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Anne Hidalgo just announced that she will not be running for another 6-year term as Mayor of Paris. In her tenure, she has proven herself to be one of very few truly brave politicians. She took her 2014 mandate, and showed that she had the courage of her convictions, and instead of "analysis paralysis", she rapidly set out to make the changes she promised to make in Paris. Not everyone was on board, and any leader who actually makes changes will endure and waken the full forces of the anti-change stakeholders. But after a productive first term, the majority of Parisians sent her back to finish the job in 2020. More importantly, many people who were against her ideas at first, changed their minds and voted for her after seeing the results of the first-term's projects. These changes include abstract concepts like: - Equity, fairness, inclusion, access, addressing the modern city under a changing climate But also concrete changes like: - Hundreds of school streets, where traffic is blocked on blocks with schools, creating an instant playground, pedestrian and cyclist drop-off zone for kids, with NO car danger or idling vehicle pollution. - Changing the riverside freeways into parks for people. You can now walk along the riverside, or jog, bike, rollerblade, picnic, drink & revel. This is prime real estate in Paris she reclaimed for people, not cars. - Cleaner river - Pedestrian improvements and more space - Huge growth in bike lanes - Increased greenery and tree planting - Reduction of "heat island" contributors - Public transit enhancements & system growth - Flood preparedness systems - Efficient centralized citywide piped heat pump systems - Housing supply growth, stabilization of real estate prices And she contributed to shared successes like the 2024 Paris Olympics, transportation and mobility, a cleaner river, a 15 minute city. Paris is now a model city that many other metropolises can and ARE using as a leading example. Was Hidalgo perfect? No of course not - who is? I understand many of the critiques against her, but I believe she delivered on what she promised, and what she was elected to do. That makes her an unusually good politician, who is forward-leading as opposed to just forward-looking. Carlos Moreno Stacey Randecker Jeff Frick Nick Macilveen Stein van Oosteren Clarence Eckerson Jr.

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🚀 Ekimetrics belongs to the 2% companies to be certified "Gold" from EcoVadis. It's a great achievement, rewarding Ekimetrics work on ESG strategy. EcoVadis ESG is based on 21 criteria, following international nroms on sustainable development. For Ekimetrics, it means: 1️⃣ Our strong internal commitment to sustainabilise our business 2️⃣ ESG is not just a buzz word (#greenwashing), it's a foundational value for us, that guides our actions and drives our ecosystem 3️⃣ Last but not least. ESG is not orthogonal to our AI practioner activities, quite the oppositive. We plan sustainable practices, among which ethics & carbon emissions reduction, at the core of our AI work. Big kuddos to all the teams. Caroline Milliotte Jean-Baptiste Bouzige Quentin Michard Laurent Félix Théo Alves Da Costa William NAIT MAZI 🐼

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Leader's Challenge: Embracing the improbable in creative leadership! I like that way of thinking 😉 ! When the expected falls short, how do we pave the way for the unexpected? An intriguing perspective on distinguishing between creativity and creation: The essence lies in the execution. Thanks to Sylvain Bureau for having shared these ideas in Xerfi Canal. #Leadership #Creativity #Innovation

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Looking forward to attenting Pollutec Paris (Nov. 26-27), the new hub for change makers and accelerators in the realm of environmental protection and climate change. This event serves as a crucial meeting point for individuals dedicated to combating pollution through innovative sustainable solutions, in order to improve the lives of our fellow citizens. Pollutec also underscores the importance of sustainable transformation, decarbonization for the good of Mother Earth and future generations. #pollution #climatechange #environmentalprotection #nature #biodiversity #sustainability #sustainabletransformation #decarbonization #motherearth #resourcemanagement #wastemanagement #futuregenerations #effectis #pollutec #pollutecparis

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[✉️🖋️📝] In this interview, Sebastien Tran, Managing Director of Audencia, discusses the rise of private provision in higher management education, and in particular the involvement of investment funds in this sector. He emphasizes that this is a topical issue, and one that is gaining in importance with the development of work-study programs and the explosion in the number of courses offered on Parcoursup, which now numbers some 23,000, many of which are delivered by private players. Sébastien Tran explains that there are various types of player in this fragmented landscape: private for-profit players, private players regulated by specific statutes, as well as public universities and establishments. In his view, there is an urgent need for in-depth work on career guidance from high school onwards, as the range of business and management studies on offer is vast and sometimes confusing for students and their families. He notes that, paradoxically, opening a school sometimes seems easier than obtaining a license 4 to open a bar. This underlines the need for more proactive, not just reactive, regulation. Sébastien Tran points out that the grandes écoles, particularly those belonging to the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, are subject to numerous accreditations, both national and international. However, it's not always a question of adding extra labels, as this can make orientation even more confusing for families. Sébastien Tran supports the idea of tighter regulation prior to the opening of a new school, to ensure that establishments have the necessary skills, adequate resources and qualified teaching staff. This would clarify the offer and distinguish serious establishments from others. He stresses the importance of clear, upstream communication to help families find their way around the educational offer and understand the opportunities and career prospects associated with each type of establishment. Sébastien Tran concludes by stressing that young people's expectations are high, which has led to a sometimes misleading marketing effort on the part of schools. He calls for a clarification of the offer and better information on what each type of establishment can offer in terms of career paths, salaries and networks. https://lnkd.in/eXScxMnW

