Global Leadership Summit
Highlights of the Global Leadership Summit 2012
Highlights of London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2012 held on 21 May. The theme for the summit was Faster, higher, stronger: Lessons shared between Business and Sport.
Shai Agassi discusses his thoughts on Innovation at the GLS2011
Shai Agassi, Founder and CEO, Better Place, discusses his thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Philip Rutnam discusses his thoughts on Innovation at the GLS2011
Philip Rutnam, Director General, Business and Skills, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, discusses his thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Patricia Hewitt talks on Innovation at GLS2011
Patricia Hewitt, Senior Independent Director, BT and Former UK Minister for Business, discusses her thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
GLS 2011 Panel 4: Does innovating for the greater good have an impact?
Does innovating for the greater good have an impact? Rodrigo Baggio, Michael J. Barber, Amit Mehra and Kamalini Ramdas discuss their thoughts on this question at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Nick Hughes talks about Innovation at GLS2011
Nick Hughes, SEMBA2001, Managing Director, Signal Point Partners, talks about Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
GLS 2011 Panel 3: Is culture stronger than leadership?
Is culture stronger than leadership? Matt Brittin, Stephen Leonard, Sir Martin Sorrell and David Sproul discuss their thoughts on this question at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Matt Brittin talks on Innovation at GLS2011
Matt Brittin, MBA1997, Managing Director UK and Ireland Operations, Google UK, discusses his thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Masahiko Yamada and Marc Silvester discuss Innovation at GLS2011
Masahiko Yamada, President of Technical Computing Solutions Unit and Marc Silvester, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Technology Officer, Fujitsu, discuss their thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Amit Mehra talks on Innovation at GLS2011
Amit Mehra, MBA2001, Founder and Managing Director of Reuters Market Light, talks about Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
GLS 2011 Panel 2: How do you set the scene for innovation?
How do you set the scene for innovation? Antonio Horta-Osorio, Philip Rutnam, Michael Hayman, Philip Cullimore and Phanish Puranam discuss their thoughts on this question at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
George W. Buckley talks on Innovation at GLS2011
George W. Buckley, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, 3M, discusses his thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
GLS 2011 Panel 1: Do big companies innovate?
Do big companies innovate? George W. Buckley, Nick Hughes(SEMBA2001), Geoff Vuleta and Gary Dushnitsky discuss their thoughts on this question at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Stephen Leonard talks about Innovation at GLS2011
Stephen Leonard, Chief Executive, IBM UK and Ireland, talks about Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Alumni thoughts on Innovation at GLS 2011
Hear from Alumni discussing the theme of innovation at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2011
Faculty thoughts on Innovation at GLS 2011
Professors Lynda Gratton, Kamalini Ramdas, Jeff Skinner and Nader Tavassoli discuss their thoughts on Innovation at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2011
Mo Ibrahim GLS 2010 interview
Mo Ibrahim, Chairman and Founder, Mo Ibrahim Foundation and Founder of Celtel International, on what we can learn from emerging markets
GLS 2011 Highlights
Highlights of London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2011, held on 23 May. The theme of the Summit was Innovation.
John Connolly GLS 2010 interview
John Connolly, Global Chairman, Deloitte, on what we can learn from emerging markets
GLS 2010 panel highlights 4: The power shift
Global Leadership Summit 2010 Panel highlights 4: The power shift
Osaze Osifo GLS 2010 interview
Osaze Osifo (MiFPT99), CEO, FBN Investment Banking and Asset Management, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Sir John Egan GLS 2010 interview
Sir John Egan (MSc01), Chairman, Severn Trent plc, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Erik Vynkier GLS 2010 interview
Erik Vynkier (MBA2000), Director, Standard Life, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Mohammed Althani GLS 2010 interview
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Althani (SEP50), President, Qatar-Connect, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Stephen Olabisi Onasanya GLS 2010 interview
Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director and CEO, First Bank of Nigeria, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Chris Gibson-Smith GLS 2010 interview
Dr Chris Gibson-Smith, Chairman, London Stock Exchange, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Andrew Likierman GLS 2010 interview
Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean of London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Jean-Christophe Bedos GLS 2010 interview
Jean-Christophe Bedos (SLN2000), CEO Boucheron, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Juan Pablo Hernandez de Alba GLS 2010 interview
Juan Pablo Hernandez de Alba (SEP39), Managing Director and Partner, EasyFairs Columbia, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Nigel Andrews GLS 2010 interview
Nigel Andrews (MSc11) on what we can learn from emerging markets
Roger Carlsson GLS 2010 interview
Roger Carlsson (MSc17), Executive Chairman, FCT Fund Management Pte Ltd, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Antonio Quintella GLS 2010 interview
