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How to be diplomatic in the age of Twitter

19 January 2023 • by Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamedou in Audio articles • 6 min read

The diversification of actors and a widening of issues challenges the traditional model of diplomacy. A convergence of skills is needed from the public and private sectors to facilitate engagement between states,...

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Conflict is not inevitable, but ask yourself: what if?

18 January 2023 • by David Bach in Audio articles • 6 min read

Stakeholder capitalism has forced CEOs into taking political positions, even on controversial topics. Tensions over Taiwan make it critical for companies to plan ahead for the next values-driven conflict. ...

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Self-drive cars and unmanned aircraft are a reality, so why not autonomous enterprises?

16 January 2023 • by Hischam El-Agamy in Audio articles • 9 min read

Innovation and the pursuit of excellence are driving the success of Saudi family enterprise Obeikan Investment Group (OIG). Chief Executive Abdallah Al-Obeikan talks to Hischam El-Agamy about the company’s digital transformation journey...

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Futurity, continuity and perseverance: the key assets in surviving adversity 

4 January 2023 • by Alfredo De Massis, Ivan Miroshnychenko in Audio articles • 7 min read

A certain type of family firm showed resilience in the worst months of the COVID-19 pandemic....

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Hallelujah: this time the quest for purpose and meaning may be more than empty promises

29 December 2022 in Audio articles • 10 min read

Michael Skapinker, who once shared the quiet pessimism of Leonard Cohen, explains why a new era of positive change may be upon us. ...

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How working for the collective good helped bring a family closer together

28 December 2022 • by Malgorzata Smulowitz, Peter Vogel in Audio articles • 9 min read

The Ahlström family in Finland recognizes that commercial success depends not only on generating profit but also on making a positive global impact on the lives of others, write Malgorzata Smulowitz and...

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Winter’s tales to thrill and chill you

19 December 2022 in Audio articles • 5 min read

From how to make the most of your time on earth to an insider’s encounter with Steve Jobs, IMD professors recommend a wide selection of books to while away the dark evenings...

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Football’s elite and the tactics of talent management

18 December 2022 in Audio articles • 9 min read

Successful managers at the top level need a wide range of skills to lead teams both on and off the field. Renowned football writer Simon Kuper presents his best XI tips (plus...

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A passionate investment

15 December 2022 • by Christina Gaw in Audio articles • 8 min read

Gaw Capital, a real estate investment firm, was set up by two brothers and a friend from university in 2005. Three years later, their banker sister Christina Gaw accepted an offer to...

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In 2023, take a tip from tech: diversify to survive

13 December 2022 • by Howard H. Yu in Audio articles • 8 min read

The uncertain economic landscape makes predicting winners and losers over the coming year more unpredictable than ever. But Howard Yu and his team focus on hard data to predict what it will...

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