Africa Ariño: having an international perspective is essential in a multi-polar world

2016

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Purpose This paper aims to be a conversation with Simon Dolan, conducted by Santiago Ibarreche, about his career as a successful scholar, author of many books, change agent, and a cross-cultural international observer. Design/methodology/approach This paper is an interview. Findings The interview explores Dolan’s career, his achievements and continued search for excellence in terms of teaching, research, and service in academia. It explores his experiences as faculty member and prolific author and developer of new approaches in teaching, research, also looking at the importance of anticipating the future of the work place and the importance of Management by Values. Originality/value The interview in this special section, A Life in Research, brings out an individual scholar’s experience and history, not only as recognition of scholarly impact, but also as recognition of the person.

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confidence: 95%

Simon Dolan: managing by values – if you are not spiritual, how can you inspire?

2016

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“…This series is honored in having Simon Dolan this year. He joins the previous interviewees as part of this series (Ibarreche and Mesquita, 2010; Ibarreche, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

A life in research

2017

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Purpose This paper aims to be a conversation with Joan Enric Ricart, conducted by Santiago Ibarreche, about his career as a successful scholar, prolific author and founder of many organizations that have contributed to the enhancement of the academic profession in the area of management. Design/methodology/approach This paper is an interview. Findings The interview explores Ricart’s career, his achievements and continued search for excellence in terms of teaching, research and service in academia and society. It highlights his experiences as a faculty member, a prolific author and a founder of many organizations. It also highlights his collaborations with different institutions and professional organizations and his contributions to new areas of research such as the future of cities. Originality/value The interview in this special section, A Life in Research, brings out an individual scholar’s experience and history, not only as recognition of scholarly impact but also as recognition of the person.

“…This series is honored to have Rodrigo Varela Villegas as our interviewee for this year. He joins the previous interviewees as part of this series (Ibarreche and Mesquita, 2010; Ibarreche, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

Rodrigo Varela Villegas: forging the entrepreneurial spirit

2019

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Purpose This paper aims to share the essence of an interview with Rodrigo Varela Villegas, conducted by Santiago Ibarreche. It highlights his passion for academia, his commitment to developing responsible entrepreneurs and commitment to forging and disseminating the entrepreneurial spirit in Colombia, Iberoamerica and the world. Design/methodology/approach This paper is an interview. Findings The interview explores Rodrigo’s career, his achievements and continued search for excellence in terms of teaching, research and service in academia. Of relevance are his contributions to the discipline of entrepreneurship through the development and divulging of the concept of entrepreneurial spirit. Originality/value The interview in this special section, A Life in Research, brings out an individual scholar’s experience and history, not only as recognition of scholarly impact but also as recognition of the person.