance at Nyenrode Business University as of October 1, 2023. Schramade is part of the Nyenrode Faculty Expertise Center Corporate Reporting, Finance & Tax.

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• Incomplete picture of credit risk poses a threat to financial stability in the capital market

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 9/22/2023

  Credit ratings do not always provide an accurate or complete picture of the risks of a financial product, according to Vivian van Breemen, who will be obtaining her doctorate at Nyenrode Business Universiteit today. Van Breemen’s research shows that an inaccurate assessment of credit risks in the capital market poses a significant threat to international financial stability.

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• Audits for Less Complex Entities

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 9/18/2023

  Small and medium-sized businesses, also known as SMEs, represent an important part of the economy. However, international auditing standards have not been not well tailored to this business category. Niels van Nieuw Amerongen, holder of the Kreston Netherlands SME Accountancy chair at Nyenrode Business University, analyzed with a research team stakeholder roundtable discussions focused on an international auditing standard for less complex entities. He summarized the findings in two international publications.

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• "We want to be leaders in the transition"

  Type: About Nyenrode

  Publication date: 9/5/2023

  "We shape the leaders of the future. Leaders who focus on broad societal prosperity for businesses, people, and the planet. Those who are pioneers in the transition. This is how we maintain our position as a leading university."

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• Experience the collaborative power of Europe during the MBA

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 7/13/2023

  Your gateway to Europe and learning the diverse business cultures starts at Nyenrode's Full-time MBA in Amsterdam.

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• Students at Nyenrode are highly satisfied with the strong practical orientation of their education

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 7/7/2023

  Students at Nyenrode Business University are once again highly satisfied with their education, as shown in the recent National Student Survey (NSE). Like in previous years, our students have expressed their appreciation for the strong practical orientation of their programs.

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• A day in the Full-time MBA life of Simla Oral

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 7/5/2023

  Simla Oral from Turkey invites you to join her for a day in her life as a Full-time MBA student at Nyenrode in Amsterdam.

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• Barbara Bier (re)appointed Professor of Corporate Governance

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 6/29/2023

  Barbara Bier has been (re)appointed professor of Corporate Governance at Nyenrode Business University with effect from 1 June. She is part of the Nyenrode Faculty Expertise Centre Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship.

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• Unlock your potential: now is the time to invest in an MBA in Amsterdam

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 6/26/2023

  We will explore why now is the ideal time for you to invest in a full-time MBA program at Nyenrode in Amsterdam.

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• ‘Sustainability reporting is not sustainable’

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/23/2023

  The way companies report on sustainability is not sustainable, states Professor of Corporate Reporting Michael Erkens in his inaugural lecture. “We need to work globally towards a unified framework for sustainability reporting, so that we can better compare companies' sustainability performance and efforts.”

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• Learning about moral issues in organizations: 'A continuous process of questioning and discussion'

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/9/2023

  Researcher Henriëtte Bout studied how organizations deal with moral issues and how knowledge transfer contributes to this. 'More and more organizations want to learn about this, but how can this be done in a sustainable way so that it benefits the entire organization?' Today Bout will receive her doctorate from Nyenrode Business University. In her research, Bout mainly focused on the factors that support or hinder learning about moral issues in organizations. The research offers insights for organizations that want to institutionalize moral insights and provides guidance on how to create a working environment in which moral issues can be discussed.

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• Peaceful coexistence requires self-awareness and self-love

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 6/5/2023

  Peaceful coexistence is under threat worldwide, states Professor Jaap Schaveling in his farewell lecture as Professor of Collaboration and Leadership. To create a safe environment again, we need to work on our self-awareness. According to Schaveling, this leads to more self-love and love energy.

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• Big issues require a new, entrepreneurial mindset, says Professor Henk Kievit

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/2/2023

  When dealing with major social issues, an entrepreneurial mindset is essential. This is the conviction of Henk Kievit, Professor of Entrepreneurship & Ecosystems, which he addressed in his inaugural speech. The findings of his research provide insight into the mentality that is required to realize innovative and sustainable solutions. “By focusing on collaboration with multiple parties, organizations contribute to a resilient and future-proof society.”

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• A threat to financial stability: risks in the capital market

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/31/2023

  The world benefits from financial stability. Vivian van Breemen, PhD student at Nyenrode Business University and supervisor at the European Central Bank[1] and Dennis Vink, Professor of Finance & Investment at Nyenrode Business University, put together an international expert research team that focuses on analyzing systemic risks in the capital market. And with success: the research sheds light on numerous new risks that could pose a threat to financial stability.

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• Circular economy: Why current accounting models aren’t suitable

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/26/2023

  Researcher Diane Zandee, who obtains her doctorate from Nyenrode Business Universiteit today, wants to connect finance and sustainability. That is why she has conducted research into how accounting can contribute to the transition towards a circular economy. There is a need for a common language and structure in order to embrace this new economy. “We are still focusing too much on the financial side and not enough on ecological and social values. We can only change this if the entire chain changes along with it. For that we need a conductor, a coordinator who ensures that everything goes at the right pace and that everyone works together to find harmony.”

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• Uncertainty and volatility demand courageous leadership in the boardroom

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 5/23/2023

  Global developments such as climate issues, social and geopolitical tensions create uncertainty and volatility in the boardroom. What is the influence of these unprecedented factors in the boardroom? In conversation with Jessica Peters-Hondelink about new business models, change processes, stakeholder management, and innovative leadership.

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• MOLB game gives an insight into sustainable production processes

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/16/2023

  In recent decades, the optimization of production processes was mainly focused on making profit. Nowadays there is also an increasing focus on environmental and societal impact. This transition calls for new leadership. To best prepare students for their future leadership roles, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and Analytics, Taher Ahmadi, developed a Multi-Objective Line Balancing (MOLB) game. This game has led to positive reactions both nationally and internationally.

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• A sustainable economy starts with business leaders

  Type: Opinion

  Publication date: 5/11/2023

  Since December 2022, there is a new Corporate Governance Code in place. This Code states that business leaders are responsible for sustainable long-term value creation and that companies must draw up policies for diversity and inclusion. Tineke Lambooy, Professor of Corporate Law at Nyenrode Business Universiteit, explains how business leaders can embed ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) values in their strategy.

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• Nyenrode Business Universiteit conducts research into origins of N.O.I.B

  Type: Opinion

  Publication date: 4/25/2023

  The board of Nyenrode Business Universiteit will conduct a factual investigation into the origins of the Dutch Education Institute for the Abroad (N.O.I.B., predecessor of Nyenrode), including its founders. The research should answer the question as to what extent the founders allowed Dutch interests in the Dutch East Indies to play a role in the establishment of the N.O.I.B. in 1946. 

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• Strategic Talent Management at Nyenrode: we Practice what we Teach

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 4/18/2023

  The vision on talent is changing. Nyenrode Business Universiteit has been researching talent management for years. Not only does this change education, but it also changes its policy. Now all employees are given the opportunity to develop their talents, instead of only the best ones.

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