Keep an eye on marketing if you want to avoid a car crash
As campaign disasters at Apple, Bud Light, and Jaguar demonstrate, boards shy away from marketing oversight at their peril....
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From the J Curve to the L Curve: Can we avoid an 'AI-tocracy'?
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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Bias in Generative AI: A risk that must be addressed now
As GenAI accelerates towards near universal integration, bias in data, algorithms and outcomes can be a significant risk to businesses and society. An IMD white paper with Microsoft Switzerland and EqualVoice launched...
Honda and Nissan need more than a $58bn merger to compete with Chinese EVs
In the face of growing competition from BYD and Tesla, Honda and Nissan's large merger wager may not be sufficient to bridge the gap. Thinking outside of the box may be essential...
Kinder Morgan: Navigating growth in the digital energy era
David Michels, CFO at Kinder Morgan, a leading US energy infrastructure company, explores how rapid AI and data center growth have quickly reshaped energy demand and what CFOs can do to navigate...
Seeing the full picture: Why companies must look beyond financial metrics to drive sustainable prosperity
Capitalism's fixation on financial metrics blinds us to the true cost of prosperity, eroding the very foundations of wealth creation. At the opening night of the SDG Tent in Davos, panelists called...
The many avatars of the responsible leader
January 21, 2025 • by Anand Narasimhan in Audio articles • 7 min read
Our perceptions of responsible leadership have changed radically over time. Anand Narasimhan gives a brief history and explains why understanding these archetypes can inform your approach....
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Why we should cherish women over 50
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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The business case for social capital
Discover how bonding and bridging capital fuel change. Insights from Raising Social Capital show why trust is your company's hidden engine...
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LEGO built too much complexity: This is how we got back on track
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Ralph Hamers, are ‘tech companies with a banking license’ the future of finance?
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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