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February 15, 2019Can Capitalism Be Fixed?
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, 2019Sustaining Southeast Asia’s Momentum
How the 10 countries of the vibrant ASEAN region can avoid the threat of slower growth.
February 11, 2019Finance, Disaster, and You
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, 2019Team Human vs. Team AI
To make artificial intelligence live up to its promise, we need to understand and reframe the values implicit in the technology.
February 1, 2019Facing Up to a Four-Generation Society
A practical discussion of how we might turn a massive social liability into a common good.
January 28, 2019Water Experts for the World
The Dutch turned adversity into a compelling economic opportunity. Other countries could do the same.
January 23, 2019Changes 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 22, 2019Is AI the Next Frontier for National Competitive Advantage?
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 22, 2019What You Can Learn from Your Employee Networks
Many companies support resource groups that bring people together, but stop short of assessing their value.
January 21, 2019AI 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.
January 16, 2019Financial Services and Social Value Can Mix
For Antonio Huertas Mejías, chief executive officer of the MAPFRE insurance company, economic growth aligns with making a sustainable contribution to the wider community.
January 3, 2019Are We Outgrowing Growth?
Citizens and policymakers are asking whether economies can break out of growth-dependent frameworks. Businesses should help find the answer.
January 2, 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.”
December 7, 2018What 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 3, 2018Why Your Next Deal May Be a Partnership
A new study shows that alliances and joint ventures are on the rise worldwide.
November 26, 2018Convenience 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 20, 2018How 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, 2018How 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 15, 2018Try a New Hiring Framework to Attract Knowledge Stars
Traditional HR practices won’t suffice when firms seek to attract the sometimes quirky, and always necessary, idea people.
November 7, 2018Simplicity, Synergy, and Scale
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chair of Tata Sons, sets a strategic course for the 21st century.
November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018: Economics
Value-Added History. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
November 1, 2018London’s Tech Allure Is Being Challenged by Brexit
But recruiting talent from beyond the European Union may be a solution.
October 24, 2018Banish 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.”
October 23, 2018How the Right Business Language Can Catalyze Change
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, 2018How Financial Institutions Can Put Risk Management Back in the Driver’s Seat
Three steps to creating a better operating model.
October 12, 2018Google in Paperback Form: The 50th Anniversary of the Whole Earth Catalog
The entrepreneurial credo at the heart of Stewart Brand’s underground publication has shaped our world.
October 9, 2018Planning for the Unexpected
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?
September 26, 2018Start Small and Think Globally
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.
September 14, 2018Progress Doesn’t Always Follow a Straight Line
Contentious pipeline projects all over the world offer examples of how complex problems require complicated solutions.
September 10, 2018Increasing 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 4, 2018How to Build a Stronger Economy
Jim Clifton, chief executive of Gallup Inc., has a robust theory about entrepreneurialism and economic recovery.
August 15, 2018Four Ways to Deal with Problematic Situations
How to resolve issues without compromising your values. For more insight, read “Collaborating Isn’t the Only Option.”
August 15, 2018Collaborating Isn’t the Only Option
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, 2018Digital Champions
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, 2018Back from the Brink?
A new book argues that the global financial crisis that began in 2008 would have been much worse without American financial innovation.
July 11, 2018When 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.
June 27, 2018If Cash Is King, Why Doesn’t It Rule?
With tax rules changing and interest rates set to rise globally, companies need to organize their operations around a new value equation.
June 19, 2018Is the World Becoming Safer for Whistle-Blowers?
In recent years, a host of legal changes have afforded more protection for people who call out wrongdoing in their organizations.
June 13, 2018Could Iceland Win the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
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.
June 6, 2018Desperately Seeking Workers
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.
May 31, 2018The Balancing Act of Corporate Social Responsibility Programs
Employees often take a pay cut to participate in CSR programs, but many do so to gain career skills.
May 30, 2018Why Teams Should Argue
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, 2018Don’t Fight Regulation. Reprogram It
Business and government should regard the rules as an operating system: a platform, updated collaboratively, that encourages innovation and the common good.
May 21, 2018Living in a World of Walls: The Backlash to Globalization
A conversation with Ian Bremmer about nationalism and populism, which will remain potent political forces — at least until some fundamental issues are addressed.
May 9, 2018The Risks and Costs of Cyber-Attacks
High-profile companies that frequently use consumer data are targets, and negative effects linger for years.
May 2, 2018Optimism and Trust on the CEO’s Mind
In PwC’s annual survey of chief executives around the world, respondents voiced confidence about economic growth and greater interest in corporate responsibility.
April 3, 2018How to Collaborate When You Don’t Have Consensus
Three “stretch” strategies can help teams move forward when members can’t agree and don’t like or trust one another.
March 21, 2018Ask Not What Your City Can Do for New Jobs
Towns in the U.S. are scrambling to attract Amazon’s second headquarters, but there are more effective ways to put people to work. Fill the vacant jobs in your area.
Digital LeadershipMarch 8, 2018Phil Windley Thinks He Can Protect Your Data
The chair of a foundation dedicated to safeguarding personal information online believes blockchain is the answer.
March 6, 2018Why Latin American Business May (Finally) Be Ready for Growth
Bernardo Vargas Gibsone, CEO of the Colombian utility and construction company ISA, sees opportunity emerging from turmoil.
February 27, 2018Can a Laundry-Folding Robot Improve Your Life?
For Shin Sakane, CEO of Japan’s Seven Dreamers Laboratories, the key to innovation is satisfying unrecognized customer needs.
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