GCC Economies Face Impending Market Turmoil: Executives Must Prepare for New Challenges.

Posted Leave a commentPosted in Situations of Rapid Change
Business leaders in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region are bracing themselves for challenging times ahead as they anticipate increased pressure to transform or restructure their businesses amid an impending market turmoil. According to a survey conducted by Alvarez & Marsal, approximately 75% of GCC business leaders expect a reversal or slowdown in economic growth […]
Stuck in transformation: corporate transformation

Stuck in Transformation: Understanding the Importance and Challenges of Corporate Transformation 

Posted Leave a commentPosted in Situations of Rapid Change
Corporate transformation is a critical aspect of modern business, as companies seek to adapt to changing market conditions and stay ahead of the competition. However, despite its importance, many companies struggle with the process of transforming their business operations, and a significant percentage of these initiatives fail. In this article, we will explore why corporate […]
The revision of Swiss company law increases liabilities and responsibilities of non-executive directors

The revision of Swiss company law increases liabilities and responsibilities of non-executive directors

Posted Leave a commentPosted in Situations of Rapid Change
The role of non-executive directors is often sought as an attractive crowning glory of a career in management. It is easily overlooked that the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) differs from the regulations in e.g. Germany or the Anglo-Saxon area and that the board of directors, unlike the German or Anglo-Saxon supervisory board, does not […]
Data-Driven vs Intuitive Leadership in Corporate Decision-Making

Data-Driven vs Intuitive Leadership in Corporate Decision-Making

Posted Leave a commentPosted in Situations of Rapid Change
The advancement of data analytics has opened many doors in today’s corporate world. One of the main areas affected is decision-making within a company. Previously, leadership and management relied solely on past experiences and a ‘gut feel.’   Today, data can transform how we make decisions based on facts and real-time evidence. That being said, are […]
Healthcare ecosystem of the future

Stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem of the future

Posted Leave a commentPosted in Situations of Rapid Change
by Ludovic Pureur – Vice President, Strategic Partnerhips at Virgin Pulse Health promotion and disease prevention have always been considered important. But, of late, their importance has reached new heights and they are now at the heart of most, if not all, discussions, especially since the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the world. It […]
„Für #Werte haben wir jetzt wirklich keine Zeit….“ by Sandra Happel

“We really don’t have time for values now….”

Posted Leave a commentPosted in Situations of Rapid Change
Transformation within companies is actually the permanent state nowadays. Digital transformation, cultural transformation, leadership transformation, organisational transformation and so on. Sometimes you get the impression that organisations, management boards and employees are tired of transformation, and have even become a little resistant to it. In the “normal” business and market environment, most companies still achieve […]
The good coach - Image found on https://wallpapersafari.com/w/YsOcim

The Good Coach Wins The Game – The Chairman And Their Team

Posted 1 CommentPosted in Situations of Rapid Change
In professional sports, mental readiness is key for champions. This is highlighting the importance of being mentally balanced also for senior executives. The Non-Executive Board must observe and nurture the mental health of the firm’s top executives in addition to overseeing the firm and acting as the interface between shareholders and executive management, to create resilient and sustainable organizations. Executives are skilled, able, and well-meaning! Yet, in situations of rapid change, […]