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WHU Knowledge is the school’s online expertise platform
Search for specific topics in one of our nine fields of interest or simply browse through our latest articles, podcasts, and videos. You never know what you might find!
WHU Knowledge is the school’s online expertise platform
Search for specific topics in one of our nine fields of interest or simply browse through our latest articles, podcasts, and videos. You never know what you might find!

About WHU Knowledge

WHU Knowledge is the online expertise platform of WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, one of Germany’s leading business schools. It provides hands-on insights for business executives, journalists, politicians, associations, and fellow researchers on a variety of economic and managerial subjects. WHU Knowledge combines the expertise of the school’s many chairs and promotes a lively exchange of ideas.

Search for specific topics in one of our nine fields of interest or simply browse through our latest articles. You never know what you might find! All of our articles have a solid research foundation and have been selected for their practical relevance. They are quick to the point and easy to read—and all are based on the expertise of one of Europe’s most renowned faculties in the field of economics or that of our prominent guest collaborators. Get inspired!

We are happy to inform you of our latest articles via our newsletter. If you wish to submit an article for publication, please contact us at presse(at)whu.edu.

From Family Business to International Technology Group
Entrepreneurship & Innovation

From Family Business to International Technology Group

Dr. Peter Zattler, CFO of Giesecke+Devrient, in a new podcast episode

 
Why Germany is Losing the Innovation Battle
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Why Germany is Losing the Innovation Battle

German policymakers need to better understand the distinction between invention and innovation

 
“Transforming to a Platform Business”
Entrepreneurship & Innovation

“Transforming to a Platform Business”

Gisbert Rühl speaking about what transforming the company means for employees, culture, and stakeholders

 
From Machine Builder to High-Tech Company
Entrepreneurship & Innovation

From Machine Builder to High-Tech Company

Dr. Lars Grünert of Trumpf giving insights in "Leading Corporate Transformation”

 
From Alpha Males to Diplomats
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From Alpha Males to Diplomats

Why we need a new generation of leaders for ecosystem innovation

 
Chinese Acquisitions in Germany
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Chinese Acquisitions in Germany

Why profitability of companies decreases after the acquisition

 
Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Transformation Has To Be a Matter For the Boss

Frosch CEO Reinhard Schneider explains how medium-sized enterprises can establish a sustainable future for their companies

 
Between Hope and Disappointment
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Between Hope and Disappointment

How internal differences affect the relationship between partner organizations

 
How an Ecosystem Might be Endangered by the Acquisition of Its Orchestrator
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How an Ecosystem Might be Endangered by the Acquisition of Its Orchestrator

Geopolitical aspects should be considered when business ecosystems are changed by M&A

 
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