In deep: a diving school for kids who can’t even swim
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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6 hours ago • by Hans-Christoph Hirt, Roger Barker in Governance • 11 min read • Audio available
A valuable source of stability and leadership capacity, or a governance model that blurs accountability and boxes in the CEO? Hans-Christoph Hirt and Roger Barker explore the benefits and pitfalls of the...
Continue readingAugust 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...
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....
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....
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...
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....
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....
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...
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....
July 30, 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy, Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff in Human Resources • 5 min read
A victory-at-all-costs mindset is counterproductive. Olympians show how collaboration can help companies and society thrive....
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...
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....
July 28, 2021 • by Robert Hooijberg in Human Resources • 5 min read
Julius Baer CEO explains how to manage in the new normal to optimize operational readiness....
July 27, 2021 • by Bettina Büchel in Innovation • 4 min read
Strategic planning processes that do not match the pace of technological changes require a different approach....
July 26, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace, Jules Wurlod in Magazine • 8 min read
A robust business case for sustainability can mean increased company profits and the backing of all stakeholders, write Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace and Jules Wurlod....
July 23, 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy, Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff in Leadership • 6 min read
Business leaders can learn how to optimize performances by studying the training routines of Olympic athletes...
July 22, 2021 • by Kazuo Ichijo in Asian hub • 5 min read
On the eve of the Olympics, Japan is being held back by a continuing belief in its uniqueness....
July 22, 2021 • by Alyson Meister in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Entrechment on teams can be at the root of conflict at the office. Leaders must learn to spot when it is happening in order to prevent it....
July 21, 2021 • by I by IMD in Innovation • 6 min read
To be a successful entrepreneur in pharmacieuticals requires similar qualities to a US Marine, says founder of Cynapsus Therapeutics....
July 20, 2021 • by Guido Buehler in Finance • 3 min read
It’s not just retail traders that are dabbling in bitcoin and other digital assets, traditional money managers, looking for alpha and an inflation hedge, are getting in on the act too....
July 20, 2021 • by Alyson Meister in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
After more than a year of working remotely, people are realizing that the lack of boundaries between work and home can cause burnout. Practicing mindfulness is a great antidote to that....

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