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Football’s elite and the tactics of talent management

18 December 2022 in sport • 9 min read

Successful managers at the top level need a wide range of skills to lead teams both on and off the field. Renowned football writer Simon Kuper presents his best XI tips (plus...

From a team of stars to a star team

17 May 2022 • by Ina Toegel in sport • 6 min read

Developing a shared identity, giving each member equal airtime and creating an environment for honest and authentic exchanges will help lead to better results. ...

The Olympics jumps the first hurdles in race to be sustainable

16 November 2021 • by Michelle Lemaître in sport • 8 min read

Among the triumphs of the 2020 Tokyo Games were a few firsts that offer lessons in sustainable leadership...

How to thrive in uncertainty: Learn from the Olympics and UEFA

15 September 2021 • by Cyril Bouquet, Christophe Dubi, Andrea Traverso in sport • 7 min read

All organizations, no matter how big or successful, must learn to embrace continuous innovation to ride the relentless waves of disruption and changing consumer habits. ...

Summer 2021’s Ten Great Leadership Moments from Sports

13 September 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy, Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff in sport • 8 min read

The sporting moments offered up throughout Summer 2021 offer numerous lessons for leaders around the world in business and beyond....

The Chinese market is essential for On’s long-term success

27 August 2021 in sport • 4 min read

Maintaining Swiss sports shoe group On’s lofty $7-8bn valuation depends on faultless infrastructure and perfect execution in China, predicts Howard Yu, head of IMD’s Center for Future Readiness....

In deep: a diving school for kids who can’t even swim

6 August 2021 • by Kholisile Khumalo in sport • 7 min read

Kholisile Khumalo wants young black South Africans to reach their full potential by conquering their fear of water. His scuba diving academy worked hard to stay afloat in the pandemic, but he...

Harness the Olympic spirit for sustainable success

30 July 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy, Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff in sport • 5 min read

A victory-at-all-costs mindset is counterproductive. Olympians show how collaboration can help companies and society thrive....

Footballing lions show how strong teams can hit their goals

14 July 2021 • by Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff in sport • 10 min read

Italy showed resilience and mental focus to become European champions. Lessons from the locker rooms can set us all on the road to victory. ...

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Have faith in your team when storms are raging

16 March 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy in sport • 8 min read

As a successful yacht racer Mark Turner knows that one tiny slip can prove fatal, but in business he believes taking risks and making mistakes should be encouraged....

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