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The start of the deal: How to pitch your opening offer
3 hours ago • by Martin Schweinsberg in Strategy • 9 min read • 
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Setting an ambitious anchor in a negotiation can deliver big rewards, but it can also risk disaster. Drawing on 90 studies, Martin Schweinsberg offers a framework for a more informed approach to...
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Kirsty Coventry (IOC) on why leaders should train – and fail – like Olympians
What does it take to lead one of the world’s most visible institutions? IOC president Kirsty Coventry on athlete-style leadership, fairness in women’s sport, and the future of Olympic relevance....
Slawomir Krupa, how can a 160-year-old bank reinvent itself?
March 10, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Strategy • 1 min read • 
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Societe Generale CEO Slawomir Krupa on turnaround decisions, fintech pressure, and why long-term discipline beats short-term noise....
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Circularity has evolved from a waste reduction tactic into a strategic driver of business value, helping companies secure resources, manage risk, and deliver superior customer outcomes in an increasingly volatile world.” ...
In it for the long run? Here’s what the world of sport can teach executives
By adopting similar habits to those of elite athletes, leaders can perform at their best for longer. Olympians Matthijs BĂĽchli and Susan Goldsworthy suggest ways to achieve your goals with less stress....
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