The power of constructive disharmony in the boardroom
In challenging times, appointing supervisory board leaders from across the generations can lead to more creative problem solving....
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Supply chains need more than a tariff calculator
New models of economic development are emerging from global trade fragmentation. Supply chain executives must now weigh far more complex trade-offs, says Christos Cabolis ...
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Six silo-busting strategies to unleash innovation and growth
The business landscape is littered with the carcasses of corporations that failed to adapt to shifting externalities. In today’s knowledge-based economy, never has innovation been more crucial to corporate survival....
Scenario planning: how to navigate multiple crises
March 16, 2023 • by David Bach in Strategy • 9 min read
Scenario planning is more valuable than ever – but what is it and how can executives implement it effectively? Peter Schwartz, author of the highly influential book The Art of the Long...
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How the American Cancer Society successfully migrated to the cloud
March 13, 2023 • by Dave Chatterjee in Strategy • 8 min read
As large-scale IT projects notoriously overrun and exceed budgets, Dave Chatterjee explores the factors that made migrating the American Cancer Society’s data to the cloud a rare example of a smooth digital...
Moving from a carbon offsetting to a carbon insetting mindset
Increasing scrutiny of the voluntary carbon credit market means companies will need to put greater focus on decarbonizing their supply chains rather than offsetting carbon if they are to avoid claims of...
To shape your future, own your history
February 20, 2023 • by Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff in Strategy • 11 min read
After the controversy surrounding rap star Ye’s anti-Semitic comments, the sportswear giant adidas found itself under the spotlight for historical links to the Nazi regime. Lindsay Krasnoff explains how a legacy company...
‘Dismal science’: economic projections are unreliable. Build resilience to future-proof your business
Better-than-expected economic data have raised hopes the world economy will avoid recession this year, but risks abound. So company bosses should be building resilience — my management trend of 2023 — into...
Protecting luxury’s future by creating a positive impact strategy
February 10, 2023 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Strategy • 6 min read
Leaders must strategize on ways to put sustainability at the core of luxury brand desirability....
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How to improve representation in your visual communication
February 7, 2023 • by Rebecca Swift in Strategy • 5 min read
In this series, Rebecca Swift, VP Global Head of Creative Insights at Getty Images, examines the steps brands can take to make their visuals more inclusive....
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