Reviving the Global Economy

By Pedro Videla
Does the current ongoing crisis herald an end to this process of globalization? Many have already proclaimed its death. Certainly, judging by the sharp collapse of trade in the last few months, this gloomy prophecy looks somewhat plausible. Yet, despite all the hyperbole, the data reveals that the current crisis is no deeper than the many crises the world has experienced over the last 100 years. The difference is that the current crisis has reached almost every corner of the world.

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Beyond the Downturn

By Pankaj Ghemawat
Enough wallowing in the macroeconomic gloom of this global crisis. What strategies should businesses employ during this downturn given that it too shall pass? Here, in a nutshell, are five fundamental recommendations for maximizing your company’s potential.



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Offshoring Comes of Age

By Arie Y. Lewin
This crisis brings with it a new dynamic for those companies that outsource services offshore or for those considering such strategies. Companies may be more defensive than before in their approach to strategy making. Yet they continue to implement and even accelerate their existing strategies.


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Strategic Alliances: an option to survive in uncertain times

By África Ariño
Environmental uncertainty usually comes about for reasons outside a company’s control. It is particularly hard to predict and usually only resolves itself over time. The prevailing uncertainty and corresponding lack of credit is likely to lead to an increase in the rate of strategic alliances (SAs) between companies.


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Activities and projects

Globalization newsletter Goes Completely digital

It’s been four years since the first issue of our Notes on Globalization and Strategy newsletter went to press. Since then, this bulletin has kept the IESE community abreast of the latest issues and trends of globalization, such as the growing internationalization of business strategies.

Our aim is to keep up this work, but to do so in a more simple and sustainable way. Therefore, we have decided to cancel the paper format of the newsletter. The online version offers many advantages: it allows you to view our document with the simple click of a mouse; to change the language of the text from English to Spanish, and to navigate the different sections of each issue with utmost ease.

You will continue to receive each quarterly issue of the Globalization Newsletter at your email address. Moreover, you will be able to consult our newsletters whenever you want by visiting www.iese.edu/globalcenter . Many thanks, as always, for your faith and support!

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