Not surviving but thriving
Some firms have seized the opportunities created by the pandemic. The downsides have been well documented. Few businesses…
Built for speed
The latest research shines a light on some of the world’s quickest-moving companies. One of the traits of…
Amid uncertainty, have options
There is a toolkit for VUCA. Every decision made by executives is intended to create a positive result….
You must invest in agility
These days, it is hard to sound like a consultant without using the terms ‘agile’ and ‘pivot’ in…
How to shape a winning agile culture
Leaders need to understand the components of a great culture for the digital age – and the levers…
The role of chief financial officers in agile organizations
Transformational chief financial officers have a critical leadership role to play. As organizations navigate a world of disruptive…
Small government: in theory and in practice
Do we have a date with destiny? The American anti-tax activist Grover Norquist once said: “I don’t want…
The three paradoxes of resilience
Complex challenges demand a dynamic balancing act. Japan has the most hospital beds per head in the world:…
Starting up a start-up culture
Agility, constant learning and customer obsession underpin world-class banking. When you hear about a large, established business yearning…
The best way to think about risk is to build resilience
Ed Barrows considers a more resilient way of managing risk. We live in a world of ever-increasing uncertainty….
Keeping one eye on the long term
Camelia Ram looks at how leaders can stay focused on long-term goals in the face of short-term shocks….
Purpose is more than a buzz word
Michael Chavez and Sudhanshu Palsule’s seminal work defines ‘purpose’ at just the right time, writes Ben Walker. There…
