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May 1, 2026 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 8 min read
From solving the wrong problem to getting the right people in the room, here are the patterns executive coaches spot and the practical fixes that work. ...
Continue readingOctober 28, 2021 in Competitiveness • 6 min read
Experts air views on Smart City policies since COVID-19, saying citizens’ needs take priority....
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....
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
October 26, 2021 in Leadership • 5 min read
Executives can break the gloom and fortify their business against disruption by adopting these risk strategies....
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....
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
October 20, 2021 • by Öykü Işık, Michael R. Wade in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
You can think of data in a very similar way to a physical product, and that comes with a number of ethical issues including how it is sourced, transported, sold, packaged, and...
October 20, 2021 • by Xiang Bing in Asian hub • 16 min read
Since 1979, the market economy and global free competition has created unprecedented economic development and wealth creation. However, this has also led to massively uneven distribution of income and wealth, a decline...
October 19, 2021 • by Howard H. Yu in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
It is important to be in front of any major changes coming to your industry. There are signs you can look for that will signal if change is underway and you have...
October 19, 2021 in CEO Dialogue Series • 9 min read
Gilbert Achermann has taken on both roles with the Swiss dental group, giving him an insight into how to make the relationship between the two work well...

Oona Hathaway on war, global rules, and why business leaders may regret staying silent as international law is violated.

Chef Pam transformed a 120-year-old family business into a Michelin-starred restaurant, showing how heritage can fuel innovation and competitive edge

What does it take to lead one of the world’s most visible institutions? IOC president Kirsty Coventry on athlete-style leadership, fairness in women’s sport, and the future of Olympic relevance.

Terence Mauri says leaders can turn disruption from a source of risk into a source of opportunity

Chef Pam transformed a 120-year-old family business into a Michelin-starred restaurant, showing how heritage can fuel innovation and competitive edge

The greatest barrier to women’s advancement emerges early in a career, not at the top. Kweilin Ellingrud examines how the first promotion to manager shapes long-term progression.

Becoming a leader for the first time can be isolating. Here’s what the management playbooks don’t tell you, and some advice on dealing with the new dynamic.

Learn practical strategies for recognizing neurodivergence in the workplace, turning behavioral differences into strengths through culture-aware leadership.

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