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Why companies should be shifting the extravert culture
It’s time we started to value the quieter, considered contributions of introverts in our employ if we’re serious about diversity, equity and inclusion, says Joanna Rawbone
Ambivalence is healthy, ambiguity is not
When ambivalence is welcomed, normalised, and embraced, a deeper self-understanding is achieved and, as a result, we make better decisions about complex life issues, without feeling overwhelmed, says Mihaela Berciu
Workplace culture: making a company the best place to work is not above anyone’s pay grade
Creating and harnessing a workplace culture that benefits the existing team, as well as helping to recruit the talent needed to sustain the needs of the business and its growth, is more important than ever, says Lena Köpcke
Man’s trash is machine’s treasure
Aiming to transform waste into reusable raw material is Daniele Pes’s passion. He tells Ellen Buchan how his company, Grycle, is helping to achieve this goal, and how winning the MBA Startup of the Year award at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2021 has impacted this journey
How to grasp the elusive concept of business innovation
Business leaders must ensure they create their own bold innovation visions to amplify the efforts of policymakers and stay ahead of their rivals, says Luke Hamm
Repairing a breach of trust
When it comes to the mechanics of how we trust and how we forgive, there tend to be two types of people, say the authors of The Power of Trust. Organisations looking to regain trust must remember that they are dealing with both groups of people
Doing away with the nine-to-five: extreme flexibility in the post-pandemic workplace
A new approach can replace the rigid working of nine-to-five, allowing us to maximise organisational output, and personal wellbeing, says Amrit Sandhar
Digital transformation: why you need to forget tech and focus on the customer
Digital transformation has been the ‘buzzword du jour’ across multiple sectors and industries over the last few years, with countless examples of success and failures in equal measure. Is there a blueprint to digital transformation success? Aidan Dunphy finds out
Hybrid working: why most companies have no idea ‘how to hybrid’
When it comes to hybrid working there is no one-size-fits-all approach, according to Martin Borson and Carmel Moore. So to create lasting change, companies must recognise that it will be an ongoing process based on transparency and trust
How to succeed in your first 90 days in a virtual role
Starting a new job working remotely, with no first day at the office, no unpredictable commute, and no awkward in-person first meetings with your colleagues just isn’t the same as a physical induction. So how do you measure your success when taking up a new virtual role? Elisa Nardi finds out
Sustainability: how a simple single organising idea can embed sustainability at the core of your organisation
We need many more ideas that are prepared to question the status quo and rewrite the rules, says Neil Gaught. And at the forefront of this will be leaders who are brave and bold enough to take the leap and initiate change
How to create new growth with what you have already: lessons from Daimler, Ocado and Lego
Finding and building on the hidden resources you’ve developed in the course of business – starting with what works – is a great source of growth, says Andy Bass
Co-CEOs: how unconventional leadership can redefine our expectations of businesses
It’s often the case that out of difficult periods new models and ways of working emerge, and the Covid-19 pandemic has firmly established the concept of remote working. Less firmly established in the English-speaking world, however, is the concept of Co-CEOs, says Guenther Eisinger
Transformational leadership lessons learned in the military: what every MBA needs to know
Military leaders are trained as nimble strategists, values-based leaders, and have always valued diversity as a key to building effective organisations. They can lead companies to greatness around the world and MBAs have much to learn from them, says Paul A Dillon
A new and demanding era means CEOs need a different start-up game plan than their predecessors
New CEOs are no longer just pressured to produce excellent results immediately. They need to prepare and obtain key insights and perspectives before they even accept the position and through the preparatory phase as they come on board to the new job, says David Fubini
Power is at play in every situation: harnessing its influence to take control
Whether we are in a face-to-face meeting, on a video call, or at a conference with 5,000 people, one thing remains consistent: Power is at play in every situation, says Gail Rudolph
Office workout – techniques to help boost mental fitness and perform under pressure
Stress is a normal response when faced with a situation we think we can’t control and realistically it isn’t something we can eradicate from our lives. So just how can you boost your mental fitness and ability to perform under pressure? Jodie Rogers finds out
Obtaining success with gratitude: a simple practice to make work more meaningful and purposeful
Whether you are starting your career, working through conflict, striving to reinvigorate your team, looking for inspiration, or providing client support, the one surprising strategy for obtaining success is gratitude, says Kerry Wekelo
Beyond the CEO suite: what’s after the first CEO job?
The dream was becoming a CEO – but what happens next after reaching a level that is so difficult to top? Marianna Zangrillo and Thomas Keil look at some options
150,000 little things: defining and sustaining a strong corporate culture
Culture is an elusive entity, deeply rooted in a system of beliefs, values and norms. Joanna Swash, suggests that a properly managed strong culture, however,
How social movements can inspire business success
A company can change its culture to one that is more agile and resilient in the face of positive social change, says Alison Esse
