SBE Podcast

How to rationally decide in the supermarket | Niels Holtrop | SBE Podcast #26 (Ageing Special) In this episode of the SBE Podcast, we are happy to invite Niels Holtrop. Together, we discuss how retail organizations organize their environments for their customers, how the transformation towards e-commerce shapes consumer behavior, and how we make decisions about our own health overall. Do claims ab...

In this episode of the SBE Podcast, we are happy to invite Julian Ashwin. Together, we discuss how health can be measured, how ageing impacts our working decisions, and how health and ageing are relevant for fundamental societal developments. Also, we discuss the question if it becomes the new normal to follow several career paths. How can health be defined, and which new measures are needed? What...

In this episode of the SBE Podcast, we are happy to inviteJakob Manthei. Together, we discuss what is needed for breathtaking presentations and how to overcome the struggles of public speaking. Also, we learn practical tricks to immediately boost our self-confidence andpresentation performance. What is needed for a great presentation in each environment? What practical tricks help to overcome the...

In this episode of the SBE Podcast, we are happy to inviteInge Dijksman. Together, we discuss how it is to work as a self-employed HR coach as well as working in a global company. Also, we speak about how difficult it sometimes can be to find the right career path and what helps in overcoming this challenge. How does the work-life in a global Dutch company look, andwhat is it like to travel the wo...

In this podcast special of the SBE Podcast, we are happy to invite Cedric Pots. Together, we discuss the role of a student representative in the context of different stakeholders at Maastricht University, but also how extracurricular activities and broad curiosity can shape unique CV’s. What is a student representative actually doing and how much influence does he have on the decisions the board o...

Born in 1964 in Heerlen, David Jongen studied Public Administration at the University of Twente. His career began in public service, including as City Manager of The Hague (2000–2006) and Board Member of the UWV (Dutch Employee Insurance Agency). In 2011, he became Chairman of the Board of Atrium Medical Center Parkstad in Heerlen. That same year, he took on the role of CEO of Zuyderland Care Grou...

In this podcast special of the SBE Podcast, we are happy to invite Prof. Dr. Dirk Brounen. Together, we discuss two main topics: housing and household finance. What does it actually mean to study housing and household finance? What leads humans to sometimes irrational decisions when it comes to spending their money? Why ishousing in cities like Maastricht, especially for students, so difficult, an...

In this podcast special, our host, Dóra Gal, invites Dr. Michaella Vanore. Together, they talk about the impact of internationalisation.---Dr. Michaella Vanore is a research fellow at the United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University, where she has worked since 2009 as a researcher, lecturer, and policy analyst with a focus on migration and development, child-focused social protection,...

In this podcast special, our host Dóra Gal invites Dirk Schwendt from Accenture to share some insights on the ins and outs of being in the consultancy world, the fear of AI 'taking our jobs', and more. -- 00:00 Intro 03:55 How does the know-how transfer work? 07:04 How do you measure success in this industry? 09:04 Designing the implementation. 10:36 How to retain train talent in the organization?...

In this episode, we welcomed Pomme Theunissen to discuss her research regarding women in entrepreneurship. Pomme is an Assistant Professor at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics. Her research interests lie mainly (yet not exclusively) in female entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial finance, crowdfunding, and gender. -- 00:00 Intro 04:25 The biggest challenges in setting up a busines...

In this episode, we welcomed Jonas Heller and together, we discussed Immersive Technologies like AR & VR as well as AI in Marketing and Services. Jonas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics.

(00:00) Background & experience (3:50) What is happening in Afghanistan? (7:33) What is UNU-Merit doing there? (11:06) How does the cash transfer initiative work? (21:38) Challenges in policy building (25:20) Challenges of leaving your home behind (30:40) How is the private sector participating? (37:17) Investing for Impact (41:15) What is it like to stay in Kabul? (44:50) The compound economy...

