This chapter reflects on a required capstone consulting course for students pursuing a B.S. degree in the School of Business at a small Catholic university in New York. The course uses the flipped classroom with experiential learning projects to address nonprofit organizations’ predominantly...

This study explores gender equality strategies within the steel sector, focusing on the integration of the female workforce in production. By analyzing a pioneering project from an Italian steel manufacturer, the research identifies best practices and the role of Diversity and Inclusion as part...

Human societies have undergone numerous social changes because of their ongoing growth. Every evolutionary stage that human societies have gone through has resulted in a shift in the social characteristics and forms that distinguish them from previous stages of society's development, and this is...

A circular bioeconomy (CBE) requires innovative behaviour across all levels and actors in society. In transitioning from a linear to a CBE, firms need to develop dynamic capabilities to address any changes in the markets or business environment. This chapter explores dynamic capabilities that...

Many learners, inspired by the success stories of famous entrepreneurs, expect to wake up one morning with a successful business idea, without understanding that developing new ideas is not a matter of magic—nor of asking an AI assistant—but rather the result of creative training that...

Based on the experience of workers and unions in the United States, this chapter explores the complex and often contradictory role labour unions play concerning sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of collective harm deeply entrenched in societal structures and norms. However, the very...

Although teaching and research together constitute the core activities in an academic department, they are often valued quite differently. This chapter will cover two key areas in leading and managing teaching in academic departments for which the asymmetry between teaching and research plays a...

This chapter explores the role of foresight in our rapidly evolving world and the transformative influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing strategic foresight capabilities, guiding decision-makers through an ever-changing landscape to navigate uncertainties and shape the future. The...

The urgent need to address climate change has prompted subnational governments worldwide to explore innovative financing mechanisms to fund climate investments. This chapter examines land value capture (LVC) as a potential source of financing for local climate action, reviewing relevant...