Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

I don't know what sexy acronym our leading investment banks' rock-star economists will come up with next, but I hope their indicators will start to factor in whether a large population is being harnessed or whether it is seething youth bulge, and whether economic growth is coming at the cost of ecological sustainability. Parag Khanna, Ph.D,

Banking 15

Banking Politics Globalization GDP 15

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2014

Four years ago, GE initiated a strategy to compete more effectively in Africa, one of the fastest growing regions in the world in terms of GDP. The company’s leadership moved proactively to accelerate it and shape it. “If Governments want banks who will lend to businesses and homeowners,” Bob explains, “That’s what we intend to do.

Globalization 8

Globalization Development Supply Chain Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 18, 2012

The choice of who will lead the World Bank has been made. It was a much-watched contest, as many had thought it might turn out otherwise—that the old boys' bargain, under which an American gets to lead the World Bank and a European gets the IMF, would cave in to pressure from everyone else. But haven't we heard this before?

Globalization 11

Globalization Banking Restructuring Politics 11

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 4, 2016

And while two years of shrinking GDP growth , sanctions , and a volatile ruble have led some companies like GM to leave the market, there has not been a large-scale exodus of MNCs from Russia. Why Russia is still attractive. Russian executives have experienced multiple crises and high volatility, as well as returns to strong growth.

Depreciation 8

Depreciation B2B Price Crisis 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2014

Look at China 30 years ago and the role it had in global GDP. They have to play more of a leadership role. China Global business Risk management' What do you think China’s more aggressive approach means for Western economies and for the world economy? It was around 2%. Look at it now, and it’s something like 13%.

Long-term 8

Long-term Politics Globalization Uncertainty 8

Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 7, 2016

New DDI research explores leadership differences between men and women and makes the case for gender diversity in the workplace. DDI’s High-Resolution Leadership study reviewed true assessment data from 10,000 global leaders and found no difference in the battle of the sexes for leadership skills.

Diversity 120

Diversity Globalization Transportation Industry 120

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Until you ask yourself: how often, despite billions spent on "service," "creativity," "innovation," "changing the game," "motivation," "leadership," and assorted other magical buzzword-incantations, has something like the preceding happened to you, anywhere — ever? Just look at investment banks. So what was James getting?

Short-term 10

Short-term Long-term Open-book Consultative 10

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 5, 2018

Today’s climate challenge is so far beyond our collective experience that it demands a radically different kind of engagement from senior leadership teams in the private sector. This was the conclusion of the Commission on Carbon Prices, a group of leading economists supported by the World Bank.

Execution 8

Execution White Paper Shaw Price 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2014

It was the largest sovereign debt default in world history, and GDP fell by some 30% coupled with a 300% currency devaluation. One bank lost more money in a few weeks than it had accumulated over the previous century. Coaching Hiring Leadership Managing people Organizational culture' Building a Feedback-Rich Culture.

Emotional Intelligence 10

Emotional Intelligence GDP McKinsey Airlines 10

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2016

It’s not yet clear what Trump’s election means for issues that impact companies’ efforts to manage environmental and social issues. The World Bank estimates that $158 trillion worth of assets are at risk from increased natural disasters. Many banks heeded the advice, pulling funding from coal.

Energy 8

Energy Banking Chemicals Globalization 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

This means that many emerging market risks get cut from the senior leadership agenda. real GDP growth rate for the region, but there is more business risk than many expect. Mexico and Brazil alone account for over 60% of Latin America’s GDP and most regional revenue for multinationals. growth in real GDP.

Market Risk 9

Market Risk Marketing Supply Chain Company 9