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Can NIO reinvent the automotive industry, Mark Zhou?
Chinese auto startup NIO went from zero to nearly a million customers in under ten years. Mark Zhou, who leads product and R&D, discusses how; and explains why community – not hardware...
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Gone, but not forgotten: How corporate alumni networks pay off
August 31, 2021 • by Emma Sinclair in Human Resources • 6 min read
In a tighter labor market, companies should pay closer attention to offboarding, as “boomerang” hires can yield substantial benefits for businesses...
An ESG primer for business leaders
August 30, 2021 • by Karthik Krishnan in Sustainability • 8 min read
ESG is a frequently cited business principle that is growing rapidly in importance. Recently PwC announced plans to invest $12bn to create 100,000 new jobs in order to help its clients understand,...
How to attract and retain younger talent
August 27, 2021 • by Shannon Houde in Leadership • 3 min read
The rising generation is willing to take salary cuts in order to work with companies they believe in – here are three ways leaders can attract the next generation of business leaders....
The Chinese market is essential for On’s long-term success
Maintaining Swiss sports shoe group On’s lofty $7-8bn valuation depends on faultless infrastructure and perfect execution in China, predicts Howard Yu, head of IMD’s Center for Future Readiness....
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When a doctor starts strategizing for the pharma industry
August 25, 2021 • by Thierry Fumeaux in Career path • 5 min read
Having left his position as a hospital physician, Thierry Fumeaux is now involved in the strategic development of pharma start-ups, continuing to pursue his goal of helping patients, this time by contributing...
Should I Fly: The Question
August 22, 2021 • by Jim Pulcrano, Patrick Reinmoeller in Podcasts • 1 min read • 
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In a rapidly warming, post-pandemic world, Jim Pulcrano and Patrick Reinmoeller set out to answer one simple question: should I fly?...
What the politicization of supply chains means for managers
August 20, 2021 • by Richard Markoff in Management • 3 min read
Without clear economic incentives, companies are unlikely to invest in supply chain resiliency; governments looking to address inflation and foreign policy should take note, says Richard Markoff...
‘We will become humbler and can improvise better’
August 19, 2021 • by Michael Day in Innovation • 11 min read
Leaders from theaters, galleries and museums share the lessons learned from dealing with the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19....
Escape ESG Risk Traps: How to Reinvent Your Company’s Role in Society
Taking the high road to positive impact on people and planet. Too many companies still focus on extracting value from society. But being stuck on a “low road” of negative societal impact...
Four effective and practical ways leaders can truly do more with less
August 16, 2021 • by Catherine Collins, Karin Sanders, Amirali Minbashian in Leadership • 8 min read
By prioritising projects, communicating the 'why' and truly recognising how individuals perform under pressure, leaders can encourage their teams to work effectively and minimise the risk of burnout...
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