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Leader's Challenge: Do you know Chronos & Kairos? This post delves into the intriguing concepts of Kairos and Chronos, offering a unique perspective on time. Olivier Meier's relevant essay, penned last June, emphasizes the significance of uncertainty in our lives. It stresses the importance for leaders to attune themselves to subtle cues, relying more on the barometer than on indicators. The essence lies in seizing the Kairos, the opportune moment for decisive action. Let's explore: - Prioritizing discernment over haste - Embracing intuition instead of rigid planning - Cultivating agility over sticking to routines Ultimately, the focus shifts towards understanding the environment rather than just following a set agenda. It's about being in tune with the moment and aligning accordingly. Thanks Olivier 😉 ! #uncertainty #intuition #momentum #decision #alignment

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🌱 The global net-zero industrial race is on between 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇨🇳 Excellent analysis and report from Neil Makaroff Strategic Perspectives below 🇪🇺The EU remains the second most attractive location for net-zero investors in 2023, ahead of the US, reaching $334 billion, $76 billion more than in 2022. However, this position is at risk as Member States have more restrictive budgets and the EU recovery plan will end in 2026. 🇨🇳China aims to become the world's monopoly for cleantech, putting European net-zero industries under severe pressures. China alone accounts for 39% of global net-zero investment ($654 billion in 2023), dominates 80% and 60% of the solar and wind value chains and plans to multiply by four battery manufacturing by 2030. 🇺🇸The US positions as a future technological leader by attracting more than a third of the world's investment in clean energy start-ups while Europeans struggle to support and scale up innovation. ✅Within Europe, some countries are seizing the opportunity of the net-zero race: Poland 🇵🇱is becoming a central European cleantech manufacturing hub, and Spain 🇪🇸 and Denmark 🇩🇰 are among the leaders in wind energy, creating thousands of jobs. But with Germany 🇩🇪 and France 🇫🇷 capturing 45% of net-zero investment, concerns are growing about a two-speed Europe. For my French readers, résumé dans les Echos ici 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXYZtG5h.

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[🎙️] Do you know what French companies are doing to achieve their ecological transition and develop an economy that respects planetary boundaries? 🌍 Let me introduce you to the « CEC » (Convention of Companies for Climate), for which I’ve just been appointed (one of the many) spokesperson (or Top Voice, as LinkedIn likes to call it 😉). I had the incredible opportunity to take part in the very first edition back in 2021 (I'll tell you more about the origins of this initiative and the people in the photo in a future post.), right when the world was debating whether we should continue business as usual or completely rethink our societal and economic models. The experience was so eye-opening that I offered to become the CEC’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (yes, I’m shooting high! 😅) to share this initiative and its learnings with our friends around the globe 🌍. After all, I had been elected Minister of Foreign Affairs of the « ideal Social Economy government » by Carenews readers in 2018. We’ll start by sharing some content in English. But first, a quick intro for those wondering: What exactly is the CEC?👇 Founded in December 2020, the Convention of Companies for Climate (CEC) aims to make the transition from an extractive economy to a regenerative one irresistible by 2030. It’s ambitious, but with motivated leaders and engaged experts, anything is possible 💪 Between 2021 and 2022, the first edition brought business leaders together in a collective effort to redefine their models within planetary boundaries. Today, there are 17 CEC programs, with over 2,000 leaders (CEOs & « Planet Champions ») and 1,000 companies redesigning their future. And the cherry on top 🍒: the CEC is expanding to Switzerland and Belgium soon! If you’re curious to learn more, check out what the CEC is all about 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTbMeEXt That being said, over the coming weeks, I will share with you stories, tools, and concrete examples of businesses of all sizes undergoing their transformation 🌱🌍 #CEC #TopVoice #Climate #Business #Economy #FutureIsNow

