Walk, don’t talk: How to survive culture warsÂ
Global brands expert Philip Thomas suggests simple ways for businesses to walk the tightrope between buzz and backlash in today’s divisive cultural and political landscape. ...
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How to successfully exit a business
Why the way you leave a company can shape your legacy as much as your tenure....
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How to create a skills-powered organization Â
As Standard Chartered’s Chief Strategy and Talent Officer, Tanuj Kapilashrami, oversaw a fundamental workforce transformation from a jobs-based to a skills-powered model. Here she shares five key steps to make the transition....
Five key insights from necessity entrepreneursÂ
Brain Circuits Five key insights from necessity entrepreneurs by Sophie Bacq Published January 16, 2026 in Brain Circuits DownloadSave We tend to associate entrepreneurship with Silicon Valley startups and innovative tech companies. However,...
South Korea’s innovation outputs are failing to translate into higher levels of competitiveness
South Korea continues to invest heavily in science and technology, yet a climate of entrepreneurial decline envelops it. What takeaways are there across the board for leaders in other economies?...
The Ermotti succession: How UBS can transform a leadership transition into strategic advantage
CEO successions rarely fail because of poor selection – they fail in execution. As Sergio Ermotti prepares to step down, UBS has the opportunity to turn leadership transition from a risk-management exercise...
Pure genius: How L’Oréal is helping customers solve their own problems
Companies must not just claim to be customer-focused — they need to act on it. Goutam Challagalla outlines how L’Oréal has used augmented reality (AR) and agentic AI to lead the way....
Why corporate lifespans are shrinking — and how to extend them
The average S&P 500 company now lasts under 20 years. Shareholder-value thinking has led to a short-term focus; longevity can be achieved only by investing in people, innovation, and stewardship. ...
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