No, AI has not killed supply chain management
Some have argued that supply chain management is on its way to becoming obsolete. Recent events would seem suggest otherwise....
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In the age of AI we need magicians, not managers
As knowledge rapidly loses its shelf life, leadership is no longer about what leaders know, but what they can make possible. The answer lies in “magic-making”, not technical mastery. ...
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The new CEO: agent of change or accidental terminator?
May 3, 2021 • by Thomas Keil, Marianna Zangrillo in Leadership • 6 min read
The four questions to ask in order to reorganize your top team productively rather than axing at will....
Søren Skou
May 1, 2021 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • 
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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....
Home alone or office drone? How to get the balance right
April 30, 2021 • by Glenn Dutcher, Rachel Morrison in Human Resources • 7 min read
Home working has become part of the furniture. How can companies design flexible working strategies to boost productivity and well-being?...
Digital transformation: how to bridge the gap between knowledge and action
There is no hiding from digital disruption, and the pandemic definitely accelerated the process for many organizations. But while companies know they need to transform, they are really struggling with how to...
Lessons in leadership and M&A from Dutch investor Jordy Kool
April 27, 2021 in CEO Dialogue Series • 6 min read
The former CEO of IT company Infotheek Group shares his secrets for successful M&A integration, picking the right bets, and saving time on emails....
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The four tiers of conflict of interest faced by board directors
Understanding the types of conflicts of interest that can arise in the boardroom can help a business to mitigate potential problems and create policies and oversight that work in the interests of...
CEOs impact performance
April 22, 2021 • by Michael R. Wade in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available
CEOs get paid more than anyone else in the corporate world, and are seen as having a similarly outsized influence on their companies’ fortunes....
Re-use or recycle? Designing a business model for the circular economy
Reuse can transform industries that struggle to recycle products, but it can also impact on the viability of the recycling industry. Before designing a circular economy strategy, companies must decide on the...
How to boost your team’s immunity to conflict: Step 5 of 5
Destructive conflict is often rooted in perceived incompatibilities between team members. By being proactive and surfacing these upfront, when the pressure is off, managers can inoculate teams against future blow-ups....
Three steps to execute an augmented retail strategy in the luxury goods industry
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...
Why European CEOs should prepare for the political spotlight
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. ...
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