The global economy and financial systems need strategic leadership to be resilient. As a business leader, it is important to demonstrate responsible leadership. Our research expertise specialises in commercial stability and regulation. Let our world-class experts give you the ideas and confidence to make better business decisions.
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How leaders can build the right environment for innovation
If you want to innovate, you have to start with a little messiness
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9 digital transformation mistakes all organisations make – and how to avoid them
Three experts reveal how you can avoid the digital transformation mistakes your competitors are all making
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What violence means for business
Attacks, protests and civil unrest can severely disrupt economic activity - but in developing economies, they hit some businesses harder than others
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Why society needs compassionate business leaders
Compassionate leadership should be at the heart of business – but leaders are falling short
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How to plan the future of sustainable energy
To meet sustainability goals, our future power systems will need to change dramatically over the next 50 years and the right solution is critical to shaping policy
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3 things business leaders need to know about meetings in a hybrid world
How do we ensure effective collaboration in a digitally transformed world? Professor Sankalp Chaturvedi outlines three core principles for business leaders to consider
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Coronavirus: Why we should strive for meaningful work in a post-pandemic world
Why we should care about creating more meaningful work and developing our skills, ideas and thinking
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How to think like a responsible leader
A look at the three things responsible leaders consider before making a decision.
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Does COVID-19 really mean the death of globalisation?
Globalisation has dominated the world economy for decades, but COVID-19 represents an unprecedented threat to the international trading system
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Lessons from Yoda about handling negative feedback
Not only do we become better leaders by receiving negative feedback, we can also set an example of how best to respond
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Is your CEO right for the job?
A survey of over 1,000 CEOs has revealed how the most successful spend their day, but the highest performers might not have the best skills, ideas and thinking for every organisation.
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3 times brands courted controversy
Is there really no such thing as bad publicity? Elena Dalpiaz, Assistant Professor of Strategy, looks at the benefits and disadvantages controversial associations bring to business