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Riding out the wave of disruption
A new mathematical model helps incumbent firms forecast consumer response to novel tech offerings.
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How to be a great sponsor
When you’re asked to help young, underrepresented talent succeed, here’s what you’ll need to know to do the job right.
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Do you really want a CEO to be a role model?
Caveat emptor is as relevant to leadership as it is to consumer products.
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India’s digital-first banker
Uday Kotak, founder and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, explains why consolidation, customer-centricity, and risk management will define the future of financial services.
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Meet modern compliance: Using AI and data to manage business risk better
The combination of data analytics and artificial intelligence can give organizations a competitive advantage and mitigate risk along the value chain.
Forward to normal
Entertainment and media companies are building business models that are resilient to the enduring changes in consumer behavior ushered in by COVID-19.
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Rethinking gender alliances at work
Practices and attitudes must be updated to ensure men can do more caregiving at home.
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To see the future more clearly, find your blind spots
After being bombarded with disruption in 2020, executives can better prepare for the next crisis by considering new perspectives.
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A Malaysian conglomerate charts a course to stay ahead
Jeffri Salim Davidson, group CEO of Sime Darby Berhad, explains how a diverse portfolio has cushioned the impact of COVID-19 in Asia.
How board directors can advance racial justice
Three commitments to help companies promote diversity, equity, and inclusion — and resist the status quo.
Survival of the fittest
In his new book, John Hudson, a survival instructor for the British military, offers lessons on how to get through the most challenging ordeals.
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The stakeholder–shareholder debate is over
The role of corporations in society shifted permanently in 2020.
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USAA’s critical mission
Wayne Peacock, CEO of the insurer for military members and their families, is building on a century of tradition while deploying new technology to reinvent the business.
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