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Synergy or Conflict? Lessons for managers on how to successfully adopt AI to augment...

By Jakob Stollberger and David De Cremer Artificial intelligence undeniably offers the potential to improve decision-making, at least in certain contexts. In this article, AI experts Jakob Stollberger...
Ethical Audits and Positive Culture Transformation

Raising The Ethical Bar: Ethical Audits and Positive Culture Transformation

By Simon Dolan, Steven Hawkins, Chad Albrecht and Bonnie Richley While most organizations have a code of conduct (or a code of ethics), many...
Negotiating With Kidnappers

A Lesson In Extreme Negotiation: Negotiating With Kidnappers

By Kandarp Mehta and Guido Stein This article is a case analysis based on real events. The case analyses how a young British man who...
Gina Lodge

The Coach Route to Transformation: Helping Individuals and Organisations to Arrive at their Full...

Interview with Ms Gina Lodge CEO of The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) Businesses across all industries have discovered that executive coaching is one of...
TOYOMA

Leading with Care and Authenticity: Going Back to Basics with Toyama&Co.

Interview with Claudio Toyama, CEO of Toyama&Co. In today’s time of unprecedented change, leaders who can create positive influence that reaches every level of an...
NUS EMBA

Thought Leadership, Frameworks, Tools and Immersion: Interview with Dr Prem Shamdasani of NUS Business...

A tough future in which the only constant is change awaits those who aspire to leadership in the world of business. To prepare these...
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Becoming the Leader You Are: The 6S-Model of Leadership Development

By Vivek Sharma and David De Cremer Real leadership? It starts when you stop following everyone else’s playbook. The 6S-Model reveals why authentic leaders are forged...
Iain Wright

Are You Prepared to Take the Risk?

Interview with Iain Wright, CFIRM, Outgoing Chair, Institute of Risk Management (IRM) Risk is a fact of life for businesses of all kinds – large...

Response to COVID-19 Global Pandemic Highlights the Role of National Cultures

By Bhaskar Pant The novel coronavirus has affected countries around the globe. It is non-discriminatory in terms of who it hits. It is oblivious to...

Data Protection: Lightening the Load of Compliance

Interview with the DPO Centre CEO and Founder Rob Masson Does compliance with the data protection regulations have to represent a huge and costly burden...
Business amidst COVID-19

How have business priorities changed pre- and post-Covid?

By Francois Lacas, Deputy COO at Yooz The global pandemic has dramatically refocused business priorities for businesses across the UK. In a life before Covid, businesses...
Digital Transformation Could Stall During a Recession

Future, Delayed: The #1 Reason Digital Transformation Could Stall During a Recession (And How...

By Andre Schindler, General manager of EMEA for NinjaOne The past two-and-a-half years have ushered in an accelerated era of digital transformation, but now economic...

Future Insight – From a 350th Birthday to the Start of a Global Movement

By Ulrich A.K. Betz Merck, a vibrant science and technology company, celebrated its 350th anniversary in 2018. Dr. Ulrich A.K. Betz, VP and Head of...
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The Current Frontier in Industrial Manufacturing: Bringing Software Systems to Market

By Bianca Schmitz, Olaf Plötner, Viktor Jarotschkin and Johannes Habel Industrial manufacturers increasingly market software systems that help customers optimize value chain processes. However, many...
TERA-Award Programme

TERA-Award Programme Expands Global Reach with Prestigious New International Collaborations

Collaboration with the United Nations and the University of Cambridge Institute accelerates programme’s mission to deploy breaking technology to find climate solutions. The TERA-Award 2026...
Claus Risager

Preserving the Human Element in Robots with Blue Ocean Robotics

Interview with Claus Risager, Blue Ocean Robotics Chief Strategy Officer In the films, robots are often shown as a threat, frequently getting out of control...
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How to Move from Product to Cultural Innovation

By Klaus Heine and Michel Phan Brand spirit is, or should be, at the heart of a company’s brand culture. But how can a business...
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Leading in an Age of Disruption

By Hannes Gurzki and Joachim Junghanss Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, few people would have expected the acceleration of digital technology and the new ways...
Safraz Ali on All Pulling Together: Smartsheet Ramps up the Team Power

All Pulling Together: Smartsheet Ramps up the Team Power

Interview with Sarfraz Ali of Smartsheet In this interview, Smartsheet EMEA VP and General Manager Sarfraz Ali sets out how, with its revamped UI and...
AI in MBA

What an MBA Teaches that AI Never Will in 2026

AI is changing organisations across different economies, and MBAs are no exception. Here’s why an MBA still provides value and ROI – and who...

How Creating a Learning Culture Can Help Your Company Master Digital Transformation and Gain...

By Daniel Rowles The current pace of change driven by digital innovation can feel overwhelming. With rapid advancements in generative AI and the sheer volume of...
Digital Trust is on the Horizon

Digital Trust is on the Horizon: Interview with Warren Dumanski, Executive VP and General...

In an ideal world, businesses would be able to carry out their digital business transactions safely, securely, ethically and reliably. In short, they need...
Copenhagen Business School

Redefining the MBA: Copenhagen Business School’s One-Year Global Programme

Interview with Andreas Rasche of the Copenhagen Business School It is quite rare for a professional education programme to feature small classes, in which, for...
Northern Ireland is a Magnet for International Businesses

Five Reasons Why Northern Ireland is a Magnet for International Businesses

Over 1,500 international companies have set up operations in Northern Ireland. The region boasts a proven track record of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and...

A Compass for Chief Executive Officers and Chief Learning Officers

By Mihnea Moldoveanu and Das Narayandas Based on a 5 year study of the executive development industry, comprising interviews with over 200 executives, CLO’s, CEO’s,...

