London Business School podcasts: Recent Episodes
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Tai Lopez is an aspiring renaissance man. He has been an entrepreneur for 18 years and has started 12 multi-million dollar companies that are all still running successfully. Tai is addicted to traveling seeking the advice of the world's top minds.
L'Oreal, Bloomberg, Johnson & Johnson and Fosun tell us why they recruit from LBS for positions in Asia. We also hear from three students in this video about what they intend to bring to new roles in Asia.
American Express CEO Ken Chenault speaks about the importance of recruiting the right people for the company he leaders, and the company's success in recruiting top talent from London Business School.
Can banking integrate seamlessly with the day-to-day activities of consumers and interactions with their finances? Travis Ledwith explains how this might be possible.
American Express CEO Ken Chenault talks to London Business School about turning points in his career, lessons in leadership and shares useful career advice.
Alessandro Profumo, Chairman of Italy's Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena Bank explains his role in restoring the bank's reputation, ensuring profitability, improve customer experience, encourage transparency and more.
CEO of the UK Consumers' Association (Which), Peter Vicary-Smith, explains that consumers are now looking for support along the whole purchasing journey and why organisations such as Which need to exist.
A case study in innovation which outlines the stages of a new product. Find out how Costa Express was brought to life through funding, product development and launch.
Alessandro Profumo, Chairman of the Italian Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena talks about his experiences working in consolidation, corporate social responsibility, internationalistation, and how the industry needs to address its reputation issues.
Chairman of Italy's Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena, Alesandro Profumo, talks to London Business School about his role, responsibilities and interactions with the organisation's CEO.
Peter Vicary-Smith, Chief Executive Officer of UK consumer association Which shares his experience and gives his tips on leadership.
Dr. James Gifford, founding Executive Director for Responsible Investment at the United Nations, talks to London Business School.
American Express CEO Ken Chenault on the importance of formulating the right strategy in uncertain economic times and the implications it has on the company he leads.
Ken Chenault, CEO of American Express speaks to London Business School about the company's key achievements during his tenure.
Credit Suisse's Giles Keating talks about what the effect changing regulatory, consumer and competitive environments will have on private banking and wealth management.
Martin Wheatley, CEO of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, talks about his career, the role of the organisation in regulating the finance industry and the challenges that lie ahead.
CEO of The Huffington Post and London Business School alum Jimmy Maymann, on why he believes its video strategy will make the online news site the 'media company of this decade'.
Alexis Cheang of F and C Investments explains whether ethical investment can ever be mainstream.
London Business School was established nearly 50 years ago as a centre of excellence for management education in the UK. As we begin our next 50 years, we invite you to help us write the next chapter of the London Business School story.
The Campaign to raise GBP100m was officially launched at a gala event at One Marylebone. The event was marked by a GBP25m donation for the redevelopment of Old Marylebone Town Hall by alumnus Idan Ofer, principal of the Quantum Pacific Group.
Are central banks being stretched to breaking point? CNN's Richard Quest and Josef Ackermann of Zurich Insurance Group discuss the topic at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2013.
The crisis was a lost opportunity to restructure the banking system in Europe, according to Josef Ackermann, former Chairman of Zurich Insurance Group and Vice-Chairman of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum.
The former chairman of Zurich Insurance Group, Josef Ackermann, talks to CNN's Richard Quest about banks being replaced by new funding mechanisms.
The Global Head of Banking Research at Credit Suisse, Giles Keating discusses how the banking environment is different post-crisis, and what the implications are for investors.
Dr. Josef Ackermann, Chairman of Zurich Insurance Group; Vice-Chairman of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum puts forward his thoughts on how the banking sector can better add value to society at large.
CNN's Richard Quest finds out from Josef Ackermann, Chairman of Zurich Insurance Group; Vice-Chairman of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum about what he knew of the Libor Scandal.
CNN's Richard Quest asks Dr. Josef Ackermann, Zurich Insurance Group Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the World Economic Forum's Foundation Board, whether the public should still be wary about the behaviour of banks today.
