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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....

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The Help Desk

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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The post-pandemic ‘org chart’ for the hybrid workspace

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....

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Be aware: Don’t destroy value

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....

Not necessary to sacrifice doing well for doing good

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....

Japan must end insularity to compete on a global scale

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....

How to spot team entrenchment

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....

pharmaceuticals requires similar qualities to a US Marine, says founder of Cynapsus Therapeutics.

Pharma, how to navigate an entrepreneurial voyage

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....

Cryptocurrencies are going institutional

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....

Exercises to help practice mindfulness while working remotely

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....

Coaching corner: 8 ways to beat workplace exhaustion

July 19, 2021 • by Brenda Steinberg in Team building • 8 min read

In our new regular feature, we offer expert guidance on how to handle stresses and strains in the workplace thrown up by the pandemic....

Change your perspective! An exercise for better decision making

July 17, 2021 • by Louise Muhdi in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

This exercise aims to help you move beyond your normal frame of thought and look at things from a number of different perspectives. This can be a critical factor in honing your...

Changing employee behavior part four: environment as a lever of change

July 17, 2021 • by Shlomo Ben-Hur in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

In this final installment of our four-part series, we look at how changing the office environment can have a postive effect on employee behaviors....

Sustainability post pandemic: the four scenarios for change

July 16, 2021 • by Frédéric Dalsace in Sustainability • 7 min read

Will it be a return to business-as-usual or a time of revolution? In the first in a two-part series, we examine the potential impact on attitudes towards preserving the world’s resources in...

Footballing lions show how strong teams can hit their goals

July 14, 2021 • by Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff in Team building • 9 min read

Italy showed resilience and mental focus to become European champions. Lessons from the locker rooms can set us all on the road to victory....

American hardball and localization are reshaping global supply chains

July 13, 2021 • by Alex Capri in Supply chain • 4 min read

In the wake of COVID-19 disrupting markets and trade, global supply chains are being reworked, but not in the way many people expected, says Alex Capri, research fellow at the Singapore-based Hinrich...