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A recent survey of 123 senior executives exploring the “Long Arc of Leadership” reveals an uncomfortable gap between what executives value and what organizations reward. ...
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Under pressure? Four ways to drive smoothly through the toughest conversations
April 17, 2023 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Audio articles • 9 min read
Important conversations trigger intense emotions that reduce our ability to think clearly and make good decisions. The RACC framework will help you to perform effectively under pressure....
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Four steps to building a future-ready organization
April 14, 2023 • by Mark Greeven, Howard Yu in Future readiness • 6 min read
Being future-ready is a source of competitive advantage in turbulent times. Professors Howard Yu and Mark Greeven explain how Xiaomi and others not only survive, but thrive through uncertainty....
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Brompton CEO tells how workers helped him ride the storm
April 13, 2023 • by Will Butler-Adams in Competitiveness • 8 min read
At one point early in the pandemic, Brompton CEO Will Butler-Adams thought the bicycle manufacturer might fold. But then he let go of the handlebars and empowered his 750 workers to find...
ACE Founders, with Ian Charles Stewart and Luckabox founder
April 13, 2023 in Podcasts • 2 min read • 
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Ian Stewart and Aike Festini discuss what happens when things go wrong, how to spot the signs of an ailing business, and lessons that can be learned for next time...
How to manage when the walls are collapsing
April 12, 2023 • by Sonia Tan in Management • 5 min read
Sonia Tan, an experienced broadcaster and campaign and advocacy consultant for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), shares her tips for how best to manage small teams when they are under pressure....
Carbon accounting is going broad and granular. Are we ready?
Europe is about to implement a major change in the reporting standards and requirements for carbon as part of the European Green Deal. These changes will require more companies to account for...
Eight ways to focus and get the important stuff done
April 10, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Audio articles • 8 min read
Leadership in times of crisis requires extraordinary self-discipline. High-performing leaders will focus only on top priority items and ignore non-urgent tasks....
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Books to empower you in times of trouble
April 7, 2023 in Book Review • 4 min read
IMD professors recommend titles to help you to reduce stress, think clearly, and make effective decisions. There’s even a note of praise for the ‘unsung heroes’ of government....
Will Web 3.0 give power back to the people?
April 6, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
In episode 2 of Mike and Amit Talk Tech, these two award-winning professors ask whether tech 3.0 will live up to the hype; or whether it's a pipe dream...
Crowdsourcing helps corporations scale innovative solutions for greater impact
April 5, 2023 • by Amanda Porter, Marleen Huysman, Philipp Tuertscher in Innovation • 6 min read
Pooling the knowledge and resources of a diverse array of stakeholders can help solve huge unmet needs in society, research shows...
Embrace change by training senior leaders
April 3, 2023 • by Hannele Jakosuo-Jansson in Leadership • 6 min read
Hannele Jakosuo-Jansson, chief human resources officer at Neste, explains why it made sense for the Finnish energy company to engage the executive board with training as it went through strategic change....
Younger people must be given a place in the boardroom
March 31, 2023 • by Sunnie J. Groeneveld in Audio articles • 7 min read
The new ideas and fresh perspectives of an up-and-coming generation of leaders are essential in such turbulent times....
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Danone CEO talks about his drive to create room for budding talents within the French food giant
March 30, 2023 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available
Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique talks about his quest for constant learning, and his drive to create room for budding talents within the organization....
Banking on transformation to drive long-term success
Chair of National Australia Bank Phil Chronican tells Professor Misiek Piskorski how digital transformation has brought the bank closer to consumers – and why a company’s ESG ambitions should always be aligned...
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Activists are not the enemy, so let’s work together
March 28, 2023 • by Etelle Higonnet in Audio articles • 7 min read
Confrontation was always seen as an essential weapon for campaigners, but a new era of cooperation is proving equally effective. With the right approach, everyone can be a winner....
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