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Future-ready? A methodical approach will repay you
August 9, 2024 • by Howard H. Yu, Jialu Shan, Alexandre Sonderegger , Lawrence Tempel in Competitiveness • 7 min read
Singapore-based DBS bank was being shaken by nimble competitors from China, and it needed to change fast. But CEO Piyush Gupta knew that blowing a fortune on the latest technology was not...
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August 7, 2024 • by Peter Lorange in Creativity • 6 min read
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Circular economy: Cooperation is the key to success
August 5, 2024 • by Julia Binder, Manuel Braun in Competitiveness • 14 min read
A network of partnerships and coalitions set within supportive ecosystems can be powerful enablers for successful circular business models....
How a new approach to demand planning can redefine success
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Navigating global and local strategies: FUCHS’ journey in China and what other businesses can learn about their approach
FUCHS SE's journey in China shows how its FUCHS2025 strategy balances global ambitions with local agility, leveraging local expertise for global innovation....
Culture wars: Creating a ‘buzz’ without being branded a failure
July 31, 2024 • by Philip Thomas in Creativity • 9 min read
While it’s tempting for business leaders to think they can safely navigate a divisive cultural and political landscape, in reality, it’s a fool’s errand....
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