How can we protect food systems against global shocks? Here’s what business leaders say

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tania Strauss, Head, Strategy and Global Projects, Food Systems Initiative, World Economic Forum Food systems are essential to life and currently account for around 12% of global GDP and over 40% of all jobs.The world is suffering from […]

These are the most popular LinkedIn courses for business leaders

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Formative Content LinkedIn has released the top-15 list of training courses chosen by business leaders and managers. Coaching skills, communication around diversity and dealing with hybrid working environments were prominent themes. Investing in reskilling is […]

What are business leaders doing to sustain our future?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gayle Markovitz, Partnerships Editor, World Economic Forum In a survey conducted earlier this year, we asked people in 28 countries whether they thought governments, businesses and individuals were doing enough to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development goals by […]

‘Lighthouse’ factories are more productive than ever. Business leaders explain how they do it

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gayle Markovitz, Editor, World Economic Forum Fifteen new organizations have joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network as leaders in applying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies like AI and digitalization, to achieve profitable growth without increasing their environmental […]

Business leaders must now turn positive ESG talk into long-term results

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Claire Skinner, Regional Managing Partner, Heidrick & Struggles ESG funds are outperforming the broader market during the COVID-19 crisis. Leaders will face a challenge in convincing boards to translate positive sentiment into action, however. Communication and stakeholder management […]

What business leaders can learn from jazz

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Fang Ruan, Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group In 1990, then-BCG CEO John Clarkeson wrote about leadership: “The winning organization of the future will look more like a collection of jazz ensembles. Leaders will be in the flow, […]

5 ways for business leaders to win in the 2020s

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Miki Tsusaka, Senior Partner, Managing Director and Global Marketing Leader, Boston Consulting Group As a chief spokesperson on corporate diversity for Boston Consulting Group, I’m frustrated to find myself here – again – raising the issue when so little […]

3 ways business leaders can build digital trust

This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bob Moritz,Global Chairman, PwC The year 2018 has seen a steady shift in cybersecurity and privacy matters: from the back office to the front office, from the tech section to the front page, and from the IT department […]