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Lessons in digital transformation from industry

9 hours ago • by Didier Bonnet in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

In an interview with IMD’s Didier Bonnet, aerospace veteran Mike Ambrose shared his insights on pulling off a successful digital transformation in one of the world’s most complex industries....

Future C-suite agendas will be determined by AI. And that is neither good nor bad

21 May 2025 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 4 min read

In more mature stages of Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, AI agents are an integral part of business operations, bringing new layers of complexity and enormous opportunity, says José Parra Moyano. ...

Switching roles builds the ambidextrous leadership you’ll need. Here’s why and how.

21 May 2025 • by Richard Roi, Luca Condosta in Talent • 8 min read

Non-linear career paths will give your future leaders the range to drive both performance and transformation, say Ric Roi and ABB’s Luca Condosta. Individuals must actively pursue diverse experiences, while organizations need...

Steady profit: Learning the lessons of future-ready companies

21 May 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

In an increasingly uncertain world, how do companies plan for the long term? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of future readiness, and read on for insights from future-ready companies....

The real AI challenge: Empowering people, not just platforms

20 May 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

For CEOs, the hardest part of AI transformation isn’t the technology – it’s reskilling at scale to ensure teams can apply what they’ve learnt in practice....

Who’s sorry now? The value and risk of making an apology

20 May 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

We’re brought up to believe we should apologize if we’re in the wrong. But should leaders apologize in a work setting, or might it damage perceptions of their power and status? Jennifer...

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How do deans lead when the world turns upside down?

19 May 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged • 3 min read • Podcast available

Global deans Catherine Duggan and Darren Dahl on leading through turbulence — and why optimism, not certainty, is the real power in today’s business education. ...

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Six ways boards can take the lead in an era of mistrust

19 May 2025 • by Peter Voser in Audio articles • 5 min read

Board members have a central role to play in helping organizations steer a safe path in a polarized and skeptical world....

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Do you know how to think differently about difference?

19 May 2025 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Despite good intentions, DEI initiatives often fail. Check out the reasons why and ask yourself the questions that follow to identify where your organization could do better.   ...

Are you up for the challenge of a downturn? Here’s how to ensure you are

16 May 2025 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Leadership • 8 min read

Our new ‘normal’ turned out to be grimmer than many anticipated. Ask yourself these seven questions to find out if you and your team are fit to face the rocky road ahead....

Algorithms and ecosystems: AI’s role in biodiversity conservation

15 May 2025 • by Adrian Dellecker in Sustainability • 7 min read

The rise of AI-assisted tools will make it easier for businesses to engage with the complexities of nature and its ecosystems and will open up new opportunities for nature-related businesses. ...