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting stories of interesting people. In this episode, our host Dóra Gál welcomes Prof. Dr. Gaby Odekerken Schröder. Together they talk about Service Robots in healthcare and other service environments. This talk features questions about how robots can cooperate with humans and how humans perceive that interaction. Furthermore, this episode...

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting stories of interesting people. In this episode, our host Yunus Oberst welcomes Jan Scheele. Together they talk about Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, TED Talks, and more. 00:00 Intro 01:05 Jan’s Background 2:00 Jan’s way to TED 6:50 What makes a great speaker 11:15 What’s Talk like TED 17:10 Challenges in Jan’s Job 18:50 Jan’s way...

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting stories of interesting people. In this episode, our host Yunus Oberst welcomes Stefan Flagner. Together they talk about passion, interdisciplinary work, and more. --- Follow us on Instagram   Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on LinkedIn  

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting stories of interesting people. In this episode, our host Louis Morgner welcomes Dominik Mahr. Together they talk about Robotics and how big of an impact it will have on our world.   ---  Interested in the topics discussed in this episode?  Ruggiero, A., Mahr, D., Odekerken-Schröder, G., Spena, T. R., & Mele, C. (20...

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting stories of interesting people. In this episode, our host Louis Morgner welcomes Roberta Di Palma. Together they talk about Virtual Reality and how we can use it to shape the future of education.00:00 Intro 00:00 Intro 01:20 Roberta's Background 04:00 What is Virtual Reality 06:25 What can we do with VR 07:50 What is DEXLAB 10:55 How...

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting stories of interesting people. In this episode, our host Louis Morgner welcomes Jermain Kaminski. Together they talk about entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley, Machine Learning, and more.   00:00 Intro 01:15 Jermain’s background 02:30 Career in Maastricht 3:30 Jermain’s thoughts on entrepreneurship   6:40 Silicon Valley and te...

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting stories of interesting people. In this episode, our host Louis Morgner welcomes Carla Haelermans. Together they talk about education, the Dutch education system's effect on children, how technology is (and should be) used in education, and more. 00:00 Intro  01:15 Carla's background 05:35 Career in Maastricht  08:04 What is...

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting stories of interesting people. In this third episode, our host Louis Morgner welcomes Professor Didier Fouarge. Together, they discuss the research done at the Centre for Education and the Labour Market. They also talk about the future of the labour market, how student can prepare for their first jobs and whether or not university de...

As society becomes increasingly complex, so does the practice of being an effective leader. Although it’s no longer possible to know everything or keep operations under control, we somehow still believe this is what’s needed. In the latest episode of the SBE podcast, Prof. Dr. Marielle Heiltjes, Executive Director of UMIO, debunks this myth with an insightful and empowering perspective.

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting stories of interesting people. In this fifth episode, our host Louis Morgner welcomes Professor Piet Eichholtz to chat about lessons learned in his exciting career. Piet Eichholtz is a Professor of Real Estate Finance and has founded multiple successful businesses throughout his career. In this episode, Louis and Piet discuss his mos...

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting stories of interesting people. In this fourth episode, our host Louis Morgner welcomes Professor Melissa Siegel. Melissa Siegel is a Professor of Migration Studies at SBE and Head of Migration Studies at Maastricht Graduate School of Governance and UNU-MERIT. Together, they explore how research can impact policy around migration. The...

The sector of supply chain management is facing an era of unprecedented change. Not only has Covid-19 disrupted supply chains around the world, the industry has also been shaken by new digital technologies and changing consumer preferences. So what is the future of supply chain management? In this podcast episode, Assistant Professor Dr. Robert Suurmond discusses the future of supply chain managem...

Welcome to the SBE Podcast: The place where we share interesting story of interesting people. In this first episode, we welcome Prof. Dr. Paul Smeets to a chat about his early career days, the current state of philanthropy and what millionaires do differently to buy happiness. We're excited to have you join the interesting conversation with many insightful takeaways.