The ‘responsibility paradox’ in era of sharecropper capitalism

The leading companies in artificial intelligence may surprise you

12 November 2024 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Competitiveness • 5 min read

Michael Wade and Tomoko Yokoi explain how IMD ranked the world’s leading companies on AI adoption and use – and reveal which topped the list...

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Taking proactive steps to guard against loss of US markets 

6 November 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett in Competitiveness • 5 min read

A balanced assessment of the past eight years is that, in terms of trade policy, America has turned protectionist, implementing significant measures to restrict domestic market access to foreign (non-US) imports....

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How CEO’s drive saved car giant Ford from the scrapyard

2 October 2024 • by Howard H. Yu, Jialu Shan, Alexandre Sonderegger , Lawrence Tempel in Competitiveness • 7 min read

Companies desperately in need of a turnaround in fortunes should take inspiration from the successful 2008 rescue mission by the then-new Ford boss Alan Mulally....

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Key policies for growth and innovation   

17 September 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in Competitiveness • 7 min read

Mario Draghi was chosen by Europe to revive its flagging economy. Ursula von der Leyen appointed Draghi as a special advisor, with the objective of addressing matters related to competitiveness....

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What is trade protectionism?

2 September 2024 • by Ana Elena Sancho Calvino in Competitiveness • 6 min read

As governments continue down the path of protectionism, here are five questions executives should ask to better understand the impact such policies have on their businesses. ...

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How to tackle the email avalanche after a relaxing vacation

28 August 2024 • by Laura Maria Giurge  in Competitiveness • 6 min read

Practical advice and clever tactics to keep your inbox manageable and your stress levels low after time away. ...

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Future ready? A methodical approach will repay you 

9 August 2024 • by Howard H. Yu, Jialu Shan, Alexandre Sonderegger , Lawrence Tempel in Competitiveness • 7 min read

Singapore-based DBS bank was being shaken by nimble competitors from China, and it needed to change fast. But CEO Piyush Gupta knew that blowing a fortune on the latest technology was not...

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Circular economy: Cooperation is the key to success 

5 August 2024 • by Julia Binder, Manuel Braun in Competitiveness • 14 min read

A network of partnerships and coalitions set within supportive ecosystems can be powerful enablers for successful circular business models....

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M&As fail a lot. Is talent the reason?

31 July 2024 • by Sumeet Salwan in Competitiveness • 10 min read

Why do 70% of all mergers and acquisitions fail? Is it because our due diligence fails to adequately address the all-important issue of human talent? Sumeet Salwan, Co-Founder of CEO Works and...

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Asset-light Nike model is driving change in the auto industry 

26 July 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Competitiveness • 7 min read

The rise of electric vehicles – and a flood of new, small market entrants – is transforming the nuts and bolts of car making. Does this shift finally spell the end for...

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