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🌿Green hydrogen: France can play a pivotal role in Europe, but decisions have to be taken now! We had the pleasure, Haithem Choukatli and I, to talk with Gwénaëlle Deboutte from pv magazine France about this urgent and fascinating topic. The energy world is buzzing with announcements about green hydrogen, but the reality is more nuanced. Out of 471 announced projects, only 10% have confirmed their investments. The potential is huge - ~50+ million tonnes per year - but here are the challenges: ✨ Price remains the sinews of war. In Europe, producing 1kg of green hydrogen is expected to cost between €5 and €7. Only e-fuels for aviation and shipping seem willing to pay this price. For other industries, it's still too expensive. ✨ Imports appear to be part of the solution. North Africa could produce at €3-3.5/kg with low transportation costs to Europe by pipe. Germany has understood this, planning to import up to 70% of its needs by 2030. ✨ And what about France? France has a decisive role to play in structuring the future European market for renewable hydrogen and positioning itself as a transit country, as it did for natural gas in the 1990s. Green hydrogen is promising, as a relay to European renewable electricity production, notably via photovoltaics (François Sfarti), but its future is at stake right now. Will France be able to seize this opportunity? #Hydrogen #GreenHydrogen #HydrogèneVert #TransitionÉnergétique #InnovationDurable #Photovoltaïque #PV https://lnkd.in/eWiHfjke

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Leader's Challenge: Are you familiar with “The Overton Window” and the spectrum of acceptability? This influence 2.0, a strategic tool for up-to-date managers  Influence, manipulation, seduction: finding the right balance at the digital age Here are the ingredients to be discovered in this pertinent article of Philippe Roy ; thanks Philippe. The different stages of an idea's evolution to influence a way of thinking, or a strategy: - Unthinkable - Radical - Acceptable - Reasonable - Popular - Political Must read 😊 ! #influence #biases #lobbying

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Preparing for an Uncertain Economic Winter: Leadership in the Face of Complexity The latest Institut Lean France article by Michael Balle underscores the critical importance of “preparing for winter”—a metaphor many of us resonate with in today’s uncertain economic and geopolitical climate. At the core of Balle's analysis is the concept of Lean, which emphasizes efficiency, adaptability, and continuous improvement. This framework highlights the urgency of resilient leadership, and as leaders, we must be prepared to face multiple crises simultaneously: economic downturns, supply chain disruptions, and societal shifts that threaten the very fabric of our organizations and communities. The question that this article brings to my mind is whether our current leadership is truly prepared for the complexity and depth of today’s challenges. In my view, this requires not just tactical responses, but also the foresight to adapt and evolve before crises hit. Now is the time for leaders who can take decisive, yet well-considered actions, balancing the short-term demands with long-term resilience. Are we ready to embrace these difficult realities and make the structural changes needed, even if they challenge conventional thinking? And if so, how do we prioritize what matters most—economic sustainability, social well-being, or organizational agility? For anyone invested in understanding how to lead effectively through turbulent times, this is a must-read. How are your organizations preparing for the “winter” that may lie ahead? Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dNcc_sAj #StrategicForesight #Leadership #EconomicResilience #AgileLeadership #LeanThinking #CrisisPreparedness #ComplexityManagement #InstitutLeanFrance

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🗳️ How do French citizens feel about the economy ahead of snap elections next week? A majority believe inequality is a big problem and that immediate action is needed on climate, according to a new survey.👇 The Earth for All 2024 Survey conducted by Ipsos and commissioned by Earth4All and Global Commons Alliance reflects widespread public concern in France about inequality and climate action, and backing for tax reforms as well as broader political and economic reform. Here are the results at a glance: 🌎 It’s time for a Giant Leap: 73% of French citizens surveyed believe that the world needs to take immediate action, within the next decade, to reduce carbon emissions. Only a small minority believe slower, delayed action is required. 🗳️ People want political and economic reform: just 18% of those surveyed trust the government to make long-term decisions for the majority of people, and economic inequality is also seen as a big problem in France. 67% of those surveyed believe that the way the economy works should prioritize the health and wellbeing of people and nature – not just increase profits and wealth. ⚖️ Tax the rich: there is strong support for progressive taxation as a means of funding major changes to the economy and lifestyles. Around two-thirds (67%) of respondents back a wealth tax, while 62% support higher income taxes for high earners, and 63% favor increased corporation tax for big businesses. 👉 Learn more and explore the results in full: https://lnkd.in/dS89YTKE #SafeAndJust #GlobalCommons #PlanetaryEmergency #Earth4All #FrenchElections #Elections2024 #ClimateCrisis

