How to maximize your team’s talents
Your top talent should come from different disciplines with different experiences to more effectively analyze the strategic environment. Use the IPO model below to see how it can be done....
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How to build an AI-ready sovereign enterprise
As AI spreads through the enterprise, companies are losing something that few have thought to protect: the capacity to judge what their systems are doing and to change course when they need...
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Bpifrance: How a government initiative can support domestic venture capital
November 19, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • 
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Nicolas Dufourcq discusses the pivotal role Bpifrance plays in France's entrepreneurial ecosystem...
Don’t ignore the S in ESG: a strong social strategy is essential
Business giants are slowly realizing the benefits of focusing on societal impact. Here’s how your company can meet regulatory requirements and the expectations of sustainability indexes....
How to tell if you’re an overconfident leader – and when it might cost you most
Brain Circuits How to tell if you’re an overconfident leader – and when it might cost you most by Marleen Dieleman, Camellia Pham Published 20 November 2024 in Brain Circuits • 3...
The promise and pitfalls of employee well-being initiatives
November 15, 2024 • by Anand Narasimhan in Leadership • 7 min read
IMD Dean of Research, Anand Narasimhan, shares his insights on fostering a resilient, empowered, and engaged workforce....
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What impact does mental health have on the family enterprise ecosystem?
An exploration of mental health in family business and its triggers, symptoms, and implications on the family enterprise ecosystem with tangible next steps to help leaders achieve long-term success....
Master childhood emotions to become a better leader
We are all at the mercy of behaviors ingrained from our earliest years. Nik Kinley and Shlomo Ben-Hur offer practical steps to help you identify and overcome your emotions to reach your...
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How to win at digital ‘cops and robbers’
Companies must continually upgrade their AI-driven security measures to counter increasingly sophisticated cybercrime attacks. Implementing the following measures will help you build a secure, future-facing digital environment for your organization....
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