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Is your workforce strategy skills-powered?

April 2, 2026 • by I by IMD in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

A skills-first approach is emerging as the future of workforce strategy. Jeff Schwartz and Mike Worthington identify the key questions to consider and explain how it’s done....

Are you mired in meeting madness?

March 31, 2026 • by Dorotea Brandin in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Since COVID-19, one trend has silently taken over the way we work. What used to be quick exchanges have become scheduled calls, and leaders and teams find themselves juggling double- or triple-bookings....

Competitive identity: Your hidden lever in a transition

March 26, 2026 • by Sophie Hazi, Arturo Pasquel in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Considering a career transition? Begin by identifying your unique values and strengths. Sophi Hazi and Arturo Pasquel guide you through the process....

Bias in the boardroom: Good or bad?

March 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...

Checklist: Are you responding to changing workplace demographics?

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...

Searching for your first board role? Start here

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...

5 strategic imperatives to transform geopolitical turbulence into advantage

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...

How to scale with purpose: 5 lessons from Vinted

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. ...

Are your leaders ambidextrous?

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...

What’s wrong with your board?

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....

Why are bad habits hard to break, and what can I do about it?