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View from Deauville: business ideas for long-term solutions

October 14, 2011 3:15 pm by Financial Times
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Political leaders advocating measures in the short term to ensure a long-term solution to the global debt crisis is a concept with which we have all become familiar. But are business leaders following the mantra of short-term steps for long-term gain when it comes to their own leadership strategy? (more…)

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View from Deauville: leadership for the 21st century

October 13, 2011 3:24 pm by Financial Times
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In a business environment where competition, employees and teams are becoming more global, and stakeholder groups are more diverse, what are the characteristics of an effective business leader in the 21st century? And where do women fit into this picture? (more…)

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