The latest session of the CEO Council - an initiative that aims to bring together leaders from various companies to reflect on the legacy they intend to leave on some of the most pressing challenges of the future, for their organisations, and society - took place this Thursday, at the Nova School of Business & Economics' (Nova SBE) Carcavelos campus, and was attended by nearly 50 CEOs from national and international organisations.

The most recent report from CEMS - the global alliance of 34 universities and business schools of which Nova SBE is a member - revealed what steps should be taken to avoid an "environmental catastrophe". Among other initiatives, the more than 4 thousand respondents stressed that corporate culture policies with collective responsibilities should be adopted, empowering all employees to make decisions from a generational perspective in order to promote real change in organizations.

Jorge Velosa, Scientific Coordinator of the intensive Sales Strategy & Business Development program, explained what the new trends in the sales sector are and how it is possible to get around the problems that emerge with an increase in the pricing with a 9% inflation rate, in a webinar at Nova SBE Executive Education.

A study conducted in partnership by BNP Paribas and Nova School of Business & Economics (Nova SBE) concluded that 86.4% of students and 60% of employees of several Portuguese and international companies "prefer the hybrid work model" - which includes face-to-face days and remote working. The research, entitled "Re-imagining Work", also presents relevant data for the future of the labor market.

Nova SBE's International Masters in Management rises to the top 15 worldwide, gaining eight positions in the Financial Times ranking.

Inflation is exceeding multi-decade highs in all regions. However, according to a report by Crédito y Caución, while in Europe the rise in prices is mainly due to disruptions in energy prices resulting from the invasion of Ukraine, in the US the origin lies in more general imbalances: demand after the pandemic outstrips supply, and the fact that the US economy is operating above full capacity explains the intense interest rate hikes carried out by the Federal Reserve.

With the increasing use of crypto assets, it is important to understand the use of Blockchain in a decentralized world. This technology has in its genesis the ability to transform business, change global supply chains, materialize a shared economy and redefine companies and economy models, with short and medium term impacts on economic and social infrastructures. Nuno Silva Vieira, partner at Antas da Cunha ECIJA, leading the Legal Intelligence department, and Executive Coordinator of the Blockchain & Smart Contracts program, explains why it is essential to invest in knowledge about this technology to remain relevant in the market.