NSM Focus articles

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Deltares and Radboud Univeristy bring together scientific and applied knowledge on water issues: ‘It has grown organically’

Water has become a hot topic in society and policy. Issues such as drinking water availability, flooding and drought are causing headaches for decision-makers.

Fabriekspijp met rook

Sustainability reporting no longer shields companies from criticism

New rules from governments across Europe require companies to increase their reporting on sustainability efforts. Since then, stakeholders such as NGOs and journalists have been able to use those insights to ramp up their criticism against companies.

Marleen Hermans voor een whiteboard

A revamped supermarket experience? Not all categories benefit

More and more supermarkets are transforming their stores, shifting from a no-frills and price-oriented format to an experience-driven environment. But what does such a makeover mean for category sales?

Course CHARGE

Environmental regulations reduces emissions, but impact on climate is limited

The good news: when environmental rules pressure one company, the effect can spread through shared boardroom ties, leading connected firms to reduce emissions too. The bad news: the positive impact on the climate is limited.

Loods met vrachtwagen

Better leadership in the transportation sector can help reduce truck driver dropouts

The long-term employability of Dutch truck drivers is under pressure. Heavy workloads, long-term absenteeism, and a persistent labor shortage are making the profession of truck driver increasingly challenging.

Muskan Achhpilia

The impact of technology on corporate decision-making: ‘Make sure AI works with you, not against you’

Research by Muskan Achhpilia, PhD candidate and lecturer in the Department of Economics, shows that new technologies often reinforce existing power structures within companies.

Brandweerman rent weg in kleurrijke golven

What makes crisis leadership successful? Seven capabilities to help minimise damage and facilitate recovery

In ‘Level Up Your Crisis Management Skills’, experts in Innovation & Transformation, Rick Aalbers, Killian McCarthy and Arjan Groen outline what successful crisis leadership entails.

Gemeente Nijmegen

The municipality of Nijmegen and Radboud University are jointly developing a training programme: ‘We want to be known as the best provider of training for civil servants’

For the first time in their respective histories, the municipality of Nijmegen and Radboud University are entering into a long-term, intensive partnership. Astrid van de Klift and Marieke van Genugten discuss the curriculum.

Het Elinor Ostromgebouw met daarvoor bloemen

More than just a checklist: business school accreditations are in need of an overhaul

New research from Radboud University shows that there is an urgent need to rethink the way in which international accreditations, such as AACSB and EFMD, can influence business schools.

Mensen lopen door het water met reddingvesten aan, na een overstroming

Governments, beware: why it's so hard to invest in risk prevention

Governments cutting millions of euros in pandemic funding, just a few years after a pandemic. Billions spent on compensation after a flood, rather than prevention beforehand. Governments find it difficult to deal effectively with major risks.

Portret Tine Molendijk

Even with AI-controlled weapons and unmanned drones, warfare remains human work

AI-controlled weapons, unmanned drones and other advanced military technologies make warfare cleaner and more precise, and reduce the risks to military personnel. But that is only one side of the story, emphasises Tine Molendijk.

Marlyn Neeleman-Malawau

Marlyn Neeleman-Malawau on inclusion: 'Words matter'

How can diversity and inclusion be put into practice within organisations? For Marlyn, that was the key question when she signed up for the two-day masterclass on Strategic Work on DEI. In this interview, she talks about her experiences.