Vietnam has been ranked sixth among 13 countries and territories identified as top investment destinations for the next 12 months, according to the 28th Annual Global CEO Survey - Asia-Pacific Region published by consultancy PwC. CEOs from companies planning to allocate capital overseas in the coming year indicated that the...

Amid record CEO turnover, how can CEOs new to the role be set up for success? For the second year in a row, US CEO turnover reached historically high rates in 2024, according to the Challenger, Gray & Christmas CEO turnover report. 2,021 CEOs departed, which is up 16% from...

During a conversation with the management team at Reply SpA, an Italian technology consultancy firm, I discovered a distinctive approach to workforce strategy. Reply competes with much larger rivals by implementing a disaggregated business model and emphasising talent mobility in its workforce strategy. Contrary to expectations, Reply, an agile consultancy,...

Why strategic execution is the ultimate game-changer. James Clear, renowned thought leader and author of Atomic Habits, once said, “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” It’s a powerful reminder that ambition alone isn’t enough. Success depends on the...

I’ve heard many friends say they find the approach European businesses take in summer a little strange. We’re talking about August specifically. Given that’s peak season for travellers it seems a little odd that many locals decide to shut up shop and take a break for 2 – 4 weeks...

At the end of 2024, US and Canadian businesses, including big players such as Amazon, Tesla, CitiGroup, and Microsoft, made sweeping job cuts. The same was true on the other side of the Atlantic: nearly a quarter of UK businesses cut jobs in response to pressure on their finances from...

I’m sure most of us have been in conversations when a friend called us amid a challenge or all-out crisis. We hear the angst and urgency in their voice. We ask clarifying questions, and to demonstrate empathy, we engage our friend by sharing our own story. We feel the need...

Cancer doesn't just affect individuals - it impacts entire organizations. As leaders, we must anticipate and prepare for the moment when cancer touches our teams. With over 18 million cancer survivors currently in the U.S. workforce1 and over 2 million new diagnoses annually2, the question isn't if cancer will affect...

The Big Question for CEOs  In a world defined by VUCA, how can CEOs strategically leverage systems integration and emerging technologies to transform urban landscapes into smarter cities that are not only efficient and sustainable but also resilient to future challenges? System Integration – Opportunities in Smart Cities  In the...