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When star performers target rivals, a team loses
5 hours ago • by Linus Dahlander , Henning Piezunka, Arne Thomas in Leadership • 9 min read • 
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When contests turn personal, employees can make high-risk choices that hurt the organization. Linus Dahlander, Henning Piezunka, and Arne Thomas suggest ways to identify and reverse the damage....
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How green are family businesses?
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...
Setting impact targets for nature: How business can be part of the plan
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...
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 • 
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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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May 16, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • Podcast available
The founding partner of DAA capital gives a deep dive on how pension funds shape their engagement with venture capital...
Navigating geopolitical turmoil: 8 strategies for business leaders
From reconfiguring supply chains to engaging with policymakers, these tactics, based on expert interviews, offer a roadmap for multinationals to thrive in a world marked by geopolitical turbulence....
The art of the impossible: why leaders should be creative
May 15, 2024 • by Benjamin Von Wong in Innovation • 5 min read
Benjamin Von Wong, a Canadian artist, explains how the creative impact of his work can translate for business leaders....
As conference season unfolds, strategies for leading panel discussions
Leaders often get asked to spearhead discussions at global gatherings. You cannot just rock up and hope for the best. Preparation, active listening, and adaptability are the guiding principles for creating forums of...
NVIDIA: The tech giant building the future of chips
May 13, 2024 • by Amit Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss why microprocessors are so vital to the future of AI and the story of one hardware maker that's a cut above the rest...
Navigating tomorrow: The essence of future-ready companies
How do companies like Nike weather storms and thrive in an era of rapid change and uncertainty? Enter future-readiness — the ability to balance exploiting existing strengths and embracing fresh opportunities....
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