For Resilience and Growth: Supporting the Decision-Making Processes of Tomorrow in A Dynamic International Context

Margarita Ivanova

Abstract

Achieving resilience in the contemporary international setting is a complex objective. It is the result of multifaceted processes that require vigilant preparation long before a crisis arises. The pursuit of opportunities for organizational resilience and growth can direct the attention to educational institutions, as existing and new challenges are changing the conditions on international markets. The partnership between universities and the business can help managers fulfil the potential of their companies beyond national borders. Such an approach builds on a forward-looking investment in support of the decision-making processes of tomorrow. On the basis of interdisciplinary research, this article argues that in the turbulent global context marked by disruptions, academic institutions have an important role to play. Their contributions can be structured in two groups. First, they can provide profound insights with reference to external and internal factors that influence the international business. Second, they have added value in preparing new generations of international managers taught to contribute to the development of their organizations which are resilient to the changes of time. There is no universal solution that can fit all cases, but there are some aspects that can enhance the approaches that (future) managers can use in cases of adversity – and academic analysis can provide useful guidance in a perplexing context.

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