The end of ‘made in China’? Five ways to cut supply chain risks
Outbreaks of COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions underscore the urgent need to look beyond costs and diversify production to alternative locations to lower the risk of disruption...
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IMD ACE Founders Series, with Ian Charles Stewart & Tony Jamous
January 19, 2023 in Business • 1 min read • 
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Oyster CEO Tony Jamous talks remote work, with Ian Charles Stewart, Co-Founder WIReD Magazine and Executive in Residence at IMD...
Conflict is not inevitable, but ask yourself: what if?
January 18, 2023 • by David Bach in Business • 6 min read
Stakeholder capitalism has forced CEOs into taking political positions, even on controversial topics. Tensions over Taiwan make it critical for companies to plan ahead for the next values-driven conflict....
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Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution for people, profit, and planet
January 17, 2023 • by Faisal Hoque in Business • 5 min read
The union of digital, biological, and physical innovations promises to fundamentally transform business models. As they ride the curve of exponential transformation, leaders must never lose sight of the human element in...
In turbulent times, family enterprises must reinvent and renew to survive
January 13, 2023 • by Peter Vogel in Business • 15 min read
Family businesses have been traditionally hard-wired for longevity and stewardship, seeking to preserve and grow wealth across generations. This patient approach offers transferable lessons for all organizations navigating uncertain times. But family...
Marcus Wallenberg explains why working for the benefit of his native Sweden is so vital
January 12, 2023 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Business • 1 min read • Podcast available
Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of the eponymous family holding company, explains the importance taking the long view, while maintaining an acute focus on the present....
Climate change: Why business schools are failing
January 10, 2023 • by Andrew J. Hoffman in Business • 5 min read
We are faced with an existential challenge that requires radical action. Tomorrow’s business leaders must learn to think critically about their role in society and how they will practice their craft in...
Customer loyalty is a myth, just ask my taxi driver
January 9, 2023 in Business • 6 min read
In his new book The Human Experience, John Sills explains why the “usefulness” of a retailer or service provider is far more important than any misplaced notions of fidelity....
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