How to develop future-ready talent – fast
Leaders today face a proliferation of responsibilities and expectations. This guide will help you accelerate talent development while building a future-ready business....
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How tracksuit diplomacy can help you reach your goals
Once the preserve of men in pinstripes, international sports stars have redefined the art of diplomacy. Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff explains the new rules of the game and how business leaders can benefit...
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Time to shift from artificial intelligence to artificial integrity
The quicksilver evolution of AI technologies is opening extraordinary opportunities but leaves human beings exposed to risks. Is it time we developed artificial integrity to safeguard fairness and security even as we...
Break down silos to unlock innovation potential
Innovation silos hinder corporate growth and adaptability. By integrating efforts by M&A, in-house innovation, and partnerships, companies can create a unified innovation ecosystem that maximizes resources, fosters collaboration, and drives impactful change...
The Carvajal family on creating centuries-long success over six generations – and counting
Cristina Carvajal, President of one of Latin America’s most respected family enterprises, discusses the benefits of having a family member as the CEO of the family business....
Convenience store takeover: does 7-Eleven bid herald an unprecedented wave of M&A in Japan?
Analysts believe Alimentation Couche-Tard’s attempted acquisition of an iconic convenience store chain could open the floodgates to takeovers by foreign firms....
How to shift managers’ focus from short-term profit to long-term social impact
Engaging long-term institutional investors and financial analysts can curb excesses of managerial short-termism and boost corporate social performance, argue Stephen Smulowitz, Didier Cossin, and Abraham Hongze Lu. ...
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NATO futurist Florence Gaub on war, weak signals, Gen Z, and why leaders need not only foresight, but also science fiction to future-proof their organizations
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Focus, bold bets, and a bit of fun: How a pharma chief is going for growth
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The business case for social capital
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Rethinking sustainability: Why customer value comes first
A new book challenges the conventional belief that sustainability alone drives customer purchases. In a webinar hosted by Karl Schmedders, the book’s co-author, Goutam Challagalla, explains how companies can make sustainability scalable by making it an enabler of innovation and growth.
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How to maximize your unique strengths in five simple steps
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Is your legitimacy being questioned? Here’s how to respond
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