International Business Trainings LLP proudly announces that Eduard Beltran, an international expert in negotiation, leadership, and strategic influence, has been elected a Full Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, affiliated with the Society’s New York University Chapter.
Beltran was elected a Full Member following review by Sigma Xi’s Committee on Qualifications and Membership, reflecting a professional and academic trajectory combining research, international practice and university teaching. Founded at Cornell University in 1886, Sigma Xi is a prestigious scientific honor society dedicated to recognizing excellence in scientific research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Eduard Beltran's membership aligns with the society's mission to encourage cooperation among researchers. Full Membership recognizes individuals who have demonstrated noteworthy achievement as original investigators in pure or applied science.
Beltran’s work, in collaboration with Sigma Xi, emphasizes negotiation, strategic influence, leadership, trust, and conflict management, bridging academic research with the analysis of complex decision-making and influence processes in organizations and institutions. His academic background includes studies in law and political science and an LL.M. from New York University School of Law. He has taught and delivered executive education in international academic and professional environments, including ESSEC Business School, Sciences Po Paris and Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and has worked with executives and organizations across multiple countries.
Beltran is currently completing doctoral research in communication focused on the dynamics of strategic influence, mobilization, reputational pressure, negotiation and institutional change. His research examines 29 campaigns conducted by Greenpeace Argentina between 2000 and 2021 and develops an analytical model for understanding how influence strategies can contribute to verified institutional outcomes.
“Joining Sigma Xi as a Full Member is a meaningful recognition of a path that has consistently sought to connect research with professional practice,” said Beltran. “It is also particularly significant to be affiliated with the New York University Chapter, given my longstanding academic connection with NYU.”
Sigma Xi has brought together generations of scientists and researchers since its establishment in the United States in 1886. Its multidisciplinary community promotes research excellence, scientific integrity, cooperation and the public understanding of science.
This election is significant because it highlights the growing recognition of applied research in fields like negotiation and influence, which are critical for effective leadership and decision-making in modern organizations. By integrating rigorous academic inquiry with practical experience, Beltran exemplifies how scientific methods can enhance professional practice, potentially leading to more ethical and effective strategies in business and governance.
