Teaching

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy centers around the principles of active learning and student engagement. I see myself as a facilitator in my students’ learning journey, striving to create an environment where everyone feels safe to participate, share ideas, and develop critical thinking skills essential for tackling real-world challenges.

I believe that teaching should be rigorous yet relevant. I combine insights from contemporary, peer-reviewed research with practical business cases, helping students bridge theory and practice in meaningful ways. In my classrooms, diverse perspectives and multicultural contexts are not just included—they are integral. My goal is to help students understand the global and social dimensions of management and to nurture them into independent thinkers who can engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

Teaching Areas & Approach

Core Courses

I am prepared to teach core courses in Strategy, Organization Theory, and International Business. My PhD training and broad research background provide a solid foundation to help students build strong analytical and conceptual skills in these essential areas of business education.

Elective Courses

In addition to core subjects, I am passionate about designing and delivering elective courses informed by my research on topics such as Sustainability, Social Impact, Digital Transformation. These courses explore contemporary issues shaping business and society today.

Bridging Perspectives

Across both core and elective teaching, I focus on creating connections between traditional management topics and socially relevant issues. I integrate diverse perspectives and real-world examples into my classes to help students appreciate how business decisions intersect with societal challenges. While I have particular expertise in contexts from the Global South, especially Brazil, due to my lived experience, research, and professional networks, my teaching always aims to connect theory and practice in ways that are meaningful for students navigating global business environments.

Teaching Development and Training

Throughout my academic career, I have actively pursued professional development in teaching, ensuring that my methods remain innovative, effective, and adaptable to different cultural and institutional contexts.

Development Teaching Program, FGV EAESP, Brazil

Explores active learning methodologies to foster greater student engagement.

INTENT Program, FGV EAESP, Brazil

Intensive design course supporting undergraduate students in developing leadership, self-awareness, and teamwork skills.

Center for Development in Teaching and Learning, FGV EAESP, Brazil

Support to establish a Teaching Community of Practice. As a co-coordinator, I organized seminars, facilitated discussions, and co-authored a guidebook documenting best practices for innovative teaching.

Learning to Teach, CBS, Denmark

Helped to refine my instructional techniques while providing valuable insights into the Danish higher education system.

Teaching Experience

My teaching has spanned courses, workshops, thesis supervision, and various forms of assessment.

Courses:

Organizational Behavior (CBS)

Copenhagen Business School (CBS), 2024
Level: Bachelor (B.Sc. International Business, 7.5 ECTS) / 230 students

Co-teacher: Pedro Monteiro
Language: English

This course examines how organizations function from a behavioral perspective. It covers organizational structures, cultures, and the human factors influencing work dynamics. Students engage in lectures, workshops, and case studies (e.g., Google, NASA) to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The assessment focuses on organizational analysis and practical recommendations through written essays.

Key Themes:

Understanding organizational structures and cultures
Managing knowledge, change, and innovation
Organizational analysis for effective management
Application of theory to real-world organizational challenges

Organizational Analysis (CBS)

Copenhagen Business School (CBS), 2024
Level: Bachelor (7.5 ECTS) / 211 students

Co-teacher: Ilaria Orlandi
Language: English

In this course, we explore what organizations are, how they operate, and how they adapt to ever-changing business and societal demands. Students learn to analyze organizational structures and processes using theories and real-life cases, such as IKEA and Microsoft. The class emphasizes applying theory to practice through interactive exercises, team-based analyses, and a final individual written assignment.

Key Themes:

How organizations relate to their environment
Organizational design and change
Critical assessment of managerial decisions
Real-life case analyses to develop practical insights

Strategic Analysis (FGV EAESP)

Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV EAESP), 2020
Level: Undergraduate / 40 students per group

Co-teachers: Cynthia Calixto & Sérvio Prado
Language: English & Portuguese

This course focuses on the formulation and implementation of business strategies. Students learn how to evaluate a firm’s internal capabilities and external environment to make strategic decisions. The course blends lectures, case studies, and practical group projects where students conduct strategic analyses of real industries and firms. Topics include competitive advantage, business-level strategies, diversification, and innovation.

Key Themes:

Strategic planning and competitive advantage
Internal and external analysis tools (e.g., value chain, five forces)
Innovation strategies like Blue Ocean
Development of practical strategic recommendations

Guest Lectures:

Business Strategy and SDGs, Prof. Christian Schumacher

Copenhagen Business School

Topic: Sustainability in the extractive industry The case of paper and pulp industry in Brazil, 2023

Business in Latin America, Prof. Ariston Moraes

University of South Carolina

Topic: Black Entrepreneurship in the Brazilian context, 2023

Other Experiences:

Evaluation & Assessments:

I have extensive experience designing and evaluating a wide range of assessments across different academic levels and contexts. My work has included developing written exams, group projects, presentations, and individual reports, always ensuring that evaluations align with learning objectives and provide constructive feedback to support student growth.

Thesis and Projects Supervision:

I have also supervised projects and theses, guiding students through research design, analysis, and writing, and helping them transform their ideas into coherent and impactful work.

Teaching Methods

Creating an engaging, student-centered classroom is at the core of my practice. I use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and keep students actively involved.

My toolkit includes:

Lectures for foundational knowledge.
Case studies to connect theory with practice.
Group projects that foster collaboration and practical problem-solving.
Problem-based learning to challenge students with real-life business scenarios.
Design-based learning inspired by design thinking, encouraging creativity and innovation.
Formation of learning communities to foster peer-to-peer support and collaborative exploration of complex topics.

I also integrate digital tools to facilitate interactive discussions, collaborative brainstorming, and visual thinking exercises, helping to make complex ideas more accessible and engaging.

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