BRIEFING Business Impact ’s latest selection of updates includes an analysis of global efforts to tackle obesity, the Moomin brand’s culture of generosity and the relevance of the arts to management practice. Compiled by Tim Banerjee Dhoul , Ellen Buchan and Colette Doyle THE LATEST NEWS FROM ACROSS BGA’S NETWORK Business
REFLECTIONS ON PEACE, TECHNOLOGY & ART IN SUPPORT OF CREATING A BETTER WORLD
The first day addressed the impact of artificial intelligence in a globalised
the emblematic Spanish Pavilion of 1937, where artists such as Picasso and Miró responded to events in Spain with their work, demonstrating the power of art as an agent of change. The final day addressed the current confrontations in the world and how they affect our lives. It was moderated by Javier Wilhelm, academic co‑director of the master’s in professional mediation at UPF-BSM, who noted: “We find ourselves in an era of profound unrest, where conflicts are part of our daily reality and are often handled in an unconstructive way.” Wilhelm stressed the importance of promoting a culture of mediation, highlighting its ability to promote understanding, coexistence and – on occasion – reconciliation. CD
SCHOOL UPF Barcelona School of Management, Pompeu Fabra University COUNTRY Spain
and constantly changing world. Moderated by Oriol Montanyà,
deputy director general at UPF-BSM, it highlighted the importance of finding a balance between the speed imposed by technology and haste, emphasising the need to be aware at all times. Day two focused on the role of art and urban planning in promoting coexistence and diversity. Moderated by architect Maria Àngels Negre, the session included the participation of Imma Prieto, director of the Antoni Tàpies Foundation. Prieto expressed her vision of art as a window to the thought and reflection of society, giving historical examples of its use as a tool to express opinions and resist adverse situations. These included
he UPF Barcelona School of Management has once again organised Ethics Week, an event
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that seeks to promote peace using proactive measures to foster coexistence. Over three days, the audience heard from various experts who explored the relationship between peace and its absence, looking at how this impacts our lives from multiple perspectives.
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