Antonio Quintella (MBA33), CEO Brazil and Co-Head, Global Emerging Markets Council, Credit Suisse, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Rakesh Bhasin GLS 2010 interview
Rakesh Bhasin, CEO, Colt Technology Services Group, on what we can learn from emerging markets
GLS 2010 panel highlights 3: The future of work
Lynda Gratton, Warren East, Andy Green, Jasmine Whitbread and Rakesh Bhasin discuss the five key factors that will influence the way we work - technology, demographics, social trends, carbon and globalisation
GLS 2010 panel 2 highlights: Inside out
Nirmalya Kumar, Savio Kwan, Ravi Kant and Mo Ibrahim discuss the latest trend of emerging market companies exporting and taking over companies in the west. Leading companies from Brazil, India and China share their experiences
GLS 2010 panel 1 highlights: Understanding emerging markets
What do we mean by 'emerging markets'? Helene Rey, Antonio Qintella, Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, HE Amr Abdullah Al-Dabbagh and Laura D'Andrea Tyson seek to define this term and further explore these markets as an economic phenomenon
Warren East GLS 2010 interview
Warren East, CEO, ARM, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Don Sull GLS 2010 interview
Don Sull Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management; Faculty Director of Executive Education, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Martin Sorrell GLS 2010 interview
Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPP, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Ravi Kant GLS 2010 interview
Ravi Kant, Vice Chair, Tata Motors, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Andy Green GLS 2010 interview
Andy Green, CEO, Logica, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Julian Birkinshaw GLS 2010 interview
Julian Birkinshaw Professor of Strategic and International Management and Deputy Dean of Programmes, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Francesca Cornelli GLS 2010 interview
Francesca Cornelli Professor of Finance; Academic Director, The Coller Institute of Private Equity, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Lynda Gratton GLS 2010 interview
Lynda Gratton Professor of Management Practice in Organisational Behaviour, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Nirmalya Kumar GLS 2010 interview
Nirmalya Kumar Professor of Marketing, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Paul Bulcke GLS 2010 interview
Paul Bulcke, CEO, Nestle S.A., on what we can learn from emerging markets
Laura Tyson GLS 2010 interview
Laura D'Andrea Tyson, S.K. and Angela Chan Professor of Global Management, Haas School of Business, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Vittorio Colao GLS 2010 interview
Vittorio Colao, Chief Executive, Vodafone, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Peter Voser GLS 2010 interview
Peter Voser, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Savio Kwan GLS 2010 interview
Savio Kwan (MSc09), Independent Non-Executive Director, Alibaba Group, on what we can learn from emerging markets
GLS 2010 highlights
Highlights of London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2010, held on 5 July. The theme was emerging markets: "New Frontiers: Expansion, Opportunity and Innovation."
Warren Finegold GLS 2010 interview
Warren Finegold (MSc14), Chief Executive, Global Business Development, Vodafone, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Global Leadership Summit 2009 highlights
London Business School hosted its sixth annual Global Leadership Summit, featuring the most prestigious group of leaders to be gathered on one stage in London this year
The way forward for business in a reset economy
Speaking at this year's Global Leadership Summit, Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO of General Electric, one of the world's most admired and successful companies, gave his thoughts on how businesses can emerge stronger once the recession is over
What will winning organisations look like in 18 months' time?
Rob Goffee, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School discusses what business will look like in 18 months' time and how their focus will be a further 18 months ahead of that
What performance indicators become prevalent in a recession?
Rob Goffee, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School discusses what the most common performance indicators are during a downturn, including the 'soft' indicators such as enjoying your job
Opportunities in emerging markets in the downturn
Terry Rhodes, Co-Founder of CelTel, looks at the interesting and new opportunities which might be overlooked during this downturn
How should executives prepare for the upturn?
Rob Goffee, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School discusses why executives can not ignore the fundamentals of leadership when preparing for the upturn
Is it time to focus on risk-reduction strategies?
Richard Punt, Managing Partner of Strategy at Deloitte, discusses the potential outcomes as a result of the ttightening in the willingness for companies to take risk
Is the slowdown an opportunity for leaders to get ahead and increase the gap?
Richard Punt, Managing Partner of Strategy at Deloitte, talks about why it's important that leaders get focused on the media term opportunities
How to deal with the upturn when it comes
Richard Punt, Managing Partner of Strategy at Deloitte, discusses how managers can best prepare their organisation for the upturn
A crisis of trust: the leadership challenge
Richard Edelman, President and CEO of Edelman, gives his insights on how businesses have lost reputational ground in 2008 ad a crisis of confidence in CEOs
Is the global market economy broken?
