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Coping with a capricious US President

February 7, 2025 • by Carlos Cordon in Geopolitics • 7 min read

President Trump will be erratic, warns IMD’s Carlos Cordon, so supply chain leaders must be prepared to work with what he gives them...

The pros and cons of catering

February 7, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Most of us ‘cater’ to others in certain social and work situations. But is this effective leadership behavior? Jennifer Jordan lays out the pros and cons of catering....

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The laws of GenAI: Take a structured approach, collaborate, and get help

February 6, 2025 • by Bridget McCormack, Jen Leonard in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read

Two senior lawyers give their verdict on the American Arbitration Association’s efforts to harness the power of generative AI. They explain why incumbent organizations must seize the opportunities without delay....

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How to resolve the five trade-offs of AI

February 6, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Sarah E. Toms, Amit M. Joshi, Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

The democratization of AI can bring great productivity and efficiency gains, but it also poses significant risks. Michael R. Wade, Sarah E. Toms, Amit M. Joshi, and Michael D. Watkins identify five key strategic tensions...

Solving the puzzle of today’s multi-dimensional labor force

February 5, 2025 • by Sebastian Reiche in Audio articles • 8 min read

Today’s workforce often includes a mix of freelancers, agency temps, and outside contractors. Here are four work models to keep these elements motivated....

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How technology can maximize the potential of informal micro-businesses

February 5, 2025 • by Esther Salvi, Muhammad Shehryar Shahid, Mehak Sajjad in Innovation • 6 min read

Digital tech, established businesses, and governments can combine to help bridge formal and informal supply chains....

Why women don’t need empowerment

February 5, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

When we’re stuck in the empowerment mindset, we’re waiting for someone to hand us the reins. Here are three reasons why women don’t need empowering and three ways to lose the empowerment...

Well-being initiatives aren’t working. Here’s how to drive real change

February 4, 2025 • by Dr. Wolfgang Seidl, Gillian Pillans in Wellness • 8 min read

It takes more than an occasional yoga class to tackle the problems of burnout, financial stress, and poor mental and physical health. New research reveals which strategies can move the dial on...

How to master the 6 skills of strategic thinking

February 4, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Are you struggling to lead successfully in the face of relentless disruption and uncertainty? Now’s the time to master the art of strategic thinking, starting with these six key skills....

AI x Sustainability: The new innovation engine

February 4, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read

Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely recognized as a driver of productivity, while sustainability, despite its benefits to the environment, is often seen as a cost burden. When combined, however, we believe they...

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Are stakeholders making or breaking your strategy?

February 3, 2025 • by Paul Strebel, Angeliki Papasava, Patrick Reinmoeller in Audio articles • 11 min read

How an easy-to-use tool can help executives assess and manage the impact of stakeholders on the creation and destruction of value....

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Sober serious: alcohol-free drinks go mainstream

February 3, 2025 • by Natalia Olynec in 2025 Trends • 8 min read

Warnings about alcohol’s harms by medical experts are nothing new. But the drinks industry is now taking sobriety seriously by investing in a growing range of alternative products....

Net zero: 6 ways CHROs can support strategic transformation

February 3, 2025 • by Knut Haanaes in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

No single leader or business function can drive progress toward net zero. Knut Haanaes identifies six ways in which CHROs can help drive organizational change....

Energy prices and Project 2025: Redefining America's energy future

January 31, 2025 • by Karl Schmedders, Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics • 8 min read

President Trump’s energy policies aim to boost competitiveness for US businesses, but risk ceding market dominance in renewable energy and electric vehicles to China....

Can your supply chain be both resilient and efficient?

January 31, 2025 • by Anna Timonina-Farkas, Ralf W. Seifert in Supply chain • 6 min read

Resilience and efficiency of supply chains should no longer be viewed as competing goals but rather as complementary aspects of a well-calibrated supply chain management strategy....

Tradition and innovation: the paradox powering family business

January 31, 2025 • by Alfredo De Massis, Emanuela Rondi, Vittoria Magrelli , Francesco Debellis in Family business • 9 min read

Tradition is defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation. Innovation is the process of changing something established by introducing new methods...

What to do when two tribes go to work

January 31, 2025 • by Katharina Lange in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Tribal groups exist in every organization. Here are some simple ways to break down “them-and-us” silos, foster a more positive team culture, and make the company more productive....