February 2026

Last wednesday, we experienced a very special moment at the Incubadora de Talento of the University of Granada: the closing of our Talento Mujer program, driven in collaboration with Strada Global. With this gathering, we close a chapter of intense learning, camaraderie, and growth, opening the doors of the professional world wide open for our participants.

To all the students who are now beginning your training internships: the best of luck! It has been a true privilege to witness your evolution, energy, and dedication throughout these weeks of training. At the Incubadora, we are certain that you are leaving fully prepared for the job market. You are not only taking away new practical tools but also the confidence and the solid support network necessary to shine and add great value to your new teams.

Great projects are only possible thanks to great strategic alliances. Therefore, we would like to extend a special thanks to Strada Global for their firm commitment to making this initiative a reality, and for their ongoing dedication to professional development and female leadership.

Your training in our classrooms has come to an end, but your real impact in the corporate world is just beginning. Go for it!

Last Wednesday marked the successful conclusion of the workshop “The Challenge of Communicating Effectively,”led by Luis Eugenio Ortega Donoso. This seminar is a core component of the Competence Acceleration Program (PAC) (jointly promoted by Strada Global and the University of Granada), designed to boost the soft skills of high-potential students.

The workshop highlighted that the true impact of communication lies in emotional connection and presence, diving deep into four fundamental pillars:

• Intensity and Volume: Modulating the voice as a tool to emphasize ideas and hold the audience’s attention.
• Pacing and Tone: Controlling speed and intonation to convey confidence and make complex information easier to digest.
• Body Language and Presence: Aligning gestures and posture with the verbal message to build trust and credibility.
• Improvisation: Developing mental agility to adapt quickly to unexpected situations in fast-paced professional environments.

Mastering both verbal and non-verbal communication is the key engine for any professional project or idea to successfully take off. We continue driving talent!

Last Friday and Saturday, we hosted the intensive, tuition-free seminar “Leadership and Teamwork”, part of the Chair in Intrapreneurship and Innovation funded by Lactalis Puleva in collaboration with the Universidad de Granada (UGR) and integrated into our Talent Incubator.

Designed for students who have participated in the Chair’s activities and have been selected to undertake internships with the company, the seminar has, over the past three years, become a true catalyst for professional growth and preparation for positions of responsibility. It strengthens participants’ soft skills and, in particular, their capacity for innovation and effective teamwork.

The program was delivered by Ana Martín Moreno, a certified coach, and Lola Vidal, UGR professor and Co-Director of the Incubator. Together, they crafted an experience grounded in group coaching dynamics, fostering experiential learning, stronger team cohesion, and handson practice of new ways to lead and collaborate. We would like to recognize the daily commitment to the Chair from Lactalis by Ana Alejandra Jaén Rondan and Rosa Bergillos Hidalgo, as well as the continued involvement and support of Daniel Isart Ruiz, Pedro Marín García, Miguel García Cuesta, David Salliot, and the entire Puleva team. We also extend our gratitude to the more than thirty university professors who contribute to the Chair’s activities under the coordination of J. Alberto Aragón, Director of the Chair, with special thanks to Ruben Ordoñez, Luisa Delgado, Sandra Montalvo, and Lucía Torres Pérez for their involvement in organizing the activities with Puleva. Thank you all.

We remain committed to advancing purpose-driven talent, connecting university and industry to develop the innovative leaders who will make a difference.

Last Friday, as part of the “Talento Mujer” program (“Women’s Talent Development Initiative”), we held the session “Teamwork: Learning Better Through Play,” led by
Alejandro Ortiz, professor at the University of Granada (UGR) and expert in management of human resources. Through a highly participative dynamic, students
experienced firsthand how trust, coordination, and shared leadership are built in practice.

“Talento Mujer” is an initiative organized by the Chair in Talent & Leadership, promoted by Strada Global and UGR within the framework of the Talent Incubator. Participants are outstanding women in their final year of STEM degrees who receive training in softskills and later complete an internship period at Strada. The program is especially meaningful during the week in which we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in
Science.

The women participating in this program impress us every day. We would also like to recognize the work of Pilar Guillén, who coordinates Strada’s collaboration with the Chair, as well as the leadership and continued support of José Carlos Díaz and Francisco Quesada, key figures in the Strada–UGR partnership.
Lola Vidal and Alberto Aragón, UGR professors and directors of the Chair and our Talent Incubator, emphasized that the program is part of the joint work of more than 30 UGR faculty members actively collaborating with the Chair. Special thanks to Sandra Montalvo, whose contribution to the development of Talento Mujer has been particularly significant.

We continue developing talent.

Today, as part of the Competency Acceleration Program (PAC) developed by the Strada Global – University of Granada Chair in Talent and Leadership, we held the session “Driving the Future of Talent: HR Transformation, Outsourcing, and Digital Innovation,” delivered by Pablo García, Presales Service Delivery Manager at Strada Global.

Participants in the PAC, an initiative of the University of Granada’s Talent Incubator, are senior undergraduate and master’s students from various faculties, selected for their outstanding academic performance and high potential. The session provided an indepth look at how digital transformation is reshaping talent management models and redefining the skills required in today’s market.

The session was also attended by Professor Lola Vidal, Co-Director of the Chair. We would like to express our appreciation for the continued commitment of Pilar Guillén, who coordinates Strada Global’s collaboration with the Chair, as well as the ongoing support of our Co-Director J. Alberto Aragón, and José Carlos Díaz and Francisco Quesada, whose dedication and close involvement strengthen this university–industry partnership.

Once again, the session underscored the value of direct dialogue between experienced professionals and talented young individuals eager not only to understand, but also to help lead, the transformation of today’s business world.