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Eureka! The art of creative thinking in a digital world
August 23, 2024 • by Luc de Brabandere , Jonas Leyder, Lina Benmehrez in Creativity • 9 min read
In today's fast-paced world, guidance is needed not on what to think but how to think....
Defence tech: From TNT to AI
August 22, 2024 • by Amit Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • 
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Mike & Amit discuss what will war look like in the world of tomorrow...
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Thinkers50 experts Julie Lythcott-Haims, Lenny Mendonca, and Sanyin Siang share tips on coping with work-related stress with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of  The Anxious Achiever and host of the podcast of the same name....
Boards must prepare to deal with the unexpected
August 21, 2024 in Governance • 6 min read
When navigating an increasingly complex external environment, boards should pay attention to the differences between risk and uncertainty....
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CEO of International SOS Arnaud Vaissié explains to IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how the business has survived 40 years by overcoming obstacles like COVID-19 and navigating financial crises....
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Command and control kill creativity and fresh thinking
August 16, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 5 min read
Give employees time to experiment, let them take risks, and learn to embrace failure....
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Brian Niccol faces a long list of things to fix at the global coffee chain. Michael D Watkins outlines how the turnaround expert can quickly make his mark and lay the foundations...
The beginner’s guide to starting an art collection
August 14, 2024 • by Magnus Resch in Creativity • 8 min read
Bestselling author and art market expert Magnus Resch shares insights that every collector should consider before making their first purchase....
Paris 2024: The ‘greenest ever Games’ has set a new standard for global events
The legacy of these Olympics extends far beyond the final medal count, providing a model for how global events can contribute positively to both the environment and society....
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