Thought Leadership
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Why decarbonisation is so hard
Despite the clear environmental and long-term economic benefits of reducing carbon emissions, global decarbonisation efforts remain woefully inadequate
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Employees out sick? Inside one company's creative approach to staying productive
Regular absenteeism can hobble output and even bring down a business. But fostering a collaborative culture that brings managers together can help companies weather surges of sick days and no-shows. Research by Jorge Tamayo shows how
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Where does Bengaluru stand in the global ranking of startup funding ecosystems
Rankings of this kind may not be the sole or ultimate arbiter of a city's success as a startup destination, but they may count for something
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A fair bidding system to reduce the squeeze in a drought-stricken Panama Canal
Climate change and geopolitics have created a perfect storm for global shipping. Creative thinking and a system of compensation could relieve the pressure
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Why younger workers just can't get ahead
In wealthy countries, the wage gap between older and younger workers is growing. A crowded promotion pathway could be to blame
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What business leaders really think about Generative AI
An INSEAD survey offers insights on who will benefit from AI, how attitudes differ in Europe, America and Asia, and when the AGI future will arrive
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How AI could potentially manipulate consumers
Professor Ali Makhdoumi says companies may be able to exploit a growing information advantage over consumers
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Creating a culture of belonging
For leaders, every workday brings opportunities to shape the belonging experience for employees by applying inclusive behaviours and norms
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Confidence: How it helps to keep the marketing budget healthy and long-term
What motivates CEOs when they decide on a marketing project? Are they just borrowing from the future to finance the present? And how can a CMO prevent cuts in their marketing budget that will ultimately influence a firm's long term performance? Prof. Tuck S. Chung, ESSEC Business School Asia-Pacific, explores the psychological traits of senior management that facilitate — or prevent — short-sighted marketing management
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Predictability is a big innovation when it comes to VC term sheets
A look at thousands of venture capital contracts finds that widespread standardization has made startup financing more efficient
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The power of public-private partnerships
How both sectors can collaborate to tackle global challenges