How to have breakthrough ideas

November 22, 2023 • by Cyril Bouquet in Innovation • 5 min read

Innovation can seem like an abstract concept, when in fact it’s a potent creative force. What you need is the right mindset...

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Quantum computing, and why you need to care 

November 22, 2023 • by Öykü Işık in Audio articles • 6 min read

The quantum era is arriving and organizations need to start thinking about encryption now, says Öykü Işık, Professor of Digital Strategy and Cybersecurity....

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Decisions about the future of AI shouldn’t be made by “dark personalities”

November 22, 2023 • by Michael D. Watkins in Governance • 9 min read

Traits such as overconfidence and narcissism, which may lead tech leaders to make bold decisions and take risks in the pursuit of growth, are dangerous in the context of artificial intelligence....

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Want to increase the impact of your corporate philanthropy? Link it to your core business

November 22, 2023 • by Sophie Bacq in Governance • 8 min read • Podcast available

Sophie Bacq speaks to António Calçada, Executive Managing Director of the Repsol Foundation, on how the model of corporate philanthropy is shifting from charitable giving towards investing in entrepreneurial ventures that can...

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Purpose-driven innovation: discovering and designing your own odyssey 

November 21, 2023 • by Benjamin Von Wong in Innovation • 6 min read

Canadian photographer, visual artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong has gained global recognition for his powerful images that carry important environmental and social messages. Here he talks about the power of art...

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How to stay grounded when delivering bad news

November 21, 2023 in Audio articles • 5 min read

Chris is preparing to announce a slew of redundancies back in the workplace. Being an agent of harm, as Chris puts it, is eliciting strong feelings of guilt and anxiety that are...

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Beyond earth’s boundaries: a journey of innovation and leadership 

November 20, 2023 • by Susmita Mohanty in Innovation • 8 min read

Spaceship designer, serial entrepreneur, and space diplomat Susmita Mohanty has a unique vantage point on the world, having worked for space agencies and mega-corporations and co-founded three start-ups. Here she shares her...

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How to teach an entrepreneur to let go

November 20, 2023 • by Juana Lucia Flores-Candia in Leadership • 5 min read

Biotech entrepreneur Juana Lucia Flores-Candia explains that technology has changed the way to mentor chief executives. Here are her three ways to get entrepreneurs to focus....

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Big shoes to fill: how to succeed a brilliant leader

November 17, 2023 • by Michael D. Watkins in Audio articles • 6 min read

Executives winning promotion must navigate their transition with a balance of humility, respect for legacy, and a vision for the future....

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AI for cancer treatment: better outcomes and lower costs 

November 16, 2023 • by Faisal Hoque in Innovation • 6 min read

Ground-breaking developments in immunotherapy benefit greatly from the introduction of AI while diagnosis is more precise and cost-effective....

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Carbon accounting: Learnings from the governance journey

November 16, 2023 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff, Alexander Schmidt in Governance • 6 min read

How companies understand their sustainability-related governance may hold the key to meeting climate goals and thriving in a net-zero economy...

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Integrating sustainability and strategy: 3 narratives for success 

November 15, 2023 • by Frédéric Dalsace, Goutam Challagalla in Leading in Turbulent Times • 7 min read

The future lies in creating positive value equations for customers, showcasing how sustainability enhances traditional product benefits....

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How will Generative AI impact jobs and productivity?

November 15, 2023 • by Amit M. Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available

Mike and Amit talk about the impact generative AI will have on the global economy and how long it will take for change to come....

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It’s time for a new measure to assess capitalism 

November 15, 2023 • by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Crux of Capitalism • 5 min read

Traditional accounting measures often obscure the underlying health of firms and capitalist economies by ignoring the opportunity cost of capital and the potential value from R&D investment. Here we explain why these...

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Vestas CEO: “Failure is always an option”

November 14, 2023 in CEO Dialogue Series • 9 min read • Podcast available

Henrik Andersen discusses with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni the challenges of navigating supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material costs over the past three years, and why he changed the wind farm...

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A new chapter for cryptocurrencies

November 14, 2023 • by Arturo Bris in Finance • 4 min read

With Bitcoin at a 17-month high and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of fraud, Professor Arturo Bris reckons that the outlook for digital currencies has never been rosier....

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Four questions to ask while building a purpose-driven business 

November 14, 2023 • by Thomas W. Malnight, Ivy Buche in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

As purpose-driven businesses seek to solve problems for society, they must leverage their relationships with multiple stakeholders and stay profitable. The question is: How can they achieve their social goals at the...

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Time to pay up for depleting our natural resources

November 13, 2023 • by Edoardo Chiarotti in Audio articles • 7 min read

As temperatures hit 53C in Furnace Creek in California’s Death Valley, it’s clear we need to act – and fast. Edoardo Chiarotti argues that companies need to pay a ‘vegetation debt’ to...

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