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Future ready? A methodical approach will repay you 

9 August 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Future readiness • 8 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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Swiss banking: In search of a secure future

19 July 2024 • by Peter Nathanial, Ludo Van der Heyden, Salvatore Cantale in Future readiness • 14 min read

In light of the Swiss Federal government’s report following the Credit Suisse debacle, how can the Swiss banking sector regain its reputation for stability and resilience? ...

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Countries of the future: Looking beyond the disinformation

26 June 2024 • by Arturo Bris in Future readiness • 9 min read

Don’t be deterred by doom-laden narratives. To create societies that are prosperous and inclusive, it’s time for leaders to focus on facts and future readiness, says Arturo Bris...

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Navigating tomorrow: The essence of future-ready companies 

10 May 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Future readiness • 6 min read

How do companies like Nike weather storms and thrive in an era of rapid change and uncertainty? Enter future-readiness — the ability to balance exploiting existing strengths and embracing fresh opportunities. ...

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By striving to be globally competitive, cities are defining the future 

8 May 2024 • by Bruno Lanvin in Future readiness • 7 min read

Whatever scenarios might be imagined about the next wave of globalization – from X, to Y, to Z – cities are striving to be future-ready. It is now clear that in doing...

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GenAI: the future belongs to those who pause and reflect 

3 May 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Future readiness • 7 min read

As GenAI captures the world’s imagination, executives should remember that it takes time to create a future-proof company....

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Is your organization ready for the future? 

1 May 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Future readiness • 7 min read

Howard Yu, LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation, sets out what being fit for the future means in practice and the key lessons that can be learned from future-ready companies ...

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Organizations must perform and transform to survive and thrive

18 March 2024 • by Howard H. Yu, Zhike Lei in Future readiness • 8 min read

The most successful future-ready organizations operate on dual horizons. They continue to perform while transforming and exploiting their core business. They do this by driving efficiencies and continuous improvement while exploring new...

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Tech, pharma, and fashion players ranked for future readiness 

12 December 2023 • by Howard H. Yu in Future readiness • 6 min read

As the latest IMD Future Readiness Indicator is published, we take a close look at the pioneers and innovators setting the stage for 2024. ...

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Four steps to building a future-ready organization

14 April 2023 • by Mark J. Greeven, Howard H. Yu in Future readiness • 6 min read

Being future-ready is a source of competitive advantage in turbulent times. Professors Howard Yu and Mark Greeven explain how Xiaomi and others not only survive, but thrive through uncertainty. ...

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