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How to master the 6 skills of strategic thinking

February 4, 2025 • by Michael 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 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....

Conquering fear in order to rebuild trust at the top

January 31, 2025 • by Angelica Adamski in Coaching Corner • 5 min read

In our Coaching Corner series, we share real-world coaching cases that come from our work with leaders....

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Alternative exit options for VC funds, with Liz Campbell

January 30, 2025 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations • 2 min read • Podcast available

The CIO at Portfolio Advisors discusses the challenges of realising returns in an increasingly sophisticated VC market...

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Think AI is a useful ‘copilot’? Soon it will take the controls

January 30, 2025 • by Michael Yaziji in Audio articles • 9 min read

The implications of generative AI for ‘knowledge’ work are more profound than many of us might think. Organizations need to wake up....

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Drawing on Krug’s roots and innovation to navigate luxury’s new reality

January 30, 2025 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Leadership • 10 min read

CEO Manuel Reman blends Krug’s tradition with innovation, fostering deeper connections with global audiences and emphasizing authenticity to keep the champagne house relevant amid shifting tastes and sustainability challenges....

Are you reading me? 10 key lessons from the cyber-attack on the British Library

January 30, 2025 • by Öykü Işık in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

When the British Library fell victim to a major ransomware attack it adopted a policy of full transparency. Here are 10 vital lessons businesses can learn from the incident – especially if...

You are not your role: how to lead without losing yourself

January 29, 2025 • by Judy Kent, Alyson Meister in Leadership • 7 min read

Taking up a new leadership post can mean a dramatic shift in the way others see you – and how you define yourself. It is vital to learn how to separate your...

Women in leadership: boardroom barriers and how to address them

January 29, 2025 • by Mary Meaney Haynes in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Getting more women into the senior executive pipeline remains a considerable challenge. It begins with identifying the barriers and then addressing them....

Trump 2.0: A catalyst for China’s next transformation?

January 28, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven in Geopolitics • 9 min read

Key themes of self-reliance, diversification, and technological leapfrogging are likely to emerge amidst a return to familiar policies against the backdrop of a changed world....

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Keep an eye on marketing if you want to avoid a car crash

January 28, 2025 • by Su-Mei Thompson in Audio articles • 6 min read

As campaign disasters at Apple, Bud Light, and Jaguar demonstrate, boards shy away from marketing oversight at their peril....

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Do you know the four As of cultivating strategic thinking?

January 28, 2025 • by Tania Lennon in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Being able to think strategically is key to addressing the ever-increasing demands on leaders – but it’s easier said than done. Here are four key capabilities that will help you succeed in...

HR in the driving seat

January 27, 2025 • by Didier Bonnet in Artificial Intelligence • 5 min read

No one expects CHROs to become technical experts, but with a firm grasp of the fundamentals they can help shape an intelligent approach to AI adoption...