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AI and the CIO: From Chief Information Officer to Chief Intelligence Officer
Facing a fundamental redefinition of their purpose in organizations, today’s CIOs need to pivot quickly. ...
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Five questions to help you choose the right digital governance model
Choosing a digital governance model is a critical part of a digital transformation strategy. Research has indicated that governance is a key driver of financial performance for businesses that have undergone successful...
Severin Dressen
September 16, 2021 • by David Bach in Management • 1 min read • 
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Zurich Zoo director Severin Dressen explains how his organization is being proactive in tackling the loss of biodiversity and helping to shape a sustainable coexistence between humans and nature...
Carbon-zero shipping is on the horizon, here’s how we chart a course
September 15, 2021 • by Mads Peter Zacho in Audio articles • 9 min read
Shipping accounts for 3% of global CO2 emissions, and the volume of business is expected to grow by more than 50% over the next 30 years. It’s a huge task, but here’s...
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Harnessing and sustaining energy: the science of good leadership
September 15, 2021 • by Michael Watkins in Audio articles • 7 min read
Much of the conversation about hybrid work focuses on striking the right balance between the in-person and virtual modes. And we, too, have begun to explore the differences in how leaders need...
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Everyone can be a good forecaster, here’s what you need to know
September 15, 2021 • by Howard Yu in Innovation • 9 min read
The trick is to make predictions with maximum conviction but, paradoxically, you must be ready to change your mind fast....
Zoos play a vital role, don’t let them become extinct
Zurich Zoo director Severin Dressen explains how his organization is being proactive in tackling the loss of biodiversity and helping to shape a sustainable coexistence between humans and nature....
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Three factors to consider before creating a family office
Family offices can provide great benefits, including motivation and strengthening cohesion by embedding and sharing goals and actions. However, decisions by the family office can also cause conflict among family members...
Questions to help you identify potential conflicts of interest on your board: Part 4
The position of your company in society is something that needs to be taken into account when you consider how to maximize shareholder value.Board directors have a moral obligation not to take...
Should I Fly: The Environment
September 9, 2021 • by Jim Pulcrano, Patrick Reinmoeller in Podcasts • 1 min read • Podcast available
Jim and Patrick speak to environmentalists and executives about resetting the aviation industry, carbon capture, and climate-friendly fuel....
Questions to help you identify potential conflicts between directors and stakeholders
When certain board members exercise influence over the others through compensation, favors, a relationship, or psychological manipulation conflicts can arise. It's best to check regularly to make sure the board doesn't face...
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