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April 15, 2019
How business schools can change the world

by Deepa Krishnan

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.
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April 10, 2019
Making universal basic income a reality

by Deepali Srivastava

After years of hype, UBI could be poised to scale. But first, policymakers and businesses will have to address fundamental implementation issues.
March 28, 2019
Leadership lessons from Game of Thrones

by Bruce Craven

Paying attention to your values and persuasion style can help you avoid getting beheaded or stabbed to death.
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March 27, 2019
Designing for economic inclusion

by Deepa Prahalad

Products that resonate best with consumers at the bottom of the pyramid are those designed with an understanding of their aspirations and needs.
Inside the Mind of the CEO

March 20, 2019
Asian opportunities

by Jeremy Grant

Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, who leads one of the Philippines’ biggest conglomerates, explains how Southeast Asian companies are taking advantage of the changes in East–West dynamics.
March 12, 2019
Japan’s female future

by Bill Emmott

Demographic realities and the growing number of women in higher education are changing the male-dominated management structures of Japan Inc.
March 11, 2019
Why paternity leave is needed to promote gender equality

by Josh Levs

To level the playing field at the office, it is essential that companies promote work–life balance and family-friendly policies for all employees.
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March 7, 2019
The wisdom of The Old Wives’ Tale

by Daniel Akst

A 1908 novel about the fate of two sisters in Victorian England has a great deal to teach us about the challenges women face in the business world.
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March 4, 2019
The silver lining of an aging population

by Matt Palmquist

Economists often warn that an abundance of elders will be problematic for the economy. But new research shows that such a demographic shift could be a good thing.
February 27, 2019
How to pick technology winners

by Peter Schwartz

Some of today’s innovations will become as prevalent as smartphones. Others, such as jet packs, won’t take off. Three factors can help you tell which are likely to succeed.
February 27, 2019
The Future Value of Your Data

The monetary value of information about a single person’s online and offline activity may reach $10 a month by 2025 in the U.S. For further insights, read “Tomorrow’s Data Heroes.”
February 19, 2019
Tomorrow’s Data Heroes

by Florian Gröne, Pierre Péladeau, and Rawia Abdel Samad

Telecom companies are struggling to find a profitable identity in today’s digital sphere. What about helping customers control their information?
February 15, 2019
Can Capitalism Be Fixed?

by David J. Lynch

In his new book, The Future of Capitalism, Oxford economist Paul Collier lays out a path to restore the ethical foundations of the free-market system in the U.S. and Europe.
February 12, 2019
Sustaining Southeast Asia’s Momentum

by David Wijeratne, Neil Plumridge, and Sundara Raj

How the 10 countries of the vibrant ASEAN region can avoid the threat of slower growth.
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February 11, 2019
Finance, Disaster, and You

by Daniel Akst

The Financier, an overlooked 1912 volume by iconic novelist Theodore Dreiser, has a great deal to teach businesspeople about hubris, adversity, and redemption.
February 5, 2019
Team Human vs. Team AI

by Douglas Rushkoff

To make artificial intelligence live up to its promise, we need to understand and reframe the values implicit in the technology.
February 1, 2019
Facing Up to a Four-Generation Society

by Dominic Endicott and John Sviokla

A practical discussion of how we might turn a massive social liability into a common good.
January 28, 2019
Water Experts for the World

by Bobbie van der List

The Dutch turned adversity into a compelling economic opportunity. Other countries could do the same.
January 23, 2019
Changes 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.”
Inside the Mind of the CEO

January 23, 2019
Making Critical Decisions with Confidence

by Deborah Unger

Nancy McKinstry, CEO and chairman of Wolters Kluwer, explains how going digital is allowing a 183-year-old provider of specialist information and expert solutions to prosper in a data-driven world.
January 22, 2019
What You Can Learn from Your Employee Networks

by Maya Townsend

Many companies support resource groups that bring people together, but stop short of assessing their value.
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January 22, 2019
Is AI the Next Frontier for National Competitive Advantage?

by Anand Rao

Businesses should get involved as governments devise national AI strategies to encourage innovation, protect citizens, and compete globally. See also “2019 AI Predictions: 7 Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore.”
January 21, 2019
AI Predictions You Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2019

Despite all the information available about artificial intelligence — and the efforts business leaders are making to come to terms with this technology — there are still some takeaways you should consider this year. Gain additional insights with PwC’s 2019 AI Predictions.
Inside the Mind of the CEO

January 16, 2019
Financial Services and Social Value Can Mix

by Salvador Nacenta and Justo Alcocer

For Antonio Huertas Mejías, chief executive officer of the MAPFRE insurance company, economic growth aligns with making a sustainable contribution to the wider community.
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January 3, 2019
Are We Outgrowing Growth?

by Deepali Srivastava

Citizens and policymakers are asking whether economies can break out of growth-dependent frameworks. Businesses should help find the answer.
January 2, 2019
The New Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid

by Deepa Prahalad

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.”
December 7, 2018
What Happened after India Eliminated Cash

by Deepa Krishnan

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 3, 2018
Why Your Next Deal May Be a Partnership

by Bob Saada and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres

A new study shows that alliances and joint ventures are on the rise worldwide.
November 26, 2018
Convenience Is Key in Last-Mile Delivery around the World

by Dominik Baumeister, Peter Kauschke, and Andrew Tipping

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 20, 2018
How 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.”
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November 20, 2018
How to Fail Successfully

by Adam Kahane

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.”
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November 15, 2018
Try a New Hiring Framework to Attract Knowledge Stars

by Matt Palmquist

Traditional HR practices won’t suffice when firms seek to attract the sometimes quirky, and always necessary, idea people.
Inside the Mind of the CEO