Dr. Josef Ackermann, Chairman of Zurich Insurance Group, Vice-Chairman of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum outlines the reasons why there is a need for global standards and regulations for banking.
Alessandro Profumo, Chairman Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena, speaks to London Business School about the effect such a decision would have on the wider European Community.
Hear from Professor Chris Higson, who teaches on the Accounting and Financial Analysis programme, share his insights on the importance of understanding financial statements.
Beyond Heroes, Villians and Scapegoats: The Future of Leadership. Iceland President Olafur Grimsson, Unilever CEO Paul Polman were among the line up of big hitters at London Business School's annual leadership event.
Lord Ian Blair, former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, speaks about his experience leading the Met and how the city recovered following the terrorist attacks in London on 7 July, 2005.
Angel investor, Non Executive Director of UKTI and LBS alum Dale Murray (JEMBA2000) discusses with London Business School how the emergence of lean startups and crowdfunding have changed the role of angel investors.
London Business School MBA students film their South African journey from their point of view as they help local entrepreneurs with the challenges they face as small businesses in an emerging market.
The CEO of Deloitte UK, David Sproul, talks to London Business School about whether accountancy firms are responsible for creating tax evasion schemes.
The CEO of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority shares his thoughts on the panel "Beyond reforms and recriminations: the future of financial leadership" at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2013.
Professor Economics and subject area chair at London Business School, Lucrezia Reichlin, shares her key take-aways from the panel "Beyond reforms and recriminations: the future of financial leadership at the Global Leadership Summit 2013.
James Quincey, President Europe, Coca-Cola Company, shares his key take-aways from the panel "Beyond heroes and villians: the key to sustainable business leadership" at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2013.
Chairman of CBI and BT Group PLC, Sir Michael Rake, shares his thoughts on the subject of the panel "The future of British business: practical priorities for practitioners and policy makers" at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2013.
BBC World Chief Business Correspondent and Adjunct Professor of Economics, Linda Yueh, shares her key take-aways from the panel "Beyond reforms and recriminations: The future of financial leadership" at the Global Leadership Summit 2013.
The former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, Lord Ian Blair of Boughton, shares his key take-aways from the panel "Leadership: a convenant of trust?" at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2013.
Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Ioannis Ioannou, shares his key take-aways from the panel "Investing in a fairer future: the role of capital markets in creating a sustainable economy" at the Global Leadership Summit 2013.
Alexis Cheang, Director of Governance and Sustainable Investment, F and C Investment, shares her thoughts on the panel "Investing in a fairer future: the role of capital markets in creating a sustainable economy" at the 2013 Global Leadership Summit.
Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics, Deputy Dean at London Business School, shares his key take-aways from the panel "Emerging markets: are the BRICs braced for a slowdown?" at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2013.
Alessandro Profumo, Chairman of Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena Bank, shares his key take-aways from the panel "Beyond reforms and recriminations: The future of financial leadership" at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2013.
Angel investor, Non Executive Director of UKTI and LBS alum Dale Murray shares her key take-aways from the panel "Business model innovation: putting the world's workers to work" at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2013.
David Sproul, CEO of Deloitte UK, shares his key take-aways from the panel "Agents of change: What role should business leaders play in driving positive social, economic and environmental change?" at the 2013 Global Leadership Summit.
The CEO of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, Martin Wheatley, says that changes to industry culture, legal and competition powers are key factors to the success of the organisation.
The UK's Finance Conduct Authority's Chief Executive Officer, Martin Wheatley, talks to London Business School about the key financial and regulatory challenges facing the organisation in a struggling economy.
The Executive Director of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment tells London Business School why it is in the financial interest of leading clothing brands to have safe factories and supply chains.
How was Iceland able to recover more quickly and effectively than other European economies? President Olafur Grimsson speaks at London Business School's 2013 Global Leadership Summit
The Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development for The Madison Square Garden Company discusses how sport and entertainment are closely knit, her leadership style, and her vision of how technology will influence the future of sport.
