Can trade blocs withstand China Shock 2.0?
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China's innovation paradox: What lies behind its competitive edge?
What makes Chinese companies so fast, cost-competitive, and increasingly sophisticated? The answer lies as much in how they compete and manage their businesses as in the technologies they develop....
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The business case for living longer
October 20, 2026 • by Tim Quigley in Podcasts • 2 min read • 
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Living longer is changing business. Carlos Cordon, Professor of Strategy and Supply Chain Management at IMD, explores longevity, retirement, workforce health – and what leaders need to rethink....
We’re human beings, not human doings: Why always-on culture weakens productivity
When leaders confuse availability with impact, argues Andrew Sharman, they create a culture of permanent activation where everyone looks busy, but genuine value creation and efficiency fall away....
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The view from the Moon: How to rethink your global strategy
As the distinction between products and services blurs and innovation flows in every direction, Yoshinori Fujikawa explains how companies must ‘shift, melt, and tilt’ to orchestrate capabilities across ecosystems....
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