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The Five Key Capabilities of Effective Leadership
WEBNov 14, 2018 · Building credibility. In the figure above, building credibility appears at the centre, surrounded by arrows. This is because this key capability is both the condition and the result of the other four. It is about gaining respect from others by keeping commitments and operating with a strong sense of purpose.
The Strategic Decisions That Caused Nokia’s Failure
WEBNov 23, 2017 · Between 2001 and 2005, a number of decisions were made to attempt to rekindle Nokia’s earlier drive and energy but, far from reinvigorating Nokia, they actually set up the beginning of the decline. Key amongst these decisions was the reallocation of important leadership roles and the poorly implemented 2004 reorganisation into a …
Aligning Individual and Organisational Values - INSEAD Knowledge
WEBOct 26, 2021 · These tensions between individual and organisational values have been clearly identified in management research. For example, close alignment between individuals’ values and those of their organisations leads to a number of positive organisational outcomes including a reduction in staff turnover. The literature also indicates that reflecting ...
The Fine Line Between Stubbornness and Stupidity
WEBOct 1, 2018 · Stubborn people may seem invincible, but there is a huge difference between a strong person and a stubborn person. Although stubborn people project strength and power, it is only a façade. Stubbornness is often a sign of insecurity and a way to hold on to a very fragile mental equilibrium. Truly strong people know how to compromise when ...
Seven Signs of the Greed Syndrome | INSEAD Knowledge
WEBApr 8, 2016 · Seven Signs of the Greed Syndrome. Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries , INSEAD. 08 Apr 2016 15. It is said that without greed we would still be living in caves but, left unchecked, the insatiable desire for more and better material things can be destructive. Pavel felt that he had had a good day. At the most …
11 Leadership Lessons from Alexander the Great - INSEAD …
WEBNov 18, 2014 · 3. Create a well-rounded executive team. Alexander also knew how to build a committed team around him and operated in a way that allowed his commanders to build on each other’s’ strengths. 4. Walk the talk. Alexander set the example of excellence with his leadership style; he led his troops quite literally from the front.
Why Demographics Matters More Than Ever - INSEAD Knowledge
WEBJun 30, 2023 · In November 2022, the United Nations announcement that the global population had crossed the 8 billion mark brought out the usual fearmongering regarding overpopulation, food shortages and environmental destruction. But what if this is the last flourish for population increases and, 50 years from now, we’ll reminisce of countries and economies that once grew?
What Corporate Strategists Need to Know About Synergies
WEBApr 5, 2016 · As noted in our book Corporate Strategy: Tools for Analysis and Decision-Making, leaders should be able to use this tool to identify which type (s) of synergy they’re seeking with each new deal and to discover new opportunities for synergy within existing partnerships or proposals, e.g. by ascertaining whether a business has in its value ...
What Makes Business Ecosystems Succeed? | INSEAD Knowledge
WEB29 Mar 2021 1. Our framework guides you through the forces driving Airbnb and other ecosystem-based businesses. Business ecosystems are an interesting and exciting phenomenon of the 21 st century. Much like division of labour and the steam engine gave rise to factories during the Industrial Revolution in …