Bias in the boardroom: Good or bad?
Of the many biases humans are prey to – such as anchoring bias, loss-aversion bias, status quo bias, and recency bias – confirmation bias can be most evident in the boardroom. But...

April 23, 2026 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 5 min read
Understand the seven major changes in leadership mindset and capabilities required for successful transition to enterprise leadership, as detailed by Michael D. Watkins....
Continue readingMarch 24, 2026 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Of the many biases humans are prey to – such as anchoring bias, loss-aversion bias, status quo bias, and recency bias – confirmation bias can be most evident in the boardroom. But...
March 19, 2026 • by Anna Erat in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
As workforces age, organizations must confront a critical question: how will extended lifespans reshape leadership, organizational strategy, and the very concept of a career? Anna Erat identifies four focus areas to sustain...
March 17, 2026 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
To transition into the boardroom, you need a brand, a unique board proposition, and a governance mindset - but you also need to consider the value you add and the cultural fit...
March 12, 2026 • by Simon J. Evenett, Oliver Jones in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Research indicates that 14% of companies report net positive effects from political risks that disrupted competitors, creating market openings to capitalize on temporary dislocations and long-term shifts in global trade patterns. Simon J...
March 11, 2026 • by Milda Mitkute in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Milda Mitkute shares lessons from scaling second-hand clothes business Vinted into Lithuania’s first unicorn, and launching a new startup to make maths education more engaging and accessible for children. ...
March 10, 2026 • by Richard Roi, Luca Condosta in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Non-linear career paths that deviate from the functional norm in some way can produce leaders who deliver more impact. Consult the checklist to see whether you are promoting people with more diverse...
March 5, 2026 • by Denise H. Kenyon-Rouvinez, Paul Strebel in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Three common ‘traps’ impact boards across the world in private and publicly listed businesses alike. Here’s how to identify which trap is standing between you and success in the boardroom....
March 4, 2026 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Many organizations are discovering that scaling AI is far more difficult than piloting programs. Drawing on data from the world’s largest 300 companies, the IMD AI Maturity Index reveals how the leading companies...
March 3, 2026 • by Jackie Cooper in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Assumptions about digital natives in the workplace often prevent leaders from building more meaningful connections....
February 26, 2026 • by Michael R. Wade in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Workplace silos are a huge productivity inhibitor. Casper Herzberg, CEO of industrial software company AVEVA, tells Michael Wade how radical collaboration can create value....
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