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22 hours ago • by Qiyu Xu in Geopolitics • 6 min read
To navigate this turbulence, business leaders must decentralize operations, plan for worst‑case scenarios, and embrace the new world order....
Continue readingJuly 19, 2024 • by Paul Vanderbroeck in Coaching Corner • 4 min read
When Eva was put forward for promotion her confidence faltered, impairing the relationship with her nominating boss. Executive coaching got them both back on track....
July 18, 2024 • by Mark Greeven, Sophie Liu in Asian hub • 6 min read
The New Materials sector in China is currently dominated by foreign multinational companies, but the Chinese government’s strategic focus on the sector is encouraging home-grown challengers to invest in research and development...
July 17, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Evangelos Syrigos in Competitiveness • 13 min read
Companies that excel in both digital and sustainable transformation attract a stock market premium, according to research. So, how do you tap into that value?...
July 17, 2024 • by Mark Greeven, Sophie Liu in Asian hub • 6 min read
The market share of Chinese independent brands has risen from 35.8% in 2020 to 56.1% in the first five months of 2024. Read on to see which are succeeding and how they...
July 16, 2024 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 5 min read
Most AI projects are destined to fail. Here are four tips to avoid falling into that trap....
July 16, 2024 • by Mark Greeven, Sophie Liu in Asian hub • 5 min read
How have the top companies in the food and beverage sector of this year’s China Company Transformation Indicator got ahead of their competitors?...
July 15, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Achim Plueckebaum in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read
GenAI is like a hammer today, and everything seems like a nail. But it isn’t appropriate for every task. Here’s a guide to help you decide when generative AI is most useful...
July 12, 2024 • by Shelley Zalis in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 5 min read
Accurate female representation in the media will have a transformative impact on the next generation of female leaders....
July 11, 2024 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Future of Luxury • 4 min read
A series of watershed events forced CHANEL out of its comfort zone, culminating in the launch of CHANEL Mission 1.5°. With this new strategy, the luxury fashion house embarked on a journey...
July 10, 2024 • by Michael Skapinker in Creativity • 7 min read
A rise in climate change protests against leading arts institutions spells trouble for the future of corporate sponsorship. Companies and cultural organizations must learn to manage the risks....
July 9, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Joseph Bradley in Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available
TONOMUS is creating a ‘cognitive’ city in the desert of Saudi Arabia. Joseph Bradley, the company’s CEO, shares what he’s learned since taking on the hugely ambitious project....
July 9, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Artificial Intelligence • 4 min read
Remember to treat artificial intelligence as an aid rather than an oracle....
July 8, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in Competitiveness • 6 min read
As the world’s largest democracy prepares to overtake China in terms of economic growth, it offers a huge investment opportunity, explains IMD’s Richard Baldwin....
July 5, 2024 • by Avni Shah in Creativity • 9 min read
Creative industries have a key role to play in creating positive social change. Here are six key insights to help them achieve their goals....
July 5, 2024 • by Robyn Wilson in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Sam, European Head of Operations for a multinational organization, arrived in Southeast Asia with a clear mandate: streamline regional processes. Her ambition was palpable, her approach direct. She dove into gathering insights,...
July 4, 2024 • by Ralf Seifert, Philip Sieber-Gasser in Supply chain • 7 min read
The sheer complexity of trade regulation and the risk of non-compliance mean companies are missing out on billions in tariff savings from Free Trade Arrangements (FTA) in their global supply chains. New...
July 3, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin, Salvatore Cantale in Sustainability • 7 min read
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will impose comprehensive and standardized sustainability reporting responsibilities on firms, adding unprecedented complexity to mergers and acquisitions....




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January 22, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
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