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A recent study by Prof. Stefan Wagner from ESMT Berlin shows an increasing bureaucratization of Germany. The analysis, which was conducted in collaboration with the internet platform www.buzer.de, testifies to a continuous increase in the volume of federal legislation in Germany and thus underpins the perception of increasing bureaucracy in Germany.

Handelsblatt wrote an article about the Bürokratieindex, which Stefan Wagner, professor of strategy and director of PhD studies at ESMT Berlin, invented to demonstrate that the cost of German bureaucracy has not declined but increased.

A recent analysis by Helene Pleil, research associate at the Digital Society Institute (DSI) at ESMT Berlin, alongside colleagues from Technical University Darmstadt, outlines that rapid technological progress, a lack of political will and uniform definitions, as well as the dual use of cyber tools, are the main challenges facing effective cyber arms control which is vital for foreign and security policy. As cyberspace is increasingly used in conflicts, cyber arms control needs to be addressed as well.

New research from ESMT Berlin shows how AI can manage human participants in large-scale research projects, taking over functions such as task allocation, coordination, and motivation.

This year’s DigitalFuture Summit (DFS), the annual networking event entirely organized by ESMT Berlin master’s students, will take place April 4-5 on campus in the center of Berlin. The event connects talented students and young professionals with potential future employers from around the world who are passionate about technology and innovation. Attendees gain direct insights from top industry leaders and experts and get the opportunity to expand their knowledge, develop new skills, and build valuable connections that can advance their career.

Firms with exclusive brokerage positions in their collaboration networks outshine their counterparts by an average margin of more than 7% in crisis conditions, according to recent research conducted at ESMT Berlin. The competitive advantage of exclusive brokers stems from their capacity to adapt quickly, and on their own terms, when crisis erupts - unlike their peers trapped in more tightly-knit, constraining networks.

The research of Linus Dahlander, professor at ESMT Berlin, is highlighted while investigating how companies can be enabled to become more innovative.

With the initiative Ghana1000, ESMT is supporting STEAM graduates by providing academic content to iiAfrica, the aim is to recruit and train at least 1000 graduates.

Nora Grasselli, program director at ESMT Berlin, argues that in today's fast-evolving business landscape, traditional, linear career paths are giving way to non-linear, multidimensional journeys, requiring leaders to adapt across industries and cultures and organizations to shift strategies to support these complex transitions.

Rebecca Loades, director of MBA programs at ESMT Berlin, highlights the cultural and networking opportunities of a European MBA.

As business schools increasingly offer online MBAs, this article highlights the new e-learning platform from the FOME Alliance, to which ESMT Berlin is part, and compares online MBA costs, with ESMT ranked as the most affordable.

Rebecca Loades, director of MBA programs at ESMT Berlin, underlines how the Global Online MBA offers two elective residential weeks that are a great opportunity for students to build their personal network and collect experiences.

After a successful launch last year, the second Berlin Global Dialogue will take place October 1-2, 2024, at ESMT Berlin. Founded by Lars-Hendrik Röller, former chief economic advisor to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Berlin Global Dialogue unites leaders from business, government, and academia to develop joint solutions for the world’s most pressing issues.

Gianluca Carnabuci, professor at ESMT Berlin, researched with colleagues strategic ways to help women in the unique challenges they face in building high-status networks.

Francis de Véricourt, professor at ESMT Berlin, warns that Europe is now at risk of missing out on the Deep Tech Revolution if it doesn’t foster and invest in deep tech ventures or learn how to efficiently translate its research into impactful innovations.