Global Issues Explained: Bridging Borders: Navigating Intercultural Negotiations
In this episode of Global Issues Explained, we explore the challenges of intercultural negotiations through the lens of someone living between worlds. Our guest, Firat Tuerhan, a Turkish-German graduate in European Management and current MIB student, reflects on the importance of understanding cultural differences, drawing from his personal experiences and international background. Here, Firat mentions key cultural dimensions such as time orientation, proxemics, social vs. individual orientations, and hierarchical dynamics. Together, we examine how intercultural awareness shapes negotiation processes, discuss current global events through a cultural lens, and reflect on the importance of flexibility and cultural sensitivity. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on how bridging cultural gaps can lead to more effective and empathetic global business practices.
06/6/2025
28:23
Midiendo con Bien+: el papel de las Organizaciones Sociales en el progreso y el bienestar
¿Cómo podemos medir rigurosamente el valor social que generan las organizaciones sociales? En este episodio de Impacto Efectivo, exploramos la metodología Bien+, una herramienta diseñada para evaluar de forma cuantificable cómo el impacto ambiental, social y de gobernanza incide en la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de las organizaciones. Junto a Jesús Botero, Mery Tamayo, Erika Porras, Salomé Arango, Sandra Gaitán, Silvia Granados, María Alejandra González y Carlos Múnera, analizamos su aplicación en diferentes programas sociales de 11 fundaciones y cajas de compensación.Descubre cómo esta metodología proporciona información clave para mejorar la asignación de recursos, maximizar el impacto y contribuir a una mejor calidad de vida para las comunidades. ¡Un episodio que reafirma la importancia de evaluar el valor social y económico de nuestras acciones! 🎙🌱
19/5/2025
20:20
Global Issued Explained: The Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America: Present and Future (Part II)
In this episode of Global Issues Explained we return to a vital topic: China’s expanding role in Latin America through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Our returning guest, Sebastián Hurtado—a lawyer, political scientist, and professor of international relations at several universities in Medellín—joins us once again to unpack the geopolitical and economic shifts driven by China’s rise. We explore how the Trump administration’s protectionist policies have impacted U.S. trade relations, the shifting allegiances of global powers, and the growing influence of China across Latin America, especially in Colombia. From soy tariffs to microbreweries in Medellín exporting to Shanghai, this second part of our conversation offers deeper insights into a world where the lines between politics, trade, and power continue to blur.
12/5/2025
26:05
El mundo de las finanzas: Opciones reales y la flexibilidad en las decisiones de inversión
En este capítulo conversamos de las opciones reales con enfoque en la valoración de proyectos de inversión dentro de países en desarrollo o economías no completamente maduras. Comprenderás, desde la mano del profesor Oscar Manco la utilidad en contextos donde existe alta incertidumbre, volatilidad en los mercados, y oportunidades de flexibilidad gerencial que pueden ser estratégicamente explotadas.
29/4/2025
19:38
Global Issued Explained: The Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America: Present and Future (Part I)
: In this episode of Global Issues Explained, we examine the impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Latin America. Our guest, Sebastián Hurtado, a lawyer, political scientist, and MSc in International Relations, provides insights into how the BRI has shaped economic and political landscapes across the region. We discuss China’s strategic interests, the opportunities, and challenges for Latin American countries, and the future of this ambitious global infrastructure project. Join us for a compelling conversation on the evolving role of the BRI in Latin America and what it means for the region’s development.
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