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HOI research | Breaking down product modularity helps R&D teams innovate better
12 June 2025
Some ways of designing products make R&D teams more creative and efficient, while others can hold them back. A new study published by House of Innovation researcher Stefan Haefliger in Industrial and Corporate Change reveals that understanding two distinct aspects of product modularity is key to improving innovation. By treating standardization and reconfigurability as separate dimensions rather than a single concept, the study offers clearer insights into how modular design can boost both creativity and efficiency in product development.
Roxana Turturea granted tenure and promoted to Associate Professor at Stockholm School of Economics
10 June 2025
The House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is pleased to announce that Roxana Turturea has been granted tenure and promoted to the position of Associate Professor, marking a significant milestone in her academic career.
Holmer Kok granted tenure and promoted to Associate Professor at Stockholm School of Economics
21 May 2025
The House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is pleased to announce that Holmer Kok has been granted tenure and promoted to the position of Associate Professor, marking a significant milestone in his academic career.
New research project to examine how sustainability impacts profitability
19 May 2025
Which sustainability efforts actually improve business performance? A new research project from the House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics, in collaboration with sustainability tech company Position Green, aims to find out. By analyzing data from over 750 companies, the research project will map how emissions, working conditions and diversity in leadership affect margins, returns and risk.
In turbulent times, Nordic values can be a guiding light, says Iceland’s president visiting SSE
08 May 2025
Trust is eroding, young people are losing hope, and liberal democracies are under threat. But Nordic countries can be a lighthouse in turbulent times. That was the message from Iceland’s president Halla Tómasdóttir during a state visit to the Stockholm School of Economics on Thursday.
HOI research | Family business conflict isn’t just personal - it’s complex and evolving
05 May 2025
Family business conflict goes far beyond personality clashes—it is shaped by history, power, overlapping roles, and emotional ties that blur the line between home and work. A new study by House of Innovation researcher Marco Mismetti published in the Journal of Family Business Strategy offers a comprehensive framework for understanding how conflict arises and unfolds in family firms, with important implications for researchers and practitioners alike.
HOI research | University policies can boost graduate student entrepreneurship – but awareness is not enough
28 April 2025
Universities can play a big role in inspiring students to start their own businesses. A new study published in The Journal of Technology Transfer by House of Innovation researcher Maria Cecilia Flores suggests that when universities actively communicate about entrepreneurship programs and provide education on starting businesses, students become more aware of opportunities and perceive their environment as more supportive of entrepreneurship. Yet, universities need to go beyond awareness to drive real startup creation - including measures such as mentorship, networking, and financial support.
Firms with female CEOs have more women in top management roles, study finds
16 April 2025
Italian firms led by female CEOs have more women on average in the top management team than those led by men, according to a new study from the Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy. The association weakens if the CEO lacks sufficient decision-making power or if she works for a family-owned company.
HOI research|The key to impact lies in understanding the full history of past inventions
28 March 2025
Inventors don’t just need to borrow ideas—they need to understand where those ideas came from. A new study published in the Journal of Business Research by House of Innovation researcher Holmer Kok introduces the concept of “trajectory integration” to explain how tracing an invention’s full history can lead to more powerful and impactful innovation.
Training Ukrainian officials for EU accession negotiations
21 March 2025
SSE faculty is helping Ukrainian diplomats and civil servants prepare for EU accession talks through hands-on negotiation training in Kyiv. By drawing lessons from past EU enlargement processes, participants practice strategies and develop skills crucial for navigating the complexities of membership discussions.