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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.

How Europe’s CEOs Have to Change
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How Europe’s CEOs Have to Change

They’re expected to lead in times of disruption and stay the course through tricky geopolitical situations. Now, new data reveals where CEOs are…

 
Ai’s Influence on Start-Ups and Venture Capital
Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Ai’s Influence on Start-Ups and Venture Capital

Deep tech investor Frank Thelen on what AI is and is not capable of (yet)

 
“We need to enable the biggest innovators”
Entrepreneurship & Innovation

“We need to enable the biggest innovators”

Dr. Joachim Peerlings, Chair Managing Director of Keysight Technologies Germany, on how the company stays agile and makes use of AI

 
A Look at the Cost Explosion in the Healthcare System
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A Look at the Cost Explosion in the Healthcare System

Why pharmaceutical expenditures in Germany will drastically increase over time

 
"We Want to Serve the Market—Not Oversupply It"
Entrepreneurship & Innovation

"We Want to Serve the Market—Not Oversupply It"

Harald Wilhelm, CFO of Mercedes Benz, on the company’s strategy and its advancement in e-moblity

 
Having What Others Can’t
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Having What Others Can’t

Why status symbols are a lot more than just money and fancy cars

 
How CFOs Can Prevent Your Company from Overpaying during M&As
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How CFOs Can Prevent Your Company from Overpaying during M&As

Three attributes can make a CFO perform significantly better during acquisitions

 
How You Can Recharge Your Batteries during a Demanding Day
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How You Can Recharge Your Batteries during a Demanding Day

How a few minutes of laughter at work can boost your well-being and performance

 
"An IPO paves the way for internationalization!"
Entrepreneurship & Innovation

"An IPO paves the way for internationalization!"

Philipp Utz on the path of a family business to the stock exchange

 
Concepts for More Sustainable Air Traffic Management
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Concepts for More Sustainable Air Traffic Management

How better capacity planning and air traffic management charging can substantially reduce flight emissions in Europe

 
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