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By Damian Goldvarg While organisations may be becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of a strong coaching culture, translating this into practice is a very...
By Dan Steinbock Growth in the Euro area continues to stagnate as Europe's “lost decade” progresses slowly. Dan Steinbock discusses where Brussels and the European...
By Mark Goyens and David De Cremer The way we engage, communicate and deal with people involved in each phase of a merger and...
By Barbara E. Kahn Building a strong global brand is all about creating that unique position in the market. Here Barbara E. Kahn illustrates the...
By David Sandin Here David Sandin, product manager at Clavister, looks at whether we have heeded the lessons of the Heartbleed bug, the implications of...
Welcome to Aargau – the Swiss high-tech canton with a Triple A rating. In Aargau, where the number of people working in R&D is...
By Martin Hirt and Paul Willmott Digitization is rewriting the rules of competition, with incumbent companies most at risk of being left behind. Below, Martin...
By Mihnea Moldoveanu Big Data presents a unique challenge to big business, one that intelligence as we now think of it cannot solve alone. Big...
By Gerry Reffo and Valerie Wark Leadership Alert! There are times when the classic development of leaders no longer fully equips them or their organisations...
Culture change is hard to do. Just look at Ron Johnson’s attempted transformation of JCPenney in 2012. Or go back a few thousand years...
By David Stokes The advent of the internet changed modern day lives irreversibly but the new game-changer is already here: mobile digital technology is changing...
Interview with Bangor Business School In our quest to keep you up to date with the latest research in business education, we talk to John...
By Jane E. Dutton Jane E. Dutton explains why high-quality connections (HQCs) are critical building blocks for bringing out the best in people and...
Women in Leadership Dream Bigger, Be Braver Interview with Cheryl Giovannoni Can Women Fix Capitalism? Joanna Barsh   Technology Are Digital Technologies the Planet's Last Best Hope? John Bates Six Months on:...
It is a big, big question with millions of small positive answers  Part 1 – digitisation & long-term economic success By John Bates  In a post-crisis...
By Olaf Groth, Mark Esposito and Terence Tse The collaborative economy and commons are challenging the way
By Mauro Macchi European countries have long lagged behind other developed economies in productivity and innovation, even prior
By Maria Pinelli As we emerge from the most severe recession in decades, the need for provocateurs in business is more pronounced than ever. Below,...
By Stewart D. Friedman This is an excerpt from the introduction of Friedman’s recently published book, in which he teaches readers how to possess leadership...
Interview with Carsten Kwirandt In this day and age, sustainability must be on the agenda of every organisation – particularly when it comes to their...
By Aaron Portnoy The rapid onslaught of the Internet of Things poses new challenges to network security; each and every connected device is susceptible to...
The Case of Two Successful Business Schools in Barcelona By S. L. Dolan, Y. Altman, B. Capell and M. Raich
By R. Lynch, A. Roman and G. Mac Criosta A clearly defined and accessible business strategy is crucial to any organisation’s ability to optimally align...
By M. Reitz and L. Waller Strong leadership is arguably the most important aspect of running a business, but today's leaders are required to operate...
Max Baumann’s company Just Chill started with an idea for a beverage that could help people stay cool and calm. “Stress is the number...
By Jim Carlsson With each device that is connected to the internet comes a new opportunity for cyber-criminals to exploit and new ways for hackers...
By Jeff Gaspersz The prime source of the innovation power in any firm lies in the mind of its employees. When they are mentally prepared...
By John Sutherland Traditional leadership development programmes operate with a one-size-fits-all mentality. Below, John Sutherland argues that the key to developing the right kind of...
By R. Boutellier and M. Heinzen Technology is the key to our growth, but with it comes many risks. Below, Roman Boutellier and Mareike Heinzen...
What Companies Should Consider When Hiring for Corporate Role By Sven Kunisch & Eva Bilhuber Galli When appointing corporate centre executives, many large firms focus on...
By Stefan Heck and Matt Rogers Conventional wisdom predicts stagnating economic growth, extreme resource depletion, accelerating commodity price inflation, and increasing pollution as consuming classes...
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By Richard Shrapnel In this article – the final in the Succession Series by Baker Tilly International – the author considers how business succession has...
By Richard Ball As we progress towards a knowledge-based economy, strategies for economic development must increasingly take into account the importance of place. Here, Richard...
By Damian Goldvarg Increasing numbers of individuals and organisations are discovering the powerful role that coaching can play in developing themselves. Below, Damian Goldvarg illustrates...
Global Economy Swarm Economics: How 3D Manufacturing will Change the Shape of the Global Economy Olaf Groth, Mark Esposito and Terence Tse   Technology Disruptive Digital Technologies Can Help...
By Christopher Surdak The concept of Big Data has rapidly emerged as web and telecoms-based networking has expanded on a global scale. Christopher Surdak explores...
By R. Richard Asselstine A data revolution is underway: the Internet of Things is giving a “voice” to billions, even trillions, of objects – connecting...
By Dan Steinbock Emerging markets are no longer just “world factories.” Led by China, several are turning into global innovation hubs. Below, Dan Steinbock discusses...
By Phil Rosenzweig Business executives do not seem to heed the lessons of decision research, and continue to make strategic decisions without considering common errors....
By Kathy O. Roper Kathy O. Roper discusses the growing field of Facility Management and charts how it has evolved over the last 25 years...
By Dr. John Bates Dr. John Bates describes how the concept of The Internet of Things has come into being and how exactly technology has...
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By Sherilyn Casiano For the entrepreneur and closely- held family business owner, a family office, set up with the proper foundation, can be a huge...
By William D. Eggers and Paul Macmillan New models of exchange are critical to the solution economy. They hold the secret to attracting capital of...
By Bill Smullen Most everyone still working today either has a boss or is a boss. Either way, you should want the boss to be...
By D. De Cremer, G. Houwelingen, C. Ilse, H. Niek, L. Brebels, M. Van Dijke & A. Van Hiel It is human nature to want...

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