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Why I back carbon tax to achieve a net-zero portfolio
September 19, 2023 in CEO Dialogue Series • 8 min read • 
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Dilhan Pillay, CEO of Singapore’s global investment giant Temasek, discusses with Jean-François Manzoni the importance of a carbon tax and how his company is working to ensure ‘every generation prospers’ without sacrificing...
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Strategy is not enough: leading sustainable transformation
September 18, 2023 • by James Henderson, Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in Magazine • 6 min read
Organizations need to take actions on both strategic and leadership dimensions of sustainability transformations to achieve impact....
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While the rosy optimism that greeted the UN Sustainable Development Goals when they were first launched in 2015 may have faded, I have tracked some cross-sector and private-sector progress that’s really making...
Set an ambitious goal, then work backward to achieve it
September 14, 2023 • by Knut Haanaes, Bryony Jansen van Tuyll in Audio articles • 11 min read
Using the ‘Future Back’ tool can set your organization on the path to a successful sustainable business transformation. Knut Haanaes and Bryony Jansen-van Tuyll outline three practical steps to achieve lasting results....
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The Rise of Generative AI: From AlphaGo to ChatGPT
September 14, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss the history of artificial intelligence, and how today's particular brand of generative AI emerged...
Age diversity: why old and young offer the perfect balance
September 13, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Audio articles • 6 min read
Age diversity can lead to increased innovation and problem-solving. Combining the different strengths of younger and older employees, such as quick decision-making and holistic thinking, can yield better results....
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Transforming leaders for a changing world
September 8, 2023 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Leadership • 6 min read
Insights into the urgent need for a mind shift in leadership, as well as dispelling myths, addressing psychological barriers and fostering a growth-mindset for a brighter future....
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