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"Transparency breeds trust, and trust is the foundation of leadership." – Unknown. Wikipedia describes a critical moment in the history of drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson under the title "Chicago Tylenol Murders." In 1982, the tampering of Tylenol containers with potassium led to the death of several people. The incident...

Seplat Energy is set to breathe new life into Nigeria’s dormant oil wells following its successful acquisition of ExxonMobil’s onshore oil and gas assets. The initiative aims to significantly bolster the company’s production capacity across the region. The company’s Chief Operating Officer, Samson Ezugworie, shared that their immediate objectives include...

Based on insights from around 100 senior leaders, McKinsey discovered five key dilemmas today’s CEOs confront. Four of the dilemmas focus on balancing competing priorities to achieve business and team results. Only one dilemma focuses on the CEO as a person: immersing fully into the CEO role versus retaining personal...

From the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to intensifying geopolitical tensions, today’s CEOs face a landscape defined by complexity and constant change. Alongside external pressures, internal challenges such as workforce upskilling and the shift to hybrid working models demand agility and adaptability in managing stakeholders while maintaining a focus...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has joined Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk in opposing OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit corporation, creating an unexpected alliance between the two tech leaders. According to the Wall Street Journal on December 15, Zuckerberg recently submitted a letter to California’s attorney general urging the state to...

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has long been dominated by a few large players, but the backbone of the sector is composed of small and mid-sized firms. These businesses drive innovation, deliver specialized expertise, and play a vital role in local economies. Yet, they often face significant barriers...

Think about the headlines you see about artificial intelligence. It's usually about automation, efficiency, or some flashy new tech. But what if AI's real potential isn't in streamlining business but in saving lives? Artificial intelligence is stepping out of boardrooms and tech labs to make a tangible difference in the...

‘Twas the last month of the year, and all through the world, Not a CEO was sleeping, not even the head of Ford. The company goals were logged in spreadsheets with care In hopes that this time, it would finally be “their year.” The projections were documented, including the spreads,...

Heineken N.V.'s Supervisory Board has announced significant leadership transitions set to take place following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April 2025. Peter Wennink, currently Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board, will step into the role of Chair. Wennink, who joined the Supervisory Board in 2024, has been a vital contributor...

An analysis by PwC found that over half of the Fortune 500 companies listed in 2003—52%, to be precise—are no longer on the list today. Some of these organizations declared bankruptcy, others were acquired, and some ceased operations entirely. This stark reality underscores the tangible risk of corporate decline. The...