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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 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....

Care is needed to ensure the hybrid office works for all

December 20, 2021 • by Colleen Ammerman, Boris Groysberg, Manish Goel in Human Resources • 9 min read

Working from home has many advantages, but organizations need to ensure it does not lead to inequality and exclusion....

It’s time to focus on talent rather than gender

December 18, 2021 • by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion programs are booming, but don’t always produce the required results. Here are four ways to make them work....

Developing ambidextrous leaders: A solution to strategic talent deficit

December 17, 2021 • by Richard Roi, Misiek Piskorski in Human Resources • 13 min read

To be successful, all talent management activities need to flow directly from strategy and be tightly integrated with each other....

Preparing for a “good enough” pandemic holiday

December 17, 2021 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Purpose • 8 min read

Even in normal times, the holiday season can be overwhelming. With the omicron variant threatening to snatch away all festive cheer, here’s how to manage the tension....

Supply Chain Q&A: Living with change

December 17, 2021 • by I by IMD in Asian hub • 4 min read

With COVID-19 and fallout from the US-China trade war, global supply chain managers have had much on their plates recently. Next up: coping with climate change and integrating Africa, says Mark Slade,...

How to find your strategic sweet spot and why it matters

December 17, 2021 • by Paul Strebel, Stéphane JG Girod in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Learn how and why to prioritize pinpointing what your customers want and your competitors cannot provide - what we call the 'strategic sweet spot'....

Biden’s anti-monopoly crusade won’t fix our economic woes

December 16, 2021 • by Jerry Davis in Magazine • 12 min read

The tools that tamed corporate monopolies a century ago will not save us today and creating more competition will not help. The real problem remains shareholder capitalism....

Can I really be said to be adding value as a leader? 3 questions to ask yourself

December 16, 2021 • by Arturo Bris in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Understand what you and those around you mean by “making an impact”. Because if it’s not tightly related to external drivers of performance, it's probably irrelevant....

Women need a fair chance to lead post pandemic

December 15, 2021 • by Kate Waters in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 7 min read

The traits that define ‘great’ leadership need to be de-gendered: empathy, humility and vulnerability are among the qualities required now...

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Focus on execution for digital transformation at scale

December 15, 2021 • by Didier Bonnet, Michael R. Wade, Tomoko Yokoi in Library • 5 min read

Expert advice for tackling the shortcomings in digital business model transformations...

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How to manage energy for yourself and your team

December 15, 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

The pandemic has taken a toll on people everywhere. Even those who are healthy are starting to feel exhausted from it's downstream effects. It's important for leaders to reach out to employees...

Is it time to end outsourcing and develop talent in house?

December 14, 2021 • by Peter Cappelli in Human Resources • 8 min read

Employers have largely abandoned the traditional talent management planning model and moved towards talent acquisition. But they are not doing it with much care....