Can bossless management work? Not according to B-school professors Nicolai Foss and Peter Klein, whose new book makes the case for functional hierarchy.

Value-creating chief data officers: Cementing a seat at the top table In PwC’s second Chief Data Officer Study, we found more chief data officers appointed by the world’s leading companies—and ...

Mastering the connection between strategy and culture Business leaders often are tempted to focus on strategy over culture. But the strongest companies take four key actions that deliver the best of ...

State of flux The rapid changes in the way energy is created, distributed, and stored are creating new relationships between industry and government.

A CEO guide to today’s value creation ecosystem The drivers of enterprise value extend beyond financial productivity — and as disruption intensifies, businesses must adapt to avoid value destruction.

Building a culture of learning at work How leaders can create the psychological safety for people to constantly rethink what’s possible.

Practicing strategy in an uncertain world A modern strategy that works will require leaders to learn new skills and apply new tools. Here’s a primer for a refreshed approach.

The power of feelings at work By aligning the pursuit of business objectives with the meeting of human needs, companies can tap into powerful emotional forces in their current cultural situations.

Li & Fung CEO Spencer Fung has explicitly championed a digital transformation of one of the world’s most influential supply chain solutions platforms.

10 principles for leadership presence Build muscle memory to support conviction, commitment, and resilience for yourself and your organization. See also “ A guide to establishing your leadership ...

Thawing the frozen middle As businesses put trillions of dollars into digital transformations, they need a plan to ensure that middle management is helping make the most of the investment.

A strategist’s guide to upskilling Companies and local governments can unlock opportunity by working together to raise the quality of talent. See also “ 6 steps to upskilling your people.” ...