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How to transform your business toward sustainability

December 30, 2021 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Learn four lessons from sustainable entrepreneurs about making your business better for the earth and the bottom line....

Auf Wiedersehen Angela Merkel, what will we do without you?

December 29, 2021 • by Josef Joffe in Leadership • 5 min read

Merkel made mistakes but she was a rock of stability in turbulent times, and the good news is that her legacy of German stolidity is likely to continue....

Exercises to help you work better with other people

December 29, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As a leader, the first part of improving the work environment requires you to examine the part you may be playing....

Missing links: what next for global supply chains?

December 28, 2021 in Magazine • 5 min read

Covid-19 has disrupted global supply chains but not changed their fundamental form. New technologies, continuing geo-political tensions and climate change point to companies in many industries having to plan for more radical...

The art of the rebound

December 28, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Businesses have been taking hits left and right, but knowing how to bounce back can give you that strategic edge....

Designing leadership programs for women that really work

December 27, 2021 • by Herminia Ibarra, Kathleen O’Connor in Audio articles • 7 min read

Powerful sponsors with specialist training and a deep commitment are needed to help propel women into senior roles....

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Learn how to put your strategy to the test

December 27, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

There is no one-size-fits-all method of building the strategy for an individual business, but there are tools that are effective for everyone....

To the Moon and back, the afterlife of a CEO

December 24, 2021 • by Ben Bryant, Sally Bonneywell, Dena Michelli in Audio articles • 11 min read

Landing the top job is hard, but coming back down to earth afterwards can be just as challenging....

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Do CEOs really stay in the job for too long?

December 23, 2021 • by Markus Schmid in Audio articles • 9 min read

Research shows that the value that CEOs create for shareholders starts to decline after 14 years in the job, but letting them go early may not always be the best decision....

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Managing mixed emotions at work

December 23, 2021 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Coming back into contact with more colleagues as COVID-19 subsides will give rise to a whole host of emotions. In part 2 of 3, learn how to regulate your natural impulses....

How AI is shaping the future of marketing communications

December 22, 2021 • by Mark Seall in Audio articles • 7 min read

Technology giant Siemens uses ‘natural language understanding’ to scour websites and social media posts for signals to predict emergent trends, and enhance brand value....

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How to find your strategic edge

December 22, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Your strategy can push you to the front of the pack in your industry, but do you know the elements of crafting a strong strategy?...

Six reasons why businesses must foster a post-COVID global mindset

December 22, 2021 • by Bettina Büchel, Niccolò Pisani in Leadership • 7 min read

Even before the pandemic, cultivating a global mindset was challenging. With rising protectionism, remote working and decreased travel, the hurdles for executives have grown higher. But it is precisely these changes that...

Take a tip from Tesla and drive fast into the future

December 21, 2021 • by Howard H. Yu in Asian hub • 7 min read

COVID-19 is forcing corporations into radical transformation. The Future Readiness Indicator shows who is winning, and how to prepare and respond to tomorrow’s disruptions....

Embrace the paradox to become a better leader

December 21, 2021 • by Wendy Smith, Marianne W. Lewis, Josh Keller, Ella Miron-Spektor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 10 min read

Conflicting tensions in the workplace are inevitable. Engaging with them can be challenging but also incredibly motivating, according to the latest research....

Learn and replicate these 4 actions that the very best sustainability performers take

December 21, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Clarify your idea of a top-performing sustainability firm and compare it with the characteristics of those that are ranked at the top....

How to create the conditions for your teams to thrive

December 20, 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Based on neuroscientific principles, leaders can use the FACE model to figure out how to create a more psychologically safe environment for their employees....