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In this in-depth conversation, A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Søren Skou gives his thoughts on the changes COVID-19 has brought to the business world - and the need to adapt in a digital world....
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In this in-depth conversation, A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Søren Skou gives his thoughts on the changes COVID-19 has brought to the business world - and the need to adapt in a digital world....
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April 21, 2021 • by Carlos Cordon, Edwin Wellian in Sustainability • 4 min read
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April 21, 2021 • by Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
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April 21, 2021 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Future of Luxury • 5 min read
Distribution changes are calling for luxury brands to become more comfortable with digital. However, physical distribution remains relevant, so the focus should be on connecting customers’ online and offline journeys to help...
April 20, 2021 • by David Bach in Strategy • 5 min read
The rise of CEOs taking a stance on controversial political issues is not just a US phenomenon. European business leaders must learn to address the politics that matter to their stakeholders. ...
April 20, 2021 • by Jean-Philippe Bonardi, Quentin Gallea, Dimitrija Kalanoski in Sustainability • 5 min read
New research confirms that global air quality improved due to COVID-19 lockdown measures. It also underlines the complexity of policy and lifestyle changes needed to control pollution in the long run....
April 19, 2021 • by Frédéric Dalsace, James E. Henderson in Sustainability • 5 min read
The first steps towards creating a credible sustainable business, is to clearly frame what sustainability really means for your organization and ensure cross-organizational buy-in....




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