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‘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....

How corporate taxes can make or break an economy

August 18, 2021 • by Arturo Bris in Competitiveness • 5 min read

Governments should reduce corporate taxes on? Arturo Bris presents findings in the data....

Escape ESG Risk Traps: How to Reinvent Your Company’s Role in Society

August 17, 2021 • by Paul Strebel, Knut Haanaes in Strategy • 14 min read

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

August 13, 2021 • by Suzanne C. De Janasz, Michael D. Watkins, Christopher Zintel, Susan Stehli in Leadership • 9 min read

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

August 12, 2021 • by Mark J. Greeven, Patrick Reinmoeller in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

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...

How to create a structure to make your business thrive

August 11, 2021 • by Bettina Büchel, Dominik Chahabadi in Strategy • 7 min read

In an era of fast-changing markets, now is the time to change your approach to strategy....

Sustainability: time to hit the brake or go full throttle?

August 10, 2021 • by Frédéric Dalsace in Leadership • 7 min read

Firms may need to readjust their strategies in the wake of the pandemic. In the concluding article in a two-part series, we offer advice on how this can be best achieved by...

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...

When managing change in the virtual world, less is definitely more

August 5, 2021 • by Ask Agger, Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 6 min read

It’s always been tough for CEOs to drive through new ways of working, and the virtual office has added to the challenge. But there are solutions....

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Pascal Soriot

August 5, 2021 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available

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...

How global connections can brighten Europe’s future

August 3, 2021 • by Steven A. Altman, Niccolò Pisani in Competitiveness • 5 min read

Globalization is surviving the COVID-19 pandemic in a far stronger state than many anticipated, and European multinationals could come out as unexpected winners....

Making decisions in the face of uncertainty

August 3, 2021 • by Arnaud Chevallier in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Agile decision-making is a cornerstone of strong leadership. Using this framework, leaders can bolster their decision making process....

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...

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AstraZeneca chief calls for global cooperation in the fight against COVID-19 and climate change

August 2, 2021 in CEO Dialogue Series • 9 min read

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....