by Charlotte Baker | Feb 19, 2026 | What we think
Lessons from Jesper Brodin, CEO of IKEA, how culture empowered 170,000 internal entrepreneurs to secure IKEA’s business in a global catastrophe IKEA is one of the most remarkable retail success stories of recent years, built on a clever combination of affordability,...
by Charlotte Baker | Jan 29, 2026 | What we think
Lessons from CEOs successfully navigating economic and political uncertainty, social upheaval and climate change These are challenging times in which to run a business of any kind. In conversations with CEOs across sectors and geographies, the consistent message is of...
by Charlotte Baker | Sep 3, 2025 | What we think
With €13 billion in annual revenue, the Turkish white goods business Arçelik has grown into a global white goods behemoth. But how do you align 55,000 employees across 58 countries, 22 brands, and 46 production facilities behind a single strategic vision? What CEO...
by Charlotte Baker | Jan 31, 2025 | What we think
90% of CEOs say their business is too slow. They’re asking critical questions: How do I create an agile, high performance culture? How do I engage and align our people? How do I create trust in our business? There’s an old story about two hikers who are...
by Charlotte Baker | Dec 16, 2024 | What we think
How do I create an agile, high performance culture? How do I engage and align our people? How do I drive productivity? Land strategy? Create trust in our business? These are the questions facing 90% of CEOs who recognize their business is too slow. The answer lies in...
