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9 hours ago • by Simon J. Evenett, Johannes Fritz in Geopolitics • 10 min read
A new generation of scenario-monitoring tools such as the Iran Conflict Scenario Monitor can bring structure, transparency, and continuous updating to expert assessments. ...
Continue readingJuly 2, 2021 • by Alyson Meister in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Are you a micromanager? Is your star employee a problem in the eyes of the rest of the team? There are ways to deal with these situations and turn them around....
July 2, 2021 • by Michael R. Wade in Management • 3 min read
Many business myths have become a kind of accepted wisdom. These myths are rarely challenged in real life, despite being the subject of plenty of research....
July 2, 2021 • by Richard Roi in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Smooth transitions in leadership roles are critical to workplace continuity even in times of turmoil. There are ways to plan for this by fine-tuning your leadership strategy now....
July 1, 2021 • by Bettina Büchel in Strategy • 7 min read
Many companies struggle to transform because strategic initiatives are not properly adopted throughout their organizations. Here are five principles to help leaders drive sustainable adoption of strategic change initiatives....
July 1, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes, James E. Henderson in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Many businesses understand the need to move towards sustainability but aren't sure where to start. There are some basic steps leaders can take in the right direction....
June 30, 2021 • by Frederik Anseel in Strategy • 7 min read
A study sheds light on exactly how workplaces are changing during COVID-19, and the steps business leaders can take to ensure employees adapt effectively....
June 30, 2021 • by Seán Meehan, Charlie Dawson in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Do you know how to light the fire within your employees that drives them to seek change and innovation?...
June 29, 2021 • by Evgenia Giakoumopoulou in Human Resources • 6 min read
‘Neutrality is an invalid concept’ says lesbian activist as she explains why it is important to reveal our true identities at work....
June 29, 2021 • by George Kohlrieser in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
The way you communicate with others will determine your ability to form bonds and effectively lead. Do you understand the effect you are having on others?...
June 28, 2021 in Sustainability • 5 min read
Banks and investors engaged in sustainable finance initiatives need to focus on countries where they can make the most impact, and also on striking a better balance between environmental and social goals,...
June 28, 2021 • by Alyson Meister, Dominik Breitinger in Magazine • 9 min read
Declining mental health is a global crisis, here's how we can tackle it...
June 28, 2021 • by Louise Muhdi in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
The key to innovation in rapidly changing times is to be able to keep up with the change. That means you may have to be willing to throw out your old models...
June 25, 2021 • by Tobias Schlager in Magazine • 5 min read
A seemingly altruistic venture by the pharma giant badly misfired when reports of potentially fatal blood clots emerged. Tobias Schlager explains what needed to be done to rescue the company from the...
June 24, 2021 • by Philip Rosenzweig in Book Review • 1 min read
Rather than a long volume on one country or another, this book provides what The Wall Street Journal calls “a valuable and thoroughly researched analysis.” This selection will not only be highly...
June 24, 2021 in Leadership • 1 min read • Podcast available
“Solar Impulse” explorer Bertrand Piccard on finding purpose. As an explorer, Bertrand Piccard has always had a strong sense of purpose. But now he finds he has a gift for helping other...
June 24, 2021 • by Howard H. Yu in Magazine • 8 min read
Super forecasters see things more accurately than their peers. Keeping a fluid mindset is vital as we steer a course towards a post-pandemic business landscape. Howard Yu gazes into his crystal ball...
June 23, 2021 • by Mark J. Greeven in Asian hub • 4 min read
Express delivery firm becomes Thailand’s first unicorn....




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January 22, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....

December 1, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
True leadership starts with compassion. Small acts of humanity create lasting impact, shaping cultures rooted in inclusion, awareness, and collective responsibility....

January 21, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
In the early 1900s, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, E = mc², reshaped our understanding of the universe and changed the world as we knew it. The Theory of Equality™, E = FQ²,...

June 12, 2024 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms....

March 11, 2026 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Videos
AI may become one of the most significant leadership opportunities for women in decades. Its impact will depend on how capability, governance, and leadership are built around it....

March 10, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Videos
Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale, tells Jean-François Manzoni how restoring financial discipline and protecting the bank’s capacity to innovate under pressure helped restore faith in one of Europe’s oldest institutions...

March 9, 2026 • by Peter Vogel, Etienne Eichenberger in Videos
The four things successful families do to navigate the uncertainties of the modern world. ...

February 23, 2026 • by Ginka Toegel in Videos
In her latest book, The Confidence Myth, IMD Professor Ginka Toegel examines why confidence is so often misinterpreted at work – and how organizational systems shape who is seen as confident and...

March 12, 2026 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Podcasts
Once in pole position on the grid, Atlassian Williams F1 Team is rebuilding its competitive advantage. In conversation with Susan Goldsworthy, the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Ann Perrins, explains how people,...

March 10, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Podcasts
Societe Generale CEO Slawomir Krupa on turnaround decisions, fintech pressure, and why long-term discipline beats short-term noise....

March 4, 2026 • by Michael R. Wade in Podcasts
Tech executive Katarina Bonde on scaling responsibly, navigating investor tensions, and staying pragmatic in the current AI bubble....

February 24, 2026 • by David Bach in Podcasts
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...
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