Why forcing people back to the office as the economy slows is misguided
Employees are coming under increasing pressure to return to the office full time. But could organizations benefit from a more flexible approach?...
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From me to we: The Rose Gold Rule is future of leadershipÂ
December 1, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in Management • 4 min read • 
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True leadership starts with compassion. Small acts of humanity create lasting impact, shaping cultures rooted in inclusion, awareness, and collective responsibility....
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What business leaders must do to avoid extreme AI risksÂ
With a proliferation of warnings about the extreme risks to humanity posed by AI, business leaders have a responsibility to work together with tech developers to mitigate the dangers rather than exacerbating...
Leading decarbonization: business has a crucial role to play in tackling climate changeÂ
Companies must step up action to cut emissions if a climate catastrophe is to be averted, and progress will accelerate as they realize that significant business advantages can be gained from decarbonization...
How to make life better for customers and create a more successful organization
May 25, 2023 in Management • 7 min read
In the quest for efficiency many organizations have forgotten the human side of customer service, says John Sills, author of The Human Experience. If in doubt, be human...
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Five lessons from my life as a sustainable entrepreneurÂ
May 5, 2023 • by David Ramirez in Management • 5 min read
A fragile foundational partnership and the misalignment of your workforce can be the Achilles’ heel of a start-up...
Plagued by workers demanding more? Here’s what you can do
April 28, 2023 • by Michael Skapinker in Management • 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...
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How to turn a financial fire-sale into a people-centric merger
Breaking up is hard to do – but bringing together two different organizational cultures can be even tougher. Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg, Adjunct Professor of Leadership at IMD, explains how leaders can turn a...
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