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Trust and governance, not data and technology, will separate winners from losers in the race to build ecosystems that sustain value. A remote Scottish island offers a few clues to the way...
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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...
The essential elements to successful negotiation and dispute resolution
It’s critical that any effective leader is able to effectively negotiate and manage conflict both inside and outside their organizations. Externally, they deal with customers, suppliers, investors and other stakeholders....
Three things businesses need to understand about Asia
Asia’s constantly evolving business market is simultaneously attractive and daunting. The continent is currently producing some of the fastest innovations on the globe but is often overlooked by those searching for the...
Three keys to effective employee crisis communication
August 9, 2021 • by Karin Sanders, Gavin Schwarz, Phong Thanh Nguyen in Human Resources • 6 min read
As crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic emerge and evolve, leaders should utilize these Human Resource strengths to communicate critical information to employees...
In deep: a diving school for kids who can’t even swim
August 6, 2021 • by Kholisile Khumalo in Magazine • 8 min read
Kholisile Khumalo wants young black South Africans to reach their full potential by conquering their fear of water. His scuba diving academy worked hard to stay afloat in the pandemic, but he...
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In this revealing conversation, AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot gives his thoughts on the future of Pharma - and the need to build a greener and more sustainable world....
Tesco’s dramatic fall and how to avoid it
August 4, 2021 • by Charlie Dawson, Seán Meehan in Magazine • 7 min read
Keeping the customer satisfied is key to creating a ‘super’ brand, but maintaining that success is notoriously difficult, argue Charlie Dawson and Seán Meehan...
Safari adventure empowers young African women
August 2, 2021 • by Jeroen Harderwijk in Magazine • 9 min read
A former investment banker in Europe tells how he set up Asilia Africa in the Serengeti to help the local community...
AstraZeneca chief calls for global cooperation in the fight against COVID-19 and climate change
Pascal Soriot says "climate change is the biggest threat to humanity” and discusses future-looking strategy with Alexion acquisition in exclusive interview on company’s turnaround....
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July 30, 2021 • by Alyson Meister in Human Resources • 4 min read
Office life can be a source of conflict and emotional pain no matter where you are on the career ladder. Alyson Meister uses the latest research to help tackle any problems you...
Asian tigers bid to become ‘street smart’ super cities
July 29, 2021 • by Waltraut Ritter in Asian hub • 5 min read
The capitals of the four original Asian Tiger economies should be turning more towards citizen involvement in smart city development....
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