The five dimensions of ambidextrous leadership

January 27, 2022 • by Misiek Piskorski, Richard Roi in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Do you know how to balance the dual goals of making your current business more effective and efficient while developing new revenue streams?...

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Takeshi Niinami

January 27, 2022 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available

Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami discusses company values, multi-billion dollar acquisitions, and the importance of the Founder's Spirit...

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The concept you need to rid yourself of today

January 26, 2022 • by Arnaud Chevallier in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Do you find yourself frustrated, having difficulty meeting deadlines or dissatisfied at work? You may need to rid yourself of this concept....

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Lessons from BioNTech’s unorthodox path to breakthrough solutions

January 26, 2022 • by Cyril Bouquet, Jean-Louis Barsoux, Michael R. Wade in Audio articles • 9 min read

The biotech firm’s innovative approach to COVID-19 vaccines demonstrates the three critical shifts needed to boost the chances of radical innovation....

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Suntory’s growth from Beam integration offers lessons in collaboration and adherence to core values

January 25, 2022 in CEO Dialogue Series • 5 min read

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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Four things you can learn about retail from China

January 25, 2022 • by Winter Nie, Mark J. Greeven, Yunfei Feng in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

If you are in the business of selling to consumers, you would do well to look at China to get a glimpse of the future. There are four major changes on the...

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The future of luxury trade shows is ‘smart’, but not in the digital sense

January 24, 2022 • by Fabienne Lupo in Audio articles • 5 min read

The pandemic badly hit the ‘salons', the traditional way in which luxury brands do business, but don’t write them off yet....

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Questions every family business needs to ask

January 21, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

The majority of family businesses don't make it through to the next generation. Use these questions to help yours prevail....

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Designing hybrid models that boost company performance

January 21, 2022 • by Jennifer Jordan, Michael Watkins, Robert Hooijberg, Silke Mischke in Human Resources • 7 min read

Like it or not, the revolution in homeworking is here to stay. To reap benefits, managers must harmonize collaboration, foster inclusivity and beat staff burnout....

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How to become a corporate diplomat as a new CEO

January 20, 2022 • by Michael Watkins, Eugene A. Woods in Leadership • 9 min read

One of the trickiest tasks for new CEOs can be learning how to engage with the media, government and other key stakeholders. We provide seven organizing principles to help CEOs effectively shape...

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How to assess whether it’s time to automate

January 20, 2022 • by Bettina Büchel in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

It is a good time to consider whether you should be looking at automation to fill some of your staffing gaps. But it’s important to consider the full implications of automating any...

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Why digital transformation and sustainable fashion are a perfect fit

January 19, 2022 • by Janice Wang in Asian hub • 9 min read

From its base in Hong Kong, Alvanon has come to dominate the world’s physical and digital mannequin industry. Its goal now, says CEO Janice Wang, is developing technologies that will make the...

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Three exercises for a great leadership mind frame

January 19, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

There are systems available to ensure you maintain rigorous thinking and effective problem solving. It is a good idea to test yourself to make sure you are staying as sharp as possible....

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How to create a culture that attracts workers

January 18, 2022 • by Bettina Büchel in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

If you want to beat the competition in the battle for the best and the brightest talent, then take a hard look at the culture and working conditions that you create for...

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Develop the skills needed to be an agile, modern leader

January 18, 2022 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 3 min read

Today’s world calls for agile and collaborative leadership and the good news is that the essential toolkit needed is available to all....

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Fake it though you’ve made it: battling leader impostorism

January 18, 2022 • by Ronit Kark, Alyson Meister, Kim Peters in Leadership • 9 min read

Successful, but feeling like a fraud? You’re not alone, it’s an emotion shared by the great and the good, from Michelle Obama to Jacinda Ardern. Here’s how to tackle it....

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Don’t quit! Learn how to say no instead

January 17, 2022 • by Martin Schweinsberg in Audio articles • 6 min read

All day, every day, most of us our bombarded by requests at work. Sometimes these can pile up leaving us feeling overwhelmed. Learning the right way to turn some down can help...

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