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Decision making in uncertain times: Why simple heuristics often trump complex models
Leaders make gut calls every day. In uncertain environments, that is not a failure of rigor; it is often the smartest thing they can do. So why are so many afraid to...
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De-risking risk management with AI: How RBI built for quality and speed
The Austrian bank’s award-winning Risk Assistant demonstrates how artificial intelligence helps improve not just the speed but also the quality and accuracy of financial reporting, finds Goutam Challagalla....
Lack of trust drives the just-in-case energy era
Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, explains why long-term policy stability and infrastructure investments are essential for a secure, resilient power supply....
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What national competitiveness really depends on
There is no universal formula for national competitiveness. Switzerland, South Korea, and Canada show how different combinations of strengths can create advantage – and why those models must evolve as the world...
Strategic friction beats perfect harmony for better decision-making
Smooth board meetings and quick approvals are misleading indicators of effectiveness. Marianna Zangrillo and Thomas Keil reveal how the best-performing boards harness the power of carefully managed conflict....
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Will prediction markets lead to disaster? It’s a safe bet
While the stock market effectively harnesses the wisdom of crowds, prediction markets are little more than high-stakes casinos with powerful political backing, warns Jerry Davis...
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The commitment gap: Why climate-linked pay incentives can only go so far
Climate-linked pay cannot, on its own, solve Mark Carney’s ‘tragedy of the horizon’. Christos Cabolis and Karl Schmedders explain why the gap between intent and reality is structural, and what action boards...
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Is AI scaling your worst habits?
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