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IMD’s Professor Knut Haanaes was joined by friend and former Boston Consulting Group colleague, Luc de Brabandere, corporate philosopher and senior advisor at BCG, to discuss his book ‘The Art of Thinking...
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What does the SpaceX IPO tell us about what it takes to be future ready?
he SpaceX IPO illustrates a key finding of the latest Future Readiness Indicator, today’s winners are no longer asset-light, but asset heavy. Does this mean that vertical integration should be top of...
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How AI and emerging tech are widening the gender pay gap
As investment in AI accelerates, access to emerging technology skills is becoming a decisive driver of career progression and pay. New research shows that structural features of tech roles, not women’s choices...
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 Büchli and Susan Goldsworthy suggest ways to achieve your goals with less stress....
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The hidden rules of green innovation: What leaders get wrong about regulation
Environmental policy doesn’t drive green innovation equally everywhere. Our research shows it falters in advanced economies, accelerates innovation in emerging ones, and relies on informal networks where formal institutions fall short....
How to design exec compensation to translate climate ambition into action: 3 steps for boards
For most companies, climate action has limited influence on executive decision-making. Here’s how boards can design compensation structures that motivate leaders to meet corporate climate ambitions. ...
Can NIO reinvent the automotive industry, Mark Zhou?
February 24, 2026 • by David Bach in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • 
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Chinese auto startup NIO went from zero to nearly a million customers in under ten years. Mark Zhou, who leads product and R&D, discusses how; and explains why community – not hardware...
The silent surge: How Samsung’s “boring” strategy paid off
Samsung’s silent, disciplined approach to solving an embarrassing chip problem has turned it into a decisive winner in the AI era, writes Howard Yu. The company’s renewed success demonstrates why quiet execution...
Growing longevity market needs new types of leaders
The fast-growing sector needs a unique leadership archetype to realize its full potential. After interviewing key players in the industry, senior executives at WittKieffer offer a blueprint for success....
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Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....
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