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Dynamics of entrepreneurial well-being: Insights from computational theory
(Elsevier, 2024-02) Pistrui, Joseph; Dimov, Dimo; https://ror.org/02jjdwm75
We explore the dynamics of entrepreneurial performance and well-being through computational theory. Our model connects mechanisms of work-related motivation and strain processes with the unfolding of an entrepreneurial process. The simulation results show that how an entrepreneur’s energy ebbs and flows over their journey, charting certain venturing performance and levels of well-being, can be linked to distinct interplays of ambition, skill, self-regulation, and dynamism. Our work contributes a holistic account of entrepreneurship and well-being, stimulates computational modelling, and enriches discussions about the entrepreneurial future of work.
Innovation Beyond Technology. The Crucial Role of Skills in Driving Change in the Legal Profession: Perspectives from Lawyers at Major Firms in Spain
(2025-05-13) Galeote, Pilar; Aloisi, Antonio; Parra-Herrera,Nicolas; https://ror.org/02jjdwm75
This study examines the legal profession’s ecosystem, focusing on the interplay among technology, innovation, and skills. Through a survey of 460 legal professionals from major firms in Spain, it examines how lawyers perceive and respond to the challenges and opportunities associated with technological advancements. This study is among the first to address this population and region, offering new insights into the transformation of legal practice and the implementation of novel legal training initiatives.
Innovation, as articulated in this study, extends beyond the reductionist view that equates it solely with technology. Instead, innovation includes rethinking organizational structures and cultivating human-centric skills (e.g., negotiation, communication, leadership, and management skills) to make the most of digital tools. By embracing an integrative approach to innovation whereby technology and soft skills coalesce, legal professionals can gain a competitive advantage and excel in the increasingly dynamic and technology-driven professional environment.
The findings of this study demonstrate that artificial intelligence is largely seen as a tool to complement, rather than to replace, uniquely human legal skills. Furthermore, this study introduces the TIE Lawyering model, which highlights three critical dimensions for modern legal professionals—namely, mastery of technology (T), interpersonal skills (I), and robust ethical standards (E). The model underscores the need to balance technological proficiency with core skills to achieve innovation in legal practice.
This study contributes to bridging the gap between theory and practice, advocating for a redefinition of innovation in the field of law that encompasses organizational, interpersonal, and technological dimensions. As the legal profession continues to evolve, the insights provided here suggest a promising roadmap for fostering meaningful and sustainable innovation, ensuring that lawyers are “future-proof.”
Engaging Foreign Lawyers Considerations for the Spanish legal sector
(IE University, 2024-07) Jacobsson, Johanna; https://ror.org/02jjdwm75
This paper explores the regulations governing the practice of foreign lawyers in Europe, with a specific focus on Spain. Current trends in the global as well as in the Spanish legal market underscore the importance of fostering international collaboration and encouraging skilled lawyers from other jurisdictions to contribute to the local legal landscape. With the growing globalization of the profession and as demographic and technological shifts shape the legal sector, it becomes imperative to recognize the value of diverse perspectives and expertise in sustaining a dynamic legal ecosystem.
Innodiversidad: La diversidad al servicio de la Innovación para navegar en tiempos turbulentos
(Lo que no existe, 0202) Anca, Celia de; https://ror.org/02jjdwm75
¿Por qué discriminar a quien opina distinto? ¿Cómo aprovechar el potencial de su pensamiento y de su experiencia? ¿Cómo utilizar esa diversidad convirtiéndola en ventaja competitiva para nuestra empresa? La rápida globalización está dando lugar a un despertar de identidades donde las personas diferentes quieren ser reconocidas y valoradas. Somos diferentes, es inevitable y es bueno. Sin la diversidad no tendríamos variedad de respuestas, el grupo no se beneficiaría de la creatividad de la persona y la persona tampoco lo haría del progreso del grupo. Personas pertenecientes a organizaciones y empresas privadas comparten en este libro su saber teórico y su experiencia abordando aspectos relativos a la gestión de la diversidad y la inclusión. Gracias a ellas y ellos obtenemos un retrato de la situación actual y una guía cuyo propósito es ayudarnos a progresar como empresas y sociedad, aprovechando el talento único de cada individuo.
Leading a Successful Transition to Democracy: A Qualitative Analysis of Political Leadership in Spain and Lithuania
(SAGE Journals, 2019-01-25) Kalpokas Matulaityte, Neringa; Radivojevic,Ivana; https://ror.org/02jjdwm75
Any country embarking upon a political transition to democracy faces a complex period of change. While many factors influence successful democratization, political leadership remains a relatively unexplored phenomenon. This research presents a theoretical framework that is corroborated with data gathered from 65 semi-structured interviews with people involved in the transition processes of Spain and Lithuania along with the main political leaders themselves: King Juan Carlos I, Adolfo Suárez, Algirdas Brazauskas and Vytautas Landsbergis. The four leaders presented a similar political leadership style – based on their vision, decision-making, negotiation and power – which positively influenced the success of each transition to democracy.
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