If you're a business leader looking to stay ahead of the curve, this book is an essential guide. It offers a comprehensive overview of the major trends shaping the future of business, drawing on reviews of 70 recent management books and interviews with 21 senior leaders.
What sets this book apart is that it's grounded in the real-world experiences of active business leaders. From political affairs to family businesses and everything in between, each of the eight parts offers expert insights on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you're seeking to adapt your strategy to the external environment, lead your organization towards fulfilling its mission, or simply stay ahead of the competition, this book has got you covered.

Presents valuable insights from 60 recent management books and practitioner interviews Curates expert insights from active leaders to help future-proof your business Unlocks real-world strategies that help gain a competitive edge

Autorentext
Peter Lorange, Honorary President, IMD, is a successful entrepreneur and the former owner of a highly diversified family investment company. He is regarded as one of the world's foremost business school academics, having held the position of President at IMD, Lausanne (Switzerland) for 15 years, having also been President of Norwegian School of Business, as well as a Professor at Wharton and at Sloan School (MIT). He has had several positions on various boards. His entrepreneurial journey spans key areas such as education, shipping, investments, and real estate businesses.
Karin Mugnaini is the Head of the International Alumni Association at IMD (Lausanne, Switzerland), and has been involved in international business since 1989, with engagements across the United States, Europe, Hong Kong, and currently in Switzerland. She has held numerous leadership positions in corporations as well as in startups, with a particular emphasis on new business initiatives.Ms. Mugnaini was formerly President & COO of the Lorange Network, working closely with Peter Lorange.

Inhalt
Prelude.- Political and World Affairs - Where We Are Today: Practice Insights.- Introduction to Political and World Affairs.- Essential Books to Learn About Political and World Affairs - Where We Are.- Closing Remarks.- Adapting the Firm's Strategy to the External Environment - Getting Started: Practice Insights.- Introduction to Adapting the Firm's Strategy to the External Environment - Getting Started.- Essential Books to Learn About Adapting the Firm's Strategy to the External Environment - Getting Started.- Executive Profiles of Business Leaders.- Closing Remarks.- The Business - Your Company: Practice Insights.- Introduction to the Business - Your Company.- Essential Books to Learn About the Business - Your Company.- Executive Profiles of Business Leaders.- Closing Remarks.- Strategic Options - Strategy Means Choice: Practice Insights.- Introduction to Strategic Options - Strategy Means Choice.- Essential Books to Learn About Strategic Options - Strategy Means Choice.- Executive Profiles of Business Leaders.- Closing Remarks.- The Family Business - An Inspiring Source: Practice Insights.- Introduction to the Family Business - An Inspiring Source.- Essential Books to Learn About the Family Business - An Inspiring Source.- Executive Profiles of Business Leaders.- Closing Remarks.- Investing to Maximize Wealth - Value Creation and Growth: Practice Insights.- Introduction to Investing to Maximize Wealth - Value Creation and Growth.- Essential Books to Learn About Investing to Maximize Wealth - Value Creation and Growth.- Executive Profiles of Business Leaders.- Closing Remarks.- Leading the Organization - Towards Fulfilling the Mission: Business Insights.- Introduction to Leading the Organization - Towards Fulfilling the Mission.- Essential Books to Learn About Leading the Organization - Towards Fulfilling the Mission.- Executive Profiles of Business Leaders.- Closing Remarks.- Leadership and Self - Now to You: Practice Insights.- Introduction to Leadership and Self - Now to You.- Essential Books to Learn About Leadership and Self - Now to You.- Closing Remarks.- Conclusions: Postface.- Conclusions on Accelerated Learning for Business Success.