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Welcome to the Gilded Cage: who really rules America?
The tech broligarchs have invested heavily in Donald Trump but are not getting the payback they bargained for. Do big business and the markets still shape US government policy, or is the...
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Activists are not the enemy, so let’s work together
March 28, 2023 • by Etelle Higonnet in Audio articles • 7 min read
Confrontation was always seen as an essential weapon for campaigners, but a new era of cooperation is proving equally effective. With the right approach, everyone can be a winner....
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In the social media age, we must relearn the art of tolerance
March 17, 2023 • by Ian Charles Stewart in Audio articles • 9 min read
Dinner parties seem less civil affairs than they once did, with guests being dismissive of opposing viewpoints. It’s symptomatic of a wider problem affecting discourse in all areas of society. So, what’s...
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Scenario planning: how to navigate multiple crises
March 16, 2023 • by David Bach in Audio articles • 9 min read
Scenario planning is more valuable than ever – but what is it and how can executives implement it effectively? Peter Schwartz, author of the highly influential book The Art of the Long...
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Eight ways for an outsider to successfully get on board
January 26, 2023 in Audio articles • 9 min read
Søren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, makes the case for respecting the legacy of a family-owned business when taking the helm....
How to be diplomatic in the age of Twitter
January 19, 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?
January 18, 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?
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
January 4, 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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The investor who believes in giving back to his homeland
January 3, 2023 in Audio articles • 9 min read • 
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The Wallenberg sphere operates in about 180 countries and its holdings generate a total of $160bn of annual revenue. But Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of the family holding company, explains to Jean-François Manzoni...
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