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Our female academics: 8 thought leadership articles on cryptocurrency, climate change and more
From wealth inequality and the impact of violence on business to boardroom diversity and flexible working, here are 8 of our most popular IB Knowledge articles by the Business School's female members of faculty.
How agile Chinese firms are defining a new era of management
As businesses move towards giving employees more control and freedom in their work, Chinese companies have found ways to use new technology to do this while reducing bureaucratic processes.
Neuroticism, deprivation and racial bias: Trump’s unique authoritarian appeal
Some may find support for Donald Trump hard to understand – but what unites his voters, many of whom live in regions of industrial decline, is the feeling they have something to lose.
2022 in business: 10 of the top IB Knowledge articles of the year
We take a look at some of this year's most popular IB Knowledge articles
Why tackling climate change requires nothing less than a business revolution
Protecting the environment and achieving net-zero emissions requires a radical assessment of how businesses operate. The Leonardo Centre on Business for Society is helping to accelerate that change
Could engaging in corporate social impact work damage your career?
Corporations are increasingly offering employees the chance to engage in social impact work. But is doing social good also good for your career?
Why we need to make the most of our time in the office
With flexible working conditions expected to become more common, the limited time when employees are in the office together will be crucial to customer focus and value creation
Why renewable energy outperforms fossil fuels
Analysis by Imperial’s Centre for Climate Finance & Investment shows how renewable energy has benefitted from technological improvements, policy support and lower financing costs.
What form of business enterprise will enable a green recovery?
Current models of business enterprise and economic growth are the main barriers to delivering a green recovery. Imperial’s Leonardo Centre on Business for Society offers a platform for collaborative efforts to remove those obstacles.
Why we resist the changes we want to see
Studies of top UK law firms show why organisational change can meet resistance even when employees support it
What does my job say about me?
We have more freedom than ever to define our own identities, but what other people think of our skills, ideas and thinking isn’t entirely under our own control
3 tips for delegating more effectively
Create more time to focus on the things that matter – practical tips for managers