What kind of activist leader are you?
Activism is about bringing about change – and we can all do it, in our different ways. See if you can recognize yourself in the typography below....
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Believe: What Ted Lasso gets right about leadership
As Ted Lasso returns to Apple TV, we examine what leadership research says about the show’s optimism, teamwork, motivation, and genuine human concern – and why they beat command-and-control leadership. ...
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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. ...
The new ‘pandemic’: Tackling the crisis of wellbeing at work
November 30, 2024 • by Andrew Sharman, Susan Goldsworthy in I by IMD Book Club • 7 min read
This Book Club discussion explored actionable steps for individuals and companies to address the 'crisis of well-being'....
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A blockbuster success or a big budget disaster?
Using a framework of key performance indicators, Massimo D Marcolivio examines ways that the entertainment industry can profit from artificial intelligence innovations by increasing efficiency, boosting customer engagement, and enhancing creativity....
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Building trust in a complex global business
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