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How to tame the bully on executive boards

November 9, 2023 • by Lars Häggström in Human Resources • 6 min read

From animal instincts to boardroom battles, the effects of bullying at the top of a company can damage profitability. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen....

Ready for the next landscape shift? Gauge your company’s agility now

November 8, 2023 • by Howard H. Yu in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Are you doing the right things to make your company future-ready? My research suggests you should be asking these four questions to find out. We studied companies that were more successful getting...

How much money can our corporate giants spend fixing the world?

November 8, 2023 • by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Crux of Capitalism • 6 min read

With society facing a number of critical challenges, such as the transition to a low-carbon economy, digital disruption, and aging populations, demands are growing on businesses to divert some of their economic...

Geely: The ever-evolving business

November 7, 2023 • by Mark J. Greeven, Patrick Reinmoeller in Innovation • 9 min read

Li Shufu, CEO and founder of Chinese carmaker Geely, overcame a host of setbacks to become the billionaire owner of a multi-faceted business...

Checklist: Are you demonstrating strategic thinking to your advantage?

November 6, 2023 • by Brenda Steinberg, Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 5 min read

Strategic thinking is key to career advancement – but communicating it to others is just as important. Ask yourself these 10 questions to find more ways to demonstrate your strategic abilities to...

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The right thing: Triple bottom line has renewed purpose

November 6, 2023 • by Sudhanshu Sarronwala in Audio articles • 9 min read

Focusing on a company’s ecological and social impact as well as its economic performance has yielded mixed results. However, there is increasing evidence that even legacy companies are now making positive strides....

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The chickens are coming home to roost: Companies admit their climate promises were unrealistic

November 6, 2023 • by Karl Schmedders in Finance • 7 min read

The vast majority of plans are not worth the paper they are written on, recent research shows. A comprehensive path toward net zero should address Scope 3 emissions, incorporate carbon offsetting, and...

Put the heart back into public services through digital and more

November 3, 2023 • by Seán Meehan in Innovation • 8 min read

Digitalization, starting with smarter chatbots, can help redefine public services and the relationship between the people and the state, says Seán Meehan....

Making the metaverse a safe space for everyone

November 3, 2023 • by Alyson Meister in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 6 min read

As organizations begin to incorporate the metaverse into their strategies, CEOs must ensure that the new technology supports equity, inclusion and diversity at every opportunity....

How can CEOs harness the power of generative AI?

November 2, 2023 • by Goutam Challagalla in Strategy • 5 min read

Generative AI can transform marketing, customer service, and other business areas, but CEOs must ensure they use it effectively, says IMD’s Goutam Challagalla...

Three exercises to gauge your team’s morale

November 1, 2023 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

High morale makes for better performing teams and higher retention – but how can you find out how satisfied and engaged your staff really are? These tips taken from the military are...

Why venture capitalists aren’t afraid of losing money

November 1, 2023 • by Raphaël Grieco in Finance • 7 min read

Unlike traditional investors that focus on diversification to minimize risk, VCs need to embrace the Power Law if they are to achieve outsized returns....

Test hypotheses, don’t make assumptions when taking a new role

October 31, 2023 • by Millán Alvarez-Miranda, Peter Fennah, Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 7 min read

Leadership transitions are pivotal moments in any leader’s career. As you step into a new role, the initial days are a valuable opportunity to lay the foundation for the future....

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In the age of AI, the whiteboard remains an essential tool

October 30, 2023 • by Bali Padda in Audio articles • 8 min read

Technology may lead to a more efficient process, but it’s not the best option if it worsens the customer experience – and without due regard to data cleansing the results can be...

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Fix the system, not the women

October 27, 2023 • by Ginka Toegel in Audio articles • 7 min read

It’s time to debunk outdated myths around women lacking confidence and not asking for pay rises and focus on the real problem: societal misperceptions....

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Keep fear and anxiety at bay as a leader

Take control of fear and anxiety to be a better leader

October 27, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

It’s important not to let fear control your decision-making in trying times. Stay calm and find purpose in the present to help your team navigate times of crisis....