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The Evolving Role of the Chief Strategy Officer in European Companies

By Markus Menz, Günter Müller-Stewens, Tim Zimmermann & Christian Lattwein The chief strategy officer (CSO) position has recently been gaining prominence in European firms. However, little is
Strengthening Board Leadership in a Dynamic Business Environment

By Andrew Kakabadse Boards can prove easy targets for their critics. Below, Andrew Kakabadse discusses how to make boards work, and argues that directors should be independent enough to raise questi
Driving Digital Innovation: The Role of C-Level e-Leadership in Large Enterprises

By Joe Peppard, Simon Robinson and Tobias Hüsing If your company doesn’t want to miss out on the new opportunities IT offers for business innovation, you need people at C-level with a challenging co
Conflict Contagion: Early Intervention for Team Performance

By Karsten Jonsen, Karen A. Jehn, Sonja Rispens and Lindred L. Greer Conflicts are daily realities of organisational teams, and most people are aware of how they negatively impact an organisation’s
Bridging the Gap: Achieving High-Performing Senior Teamwork

By John Sutherland A large number of businesses have a gap between the espoused strategy and what actually happens day by day. So much so that it even has its own phrase in the consultancy world – “
Huawei's Rotating CEO System: A Model for Leadership Innovation

By David De Cremer and Tian Tao The CEO of an organisation is where the buck stops, and to whom all credit is due for success. But is this idea of the CEO as a “heroic leader” out-dated? Organisatio
Ethical Considerations in the Internet of Things (IoT)

By Bang Ngyuen and David De Cremer The Internet-of-Things essentially enables mass data collection and analysis, to the benefit not just of businesses, but individuals and society too. However the q
Predicting Leadership Success: Understanding Executive Integrity and Judgment

It is possible to identify executives who are likely to act with consistently high integrity and who demonstrate sound, timely judgment when they occupy positions of power. These executives – as di
Navigating People Challenges in Mergers & Acquisitions: Part 1

By Guido Stein and Marta Cuadrado In Part One of this article we will address a number of issues related to mergers. First, we will look at the key reasons why companies decide to pursue them and th
Successfully Managing People Through Mergers & Acquisitions: Integration & Survival

By Guido Stein and Marta Cuadrado In Part One, we addressed the key reasons why companies decide to pursue merger, the reasons why many of them fail, and the realities of mergers. In Part Two of th
Understanding and Preventing Unethical Behavior in Organizations

This article presents some of the most influential drivers of unethical behaviour in business and suggests counter-strategies. Reviewing the literature from relevant disciplines, the authors draw t
Bridging the Values Gap: Aligning Corporate Actions with Mission & Vision

By Avi Liran and Simon L. Dolan There is a growing discrepancy between the values stated on the wall and values in action. In the case of Wells Fargo, most of the company’s values and visions were
Driving Innovation: The Board's Critical Role in Business Strategy

Today, innovation is not limited to products, but includes business models. Boards can play a critical role in shaping a balanced ambidexterity, raising the company executives’ strategic attention
Unlocking Corporate Potential: The Value of Women in Leadership

Smiling businesswoman standing among the office scyscrapers at the sunset Recruiting women to corporate boards and top executive roles helps businesses find the best people and reach key consumers.
The Benefits of Gender-Balanced Leadership: Boosting Business Success

Silhouettes Of Multi-Ethnic Group Of Business People Working Together In A Board Room By Melissa Greenwell If a roomful of men can draw on their experiences and insights to help a business succeed, a
Ferrero's CSR Strategy: How Sustainability Drives Business Success

Pieces of chocolate bar and cocoa beans on the black concrete background By Tammi L. Coles For global businesses to thrive, “doing sustainability” is no longer an option. Tammi L. Coles spoke with re
Navigating Modern Values: AI, Professionalism, and the Future of Service

Moscow, Russia - June 15, 2016: Passengers expect exit the aircraft after landing Flight Simferopol-Moscow By Avi Liran and Simon L. Dolan Society has evolved and not all aspects of our lives were ab
Balancing Democracy and Centralization in Leadership: A Huawei Case Study

By David De Cremer and Tian Tao Business leaders face a plethora of challenges and one of those is finding the leadership approach that would benefit the company and its employees. In this article,
Execute & Optimize: Leveraging Functional Expertise for Strategic Success

By Jo Whitehead, Anita Hunt and Debbie Rogerson Great strategies often go to waste because they cannot be properly executed. In this article, the authors share not only how to make sure your strateg
Optimal Gender Diversity on Corporate Boards: Finding the Right Balance

By Won-Yong Oh, Loren Falkenberg, and Jim Dewald There has been an increase in the number of women serving on boards. Today, everyone talks about “more” women in the boardroom. The more, the better?

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Business strategy

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