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4 key moves for embedding ethical AI in business

June 3, 2024 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Leaders need to successfully embed responsible and ethical artificial intelligence (AI) practices in business operations....

What did we do once we knew? Reimagining leadership through a different lens

June 3, 2024 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Leadership • 6 min read

The current economic system is not fit for purpose. It is time for an “apocalyptic” approach with leaders moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindshift to co-create the conditions that...

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How to outsmart the smart world   

May 31, 2024 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in I by IMD Book Club • 7 min read

The world is getting smarter. Rather than feel threatened, we need to learn how to become smarter to deal with it. Gerd Gigerenzer tells IMD’s Patrick Reinmoeller how it’s done   ...

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How a pan-African financial institution is driving accelerated transformation to create value for customers and society

May 31, 2024 • by Hischam El-Agamy, Jeanett Modise in Finance • 11 min read

Leaders at Absa knew that the company’s growth strategy depended on developing talent –enabling them to drive innovation and impact...

Leadership OS in 3 ideas

May 30, 2024 • by Shlomo Ben-Hur in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

What do we mean by “leadership OS,” and why is it important? Here are three key ideas....

Serving the bottom of the pyramid with a business mindset

May 29, 2024 • by Winter Nie, Yunfei Feng in Innovation • 9 min read

How one innovative Chinese company has found a way to do good while making a profit, bringing affordable lighting using discarded water bottles to communities across Africa...

Why family firms approach CSR strategy differently

May 28, 2024 • by Alfredo De Massis, Josh Wei-Jun Hsueh, Luis Gomez-Mejia in Family business • 5 min read

Many factors dictate the non-financial value of family firms. Why would two similar firms with the same extent of family involvement choose different CSR strategies?...

Matrix organization: 5 implementation pitfalls to avoid

May 27, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Ensure a smoother transition and maximize the benefits of the matrix structure with mitigation strategies for five common implementation issues....

5 trends shaping the future of workplace health

May 27, 2024 • by Alyson Meister, Nele Dael in Human Resources • 9 min read

Boosting your employees' mental health isn't just good for them and the people around them – it has a demonstrable impact on the bottom line. Here's how the landscape is shaping up....

How to accelerate strategic capabilities

May 24, 2024 • by Ioana Parry in Coaching Corner • 4 min read

Andie, an operations director, overcomes team silos and funding uncertainties by shifting from control to open communication and collaboration with the help of an executive coach....

The three pillars of effective performance management

May 24, 2024 • by Jeff Hancher, Michael Watkins in Leadership • 11 min read

Learn to manage your team’s performance brilliantly and you will be rewarded with employees who are motivated, accountable, productive, and committed...

The 8 essential design principles for a matrix organization

May 24, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Leaders: Here are 8 design principles for matrix organizations that foster collaboration, increase efficiency, and drive success....

How green are family businesses?

May 23, 2024 • by Ivan Miroshnychenko in Family business • 6 min read

Family businesses face unique challenges in adopting green practices, yet they hold significant potential for environmental leadership. This article explores how their management structures impact environmental strategies and highlights variability in green...

Matrix organizations: solutions to 5 common challenges

May 23, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

While matrix organizations offer complex enterprises significant advantages, they also come with challenges that must be carefully managed to ensure success....

Why the side hustle matters so much

May 22, 2024 • by John Dore in Future readiness • 8 min read

The appetite for meaningful work has never been greater. Unfortunately, for many organizations, employees are finding it elsewhere....

Biodiversity matters to business: What’s to be done now

May 22, 2024 • by Adrian Dellecker in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Companies should aspire to restore and renew biodiversity as an investment in the future. Here are five actions for a more sustainable business agenda....

Setting impact targets for nature: How business can be part of the plan

May 22, 2024 • by Adrian Dellecker in Sustainability • 8 min read

Atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases are at all-time highs. We have lost two-thirds of species in the past 60 years of industrialization. On World Biodiversity Day, we look at what needs to...

The top 4 advantages of a matrix organization

May 21, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 5 min read

The matrix organization has emerged as the best structure to deal with complex business challenges today....

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Why Novo Nordisk’s CEO has learned to trust his gut feeling

May 21, 2024 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 10 min read • Podcast available

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, CEO of the company which makes game-changing obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, explains how its culture and long-term view underpin its recent turnaround....

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4 pillars for today’s operations management

May 21, 2024 • by Magdi Batato, Xavier Mesnard, Suketu Gandhi in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Operations management built on a foundation of trust, talent, transparency, and technology can help companies not only react to but anticipate future disruptions....