As we reach the midpoint of the year, it is essential to reflect on our personal and collective achievements. Celebrating progress acknowledges our efforts and motivates us to plan for future successes, especially within the context of social impact and management education.

The Power of Collaboration: Launching Building Strategic Connections in Madrid

This week, we celebrated the launch of the collaborative book: Building Strategic Connections: Keys to Innovation in the Digital Age, held in the extraordinary cloister of the School of Energy and Mines at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. This event was made possible by the invitation and coordination of Dr. Silvia Centeno, José Luis Parra y Alfaro.

The event, moderated by Begoña Pérez de Lema, Marketing Director at Advantere School of Management and co-author of books such as Personal Branding – The Power of Networking, focused on change and transformation in various fields, including innovation, the digital economy, leadership, corporate culture, personal branding, talent, and positive psychology.

A roundtable discussion featured contributions from all the co-authors:

  • Marianella Hernández is a student recruiter at the Advantere School of Management and an expert in personal branding, networking mentoring, and community building. Co-author of The Power of Networking.
  • Guillermo Taboada, an expert in Interim Management and organizer of Mobile Week Coruña 2018, Mobile Week Ourense 2021, and the World Happiness Fest 2020 and 2021.
  • Marian Gil, Director of Talent and Continuous Improvement. Author of Difficult Times. Specialist in Change Management.
  • Dr. Silvia Centeno, Professor of Positive Psychology and Neurocoach. Investor in Women’s STEAM Businesses.
  • Miguel Silva-Constenla, CEO & Co-Founder of All Read Machine Learning Technologies.
  • Valeria Muñoz, Editor and expert in Creative Writing at the University of Salamanca.

From Reflection to Action: Empowering Graduates for Social Impact

Reflecting consciously on what has been achieved is crucial for effective planning and continued learning, particularly in the context of driving social impact through innovation.

Last week, we marked another milestone by celebrating the graduation of our exceptional students, the “re-solutionaries” from Advantere School of Management.

This event highlighted how innovation and excellence in education, particularly within a leading school of management, are integral to shaping future leaders dedicated to making a positive social impact.

By celebrating these milestones, we recognize our students’ hard work and reaffirm our commitment to fostering an environment where innovative solutions, experimentation, and social responsibility thrive. Our students embody the principles of continuous learning, leadership, and social impact central to our mission.

Special thanks go to our professors, mentors, and the Advantere School of Management team for their unwavering support and guidance. As P. Arrupe wisely said, “How much can students teach us! We need to stay in touch with them.”

Charting the Future: Collaboration, Growth, and Social Impact

Reflecting on these achievements, we strengthen our dedication to teamwork, personal branding, leadership, and lifelong learning. All of which are essential as we plan with renewed enthusiasm and determination for the rest of the year.

By envisioning a better future through cooperation and turning our collective dreams into action, especially in social impact, we continue to set new goals and strive for even greater achievements.

Onward to new successes!

If you’re looking for an official master’s degree in Madrid with an international perspective, explore our programs in International Management, Finance, and Talent Management (HR) today and start shaping your future with Advantere.

This article was written by Marianella Hernández, DStudent Recruiter at Advantere School of Management. It was originally published in Spanish in Mundiario.

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