Business transformation: incumbents must not assume the right to win
Many established companies believe that past triumphs and their strength in the marketplace entitle them to future success. But it’s not that simple....
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January 12, 2026 • by Iana Kouris, Mark Abraham in Magazine • 8 min read • Audio available
Research by the Boston Consulting Group exposes an inconvenient truth about longevity: awareness has never been higher, but action lags far behind. Here's how to turn aspirations into reality....
Continue readingMay 1, 2023 • by Winter Nie, Ivy Buche, Mahwesh Khan in Magazine • 13 min read
Many established companies believe that past triumphs and their strength in the marketplace entitle them to future success. But it’s not that simple....
April 28, 2023 • by Michael Skapinker in Magazine • 7 min read
The sheer scale of the carnage from the bubonic plague gave the surviving workforce in the Middle Ages undreamt of bargaining power. While far less severe, the effects of COVID-19 combined with...
April 25, 2023 • by Arturo Bris in Magazine • 5 min read
The current approach to sustainability is underpinned by guilt. We need a more constructive engagement between the US-led West and non-Western countries....
April 24, 2023 • by Russell Napier in Magazine • 7 min read
Russell Napier is ‘Keeper’ of The Library of Mistakes, a treasure trove of financial literature in Edinburgh. He explains how the library, along with a recently opened branch in Lausanne, can help...
April 21, 2023 • by Albrecht Enders in Magazine • 11 min read
Vocal leadership consultant Robin De Haas explains to Albrecht Enders how executives can achieve greater influence and avoid miscommunication by learning to coordinate the muscles involved in breathing and creating sounds....
April 17, 2023 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Magazine • 9 min read
Important conversations trigger intense emotions that reduce our ability to think clearly and make good decisions. The RACC framework will help you to perform effectively under pressure....
April 13, 2023 • by Will Butler-Adams in Magazine • 8 min read
At one point early in the pandemic, Brompton CEO Will Butler-Adams thought the bicycle manufacturer might fold. But then he let go of the handlebars and empowered his 750 workers to find...
April 10, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Magazine • 8 min read
Leadership in times of crisis requires extraordinary self-discipline. High-performing leaders will focus only on top priority items and ignore non-urgent tasks....
April 7, 2023 in Magazine • 4 min read
IMD professors recommend titles to help you to reduce stress, think clearly, and make effective decisions. There’s even a note of praise for the ‘unsung heroes’ of government....
April 4, 2023 • by Thomas W. Malnight in Magazine • 17 min read
Poul Weihrauch, CEO and Office of the President of Mars Inc, served as the Global President of Mars Petcare from 2014 to 2022. During his tenure, the Petcare business more than doubled...
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