Management myth busters: Do leaders need less sleep?

December 3, 2024 • by Els van der Helm in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

From Twitter founder Jack Dorsey (and current X owner Elon Musk) to former and incumbent Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, many leaders reportedly sleep less than us mere mortals – as...

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Convenience store takeover: does 7-Eleven bid herald an unprecedented wave of M&A in Japan?

December 2, 2024 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Strategy • 6 min read

Analysts believe Alimentation Couche-Tard’s attempted acquisition of an iconic convenience store chain could open the floodgates to takeovers by foreign firms....

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How to shift managers’ focus from short-term profit to long-term social impact 

December 2, 2024 • by Stephen Smulowitz, Didier Cossin, Abraham Hongze Lu in Finance • 6 min read

Engaging long-term institutional investors and financial analysts can curb excesses of managerial short-termism and boost corporate social performance, argue Stephen Smulowitz, Didier Cossin, and Abraham Hongze Lu. ...

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The eight key factors for startup success

December 2, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

It's a myth that having a brilliant idea is the hardest part of starting a company. Instead, these eight key factors determine startup success....

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Turning burnout into a ‘gift’ for being authentic at work

November 30, 2024 • by Audrey Bartolomei in Coaching Corner • 5 min read

Riley, who is experiencing burnout, works with an executive coach to shift the focus from people-pleasing and perfection to something more genuine....

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The new ‘pandemic’: Tackling the crisis of wellbeing at work 

November 30, 2024 • by Andrew Sharman, Susan Goldsworthy in I by IMD Book Club • 7 min read

This Book Club discussion explored actionable steps for individuals and companies to address the 'crisis of well-being'....

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What pension funds could learn from Yale

November 29, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco in Finance • 6 min read

Pension funds can unlock the potential of venture capital by adapting the successful endowment model, managing risks and illiquidity for long-term growth and stability....

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How to communicate effectively when under pressure

November 29, 2024 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Paying attention and staying empathetic are necessary leadership skills – yet they often go by the wayside when we are time-poor or tired. Beware these three traps to 'stay in the room'...

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The power of gratitude

November 28, 2024 • by Alyson Meister in Wellness • 5 min read

Making the effort to intentionally list the people and things for which you are thankful can have a profound impact on one's own wellbeing, team dynamics, and institutional health....

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A blockbuster success or a big budget disaster? 

November 28, 2024 • by Massimo Marcolivio in Artificial Intelligence • 14 min read

Using a framework of key performance indicators, Massimo D Marcolivio examines ways that the entertainment industry can profit from artificial intelligence innovations by increasing efficiency, boosting customer engagement, and enhancing creativity....

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The dos and don’ts of Gen AI

November 28, 2024 • by Öykü Işık in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Many companies try to use Gen AI as a hammer, looking for nails to hit – but if you don't know what problem you're solving, you're building the wrong solution. Here's how...

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How good leaders can be bad role models

November 27, 2024 • by John R. Weeks, Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Leadership • 9 min read

Typically, negative experiences hit with about four times the force of positive experiences. Critical feedback hits most of us harder than reinforcing feedback. Here we consider three mysteries of negativity bias and...

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The SAMBA model for ethical decision-making

November 27, 2024 • by Peter G. Kirchschläger in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

We are very good at expressing our positions on ethical issues but less good at explaining them. Use this template to set out your position clearly for all to understand....

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Using design thinking to achieve sustainability goals

November 26, 2024 • by Morten B. Pedersen, Jan van der Kaaij in Sustainability • 10 min read

How sustainability strategies may be turned into workable programs using business design thinking....

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Overcoming self-doubt in emerging leadership

November 26, 2024 • by Stephanie Comenge in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Many people, when promoted to a new leadership position, struggle with self-doubt. If that sounds familiar, try these exercises to remind yourself why you deserve to be there....

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Using integrated reporting as an industry disruptor

November 25, 2024 • by Florian Hoos in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Many companies treat sustainability reporting purely as an add-on to financial reporting. Here's how to use it to disrupt your industry to your advantage....

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The mandate for innovation: setting the stage for success

November 25, 2024 • by Joep de Caluwé, Stephen Parkins in Strategy • 9 min read

In the first in a series of articles looking at the complexities of corporate innovation, the authors consider why a clear innovation mandate is crucial to create an environment where creativity can...

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