Thought Leadership
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Are boards forward-thinking enough in this disruption era?
Seven recommendations for boards to recalibrate their strategies and skill sets
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'Outsourcing' ESG: How mandatory disclosure is affecting supply chains
Firms exploit their suppliers' weak corporate information environment to cope with the reputational costs associated with mandatory ESG disclosure
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Why is geopolitics knowledge essential for business leaders?
At some point, political leaders should accept that they are fallible, and corporate leaders should accept their social responsibility. Only then can a dance with equal partners occur
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Big data and multicultural competence driving economic growth
The tourism and travel industry is not only rich in adventures and experiences, it is also a data-rich industry. This comes to evidence as travelers create digital footprints throughout their journey - from online bookings, reviews, social media posts and credit card transactions, to critical data gathered and managed by governmental entities and tourism-related organizations
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Seeds of Debt: How loan waivers affect the farmers and the economy
Due to recurrent crop losses and increasing costs, farmers take on debt they cannot pay off. The inability to pay debt causes distress and leads to farmers taking on further debt, perpetuating distress and further indebtedness
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How much is your favorite free app worth to you?
Google, Instagram, and other popular services generate trillions in previously uncounted value, new research finds
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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