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Emmanuel Macron: The Ascent of a Disruptor

By Jose-Luis Alvarez,  Jordi Pià Comella
Published 30 Jul 2018
Reference 6392
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe
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Summary

The case describes the education, career and political strategy of Emmanuel Macron in his ascent to the French presidency.

Teaching objectives

Discuss the careers of change agents that aim to substantially disrupt the status quo of a system – be it political, organizational or business.

Keywords
  • Careers
  • Leadership
  • Change agents
  • Developmental Relationships
  • Networking
  • Power and Influence
  • France
  • Emmanuel Macron
  • Q41718
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    Jose-Luis Alvarez

    Senior Affiliate Professor of Organisational Behaviour

    Jordi Pià Comella


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