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Today’s economic and political upheavals reflect an ongoing misalignment between business and economies (on the one hand) and acceptable societal outcomes (on the other). There is still time to adjust, if we are willing to reexamine some long-held assumptions.May 25, 2017 by Colm Kelly and Blair SheppardRelated tags: economic crisis, financial crisis, financialization, global issues, globalization, technologys+b Trend Watch: The Aging Workforce Is Pressuring Cities
Aging populations and slower birthrates are presenting challenges to cities around the world.November 7, 2016Related tags: global expansion, global issues, global markets, governance, human resources, urbanizationPro-LGBT Companies in Anti-LGBT Countries
A global study coauthored by NYU law professor Kenji Yoshino found a range of business benefits in promoting gender-identity rights.August 2, 2016 by Art KleinerDon’t Believe the Globaloney
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Winners, losers, and strategies in the new world economic order.April 4, 2016 by Dennis Chesley, Miles Everson, and John GarveyRelated tags: china, China geopolitics, currency wars, disruption, economic growth, economics, emerging markets, financial crisis, geopolitics, global economy, global issues, global perspective, global trade, global trends, innovation, innovation strategy, international relations, megatrends, state-owned enterprisesWhen It Rains, It Pours
Companies and governments grappling with falling oil and gas prices are learning a difficult lesson about procyclicality.March 10, 2016 by Daniel GrossThe Search for Hidden Talent Treasures
Look for the overlooked skill sets and expertise pools in your organization.November 16, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyLeading in an Increasingly VUCA World
The world is getting more dynamic and complex, not less, so leaders must learn how to surmount new challenges.October 27, 2015 by Eric J. McNulty
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