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4 emotional intelligence skills to enhance your problem-solving and decision-making
If you haven’t heard the term emotional intelligence before, chances are you’ve heard the phrase, “The fish rots from the head first.” It’s a metaphor for a leader’s impact on an organisation. It acknowledges that emotions are contagious, and the…
Overcoming inhibitors to productivity: 4 strategies for CEOs [New report]
While this article is drawn from insights in the US market, the productivity inhibitors it highlights—talent shortages, slow digital transformation, hybrid work, and skills gaps—are equally relevant to Australian and New Zealand business leaders. After investing heavily in their workforce…
The Chief Strategy Officer: Is it a must-have for CEOs?
As more businesses develop and draft strategic plans, the role of chief strategy officer (CSO) has been adopted by executives who are eager to put their plans into action. Although strategic plans are increasingly common, many CEOs have watched their…
Vanity metrics vs profitability: Rethinking marketing KPIs
In a recent Vistage LIVE podcast, Stephanie Christopher welcomed Ashton Bishop, CEO of StepChange, to untangle the age-old question: Is there really a difference between B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) marketing? While industry jargon often sets these two approaches apart,…
How leaders can improve their 2025 strategic planning process
As 2025 rapidly approaches, many business leaders are starting their strategic planning process. Setting a strategy is the most difficult and important part of a CEO’s job.
Technology trends for 2025: AI and beyond
While artificial intelligence dominated the business news in 2024, it was mostly large tech that capitalised on the feeding frenzy. In 2025 and beyond, transformational innovations will shape the business landscape.
Should we ‘move fast and break things’ with AI?
In Silicon Valley, "move fast and break things" contrasts with growing public demand for cautious, regulated integration of generative AI into daily life.
Ecological trends for 2025 and beyond
Explore the ecological trends shaping 2025, focusing on the growing importance of sustainability in business strategies amid rising energy demands and reliance on fossil fuels.
Leading the generative AI transition beyond cognitive biases
Cognitive biases hinder Generative AI adoption. Leaders must address confirmation, status quo, and loss aversion biases to encourage acceptance and innovation.
5 steps to incorporate AI into your organisation
AI isn’t the future anymore — it’s the present. Whether you realise it or not, your competitors already use AI to automate mundane tasks, streamline decision-making and enhance customer experiences.