About Antonio Argandoña

Antonio Argandoña Ramiz is Emeritus Professor of Economics and Business Ethics at IESE. He received his PhD in Economics (summa cum laude) from the University of Barcelona in 1969. A Professor of Fundamentals of Economic Analysis (retired), he has taught at the Universities of Barcelona, Malaga and Navarra.

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October 14, 2019

The importance of patience in the workplace

by Antonio Argandoña • Comment, Wellbeing, Working lives

Empirical studies on patience have demonstrated the positive effects it can have on creativity, product quality, collaboration and productivity as well as the long-term sustainability of companies. Being patient means listening, observing, waiting for information to come, consulting other people and seeking relationships that provide new resources to make good decisions. Patience is good for ourselves and others. More →