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September 14, 2017

By Antwerp Management School

From inspector to confidant: the independent role of the internal auditor is more important than ever

Strategy & Innovation

Internal audit aims to provide as much reassurance as possible about the internal operations of an organization. Internal audit as an activity has existed for a long time but it has gone through a number of evolutions. What does it mean to work in this area today? Ben Broeckx, Academic

Expertise

September 8, 2017

By Steven De Haes

Rethinking governance approaches for digital transformation in incumbent organizations

Digital & IT

Digital transformation is high on many organizations’ agenda. While a lot of start-ups and entrepreneurs use digital technology very successfully for growth and innovation (eg, new greenfield online banks or e-commerce businesses), incumbent firms often face challenges in successfully

Expertise

September 7, 2017

By Antwerp Management School

Blended learning: from learning objective to optimal learning method

Public & Social Profit sector Corporate

Are you familiar with blended learning, the buzzword of modern education? A term that sounds so cool but vague at the same time that many people wrongly associate it with new technologies or “tree-hugging” lecturers. In reality, however, blended learning is about developing curricula. At

Expertise Opinion

September 6, 2017

By Jesse Segers

“Nomadic professionals, make your choices meaningful”

Human Resources Strategy & Innovation

Opening minds. Touching souls. Energizing business. That’s what Antwerp Management School stands for. As a business school, energizing business is, of course, a goal. Opening minds is also obvious. How can your mind not be opened after numerous classes and field trips? But what about

Expertise Section

August 21, 2017

By Andries Reymer

Value-Based Pricing: Value Detection

Strategy & Innovation

A few weeks back, I discussed the various methods of setting prices. We looked at cost-plus, competition and value-based pricing. The value-based method is seen as the best way to use your own strengths to outshine the competition. Prices based on value and the client’s willingness to pay

Expertise

August 18, 2017

By Steven De Haes

Digital leadership & e-leadership skills: leading the digital transformation strategically

Digital & IT

Leadership is vital to the development of any business and therefore also crucial for a successful digital transformation. Digital transformation is on the agenda of most organizations, public or private, big or small. In our increasingly digitized economy, company leaders have no choice

Expertise

August 17, 2017

By Antwerp Management School

How an executive PhD can boost your business and career

Corporate

Whether you are a C-level business executive wanting to broaden your vision or an experienced professional from a field such as law or medicine, a PhD program may be the enriching challenge you are looking for. Antwerp Management School gives executives the chance to acquire the highest

Expertise Research

August 16, 2017

By Wim Coreynen

PSS #5 - How product-oriented manufacturers can scale up Product-Service Systems

Strategy & Innovation

Many manufacturers acknowledge the importance of moving toward product-service systems (PSS) – combining products and services to meet customers’ needs – and yet they often find themselves unable to exploit PSS to their full potential.

Expertise Interview

June 27, 2017

By Antwerp Management School

Innovative Labor Organization: the effects of organizing differently

Human Resources

The Innovative Labor Organization Master Class gives employers the opportunity to help keep their organization competitive, while remaining attractive to customers. Moreover, through their innovation , participants will also learn to develop their skills and strengthen the teams in which

Expertise

June 23, 2017

By Lode Barrezeele

First Aid in Fraud Investigation

Strategy & Innovation

When fraud occurs, it doesn’t normally just involve small amounts of money. An organization may suffer not only heavy material losses but also damage to its reputation. Hence anti-fraud policies are increasingly important in ensuring a safe organization with secure working practices. What

Expertise Interview

June 22, 2017

By Antwerp Management School

‘Guanxi’, or how to get into the Chinese inner circle

Strategy & Innovation

China is no longer the country of mass production; they are looking for added value. The One Belt One Road Dialogues anticipate that change can bring Europe and China together to work on building the future. Dean Paul Matthyssens and Dorinela Munteanu, International Business Director at

Expertise Interview

June 21, 2017

By Antwerp Management School

AMS and China: a history that’s writing the future

Strategy & Innovation

When you set up a business strategy to trade with Chinese partners, you will often hit a wall. Good intentions on both sides can get lost in translation, which can lead the initiator to feel defeated. We sat down with Paul Matthyssens, Dean of Antwerp Management School and Dora Munteanu,