Blog

What's new from RoBe and the alumni/ae community? Browse through our blog articles and other news here. Further down you will also find the news of UniBern.

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Sales & Distribution Management

How do managers create a high-performing sales team? Ultimately, this has a lot to do with people skills and empathy.

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Asia – A Different Perspective

Other countries give you new perspectives and ideas. Our EMBA students are travelling to India this year. Mr. Joo-Seuk Maing, Asia Advisor, explains why it's worth travelling with an open mind.

Data Analytics

Data Analytics for Everyone – Insights from the Business Analytics Course

From uncovering true causal relationships to leveraging AI for faster, more accessible insights, the Business Analytics course with Prof. José Parra Moyano provided us with tools and strategies to make data-driven decisions that create real impact. Here’s how these lessons are shaping the future of analytics.

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Scott Smith: from Mongol Rally to Managing Director

One of the most rewarding aspects of my EMBA journey has been the opportunity to connect with inspiring classmates from diverse professional backgrounds. Among them is Scott Smith, an engineer by training who was recently promoted to Managing Director for Romandie a.i. at Stobag AG, a leading Swiss manufacturer of sun and weather protection systems.

 

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Psychological Safety in the Board of Directors

Psychological safety means open communication and a positive error culture, the opportunity for everyone to get involved and be heard. A matter of course in the Board of Directors, one would think. But is that really the case?

 

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Rochester Memories

A highlight of the Rochester-Bern EMBA program is the one-month residency at Simon Business School in Rochester, NY. It's hard to believe that this has already come to an end. We've just returned to Switzerland, enriched with fresh insights, knowledge, inspiration, and new ideas. For me personally, it has transformed the way I perceive and approach technology.