A graduate of the third cohort of the Magister Program (1967), he was one of ESAN’s most admired and beloved professors. He taught courses in Management and Organization, as well as Human Resource Management.
His teaching style blended challenge with encouragement; his attitude fostered dialogue and boosted students’ self-esteem. He had a sharp sense of humor, deep sensitivity, and used a direct communication style that resonated on a profoundly personal level. One of his most memorable quotes was: “When a manager takes the blame, he’s already halfway to the solution.”
He often told his students they had to be “tigers”—which is why everyone called him “El Tigre Valdez.”