Paul Walsh, Chief Executive of Diageo, offer his perspective on why the global economy isn't broken
The need for a department of death and renewal
Nick Wood, entrepreneur and business advisor, looks at why all businesses today need a 'death and renewal' department that has the ability to make difficult decisions to ensure the long-term survival of the organisation
Leadership in a crisis
HE Sheikh Mohamed Althani, President of Qatar-Connect, discusses how leadership has been a major issue in handling the global economy
Leadership in the current climate
John Rothenberg, SVP, Investor Relations and Head of M and A at Unilever UK, discusses the role of leadership in uncertain times
Is the slowdown an opportunity for leaders to get ahead and increase the gap?
Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore looks at how a recession tests individuals and idenitifies those who have a resilience to overcome difficult times
What performance indicators become prevalent in a recession?
Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore talks about survival as the most important indicator
What will winning organisations look like in 18 months' time?
Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore discusses the attributes of winning organisations
How should business decision-makers prepare for the upturn?
Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore, discusses the best way for decision-makers to prepare their business for the upturn
Fixing the financial system
Julian Franks, Professor of Finance at London Business School, discusses why we can not wait to fix the financial system, despite not fully understanding the origins of the crisis
Leadership in tough times
Juan Pablo de Alba, Director General, Easyfairs Columbia, looks at what leaders can learn from difficult times with particular reference to how Columbian leaders coped in 1999
Investing when times are difficult
Jeremy Asher, Chairman of Agile Energy, argues that survival is the main priority during these times but that great disruptions can also bring great opportunities
Do consumer brand preferences change in a downturn?
Jean-Christophe Bedos, CEO of Boucheron, discusses why consumers change their brand preferences during a recession
Can marketing help sustain competitive advantage during a recession?
Jean-Christophe Bedos, CEO of Boucheron, looks at how brands can achieve a competitive advantage through their marketing activity
How should decision-makers prepare for the upturn?
Jean-Christophe Bedos, CEO of Boucheron, discusses the best way for decision-makers to prepare their business for the upturn
Is globalisation falling apart?
Helene Rey, London Business School Chaired Professor of Economics, looks at the drop in international transactions and examines whether international trade flows and international financial flows point towards a collapse of globalisation
Four steps to protect your business and grow during a downturn
Dr. Gita Piramal, Chairman of Ergo, gives a guide to the four steps needed to protect and grow your business in the downturn
What performance indicators become prevalent in a recession?
Costas Mitropoulos, Executive Chairman, Eurobank EFG Telesis Finance discusses what are the most common performance indicators during a downturn
What's the value of online strategy?
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, discusses the importance of an online strategy, particularly during a downturn
How does consumer behaviour differ in the downturn?
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, looks at how consumers behave during a downturn
What will winning organisations look like in 18 months' time?
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, examines what a successful business will look like after the recession
Can the financial system be fixed?
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, discusses if the financial system can be fixed
How should business decision-makers prepare for the upturn?
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, discusses the best way for decision-makers to prepare their business for the upturn
How do you make your marketing budget work harder?
Daniel Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Marketing at London Business School gives insights on how businesses can make the most of their marketing budget
How does consumer behaviour differ in a downturn?
Daniel Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Marketing at London Business School looks at how consumers behave during a downturn
Can the financial system be fixed?
Costas Mitropoulos, Executive Chairman, Eurobank EFG Telesis Finance discusses if the financial system can be fixed
What will winning organisations look like in 18 months' time?
Costas Mitropoulos, Executive Chairman, Eurobank EFG Telesis Finance examines what a successful business will look like after the recession
Is the global market economy broken?
Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics at London Business School examines whether the global market economy is broken, or if it can be fixed
The response of London Business School to the downturn
Professor Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean of London Business School discusses the School's response to the economic downturn
Glow: bringing energy and innovation to your work
Create a cooperative environment within your organisation and you will radiate energy, innovation and success, says Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice
Don't let this crisis go to waste!
Understanding industry architecture (especially in financial services) can help us to understand both the causes of and remedy for our malaise, argues Michael G Jacobides, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management
Indian power
Nirmalya Kumar, Professor of Marketing, shares the essence of what he learned from 10 trips to India to interview more than 30 CEOs and top executives who are unleashing the new global power of Indian firms
Simple rules for complex times
During a recession many companies scale back their marketing, so those who don't are at a distinct advantage. This is because the amount that they spend will be carried further, says Dan Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Marketing
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