November 7, 2018
Simplicity, Synergy, and Scale

by Art Kleiner

Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chair of Tata Sons, sets a strategic course for the 21st century.
Best Business Books

November 5, 2018
Best Business Books 2018: Economics

by Ryan Avent

Value-Added History. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
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November 1, 2018
London’s Tech Allure Is Being Challenged by Brexit

by Joe Whitwell

But recruiting talent from beyond the European Union may be a solution.
October 24, 2018
Banish These Words from the Business Lexicon

They’re outdated, inaccurate, misleading, or simply eye-roll inducing. For more insight, read “How the Right Business Language Can Catalyze Change.”
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October 23, 2018
How the Right Business Language Can Catalyze Change

by Eric J. McNulty

Leaders need to use great care when choosing the words that shape companies, industries, and societies. See also “Banish These Words from the Business Lexicon.”
October 15, 2018
How Financial Institutions Can Put Risk Management Back in the Driver’s Seat

by Dietmar Serbee, Michael Alix, and Daniel Jackett

Three steps to creating a better operating model.
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October 12, 2018
Google in Paperback Form: The 50th Anniversary of the Whole Earth Catalog

by Art Kleiner

The entrepreneurial credo at the heart of Stewart Brand’s underground publication has shaped our world.
October 9, 2018
Planning for the Unexpected

by Paul Wolfowitz, Kristin Rivera, and Glenn Ware

Typical crisis planning focuses on specific potential shocks. But how do you prepare for an unforeseen “asymmetric” threat — one that comes out of nowhere, with no rule book to follow?
Inside the Mind of the CEO

September 26, 2018
Start Small and Think Globally

by Art Kleiner

Brazilian media and private equity leader Eduardo Sirotsky Melzer has a message for high-tech, middle-market companies in emerging economies: This could be their moment.
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September 14, 2018
Progress Doesn’t Always Follow a Straight Line

by Adam Kahane

Contentious pipeline projects all over the world offer examples of how complex problems require complicated solutions.
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September 10, 2018
Increasing Your Global Fluency

by Eric J. McNulty

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.
Inside the Mind of the CEO

September 4, 2018
How to Build a Stronger Economy

by Art Kleiner

Jim Clifton, chief executive of Gallup Inc., has a robust theory about entrepreneurialism and economic recovery.
August 15, 2018
Four Ways to Deal with Problematic Situations

How to resolve issues without compromising your values. For more insight, read “Collaborating Isn’t the Only Option.”
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August 15, 2018
Collaborating Isn’t the Only Option

by Adam Kahane

Working with diverse others doesn’t have to mean compromising your values. But if you just can’t do it, there are other ways to solve difficult problems. See also “Four Ways to Deal with Problematic Situations.”
July 26, 2018
Digital Champions

by Reinhard Geissbauer, Stefan Schrauf, and Steve Pillsbury

The interlinked platforms that make up Industry 4.0 represent a new kind of challenge for manufacturers and other technology-intensive companies. With four key business ecosystems, they can make this new world their own.
July 25, 2018
Back from the Brink?

by David J. Lynch

A new book argues that the global financial crisis that began in 2008 would have been much worse without American financial innovation.
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July 11, 2018
When Your Team’s Path Forward Isn’t Clear, Carve It

by Adam Kahane

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.
June 27, 2018
If Cash Is King, Why Doesn’t It Rule?

by Liz Sweigart

With tax rules changing and interest rates set to rise globally, companies need to organize their operations around a new value equation.
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June 19, 2018
Is the World Becoming Safer for Whistle-Blowers?

by Deborah Unger

In recent years, a host of legal changes have afforded more protection for people who call out wrongdoing in their organizations.
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June 13, 2018
Could Iceland Win the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

by Deborah Unger

The ability of a small country to field a world-class soccer team can teach businesses about the power of good management for team building.
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June 6, 2018
Desperately Seeking Workers

by Daniel Gross

With roughly equal numbers of open jobs and unemployed people, companies are scrapping their talent plans and looking for workers wherever they can find them.
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May 31, 2018
The Balancing Act of Corporate Social Responsibility Programs

by Matt Palmquist

Employees often take a pay cut to participate in CSR programs, but many do so to gain career skills.
May 30, 2018
Why Teams Should Argue

by Adam Kahane

Strong teams include diverse perspectives, and healthy working relationships and successful outcomes hinge on honest communication. But there are ways to make sure you “fight right.” See also “How to Fight in a Productive Way.”
May 23, 2018
Don’t Fight Regulation. Reprogram It

by Alison Kutler and Antonio Sweet

Business and government should regard the rules as an operating system: a platform, updated collaboratively, that encourages innovation and the common good.
May 21, 2018
Living in a World of Walls: The Backlash to Globalization

by Art Kleiner

A conversation with Ian Bremmer about nationalism and populism, which will remain potent political forces — at least until some fundamental issues are addressed.
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May 9, 2018
The Risks and Costs of Cyber-Attacks

by Matt Palmquist

High-profile companies that frequently use consumer data are targets, and negative effects linger for years.
May 2, 2018
Optimism and Trust on the CEO’s Mind

by Art Kleiner

In PwC’s annual survey of chief executives around the world, respondents voiced confidence about economic growth and greater interest in corporate responsibility.

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