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AI strategy is not about adopting technology. It is about deciding where to compete as value shifts across ecosystems and value chains – and having the organizational levers to make the move....
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June 14, 2024 • by Sunita Sehmi in Coaching Corner • 4 min read
When Jules was promoted to global VP, the pressure was suddenly acute to bridge cultural differences and ensure everyone in the team felt a sense of belonging and ownership. Getting this right...
This weekend’s G7 summit will see renewed calls for protectionist measures against Chinese EV manufacturers. But tariffs would be misguided and universally damaging, warns IMD’s Howard Yu...
June 13, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Fernando Martín Espejo in Competitiveness • 5 min read • 
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At this weekend’s Summit, G7 leaders will issue a stinging critique of China’s trade practices – but the G7’s bark is worse than its bite. This is just as well, argue Simon...
Many executives recognize the value of local manufacturing but struggle to shake off the view that low-cost production is better for the bottom line. Exploring their options through simulations and competitive games...
Ralph Herbst, Chief Strategy Officer at gene therapy company AskBio (an independently operated subsidiary of Bayer), tells Misiek Piskorski how he has stayed focused on a long-term quest to push the boundaries...
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Based on a study co-authored with Stephanie Wang, Sophie Bacq explains why we need a new understanding of the lean impact startup and how it can contribute to solving the grand challenges...
June 6, 2024 • by Amit Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike and Amit kick off a three-part mini-series about tech in sports by taking a deep dive into data...
Democratic capitalism provides the strongest foundation for innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth, but European competitiveness is declining alarmingly. Business leaders have a key part to play in raising productivity and creating opportunities to...
Fostering women-led VC communities, changing recruiting requirements, and expanding education and mentorship opportunities are crucial to closing the global VC gender gap, writes Bedy Yang, managing partner at 500 Global — a...
Leading Chinese companies are preparing to take advantage of the exposure and opportunities of being top sponsors and suppliers to the UEFA EURO 2024 Men’s Soccer Tournament (Euro 24) — which is...
Marc Maurer, Co-CEO of On, tells Alyson Meister how the company’s unique culture – defined by five ‘Spirits’ – is helping chart its path to becoming the world’s most premium sportswear brand....
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IEA chief Fatih Birol on the age of electricity, Europe’s strategic energy mistakes, the Hormuz shock – and why trust is now an energy asset.
Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice.
NATO futurist Florence Gaub on war, weak signals, Gen Z, and why leaders need not only foresight, but also science fiction to future-proof their organizations
Author Rebecca Robins and IMD’s Katharina Lange explore why leaders should stop managing generational divides and start making the most of them.
Antoine Mayaud, a shareholder and member of the Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM) behind Decathlon and Auchan, explains how the family embedded entrepreneurship into its culture and processes, creating a system that repeatedly generates new businesses.
How COFCO International rebuilt trust under Chi Jingtao (Johnny) with alignment, values, and visible leadership.
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