OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOLUTION OF THE MOST RELEVANT PROBLEMS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND HUMANITY
I. Our research model
Towards a new research model
Research target areas
Our contribution through research
What problems do we seek to solve?
Principles guiding our research
Research groups and study areas
II. An ecosystem of Strategic Centers at the service of organizations Center for Retailing
Conscious Enterprise
Digital Evolution
The Business School of Tecnológico de Monterrey has a commitment beyond its educational task: to fulfill the ambition of building a knowledge platform that contributes to the development and evolution of businesses and society.
To this objective, the initiative called “Knowledge that Transforms Business” has been designed to combine three fundamental elements: the intellectual capital of the Business School, a new research model, and a robust ecosystem of Strategic Centers. Therefore, with the participation of a valuable group of researchers and experts in different fields of knowledge, the Business School contributes significantly to facing the main challenges of the industries.
As part of the new research strategy, aligned with the vision of the Tec in 2030 and the 2025 Strategic Plan, the focus has been creating and disseminating collaborative and applied research that positively transforms society and industries and contributes to the country’s development.
From the ecosystem of Strategic Centers, companies and people in the business world are supported to boost their human and organizational development. To achieve this, services each provides in the different areas of their work and purpose are available.
In this sense, Business School of Tecnológico de Monterrey honors the commitment to relationships with companies and institutions that distinguishes it and to Tecnológico de Monterrey, believing in the significance of forming bonds of shared value that serve those who trust in our School.
“Knowledge that Transforms Business” triggers the generation and usage of knowledge to improve the world in which we live and design new scenarios for the future.
OUR RESEARCH MODEL I.
TOWARDS A NEW RESEARCH MODEL AT TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY
Research at Tecnológico de Monterrey generates new knowledge using the scientific method and following a peer review process.
We also seek that it results in entrepreneurship that creates solutions to the main problems that our country and the world are facing. That knowledge will be useful to different fields and disciplinary areas.
“The research we conduct at Tec, characterized by its innovative and interdisciplinary approach, is essential for advancing sustainable development, as it addresses the complex challenges of today’s world with comprehensive and transformative solutions”.
Feniosky Peña-Mora Executive Vice President of Research of Tecnológico de Monterrey
RESEARCH TARGET AREAS
Following our vision, research at the Business School is interdisciplinary, collaborative, innovative, inspired, and focused on solving organizational and social challenges and difficulties.
Under this basis, we have defined four strategic target areas that guide our work:
LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT ORGANIZATIONS
Training of leaders who inspire and motivate their teams to innovate, create value, transform their environment, and design flexible organizations.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION WITH IMPACT
Sustainable, innovative, profitable, and scalable entrepreneurship that solves problems, generates value and social impact.
DEVELOPMENT OF CONSCIOUS ENTERPRISES
Business practices that enhance the human sense of organizations and place their positive influence on communities and the transformation of society before their organizational purpose.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY AND TRANSFORMATION OF INDUSTRIES
Integration of expertise and resources to achieve strategic objectives by developing ongoing learning, innovation, and renewal processes that allow organizations to take advantage of changes in the environment.
OUR CONTRIBUTION THROUGH RESEARCH
In alignment with our vision, the Business School’s research strategy contributes to solving the most urgent problems of organizations and society, and its objectives are:
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To train undergraduate and graduate students to prepare them as agents of transformation of organizations and their communities.
To promote the involvement of our faculty in solving some of the problems at organizations through specialized consulting and applied research projects.
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To generate, spread and publish knowledge to build a school of thought in each area that encourages reflection and enhances the positioning and intellectual leadership of the faculty and the School.
WHAT PROBLEMS DO WE SEEK TO SOLVE?
CONSCIOUS ENTERPRISES
It is necessary to evolve to new committed and responsible companies that promote value in their community.
NEW BUSINESS MODELS
It is essential to increase productivity in Latin America to recover from the gaps in economic growth via innovation and renewal that allow organizations to take advantage of changes and opportunities.
NEW ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP MODELS
It is necessary to deliver new leadership models, organizational structures, and work dynamics that promote flexible organizations and foster transformation.
INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION
It is vital for organizations to transform their production processes and services considering a new consumer profile and market needs focused on responsible and healthy consumption.
PRINCIPLES GUIDING OUR RESEARCH
Research at the Business School is based on the following values:
It is inspired by organizational and societal problems and challenges to guarantee the creation of sustainable value over time.
