Putting the ‘G’ in ESG
The governance aspect of ESG is a fundamental driver of environmental and social quality, but identifying companies characterized by good governance is a hard trick to pull off. Take this simple quiz to see...
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How to build up your courage, one step at a time
Workplace bravery is too often seen through the lens of a few heroic whistleblowers. But choosing small everyday acts of courage is a skill that can be learned by everyone, writes Jim...
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Saplings at my garden center are no match for mature specimens
October 4, 2024 • by Michael Skapinker in Audio articles • 6 min read
Older workers have much to offer but don’t always get the chance to show it. Mixed-generation teams could help....
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Founderful: ‘Ideas are a commodity. Execution is everything.’
In episode six of Tech for Good, Edouard Treccani, principal at Founderful, a Swiss pre-seed Venture Capital fund founded in 2019, discusses its mission to invest in emerging startups and support students...
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How CEO’s drive saved car giant Ford from the scrapyard
October 2, 2024 • by Howard Yu, Jialu Shan, Alexandre Sonderegger , Lawrence Tempel in Audio articles • 8 min read
Companies desperately in need of a turnaround in fortunes should take inspiration from the successful 2008 rescue mission by the then-new Ford boss Alan Mulally....
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Correcting an unhealthy parent-child dynamic in the office
Parent-child dynamics are appropriate between actual parents and children, but not in the workplace. Leaders sometimes act as parents to middle managers, seeing them as incapable of taking the initiative; while middle...
Exploring the craft of fund sizing and modeling, with Daniel Keiper-Knorr
October 1, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • 
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The co-founding partner of Speedinvest discusses the complexities of fund-sizing in an unpredictable market...
Crash course in collaboration: How to collaborate for systems change
Philanthropic foundations are combining resources to tackle grand challenges and increase impact. Here are six simple learnings for all organizations looking to forge partnerships with others....
Herding the fashion crowd to greener pastures
September 30, 2024 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Future of Luxury • 10 min read
Smarter regulation is required to nudge luxury brands into a more sustainable future, industry experts tell Stéphane Girod....
Full transparency: 10 lessons from the cyber-attack on the British Library
When the British Library fell victim to a major ransomware attack it opted for a policy of full transparency. Here we outline what government organizations, NGOs, and businesses can learn from the...
Are you ready for the circular business revolution?
In today’s rapidly evolving market environment, businesses face growing pressure to move beyond the outdated ‘take-make-waste’ model. The future belongs to those who embrace circular, resource-efficient, and regenerative practices. But how can...
Why your past is key to understanding the leader you are today
September 27, 2024 • by Shlomo Ben-Hur, Nikolas Kinley in I by IMD Book Club • 6 min read
Shlomo Ben-Hur and Nik Kinley reveal how our default instincts, shaped by childhood experiences, can help us to understand our leadership styles....
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