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ABP’s bold move strengthens the case for divesting fossil fuel stocks

October 29, 2021 • by Salvatore Cantale in Supply chain • 4 min read

Dutch pension fund ABP's decision to withdraw from the fossil fuel sector carries some risks but it is a courageous move that can have wider repercussions....

Three factors to watch as impact finance gains traction

October 29, 2021 • by Vanina Farber, Patrick Reichert in Finance • 5 min read

As more investors turn to the concept of impact finance, three key trends will shape the immediate future of this rapidly growing field....

Helping entrepreneurs locate and take over businesses without succession plans

October 29, 2021 in Leadership • 5 min read

How EMBA alumni are assisting a fellow alumna in achieving her aim of buying and running an existing company....

Why inclusion can help you to deliver successful strategies

October 29, 2021 • by James E. Henderson in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 6 min read

When people in an organization do not understand why they are executing a strategy, or have had no involvement in its creation, it’s hardly surprising that things can fall apart....

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Smart cities need to be heading in a human-centric, digitally inclusive direction or the tech won’t pay off, panelists agree

October 28, 2021 in Competitiveness • 6 min read

Experts air views on Smart City policies since COVID-19, saying citizens’ needs take priority....

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Have you fallen into one of these ESG risk traps?

October 28, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes, Paul Strebel in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Even if your company has what appears to be a strong and effective statement on the environment, sustainability and governance, it’s worth periodically reviewing whether you are actually living your stated values....

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Gilbert Acherman

October 28, 2021 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available

Gilbert Achermann, Chairman of dental juggernaut Straumann, gives insights into the changing leadership demands of the boardroom...

How better leadership in hospitals can improve patient outcomes

October 28, 2021 • by Gavin Schwarz in Leadership • 5 min read

New research has found an improved approach to leadership coordination and communication in hospitals can improve patient outcomes....

How to rebound when your sector takes a hit: Part four

October 27, 2021 • by Niccolò Pisani in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

During COVID-19, it was clear that companies that were able to focus on their strategic priority were able to respond much quicker to the changing context and new challenges posed by the...

An aspiration for COP26: accelerating the transition to net zero

October 27, 2021 • by Robert G. Eccles, Vanina Farber, Shiva Rajgopal, Patrick Reichert in Sustainability • 7 min read

The global push for net-zero emissions is a massive undertaking, but the existential threat of climate change means that companies must act now....

How Silicon Valley showed the pandemic world to ‘shelter in privilege’

October 27, 2021 • by Jim Pulcrano, Jung Eung Park, Benoit F. Leleux in Supply chain • 5 min read

COVID-19 has altered the way teams are managed and businesses run. Many such changes will outlast more minor adjustments to the new, post-pandemic, normal. Supply chains will become more resilient and less...

Changing strategies when you are late to the game

October 26, 2021 • by Howard H. Yu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

While ideally we are all looking forward and leading agile businesses, sometimes you miss a trend. When you start late, it's a good time to look for some unorthodox solutions. Are you...

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Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset to take responsibility and capture the opportunities presented by the climate emergency

October 26, 2021 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes, Anette Mikes, Natalia Olynec, Peter Tufano in Leadership • 8 min read

Professors from IMD and Oxford Saïd Business School explore the opportunities and risks presented to executives as they transform their businesses on the road to decarbonization....

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How to thrive in the time of turmoil: from soaring costs to supply chain bottlenecks and labor shortages

October 26, 2021 in Leadership • 5 min read

Executives can break the gloom and fortify their business against disruption by adopting these risk strategies....

How to rebound when your sector takes a hit: Part three

October 25, 2021 • by Niccolò Pisani in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

To insulate yourself from future market disruptions, it is critical to build flexibility into every aspect of your organization....

How oil independent survived threat to its ethical values

October 22, 2021 • by Benoit F. Leleux, Loïc Godail in Sustainability • 6 min read

Lundin Energy’s longstanding commitment to sustainability was challenged by an oil price war and the slump caused by the pandemic. Here’s how the company rose to the challenge....

Questions your company should be asking to be future-ready

October 22, 2021 • by Howard H. Yu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

We have studied companies that were more successful during the pandemic to identify what they were doing differently. To test if you are doing the right things to be future-ready, you should...

How to rebound when your sector takes a hit: Part two

October 21, 2021 • by Niccolò Pisani in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Understanding the environment around you may seem like one of the most obvious aspects of developing a strategy, but often when you have a blind spot, you don’t know it....

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Should I Fly Episode 5: Entrepreneurs & Investors

October 21, 2021 • by Jim Pulcrano, Patrick Reinmoeller in Podcasts • 1 min read • Podcast available

Could innovation save the airline industry? Jim and Patrick look to the world of entrepreneurs and investors, to find out...

What’s happening to Chinese fintech?

October 21, 2021 • by Bin Li in Asian hub • 4 min read

The first online loan products for SMEs in China to be offered through mobile channels come thanks to the country’s recent fintech revolution. We spoke to Bin Li, Chief Researcher of Fintech...