Idea posted: August 2013

Institutions: IMD   

Have you ever found yourself in the frustrating position of voicing suggestions that for some reason keep going unheard? You are not alone; even the most talented of executives often…

Idea posted: July 2013

Institutions: Cranfield University School of Management   

The concept of governance is certainly not new, but in recent years it has been gaining more attention, especially in the business world. ‘Corporate casualties’ are proof that commercial pressures…

Idea posted: July 2013

Institutions: New York University Stern School of Business    University of St. Gallen   

In recent years, the trust afforded to senior management has eroded significantly, particularly for those executives in finance-related positions. The demise of certain companies sent shockwaves across industries; successful covering…

Idea posted: July 2013

Institutions: EMC    Cranfield University School of Management   

By digitizing many business processes, organizations have begun to automate operations and how they interact with customers and suppliers. As a consequence, more and more aspects of our working lives…

Idea posted: July 2013

Institutions: Kenexa High Performance Institute    NUS Business School    University of Central Florida    University of Minnesota    University of St. Thomas   

“Excessive, shameful, soaring…” these are just some of the words used by the media when discussing executive compensation. Over the past two decades in particular, CEO compensation has increased exponentially,…

Idea posted: June 2013

Institutions: Melbourne Business School-Mt Eliza Executive Education   

In 2010, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) changed its reporting requirements, calling for listed companies to detail their progress against voluntary gender diversity targets. This move on the part of…

Idea posted: June 2013

Institutions: Egon Zehnder International   

Discussing her return to PwC as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 2012, Carol Sawdye said she would be spending much of her first year on the job focused on “change…

Idea posted: June 2013

Institutions: INSEAD   

Only a small number of psychopaths become violent criminals. Others lead outwardly normal lives and appear integrated into society. Strongly attracted to money and power, these ‘psychopaths lite’ often seek…

Idea posted: June 2013

Institutions: ESADE   

Responsible leadership is a concept that can help link corporate social responsibility (CSR) and performance to actions on the part of policy makers and leaders. In a world where public…