ESMT Berlin is regularly featured in national and international media outlets. In our newsroom, we showcase selected highlights that present the exceptional achievements of our faculty, including their research activities, and offer valuable contributions to discussions in business, academia, and broader societal debates.
In the F.A.Z. für Deutschland Podcast, Jörg Rocholl, president of ESMT Berlin and member of Germany’s Pension Commission, argues that retaining the "Rente mit 63" would reduce funding available to build a capital-backed pension.
ESMT Berlin student Ting Han explains why joining the Full-time MBA is not a career pause but rather a career recharge – and how it has helped her move to Berlin and meet a cohort that has "truly turned into family."
For WirtschaftsWoche, Matthew Bothner, professor of strategy at ESMT Berlin, examines Jack Welch’s management legacy at General Electric. He argues that Welch’s success relied on combining intense competitive pressure with a subsequent phase of consolidation, rather than applying either approach in isolation.
In CEOWORLD, Christoph Burger, senior lecturer at ESMT Berlin, explains how CEOs can build a high-performance analytical culture by asking process-focused questions and strategically timing debriefs to avoid outcome bias.
In the Table Media CEO Table, Oliver Binz, associate professor of accounting at ESMT Berlin, explains how the way investors interpret company figures and key performance indicators can affect company valuations and why clear, comparable reporting matters.
In Handelsblatt, Joachim Wuermeling, executive in residence at ESMT Berlin and former member of the Bundesbank Executive Board, argues that companies should recognize the opportunities of the digital euro. He highlights how automated payments could reduce business risk, prevent payment delays, and strengthen competitiveness.
In FOCUS, Martin Schweinsberg, associate professor of organizational behavior at ESMT Berlin, explains why negotiation can feel emotionally difficult and why avoiding it often carries greater long-term costs. He recommends considering those affected by the outcome and looking beyond fixed positions to understand underlying needs.
In WirtschaftsWoche, Martin Schweinsberg, associate professor of organizational behavior at ESMT Berlin, draws on research showing that negotiation elements appear in around one third of social interactions. He explains how recognizing the interests behind a request can make difficult conversations more constructive.
In an interview published in Handelsblatt, Martin Schweinsberg, associate professor of organizational behavior at ESMT Berlin, discusses why even ordinary negotiations can feel uncomfortable. He explains that addressing underlying interests, rather than fixed demands, can help people find mutually workable solutions.
In Forbes, David Ronayne, assistant professor of economics at ESMT Berlin, examines why a transaction can be perceived as exploitative even when it is legal and profitable. Drawing on a study of more than 2,000 participants, he shows how bargaining power, unequal gains, and prior injustice shape public judgment.
Pride Impact Club co-leads Christopher Gerbino and Laura Ruiz share how LGBTQIA+ students and allies at ESMT Berlin create space for connection, self-expression, and mutual support. In the wake of the 2026 CSD attack, they reflect on queer resilience, solidarity, and why belonging matter
In the Table Media CEO Table, Olaf Plötner, professor at ESMT Berlin, explains why using AI to automate B2B sales can put customer trust at risk and why personal relationships remain crucial despite increasing automation.
The pension reform should be fully implemented – but there is still resistance from the federal states. The "retirement at 63" remains a central point of contention in the debate.
In Die Zeit Jörg Rocholl, president of ESMT Berlin and member of Germany’s Pension Commission, argues that retaining the "Rente mit 63" would reduce funding available to build a capital-backed pension. He says the proposed reform could deliver higher retirement incomes, including for people in eastern Germany.
In BILD, Jörg Rocholl, president of ESMT Berlin and member of Germany’s Pension Commission, explains that ending the Rente mit 63 could free resources to establish a new funded pension component. He argues that this capital-backed pension would help raise retirement income, including in eastern Germany.
