5 Big Ideas… With Henry Mintzberg
He may refer to himself as a writer and educator, but to many Professor Mintzberg is nothing short of a management guru, having existed firmly amongst the most renowned authorities on the subject for more than half a century. We sat down with him to reflect on his career and discuss what comes next...
Leadership Lessons In Anger Management From The Superbowl
In high-pressure work scenarios when the stakes are high it can be hard to maintain a level head. But when does an impassioned attitude cross the line into misconduct? How can such incidents be avoided or resolved? We explore...
Business School Partnerships That Make The Perfect Match
Whist the recent FT Global MBA rankings remind us there will always be a good level of healthy competitions between the schools, there is plenty to be gained from working in partnership. We're celebrating the best business school partnerships of 2024. If you're looking to find your perfect match, read on...
Hiring People With Patience Is Good For Productivity
Modern working life might prioritise speed, but research shows that those who can master the art of patience may well see their productivity soar as a result.
Can China Open A Gateway To Europe?
The Balkans have become an important arena in the global strategic rivalry between the US and China, which intensified post-2017 under the hawkish Trump administration, a strategic update from LSE IDEAS, the London School of Economics' foreign policy think tank, reveals...
Have You Secured Financial Wellness? Research Round-up
The fourth day of 2024 marked Fat Cat Thursday, when median FTSE 100 CEO pay exceeded the average worker's salary for the year. The gulf between those with and those without enough money to make ends meet is widening. By better understanding where the problems with finance lie, business schools are working to find the solutions.
Why Female CEOs Are The Future
Female CEOs are more debt averse than male CEOs, reveals new research from Durham University Business School. But does this make them better CEOs?
Why It Pays To Be A Cocky CEO
Modern leadership might champion the ideals of humility, approachability and the ability to compromise, but is there a benefit to being overconfident?