How to make the CDO role a success
The tenure of a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) is relatively short due to a variety of factors. To avoid costly mistakes, design the role around the four key actions below - but...

January 23, 2026 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Myths abound when it comes to corporate sustainability. Can you tell fact from fiction? Test your knowledge on the common misconceptions here....
Continue readingOctober 8, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Didier Bonnet, Tomoko Yokoi, Nikolaus Obwegeser in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
The tenure of a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) is relatively short due to a variety of factors. To avoid costly mistakes, design the role around the four key actions below - but...
October 7, 2025 • by Susanne May in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
PE firms are waking up to the fact that all the financial engineering in the world can’t substitute for non-working leadership. Check whether you are investing sufficiently in leadership scalability, and consult...
October 2, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Didier Bonnet, Tomoko Yokoi, Nikolaus Obwegeser in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Credibility is difficult to build and easy to lose for any leader, especially newly appointed digital leaders. Here are some concrete actions and insights that will help you on the journey....
October 1, 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
AI’s transformative potential requires more than technical readiness – it demands workforce readiness. Consult the checklist to gauge whether your employees are learning by doing, and follow the three steps to begin...
September 30, 2025 • by Michael Yaziji in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Following on from the ‘why’ of nonmarket strategy, Michael Yaziji sets out a practical framework to get started, with industry examples. ...
September 25, 2025 • by Michael Yaziji in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Forward-thinking leaders proactively shape their external environment, turn uncertainty into certainty, and create substantial value in the process. In the first of a two-part series, Michael Yaziji explains why nonmarket strategy is a...
September 24, 2025 • by Cindy Wolpert in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Congratulations – you have just been promoted to team leader. The value you bring to the organization now flows from how your team delivers and partners with others, so your new job...
September 23, 2025 • by Brenda Steinberg in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Have you ever burst into tears at work? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the pressures of our jobs, projects, and work relationships. Here are eight practical...
September 18, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Strategic thinking is a critical leadership capability, yet leaders often avoid really going there out of fear for what the future might bring. Take this assessment test to gauge your readiness, and...
September 17, 2025 • by Alyson Meister in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Alyson Meister outlines five critical transitions to help you amplify impact and accelerate your leadership development. ...
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