What should be on the Davos agenda?
January sees the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting at Davos. But what should the leaders of the world be discussing? London Business School faculty make their suggestions.
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Why we need banks
Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean of London Business School, considers why some bankers have been vilified but banks are nonetheless essential.
What if we just think differently?
The starting point for the UK-based innovation company, ?What If!, was the belief that corporations unintentionally stifle innovation.
Special report: Competing on knowledge
Traditionally, the UK has been regarded as good at innovation – with many inventions and scientific breakthroughs.
The voice of venture capital
The BVCA is at the forefront of the debate about how best to create and sustain an entrepreneurial economy in the UK. Rebecca Harding asked Linthwaite some baseline questions about the work of the BVCA."
Invisible ink
"Regulation requiring companies to report on intangible assets is coming soon to the UK and other countries. Yet, argues Kim Warren, unless investors understand how such ‘soft’ factors actually work through the business system to drive performance".
Interview: Jeff Skoll
Jeff Skoll, co-founder of eBay, philanthropist and the man behind the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, talks about why he is so passionate about social entrepreneurship. Interview by Des Dearlove.
Victims of power and tradition in a market economy
A study of four large Swedish companies shows lack of historical awareness, theoretical consciousness, strategic thinking and marketing savvy.
Entrepreneurial gold mines - John Mullins asks the question: Where do good ideas come from?
Right now there are two million entrepreneurs in the UK actively engaged in starting a new business.
Growth by Design: A Model for Design-Led Businesses?
The impact of design on the UK economy as a whole is growing and the importance of design-led enterprises is increasingly being recognised. But what does a successful design-led company look like?
The Art of Swedish Management
Swedish management, as personified by England soccer coach Sven-Göran Eriksson, is once again attracting world attention. But what exactly is it? And can it be made to work as successfully outside the particular mix of Swedish culture and history?
Setting Standards: Strategic Advantages in International Trade
Among the most important technical barriers to trade are the different standards, testing and certification measures for products and services.
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