Poland’s $1 Trillion Milestone and the Strategic Rise of Central Europe
For much of the past three decades, Central Europe was described through the language of catch-up growth. It was the region integrating into the...
Why Europe Struggles to Turn Innovation into Disruption
By David T. Robinson and Henry Sauermann
Europe does not suffer from a lack of innovation, but it struggles to turn innovation into disruption. While...
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...
From Trackers to Intelligent Companions: The Future of Parenting Apps
By Dmitry Rumbeshta
This article explores how parenting apps are evolving from simple tracking tools into intelligent companions. It examines generational shifts, information overload, and...
Why Digital Transformation Fails Without an Operating Model
By Sergei Irisov
Digital transformation frequently fails not because of technology, but because organisations attempt to modernise systems without redesigning how decisions are made and...
Collaboration as Strategy: Five Dimensions for Winning in an Age of Polycrisis
By Dr. Louise Muhdi
Polycrisis is rewriting the rules of competitive advantage. Organizations clinging to siloed operations are losing ground to competitors who have mastered...
The Last Mile Problem: What Executives Need to Know About Self-Driving Vehicles
By Alessandro Lanteri, Massimiliano (Max) Cappuccio and Mark Esposito
The autonomous vehicle revolution is real, but not imminent. Here’s how to navigate the gap between...
The Artist Without Limits – From Classic Art to Pixels
By Dr. Monika Klein and Dr. Anna Rostomyan
The artistic journey from graffiti-adorned walls through canvas to digital is one that René Holm has not...
Nordic Trends Redefining Digital Trust Frameworks
Trust used to be a statement in a footer. In the Nordic region it is now a product feature that shapes adoption, spend and...
Europe’s Innovation Opportunity: How America’s Brain Drain Could Fuel the Next Porto Digital
By Juliana Queiroga
As U.S. research faces disruption, Europe must move beyond funding to capture global talent. By adopting Brazil’s Porto Digital model, Europe can...
How Do 200-Year-Old Institutions Innovate? The Example of Business Schools
By Fernanda Arreola and Dr. Gregory C. Unruh
When we think of innovation, our minds often jump to startups or young tech firms. But what...
What Can the Boardroom Learn from the Musician?
By Ben Hughes
This article explores what business leaders can learn from musicians, highlighting resilience, improvisation, purpose-driven work, and deep listening. Drawing parallels between the...
How Fintechs Can Build a Strong B2C Foundation
By Eugenia Mykuliak
Before shifting from B2B to retail, fintechs must ask themselves the big question: are they truly ready? Retail markets have their advantages...
10R for Circularity in the Jewelry Industry
By Javier Cabello Llano, Professor Ambika Zutshi and Sahan J. Fernando
The jewelry industry is facing rising pressure to ditch wasteful, exploitative practices and embrace...
Business Beyond the Algorithm: Understanding Data for Effective AI Deployment
By Dr. Nadia Morozova, Tamara Miner, and Karen Taylor Crowe
Successful deployment of AI solutions continues to be a challenge for many organizations. In this...
Closing the AI Skills Gap Starts with More Intentional Skills Investment
By Mark Onisk
AI is reshaping workforce demands, exposing critical skills gaps in leadership, technology and AI. To stay competitive, organisations must treat learning as...
What Dentistry’s AI Revolution Teaches Other Industries
By Frank Cespedes and Ben Plomion
If you're looking for an instructive case study of the absorption of AI technology into a somewhat conservative industry,...
Why 996, 5-Day, and 4-Day Workweeks Impact Freelancers and Full-Timers Differently
By Pavel Shynkarenko
Rigid work models like China’s 996 or the standard 5-day week no longer fit today’s blended workforce. Freelancers and full-timers work on...
How Small Businesses Can Stay Seen in an AI-Driven Search World
By Ali Khan
As AI reshapes online discovery, small businesses must prioritise trust and reliability over traditional SEO. Fast, secure, and structured websites, combined with...
Why Europe’s Innovation Pipeline Keeps Breaking Down
By Juliana Queiroga
European research institutions produce world-leading, breakthrough technology that should yield commercial advantage. Yet, too many innovations fail to reach the market successfully....
Insights into the Relevance of Strategic Management
By Dr. Anna Rostomyan
In order to thrive, start-ups and other innovative ventures are well advised to begin with a well-thought-out plan. Could the concept...
Beyond the Regulatory Checkbox: Navigating Europe’s Shifting Sustainability Rules with Strategic Intent
By Jens Laue, Matthew Robinson, Monique de Ritter and Michela Coppola
As Europe recalibrates its sustainability regulations, it may seem natural for businesses to ease...
Global Work: Is AI a Cure or a Curse?
By Alex Chepovoi
Artificial intelligence entered our daily lives almost overnight. Raw and imperfect as it was, AI-powered chatbots quickly proved useful in customer support,...
The New Organic Search: You Don’t Rank Because You Matter – You Rank Because...
By João Filipe Pereira
The landscape of organic search is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting from authority-based rankings to intent-driven relevance. João Filipe Pereira explains...
How to Win at the Game of AI Leapfrog
By Gary Waldon
AI is reinventing the kids’ game of Leapfrog into a serious, high-stakes business, with players vying for the Master of the Universe...
Accidental Entrepreneurship: When Van Gogh Shows up in your Backyard
By Fernanda Arreola and Sabine Bacouel-Jentjens
In the spring of 2020, during a global pandemic, a revolution began in a quiet French village when an...