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In a rapidly changing #RegulatoryLandscape, the ability of companies to research, track and comply with new #environmental and product-specific regulatory requirements is becoming increasingly challenging. On 1 January 2023, #France implemented Article 13 of the Anti-Waste for a #CircularEconomy (#AGEC) law. This law aims to change the production methods of companies and the consumption patterns of consumers. This Article requires producers to inform consumers about the environmental qualities and characteristics of certain products and packaging - such as the proportion of recycled material, recyclability, presence of hazardous substances, and rare earth or precious metals content. As is always the case with #TransformationalChange, it is important to recognise and embrace the opportunities that this presents to #CreateValue. Our experts in dss+ highlighted the top 3 opportunities to #FutureProof your business. Learn more by reading this article: https://lnkd.in/d5K3YdjX

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Dear Network, ---- we need YOU ---- Thanks to you, the researchers can develop the future of healthcare and improve the remote monitoring of diseases. But more data is needed : we need many participants worldwide who speak different languages, are healthy or have various health conditions. It only takes 20 minutes. So you necessarily meet all conditions to participate 😀 ! Monitoring your health thanks to your voice will soon be possible Colive Voice is an international academic research study, led by the Luxembourg Institute of Health. It aims to identify vocal biomarkers to improve and simplify the regular monitoring of serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, COVID-19, mental health, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel diseases... 🔔 Together, we can shape the future of digital health and telemedicine for millions of patients. https://lnkd.in/eDvSD_W2 #seintinelles #participativeresearch #impact #AI #collectiveintelligence

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Les Startup à IMPACT 💡 Inclusives 🧭 RichMindset 🔋 Scaling UP & Down ♻️ Tout est en TOI 🙏

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🎥 Last Friday, I had the honor of being invited to the BFM Business morning show to discuss women's cancers and Primaa’s vision for the future of AI in the medical field. Beyond just sharing Primaa’s latest developments, I highlighted our core convictions about how AI can revolutionize healthcare, and particularly pathology: 1️⃣ Relieving overburdened medical services, helping them process more cases with greater speed and efficiency 2️⃣ Reducing inter-observer variability, which can impact patient treatment, ensuring more consistent diagnoses 3️⃣ Disseminating world-class expertise and excellence in care to all regions, ensuring equal access to advanced medical diagnostics 🔴 At a time when budget cuts are being rolled out with the implementation of the new fiscal plan, it's crucial to remember how deeptech startups, especially in the medical field, have thrived thanks to the supportive ecosystem. Some of the proposed measures, such as the elimination of young innovative company (JEI) exemptions and the discontinuation of the innovation tax credit (CII), risk stalling the progress of these crucial innovations... 🔗 Watch the full interview here ➡️: https://lnkd.in/ekAJXjeS #BFMBusiness #Primaa #AI #FannySockeel #WomensHealth #DeepTech #CleoBreast #Pathology #HealthcareInnovation #AIinMedicine #digitalpathology #frenchtech Paul Midy

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With Simon Deschamps and Thibault Zimmermann, we work everyday to deploy Climate Dividends. Our objective ? to make it a standardised and concrete indicator that measure and values the positive climate contribution of companies and that can be awarded and valued by their shareholders. It's a challenging mission with a long term ambition (changing the paradigm in finance 😇 ). So it's important to celebrate the successful milestones when we hit them ! And today is one 💪 Today, 7 of the 35+ pioneering companies of our 2024 cohort are issuing and distributing a total of more than 110k Climate Dividends to their shareholders (111 126.9 to be precise!), corresponding to more than 110k tCO2e avoided or removed. Congratulations to Vestiaire Collective Accenta.ai Eco-Tech Ceram Terra fertilis® Geev Be Energy ACORUS 👏 All the information about their claims and the Climate Dividends issuance are transparently available on our public registry (link in comment). These Climate Dividends will be distributed to their shareholders in the coming days and act as a proof of their impact, thanks to a standardized and robust measurement. Poke to some of their supporting investors Eric Gossart Jérémy Rasori Serena Céline Mignon Iweins Karine Mérère ADEME Investissement Team for the Planet Tudigo Alice Lauriot dit Prévost Stéphane Vromman Eurazeo Generation Impact RGREEN INVEST Bpifrance Philippe Benquet

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Do you want to know how to deal with « unpopped kernels » in your organisation in times of change? Read this latest article by Chris Worley, clinical professor at Executive Education Rennes SB! We are sharing a series of videos and articles with Chris as part of #LeadInTransformation series. Read, watch and let us know you thoughts! How do you deal with unpopped kernels in your team/company? #leadership #change #management #organisationaldevelopment #learning

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