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Solving problems with a leap of faith
Teams can make real breakthroughs on complex challenges by opening themselves up to an invisible source of guidance.February 3, 2020 by Adam KahaneWalk your way to transformation
At work and beyond, strolling and chatting with someone you think you don’t have much in common with can help you make progress on your toughest challenges.January 2, 2020 by Adam KahaneBusiness could steer India and the world out of troubled waters
Amid alarming scarcity, some companies are going beyond incremental improvements to change how water is used and managed.November 25, 2019 by Deepali SrivastavaUs vs. them: Another way is possible
Whether in the boardroom or the halls of government, we can achieve more peaceful and productive ways of working.October 11, 2019 by Adam KahaneBe prepared, not scared, when investing in U.S. companies
Cross-border deals face increased scrutiny, but understanding where regulators are coming from can help prevent trouble.September 9, 2019 by Curt Moldenhauer, Mike Burak, and Darren J. TappWhy business should cut food waste
Being green isn’t the only reason for companies to get on board. Retailers, restaurants, and others that find ways to minimize food surpluses will reap financial rewards, too.July 18, 2019 by Deepali SrivastavaRelated tags: environmental policy, global issues, global perspective, green technology, supply chain, sustainabilityHow business schools can change the world
Experiential learning approaches that give management students exposure to adversity can help create empathetic leaders who are motivated to build a more equitable, sustainable future.April 15, 2019 by Deepa KrishnanRelated tags: education, global perspective, india, inequality, leadership, management, sustainabilityMaking universal basic income a reality
With many governments launching UBI-style payments in response to COVID-19 job losses, ongoing UBI programs could become a reality. But first, policymakers and businesses will have to address fundamental implementation issues.April 10, 2019 by Deepali SrivastavaDesigning for economic inclusion
Products that resonate best with consumers at the bottom of the pyramid are those designed with an understanding of their aspirations and needs.March 27, 2019 by Deepa PrahaladRelated tags: consumers, design, global markets, global perspective, inclusion, innovation, innovatorsChanges to the Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid
The gap between the world’s poorest consumers and others is diminishing. For more insight, read “The New Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid.”January 23, 2019The new fortune at the bottom of the pyramid
Profound changes are closing the gap between the world’s poorest consumers and others, offering an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to create — and share in — prosperity. For more insight, see “Changes to the Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid.”January 2, 2019 by Deepa PrahaladWhat happened after India eliminated cash
Two years ago, the Indian government abruptly wiped out most of the nation’s currency in hopes of ending black money and curbing corruption. Has the experiment worked?December 7, 2018 by Deepa KrishnanRelated tags: banking, finance, financial crisis, financial services, global perspective, india, mobile bankingConvenience Is Key in Last-Mile Delivery around the World
Getting consumers their packages when and where they want them in a cost-effective way is a global need, but shipping solutions vary by region.November 26, 2018 by Dominik Baumeister, Peter Kauschke, and Andrew TippingRelated tags: consumer insights, consumer packaged goods, delivery, global perspective, retailing, retail trends, transportationHow to Fail the Right Way
Improvising in a structured manner will help ensure big bumps in the road don’t throw you completely off course. For more insight, read “How to Fail Successfully.”November 20, 2018Related tags: collaboration, failure, feedback, global perspective, personal development, psychology, team management, teamsHow to Fail Successfully
When problem solving breaks down and you have to wing your way forward, you might think you’ve failed. But a disciplined response can get you back on track. See also “How to Fail the Right Way.”November 20, 2018 by Adam KahaneRelated tags: collaboration, failure, feedback, global perspective, personal development, psychology, team management, teamsBest Business Books 2018: Economics
Value-Added History. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.November 5, 2018 by Ryan AventIncreasing Your Global Fluency
For recent grads and seasoned executives alike, on-the-ground experience in foreign locales can help you bridge your global skills gap and increase your ability to innovate.September 10, 2018 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: career development, communication, corporate leaders, culture, globalization, global perspective, skills, travelDigital Nomads
A quick look at the challenges faced by location-independent freelancers, and the opportunities they present for organizations. For more insight, read “Designing a Future for the Untethered Workforce.”July 20, 2018Designing a future for the untethered workforce
The gig economy — and the growing group of digital nomads within it — requires a wider variety of new products and services than businesses and governments are currently prepared to deliver. See also “Digital Nomads."July 18, 2018 by Suvarchala NarayananWhen Your Team’s Path Forward Isn’t Clear, Carve It
Disagreement can make solutions to our most difficult problems hard to see. But with practical tools and a shift in mind-set, diverse groups can create new realities.July 11, 2018 by Adam KahaneRelated tags: Africa, collaboration, communication, creativity, difficult conversations, global perspective, team managementGlobal Power Shift
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 enterprises
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