Corporate Foresight In An Ever-Turbulent Era

By Alex Fergnani, Andy Hines, Alessandro Lanteri and Mark Esposito Nobody knows what the future holds in store. How, then, should businesses prepare for the...

From Mandates to Mastery: Navigating the Global E-Invoicing Shift as a Strategic Advantage

By Bartłomiej Wójtowicz, Director of Consulting at Comarch e-Invoicing Flip the script on e-invoicing. Comarch experts show you how to turn a burdensome tax obligation...
MBA

The Power of Sustainability and the MBA Effect: How MBAs are Changing the World

Business programmes once taught the importance of maximising profit, with their only responsibility to make as much money for shareholders as possible. Now, leading...
Exposing the Racial Bias that Influences Day to Day Business Transactions

Exposing the Racial Bias that Influences Day to Day Business Transactions

By Redzo Mujcic, Associate Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School Racial bias may not always be overt. Indeed, individuals may not even be...
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Navigating the Future of Online Advertising with WEB3

By Frank Cespedes and Ben Plomion For years, digital ad spend was a steadily growing portion of marketing budgets, reaching over $601 billion globally in...

Transpitality: How Autonomous Driving Technology Will Reshape the Industry Landscape

By Steve Lee, Won-Yong Oh, Irene Yi There has been increasing attention to self-driving cars, but business is still missing some key insights into how...
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Developing Future Business Leadership with a Truly Global Mindset

Interview with Director Anke Middelmann, Global Executive MBA of SKEMA Business School With seven campuses across five continents, Business School has already lived up to...
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Individualized Learning in Executive Education Accommodating the Modern Learner

By Mandy Hübener, Bianca Schmitz and Bethan Williams ESMT Berlin is the highest-ranked business school in Germany and Top 10 in Europe. Founded by...
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TRIP Framework: Re-Thinking Organisational Competitiveness in Digital Spheres

By Mike Cooray and Rikke Duus Across industries, organisations are in search of new ways to enhance their competitiveness in the midst of digital disruption...
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Brain – Machine Synchrony: A New Era of AI-Supported Human Collaboration and Societal Transformation

By Hamilton Mann, Cornelia Walther and Michael Platt This paper introduces the concept of "brain-machine synchrony," exploring the potential alignment of human brain waves and physiological...
Designing For Impact

Designing For Impact: A Results-driven Perspective For Executive Education

By Christoph Burger, Edward W. Boon and Nora Grasselli A typical story Jane is a manager at a large telecom company. Three months ago, she was...

Building the Future on a Century of Heritage: A family business on the move–for...

Interview with Max Viessmann, CEO of Viessmann Group If knowledge is power, then shared knowledge must surely be the way for a company to maximise...
AI Agents

AI Agents will Empower Autonomous, Scalable and Networked Organizations

By Alessandro Lanteri and Mark Esposito The rapid development of AI technology has brought in agentic AI systems with the ability to be autonomous and...

The Future of Digital Identity Verification 

Interview with Andreas Bodczek, CEO of IDnow The digital revolution is making a significant impact on every industry, and IDnow, being the leading provider of...
Daversa

Refining the Search for Executive Talent in Europe

Interview with Daversa Partners’ Wendy Colvano - Director & Head of Europe With investors looking towards Europe as a hotspot for business acceleration, the need...
EMBA programme

Top Executive Education featuring Antwerp Management School: Opening Minds to Impact the World

Interview with Antwerp Management School's Prof. Dr. Goran Milenković, Academic Director of the EMBA and Prof. Dr. Steffi Weil, Associate Dean for International Outreach...
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Longevity for Sustainability: Adding Value That Lasts

Interview with Geert Van Den Goor, Group Managing Partner at Valcon Geert van den Goor, Group Managing Partner at Valcon, shares his insights from a...
Ed Granger on Nailing the Overlooked Steps of AI Transformation 

Nailing the Overlooked Steps of AI Transformation 

By Ed Granger Enterprise generative AI is moving beyond the hype phase. Businesses across a range of industry verticals are experimenting with the technology in...
Kevin Wang

Close Encounters of the 3D Kind: Interview with Kevin Wang of Elegoo

Once firmly in the province of specialists, 3D printing is now being brought closer to the rest of us, due to the pioneering efforts...
Economic Opportunity

COVID as an Economic Opportunity: Lessons From the Subprime Crisis on Resilient Businesses

By Jorge Sá Most businesses were taken completely off-guard when the COVID crisis hit. The absence of historical data on such an event meant that...
Business Leadership Paradigm

A New Business Leadership Paradigm to Understand Signals and Timing: When to ENTER a...

By Peter Lorange and Karin Mugnaini In business, as in a host of other contexts, timing is everything. While sensing the optimum moment for a...
Voice in the Enterprise

The Sleeping Giant: Voice in the Enterprise

By Laurence Minsky, Eric Turkington, Colleen Fahey and Will Hall One of the important market disruptions taking place today is the ascent of voice technology....
Elizabeth Eiss

Human Resourcefulness for the Smaller Business: Interview with Elizabeth Eiss

There are a host of recruitment platforms geared towards large enterprises. But what of the smaller business or one-person outfit looking to take on...
SDG-led Innovation

Let’s STRIDE Towards UN SDG-led Innovation

By Mike Cooray, Rikke Duus, Joanne Carmichael, and Marius Sylvestersen It has never been more urgent for entrepreneurial, public, and private organisations to join forces...
Launching a Tech Startup

5 Things Startup Founders Need To Know When Launching a Tech Startup

By Oleksii Tsymbal Since the rise of Silicon Valley, the startup boom has taken over the world, giving us Airbnb, Uber, Instagram, Twitter, Revolut and...

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