From Idea to Interface: What UI/UX Design Agencies Actually Do
Every new product begins with an idea. But changing that idea into something people can really use on their phone or computer is not...
Intel Corporation: Gordon Moore’s Unique Leadership Strategic Laws and a Mysterious Strategic Turning Point
By Mostafa Sayyadi and Michael J. Provitera
This is a peek at Gordon Moore, the co-founder and emeritus CEO of Intel, who has been noted...
The Role of Fashion in our Everyday Clothing and Communication Choices: A Case Study...
By Dr. Anna Rostomyan and Dr. Monika Klein
In the wake of global lockdowns, fashion—once a statement of personal and public identity—was suddenly confined to...
What if Unicorns Roam in Peatlands: Investing in Nature’s Next Billion-Dollar Frontier
By Dr Rich Stockdale
Nature is becoming the next billion-dollar frontier. With carbon markets maturing and nature credits rising, ecosystems now offer scalable, high-return assets....
Brand Storytelling with Generative AI: Beyond the Boilerplate
Dear ChatGPT, write a striking story about how our product changed our customers' lives.
Pika, create the most cinematic video depicting our brand's origin.
And DALL·E,...
The Future of SEO: How AI Is Reshaping Search Algorithms
By Jason Khoo
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting SEO with smarter, more contextual search algorithms. AI technologies in search can impact rankings and SEO strategy,...
The Business of Belonging: Why Emotion and Exclusivity are the Future of Sports Events
By Jaime Byrom
Belonging is redefining the business of sport. Jaime Byrom, Founder and Executive Chairman of BEYOND Hospitality Group, explores how emotional connection and...
In Today’s World, What Does It Mean To Be A Full-Time Employee?
By Pavel Shynkarenko
Full-time employment is no longer defined by the traditional 9-to-5 office schedule. The pandemic, remote work, and shifting employee priorities have blurred...
The Agentic Race: Smart Lessons From Companies Leading the Way
By Yousef Khalili
Agentic AI is slowly changing the very foundations of business by allowing systems to act autonomously, make their own decisions and pursue...
Generative AI In Innovation Development: A Catalyst For Creative Disruption
By Filippo Frangi
From identifying strategic opportunities to enabling faster experimentation, from co-designing with users to reshaping go-to-market strategies, GenAI is pushing the boundaries of...
The Hidden Secrets of High-Performing Corporations
By Michael J. Provitera and Mostafa Sayyadi
We aim to expand Kotter’s change model to address both scholars and practitioners throughout the world to initiate...
ISOPLUS – Hidden but Essential
The Energy Transition is an enormous opportunity for Europe to harness its millennia of engineering expertise and lead the world in addressing the existential...
Healthcare with the Customer Front and Centre: Interview with Mr. Iñaki Ereño of Bupa
The health sector has gone through some testing times since Iñaki Ereño became part of it in 2005, including COVID-19. Now Group CEO of...
The Metaverse as a Universe: Its Benefits and Pitfalls, Psychological Advantages and Challenges
By Dr. Anna Rostomyan and Dr. Monika Klein
The metaverse is a virtual reality universe that allows individuals to meet, socialize, work, play, entertain, communicate...
Can Europe Inc. Make Decarbonization its Competitive Edge?
By Wytse Kaastra, Matthew Robinson, Babak Moussavi and Josh Elkind
The authors would like to thank Rebecca Tan and Dominic King for their contributions to...
From Bottleneck to Builder: Why Letting Go is a Strategic Leadership Move
By Filip Pesek
Startups thrive on founder hustle, but doing it all can become a growth bottleneck. This piece explores the hidden costs of over-functioning...
Surviving Among Giants: How HMD Thrives Through Partnerships
By Hervé Legenvre
In less than a decade, HMD has created a niche in the mobile phone market despite fierce competitors. Here is a look...
The Role of Policy in a Competitive, More Resilient Europe
By Gwenaelle Avice
Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal offers a historic opportunity to align decarbonization with economic growth. Gwenaelle Avice Huet, EVP of European Operations at...
How to Attract and Keep Users on Peer-to-Peer Platforms
By Dr. Oliver Rossmannek
The users of peer-to-peer platforms come and go, but they do so in very different ways. I outline four unique paths...
PDSA: The Secret Engine of Innovation Success
By Doug Hall
Too many organizations chase innovation but miss the system behind success. In this eye-opening piece, Doug Hall urges leaders like you to...
The Canvas of Community: How Public Art Shapes Emotions and Fulfills Its Own Prophecy
By Dr. Anna Rostomyan and Dr. Monika Klein
Art is just art. Or is it? Can art go beyond a form of self-expression into influencing...
BYD’s Rapid Ascent to the Global EV Leader
By Jiayi Huang and Xiangming Chen
From a battery maker to the world´s leading electric vehicle producer, BYD's spectacular rise is an eventful journey fueled...
The Impact of Emotional Intelligence for Workplace Conflict Resolutions
By Zeeshan Maqbool, Supervision by Dr. Anna Rostomyan
Introduction
It is evident that conflict is an integral part of work places because individuals come from different background,...
Navigating the New Frontier: Embracing Talent 5.0 While Paving the Way for Talent 6.0
By Iolanda Triviño, Simon L. Dolan, and Pedro Cesar Martinez
In the changing world of employment, it's more important than ever to understand the shifts...
