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Don’t quit! Learn how to say no instead

January 17, 2022 • by Martin Schweinsberg in Strategy • 6 min read

All day, every day, most of us our bombarded by requests at work. Sometimes these can pile up leaving us feeling overwhelmed. Learning the right way to turn some down can help...

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Do you have the organizational capability to meet your ESG goals?

January 13, 2022 • by Mayank Jain, Sylvain Newton in Strategy • 6 min read

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals are becoming an increasing priority for many businesses. But they are routinely failing to meet these criteria because they are not embedded into corporate culture and...

The keys to long-term success in business

January 6, 2022 in Strategy • 2 min read

As you look forward into the New Year, it's a great time to learn steps you can take to future-proof your company....

Learn how to put your strategy to the test

December 27, 2021 in Strategy • 2 min read

There is no one-size-fits-all method of building the strategy for an individual business, but there are tools that are effective for everyone....

How to find your strategic edge

December 22, 2021 in Strategy • 2 min read

Your strategy can push you to the front of the pack in your industry, but do you know the elements of crafting a strong strategy?...

Learn and replicate these 4 actions that the very best sustainability performers take

December 21, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace in Strategy • 3 min read

Clarify your idea of a top-performing sustainability firm and compare it with the characteristics of those that are ranked at the top....

How to find your strategic sweet spot and why it matters

December 17, 2021 • by Paul Strebel, Stéphane J. G. Girod in Strategy • 3 min read

Learn how and why to prioritize pinpointing what your customers want and your competitors cannot provide - what we call the 'strategic sweet spot'....

The key to putting customers at the center of your business

December 1, 2021 in Strategy • 2 min read

Companies that put customers at the center of their strategic focus perform better, but doing this requires more effort than many realize....

Opting out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why businesses are fighting consumerism

November 29, 2021 • by Julia Binder in Strategy • 4 min read

Do consumer incentives have negative consequences on people and planet? Julia Binder, Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation at IMD, explores the risks....

Key factors to consider when developing an inclusive strategy

November 26, 2021 • by James E. Henderson in Strategy • 2 min read

Having a more inclusive strategy has been proven to have a positive effect on the bottom line. There are strategies that can help you do it well....

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