How to become an ambidextrous leader
Most leaders display ambidexterity in some dimensions, but only 10% manage it in all five. You can develop ambidexterity – it starts with self-awareness about your cognitive and behavioral style....
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Monetary policy and its challenges: an SNB perspective
SNB Governing Board Member Andréa Maechler discusses the cyclical and structural factors monetary policy makers must weigh up when deciding to tighten policy at an IMD event with MBA students and alumni....
What do job seekers think of your organization’s political position?
February 1, 2022 • by Liwen Zhang in Competitiveness • 4 min read
Research has found roughly a third of job seekers will not apply to a firm because of its political views....
IBM’s stalled ambitions with Watson show AI isn’t elementary, but can work when focused
January 28, 2022 • by Carlos Cordon, Amin Kaboli in Innovation • 3 min read
Contextual variability can be a roadblock to successful use of artificial intelligence, say Carlos Cordon and Amin Kaboli....
Fed rate rise: simple economics explain stock market sell-off
The US central bank’s more hawkish stance has sent investors scrambling to position themselves for tighter monetary policy. This provides a real-world demonstration of simple economic concepts in action. These models can...
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How to get up fast after you fall
January 28, 2022 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Human Resources • 6 min read
Minor shifts in your attitude and habits can help sustain major boosts and build your long-term resilience....
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January 27, 2022 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • 
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Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami discusses company values, multi-billion dollar acquisitions, and the importance of the Founder's Spirit...
Suntory’s growth from Beam integration offers lessons in collaboration and adherence to core values
A decade ago, spirits maker Suntory was primarily a Japanese business. Now, it’s well on the way to being a global one, Takeshi Niinami, the first outsider to lead the family-run business...
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The theory of equality will change the workplace forever
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