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The dos and don’ts of Gen AI

November 28, 2024 • by Öykü Işık in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Many companies try to use Gen AI as a hammer, looking for nails to hit – but if you don't know what problem you're solving, you're building the wrong solution. Here's how...

How good leaders can be bad role models

November 27, 2024 • by John R. Weeks, Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Leadership • 9 min read

Typically, negative experiences hit with about four times the force of positive experiences. Critical feedback hits most of us harder than reinforcing feedback. Here we consider three mysteries of negativity bias and...

The SAMBA model for ethical decision-making

November 27, 2024 • by Peter G. Kirchschläger in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

We are very good at expressing our positions on ethical issues but less good at explaining them. Use this template to set out your position clearly for all to understand....

Using design thinking to achieve sustainability goals

November 26, 2024 • by Morten B. Pedersen, Jan van der Kaaij in Sustainability • 10 min read

How sustainability strategies may be turned into workable programs using business design thinking....

Overcoming self-doubt in emerging leadership

November 26, 2024 • by Stephanie Comenge in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Many people, when promoted to a new leadership position, struggle with self-doubt. If that sounds familiar, try these exercises to remind yourself why you deserve to be there....

Using integrated reporting as an industry disruptor

November 25, 2024 • by Florian Hoos in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Many companies treat sustainability reporting purely as an add-on to financial reporting. Here's how to use it to disrupt your industry to your advantage....

The mandate for innovation: setting the stage for success

November 25, 2024 • by Joep de Caluwé, Stephen Parkins in Strategy • 9 min read

In the first in a series of articles looking at the complexities of corporate innovation, the authors consider why a clear innovation mandate is crucial to create an environment where creativity can...

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“Success depends on how much failure you can take”

November 22, 2024 • by Ada Tsang in Leadership • 6 min read

Ada Tsang became the fastest woman to climb Mount Everest, beating the previous record. She shares her powerful learnings....

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“Take risks. Take decisions. Learn, adapt, and move forward.”

November 22, 2024 • by Peter Voser in Leadership • 7 min read

Peter Voser, former CEO of Shell and Chairman of the Board of Directors at ABB and PSA offers his unique perspectives on guiding businesses through difficult times....

Trust as a platform for ESG governance and competitive advantage

November 22, 2024 • by Salvatore Cantale, Jean-Jacques de Dardel, Hongyu Overlack Li in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

Vital to trade and commerce throughout history, trust is more important than ever in the age of global warming and artificial intelligence...

5 ways to bridge the care gap in leadership

November 22, 2024 • by Shelley Zalis in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Recent research shows that caregiving-related job losses cost the US economy billions of dollars annually in lost productivity and tax revenue. This ‘care gap’ causes businesses to lose valuable talent and expertise,...

How should businesses talk about climate change?

November 21, 2024 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Sustainability • 7 min read

Corporate messages about the climate crisis can evoke feelings of helplessness. In contrast, life-affirming, empowering narratives can be more effective drivers of sustainability. ...

How to deal with failure

November 21, 2024 • by Zhike Lei in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Failure can spell big trouble for an organization – but is also a good opportunity to do things differently. Here’s how leaders can deal with the fallout in order to build back...

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How to make good decisions as a leader when you are under massive pressure

November 20, 2024 • by Pierluigi Collina in Leadership • 8 min read

The most renowned referee in the world offers business executives advice on how to make the best choices possible in the heat of the moment, whether on or off the field....

How advanced AI is redefining the role of the manager

November 20, 2024 • by Michael Yaziji in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

Here are six ways in which the role of a manager may evolve in an age of advanced AI....

How to maximize your team’s talents

November 20, 2024 • by Patrick Reinmoeller, Zhike Lei in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

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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‘Defiant optimism’ is what is needed to bring about a more sustainable, inclusive world

November 19, 2024 • by Durreen Shahnaz in Finance • 5 min read

Rethink traditional models of finance to achieve a sustainable and inclusive future, argues Durreen Shahnaz, founder & CEO of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)....