How to prepare for the digital new year
As we get back to work and aspire to a prosperous new year, it's a good time to run through exercises to protect our digital business....
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The first line of defense against cyberattacks? Your own people
Strong cybersecurity culture relies on continuous, bite-sized training and simulated threats to build employee awareness and reduce human risk....
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14 Sustainability trends that will drive business transformation
December 31, 2021 • by Natalia Olynec in Magazine • 12 min read
Businesses' sustainability strategies are being shaped by big global forces that are likely to become even more important in 2022, according to IMD experts....
Why excellent leaders are not always the obvious candidates
December 30, 2021 • by Richard Roi in Human Resources • 7 min read
Companies should take more risks when it comes to appointing leaders – then give their selected candidates the right support....
Auf Wiedersehen Angela Merkel, what will we do without you?
December 29, 2021 • by Josef Joffe in Leadership • 5 min read
Merkel made mistakes but she was a rock of stability in turbulent times, and the good news is that her legacy of German stolidity is likely to continue....
Missing links: what next for global supply chains?
December 28, 2021 in Magazine • 5 min read
Covid-19 has disrupted global supply chains but not changed their fundamental form. New technologies, continuing geo-political tensions and climate change point to companies in many industries having to plan for more radical...
Designing leadership programs for women that really work
December 27, 2021 • by Herminia Ibarra, Kathleen O’Connor in Audio articles • 7 min read
Powerful sponsors with specialist training and a deep commitment are needed to help propel women into senior roles....
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To the Moon and back, the afterlife of a CEO
December 24, 2021 • by Ben Bryant, Sally Bonneywell, Dena Michelli in Audio articles • 11 min read
Landing the top job is hard, but coming back down to earth afterwards can be just as challenging....
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Do CEOs really stay in the job for too long?
December 23, 2021 • by Markus Schmid in Audio articles • 9 min read
Research shows that the value that CEOs create for shareholders starts to decline after 14 years in the job, but letting them go early may not always be the best decision....
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How AI is shaping the future of marketing communications
December 22, 2021 • by Mark Seall in Audio articles • 7 min read
Technology giant Siemens uses ‘natural language understanding’ to scour websites and social media posts for signals to predict emergent trends, and enhance brand value....
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Six reasons why businesses must foster a post-COVID global mindset
Even before the pandemic, cultivating a global mindset was challenging. With rising protectionism, remote working and decreased travel, the hurdles for executives have grown higher. But it is precisely these changes that...
Take a tip from Tesla and drive fast into the future
December 21, 2021 • by Howard Yu in Asian hub • 7 min read
COVID-19 is forcing corporations into radical transformation. The Future Readiness Indicator shows who is winning, and how to prepare and respond to tomorrow’s disruptions....
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