Frontiers
How the Best CEOs Find the Next Phase of Growth
The best CEOs create successive S-curves midtenure by cocreating strategy and driving organizational change.
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AI & Machine Learning
The Hidden Costs of Coding With Generative AI
AI coding tools boost productivity in the short term, but hidden technical debt can cripple systems over the long term.
Sustainability
The Planetary KPIs That Inform Eco-Friendly Strategies
A set of measures for evaluating environmental health can help businesses focus their sustainability efforts.
Work-Life Balance
The Surprising Viability of the Four-Day Workweek
Researcher and author Juliet B. Schor explains how a shorter workweek can benefit employees and employers alike.
Global Strategy
The New Rules of Doing Business With China
Western policies toward Chinese businesses fall into three categories that require different approaches from executives.
AI & Machine Learning
Why AI Will Not Provide Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Once AI becomes pervasive, it no longer gives companies an edge over rivals — but cultivating creativity can.
Marketing Strategy
When Launching a Product During a Recession Pays Off
Research finds that some types of new products fare better than others in a downturn, particularly as it nears a recovery.
Innovation Strategy
Maximize the Wisdom of the Crowd for Complex Problems
Guiding crowds with tailored instructions boosts innovation in tackling complex problems through crowdsourcing.
Financial Management & Risk
Break Down Silos for Visibility Into Enterprise Risk
Leaders must tackle both cultural and technology issues to gain a more comprehensive view of risk organization wide.
Security & Privacy
The Case for Lean Cybersecurity Leadership
Research finds that placing more senior managers in cybersecurity roles can lead to overconfidence about defenses.
Customers
Consumers Are Gaining the Right to Repair — Are You Ready?
Consumer ire over vendor restrictions is leading to new right-to-repair laws in many jurisdictions.