How to square the circle on sustainability
Companies that integrate sustainability into their core strategy at the highest level will be better placed to reap long-term value for the benefit of shareholders and society alike....
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12 hours ago • by Jerry Davis in Artificial Intelligence • 11 min read • Audio available
AI-driven ‘algorithmic corporations’ could replace humans with ruthless, automated systems that exploit labor, manipulate pricing, and prioritize shareholder value. But governments have the tools to prevent this dystopian future if they choose...
Continue readingNovember 17, 2022 in Audio articles • 6 min read
Companies that integrate sustainability into their core strategy at the highest level will be better placed to reap long-term value for the benefit of shareholders and society alike....
November 16, 2022 • by Carlos Cordon, Natalia Olynec in Strategy • 5 min read
As energy prices climb to record highs, businesses of all sectors and sizes need to start implementing energy-saving measures now to prepare for shortages over the winter....
November 16, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
You can't go it alone when it comes to sustainability, but not every company is prepared for the level of collaboration necessary....
November 15, 2022 • by Arturo Bris in Finance • 4 min read
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November 15, 2022 in CEO Dialogue Series • 8 min read
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November 14, 2022 • by Arturo Bris in Audio articles • 5 min read
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November 11, 2022 • by Jim Pulcrano in Innovation • 8 min read
For the past 20 years, ‘growth at all costs’ has been the dominant Silicon Valley mantra, with companies foregoing profitability to scale fast and dominate the market. Yet, in a time of...
November 10, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
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IMD professor Cyril Bouquet introduces his "Mega-dive" concept and how it can bring people together to build a shared vision of the future...
November 9, 2022 • by George Kohlrieser in Magazine • 5 min read
Cryptocurrencies, the metaverse, AI – even the most non-technical executives will increasingly have to interact with these new technologies to get their work done. Instead of worrying about appearing incompetent, leaders should...
November 9, 2022 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff in Innovation • 4 min read
PM was one of the most promising applications in the Industry 4.0 revolution, but for years it struggled to find traction. Thanks to unexpected new markets, all that looks about to change....
November 8, 2022 • by Natalia Olynec in Leadership • 6 min read
Executives and organizations should harness the impact and power of climate grief to accelerate action on sustainable business transformation, says Natalia Olynec....
November 8, 2022 • by James E. Henderson in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
The idea of an inclusive strategy can be rather daunting, as getting input from your whole company can entail some pitfalls, but the benefits in the long term outweigh the risk....
November 7, 2022 • by Stephen Phipson in Magazine • 6 min read
Manufacturers are for the first time bearing the brunt of cyberattacks. Defending a company’s downstream supply chains is just as important as making the core business cybersecure....
November 4, 2022 • by Cyril Bouquet in Sustainability • 5 min read
On 26 October, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development brought together representatives from global companies, academia, policymakers, and NGOs to discuss the priorities for business as the world approaches the first...
November 3, 2022 • by Öykü Işık in Magazine • 14 min read
Weak passwords can cost a company millions of dollars, but more sophisticated alternatives that can greatly reduce the risk of a cyberattack are rapidly gaining traction, data security expert Sandra Tobler tells...
November 3, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Different generations respond to different modes of training, does your company accommodate the latest group of workers?...




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