Thought Leadership
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Only fools rush in: Pitfalls of hasty problem-solving
Research into mindless maths reveals why it's crucial to take your time when approaching a problem
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Petro-Yuan or Petro-BRICS: The need for better alternative reserve currencies to break dollar dominance
The dominance of the US dollar has been causing increasing problems for economies around the world. As a result, there is a growing undercurrent of interest in finding alternative reserve currencies. China is pushing for the yuan to become a reserve currency, but a possible BRICS+ Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) may have the edge
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From commercial to consumer EVs: The upheaval afoot in India's EV Market
At the current juncture in India's EV journey, it would be safe to say India has achieved a unique EV ecosystem. While it started off with commercial vehicles going electric, there is a distinct shift in the market with more consumers adopting electric vehicles
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The importance of imagination in today's economy
Why imagination is important in the 21st century is that it allows us to remain competitive in a swiftly changing global economy
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Boards should let "visionary" CEOs proceed with plans
Professor Xu Jiang's research shows that agreeing with highly confident CEOs can be effective corporate governance
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Why some big corporations must split up to survive
Breaking up is hard to do, but it can help a diversified company adapt to a new ecosystem
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What does the failure of Silicon Valley Bank say about the state of finance?
Silicon Valley Bank wasn't ready for the Fed's interest rate hikes, but that's only part of the story. Victoria Ivashina and Erik Stafford probe the complex factors that led to the second-biggest bank failure ever
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Cross cultural communication in a post-Covid world: The basics are as important as ever
It's an understatement to say that COVID-19 has changed how we approach culture and communication in the workplace. As vaccines were rolled out and the dangers of being together in enclosed spaces became less severe, employers started looking ahead to a return to the office. But how? What was that going to look like?
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Could your political views stymie your career?
From being hired to getting a promotion, new research shows you may be penalized for disagreeing politically with the boss
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Will ESG investing solve our pressing problems?
ESG or sustainable investing suffers from a principal-agent problem. Far more impact will be achieved when business leaders incorporate sustainability into business decisions
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How to set yourself up for success for difficult conversations
When it comes to broaching hard or uncomfortable topics with a boss, having a strategy is key, says IWB's Beatrix Dart