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Why HR can make or break any M&A deal

April 26, 2021 • by Salvatore Cantale, Carmen von Rohr in Human Resources • 6 min read

Too many companies looking to buy out or join forces with their rivals ignore the risks posed by differences between workforces and corporate culture....

The four tiers of conflict of interest faced by board directors

April 23, 2021 • by Didier Cossin, Abraham Hongze Lu in Governance • 31 min read

Understanding the types of conflicts of interest that can arise in the boardroom can help a business to mitigate potential problems and create policies and oversight that work in the interests of...

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Phil’s Book Club: Review of The Ride of a Lifetime

April 22, 2021 • by Philip Rosenzweig in Library • 9 min read

Our first discussion group explored Robert Iger’s upbeat memoir of a long and successful career in leadership....

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CEOs impact performance

April 22, 2021 • by Michael R. Wade in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available

CEOs get paid more than anyone else in the corporate world, and are seen as having a similarly outsized influence on their companies’ fortunes....

Re-use or recycle? Designing a business model for the circular economy

April 21, 2021 • by Carlos Cordon, Edwin Wellian in Sustainability • 4 min read

Reuse can transform industries that struggle to recycle products, but it can also impact on the viability of the recycling industry. Before designing a circular economy strategy, companies must decide on the...

How to boost your team’s immunity to conflict: Step 5 of 5

April 21, 2021 • by Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Destructive conflict is often rooted in perceived incompatibilities between team members. By being proactive and surfacing these upfront, when the pressure is off, managers can inoculate teams against future blow-ups....

Three steps to execute an augmented retail strategy in the luxury goods industry

April 21, 2021 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Future of Luxury • 5 min read

Distribution changes are calling for luxury brands to become more comfortable with digital. However, physical distribution remains relevant, so the focus should be on connecting customers’ online and offline journeys to help...

Why European CEOs should prepare for the political spotlight

April 20, 2021 • by David Bach in Strategy • 5 min read

The rise of CEOs taking a stance on controversial political issues is not just a US phenomenon. European business leaders must learn to address the politics that matter to their stakeholders. ...

Stay home to save the world? Not so fast

April 20, 2021 • by Jean-Philippe Bonardi, Quentin Gallea, Dimitrija Kalanoski in Sustainability • 5 min read

New research confirms that global air quality improved due to COVID-19 lockdown measures. It also underlines the complexity of policy and lifestyle changes needed to control pollution in the long run....

Sustainability: From the drawing board into the business

April 19, 2021 • by Frédéric Dalsace, James E. Henderson in Sustainability • 5 min read

The first steps towards creating a credible sustainable business, is to clearly frame what sustainability really means for your organization and ensure cross-organizational buy-in....

Fintech: We must vote yes to digital identities and make it a human right

April 16, 2021 • by Arturo Bris, Carlos Moreira in Finance • 6 min read

Carlos Moreira, Wisekey CEO and Founder, and IMD’s Professor of Finance Arturo Bris say it’s a lack of understanding that’s holding back the freedom that in fact comes with blockchain-based digital identities....