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Let's talk intercultural management with Thierry Fougère (in French)
For this second episode of Pour de vrai, we handed the microphone to Thierry Fougère, a seasoned international manager whose singular career raises profound questions about how we relate to others in the practice of management. Trained in management control, Thierry quickly moved into team management — first in France, then in Belgium, Japan, and more broadly across Asia, following studies in the United States. A journey shaped by cultural discoveries, moments of self-questioning, and intense human learning. In this episode, he shares with candour and perspective what those years abroad taught him: about cultural differences, of course, but also — and above all — about himself. Through subtle adjustments, openness, and the constant reinvention of his role, Thierry shows us that managing elsewhere often means relearning how to build connections differently, embodying a respectful form of authority, and evolving one's own reference points. A rich, nuanced, and deeply human account that presents intercultural management as a genuine school of personal transformation.
Let's talk intercultural management with Thierry Fougère (in French)
For this second episode of Pour de vrai, we handed the microphone to Thierry Fougère, a seasoned international manager whose singular career raises profound questions about how we relate to others in the practice of management. Trained in management control, Thierry quickly moved into team management — first in France, then in Belgium, Japan, and more broadly across Asia, following studies in the United States. A journey shaped by cultural discoveries, moments of self-questioning, and intense human learning. In this episode, he shares with candour and perspective what those years abroad taught him: about cultural differences, of course, but also — and above all — about himself. Through subtle adjustments, openness, and the constant reinvention of his role, Thierry shows us that managing elsewhere often means relearning how to build connections differently, embodying a respectful form of authority, and evolving one's own reference points. A rich, nuanced, and deeply human account that presents intercultural management as a genuine school of personal transformation.
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The first episode is here… Margaux takes the floor! (in French)
For this first episode of Pour de vrai, we chose to give the floor to Margaux Paul, Project Manager at COGITIS Jussieu Secours. This 24-year-old professional is a compelling embodiment of the next generation of managers. Through her own journey, she offers a thoughtful and honest reflection on managerial identity: self-awareness as the starting point for action, the gradual learning of the manager's role, and conflict management as a revealer of managerial stance. Margaux also explores the tension between over-adaptation and authenticity, the necessity of setting boundaries, and the art of embodying fair authority. A vivid, demanding, and inspiring account that opens this series with brilliance — a series firmly rooted in the concrete realities of frontline management.