It is conducted collaboratively, highlighting the value of having a positive impact from different perspectives.
It generates social impact and improves the performance of organizations.
It is transdisciplinary, seeking high-impact collaboration with the Institutes and Schools of Tecnológico de Monterrey as with prestigious international partners.
It is robust, innovative, and risky in methodological terms.
It is effectively communicated to all the School’s interest groups so they can take advantage of it.
RESEARCH GROUPS AND STUDY AREAS
LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT ORGANIZATIONS
Purpose-driven leadership
Leadership and inclusion
Women’s leadership
Education for leadership
Organizational design and culture
The future of talent in organizations
The future of work
Agility and change
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION WITH IMPACT
Entrepreneurship and innovation
ecosystems
Education for entrepreneurship
Sustainable entrepreneurship
Innovative entrepreneurship
Financial inclusion
Financial innovation
DEVELOPMENT OF CONSCIOUS ENTERPRISES
Long-term relationships of trust between organizations and their stakeholders
Green consumption--
Corporate Social Responsibility
Circular Economy
ESG Model and sustainable finance
Responsible and healthy production, marketing, and consumption
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY AND TRANSFORMATION OF INDUSTRIES
Corporate strategy and implementation
Enterprising families
Digital evolution of organizations
Supply chains and global opportunities analysis
Retail industry transformation
AN ECOSYSTEM OF STRATEGIC CENTERS AT THE SERVICE OF ORGANIZATIONS II.
Under the current research model of Tecnológico de Monterrey, the Business School has formed a robust ecosystem of Strategic Centers, which develop projects and initiatives that seek to contribute to solving the most urgent problems of organizations and society.
Center for Retailing
Conscious Enterprise Center
Institute for Enterprising Families (IFEM)
STRATEGIC CENTERS
Center for Digital Evolution
Center for Financial Access, Inclusion and Research (FAIR Center)
CENTER FOR RETAILING 01
PURPOSE
To promote and support the development of retail industry in Mexico by training the best professionals specialized in the area, developing programs for executives, consulting and research activities that promote the transformation of retail practices in the country.
WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER?
CONSULTING
As part of our services, we manage on-demand consulting projects on the following topics:
Strategic assessment
Format design
Business strategy
Customer service
RESEARCH
We generate and spread knowledge on topics of interest to the retail industry. We perform research for trend analysis, proposal generation, and design of new models that develop real solutions for organizations.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
We offer updating and executive training programs in various specialty areas related to the retail industry through seminars and diploma courses.
WE GENERATE AND CONVEY KNOWLEDGE
Retail branding
Shopping behaviour
Impact technology in retail experience
Store format innovation
Retail atmospherics
RESEARCH AREAS
Retail services
Green retailing
Merchandise decisions & profitability
Retail environment
WHO ARE OUR STRATEGIC ALLIES?
ACADEMIC PARTNERS
BUSINESS PARTNERS
CONSCIOUS ENTERPRISE CENTER 02
PURPOSE
To transform business education and consciousness in leaders and organizations to elevate human flourishing, heal the planet, and create a more fair and prosperous society.
WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER?
RESEARCH
We perform research to analyze trends and business best practices and their impact and to create proposals and new models applicable to real solutions for conscious organizations.
ACCOMPANIMENT
For all those organizations that want to transform themselves, we offer specialized consulting provided by certified consultants experienced in implementing the Conscious Capitalism Model.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
We offer specialized programs aimed at leaders in business that are on a transformation path towards a more conscious management, and at the general public interested in issues such as capitalism and conscious organizations.
DISSEMINATION
We contribute to building an international community of conscious leaders and organizations through our products and dissemination events that publicize and promote the principles, mechanisms, and benefits of Conscious Capitalism in society.
WE GENERATE AND CONVEY KNOWLEDGE
Employee well-being, motivation, and commitment
Involvement with stakeholders
Organizational purpose
Conscious culture
Conscious leadership
Circular Economy
RESEARCH AREAS
Responsible production, marketing, and consumption
Sustainability
Management of environmental, social, and governance factors (ESG)
Corporate social resposibility
WHO ARE OUR STRATEGIC ALLIES?
BUSINESS PARTNERS
CENTER FOR DIGITAL EVOLUTION 03
PURPOSE
To link technological developments with the business world from a perspective of talent, processes, and products to facilitate digital transformation efforts that influence the academic, business, and social spheres.
WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER?
BUSINESS LABORATORY
We co-create and scale the transformation of organizations, following their objectives and vision, through consulting on topics such as:
Digital journey and maturity
Digital gaps and skills
Customer experience and data
Agile product and team management
Initiatives profitability and impact
CONTINUING EDUCATION
We promote continuous learning by developing digital skills in marketing, finance, management and supply chain, and technologies such as data analytics, cloud, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
RESEARCH
We generate and convey knowledge around topics such as digital maturity and strategy, business agility, fintech, and marketing and digital supply chain to facilitate trend analysis and the generation of proposals and new models that solve organizational challenges.
WE GENERATE AND CONVEY KNOWLEDGE
Artificial intelligence
Digital transformation
Digital strategy
Data analytics
RESEARCH AREAS
Digital marketing
WHO ARE OUR STRATEGIC ALLIES?
ACADEMIC PARTNERS
BUSINESS PARTNERS
CENTER FOR FINANCIAL ACCESS, INCLUSION AND RESEARCH (FAIR CENTER) 04
PURPOSE
To actively contribute to the development of an inclusive financial ecosystem in Mexico and Latin America by promoting “financial fair play” through research, dissemination, collaboration with initiatives, and academic activities that positively influence education, culture, access and use of financial services for the benefit of the most vulnerable segments and communities, especially women, micro-businesses, and migrant families.
WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER?
RESEARCH
Our research agenda addresses fundamental topics such as financial inclusion, technology and entrepreneurship, focused on financial services and consumer behavior, especially in Mexico and Latin America.
PROJECTS FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION
As part of our mission to reach the most vulnerable groups and to directly influence them, we manage various projects such as workshops, incubations, accompaniment, and studies.
DISSEMINATION
We seek to reach and create a community of leaders that shorten the gaps and promote greater financial inclusion, involving potential groups to participate in the financial system through the correct accompaniment and expert guidance.
WE GENERATE AND CONVEY
GENERAMOS Y TRANSFERIMOS
KNOWLEDGE
CONOCIMIENTO
Impact of financial inclusion in improving people's living conditions.
Barriers that inhibit the financial inclusion of women and micro-businesses and their possible solutions.
RESEARCH AREAS
Fintech and adoption of technological tools for financial inclusion of women and micro-businesses.
Behavioral studies of financial services users.
WHO ARE OUR STRATEGIC ALLIES?
ACADEMIC PARTNERS
BUSINESS PARTNERS
INSTITUTE FOR ENTERPRISING FAMILIES (IFEM) 05
PURPOSE
To generate and integrate knowledge, enabling and accompanying enterprising families and their leaders to develop skills to generate shared value and the flourishing of the family, the company, and its environment for generations.
WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER?
CONSULTING
We provide diagnostic and accompaniment services for the transformation and institutionalization of the family business, through the development of skills for the enterprising family flourishing.
DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM
We generate multimedia content, self-diagnosis tools, and spaces for dialogue to promote the creation and interaction of a community of enterprising families in Mexico and Latin America.
EDUCATION
We design and offer training and academic activities, professional seminars, and executive education programs.
RESEARCH
We generate and integrate knowledge through applied research, case development, and scientific validation of theoretical models that explain the dynamics of the family business for its continuity and transcendence.
WE GENERATE AND CONVEY KNOWLEDGE
Legacy
Government
Family entrepreneurship
Leadership
RESEARCH AREAS
Intergenerational culture
WHO ARE OUR STRATEGIC ALLIES?
ACADEMIC PARTNERS
BUSINESS PARTNERS
DIRECTORY
Research
PhD. José Ernesto Amorós Espinosa Research Associated Dean amoros@tec.mx
Center for Digital Evolution
PhD. Alexandra Solano Acosta Director asolano@tec.mx centroevoluciondigital.tec.mx
Center for Retailing
MSc. Rafael Castelltort Delgado Director rafael.castelltort@tec.mx centrocomerciodetallista.tec.mx
FAIR Center
PhD. Felipe A. Pérez Sosa Director f.perez@tec.mx fair.tec.mx
Conscious Enterprise Center
MSc. Francisco J. Fernández González Director francisco.fernandez@tec.mx cec.tec.mx
Institute for Enterprising Families
PhD. María F. Fonseca Paredes Director maria.fonseca@tec.mx ifem.tec.mx
