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World competitiveness is shifting from open markets to controlled systems, where power lies in mastering technology – with the risk that efficiency gains come at the expense of democracy itself, argues Arturo...
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The global IT outage that affected Microsoft in July 2024 was a critical reminder of an often-overlooked aspect of cybersecurity: availability. Use this checklist to test the availability of your systems in...
Current and aspiring women leaders may be self-conscious about their appearance, but strategies for developing an authentic professional style can redirect attention to their achievements, as they dress for comfort and confidence....
The ability to flip negative signals in your brain into positive ones quickly is a transformative skill that turns challenges into opportunities. Dr. Estie Alessandrini explains how it’s done by asking yourself...
Corporate messages about the climate crisis can evoke feelings of helplessness. In contrast, life-affirming narratives can help drive constructive climate action. Use this checklist of dos and don’ts to ensure you are sending...
Concerns over the ‘unpredictability’ of AI are widespread, but Industrial AI proves the value proposition of this tool, says Öykü Işık. This article explains how to build security into your strategy....
How China’s journey of self-reliance, innovation, and strategic resilience under “Made in China 2025” continues to redefine its global role amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and renewed policy challenges....
February 27, 2025 • by Mias de Klerk in Audio articles • 12 min read
A framework for becoming a caring and ethical leader in an increasingly turbulent and complex world....
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Long-trusted ways of developing leadership talent are outmoded. Tania Lennon and Misiek Piskorski say it pays to recognize the four interconnected factors linked to sustained leadership success in dynamic environments....
While some firms may look to exploit regulatory arbitrage in response to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), long-term trends point to regulatory alignment and technology advances making EU sustainability reporting rules...
February 25, 2025 • by David Wagner in Audio articles • 10 min read
Introducing ‘community-centricity’ – an inspirational idea for leaders and organizations to focus on customers to include economic and societal impact....
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Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....
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True leadership starts with compassion. Small acts of humanity create lasting impact, shaping cultures rooted in inclusion, awareness, and collective responsibility....
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Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms....
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A new book challenges the conventional belief that sustainability alone drives customer purchases. In a webinar hosted by Karl Schmedders, the book’s co-author, Goutam Challagalla, explains how companies can make sustainability...
Niels B. Christiansen tells Jean-François Manzoni how he streamlined the leadership and targeted adult customers to re-energize the toy giant. ...
Terence Mauri says leaders can turn disruption from a source of risk into a source of opportunity ...
Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice....
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Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on why the post-Cold War world is over – and who is shaping the new rules of global business...
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