Find out how Amit was able to launch Reuters Market Light, the benefits it provides for farmers in India, and the opportunities for the mobile product's further innovation and growth.
Watch highlights from London Business School's panel event 'Can Bank Boards Do The Job?'. Our finance faculty and industry experts from the Vickers Commission and the Financial Times debate the recent controversial issues surrounding bank governance.
The economist and Financial Times journalist on what surprised him most when he chaired the review into UK equity markets and what needs to be done to change the way things work in the UK financial services industry.
London Business School student Jenny Truong talks about the benefits of participating in the Global Business Experience, as part of her MBA programme. Jenny joined a group helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, Lynda Gratton reveals that the future of leadership was discussed as an issue for the first time in conjunction with increasing levels of youth unemployment, the Euro, and online learning.
Find out what life is like at London Business School for our first-year MBAs. Six students share their stories on how they have developed their experience, skills and network.
Assistant Professor Ioannis Ioannou and Heather Hancock, Managing Partner, Innovation Talent and Brand at Deloitte discuss how large organisations can use their skills, expertise and synergies to help solve major environmental and social challenges.
Professor Nigel Nicholson argues that women are disadvantaged by the persistence of organisational forms and competitive promotion systems designed by men so that they can play games of dominance hierarchy games, pretending they are meritocracies.
Professor Nigel Nicholson argues that women are disadvantaged by the persistence of organisational forms and competitive promotion systems designed by men so that they can play games of dominance hierarchy games, pretending they are meritocracies.
Chief Economist and Group Head of Global Research at Standard Chartered speaks to London Business School's Business Strategy Review about the likes of China and other Asian nations as economic powers and the implications for investors.
Exploring the importance of careers support, we follow students at the General Managers Speakers Panel. Designed for students and alumni with 8-25 years' experience, expert managers offered real insight into the realities of General Management.
Daniel Lacalle, Senior Portfolio Manager at hedge fund Ecofin and writer at ElConfidencial.com, discusses 'Which energy model should Spain and the EU head for to ensure economic competitiveness, security of supply and environmental sustainability?'.
Dan Cable, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, explains how companies can implement certain strategies to help new employees settle into new organisations and retain them.
Kamalini Ramdas, professor of Management Science and Operations, argues that organisations able to harness innovation in service delivery can create 'tremendous' value for both their customers and themselves.
London Business School Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Ioannis Ioannou, presents his insights on how organisations can take a greener approach to the way to do business and succeed.
An audience of MBA students got to hear from inspirational and thought provoking leaders including the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Michael Bear, World famous Head Chef Ferran Adria and Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Find out why Heather Hancock's insights and career advice are still relevant today, even after the success of London 2012.
Hear insights from one of India's most successful entrepreneurs - Lalit Modi, Architect of the Indian Premier League.
Brent Hoberman, discusses his entrepreneurial career and what "being successful" means to him. He offers some insight into the success of Lastminute.com and what he's learnt as the Non-Executive Director at the Guardian Media Group and TalkTalk.
Nathan Homer discusses his career and his role as Sports Marketing and Olympics Project Director at Procter and Gamble. He speaks about the lessons business can learn from sport and shares the best piece of advice that he has received.
Peter Ayliffe, CEO and President of Visa Europe speaks about his role, looks to the future for Visa Europe and their involvement in the Olympics and Paralympics.
Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, delivers a workshop at the 2012 Alumni Reunion event, inviting participants to draw their lifeline and reflect on the forces and factors that have shaped their life journey.
Michael Payne, author of Olympic Turnaround, discusses his role on the IOC and the evolution of the Olympic brand.
Sir John Armitt LEP27(1987), discusses his career and his role as Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority.
Hear from staff and students as London Business School celebrates five years of the Executive MBA programme in Dubai.
Randall S. Peterson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, presents a short case about resolving conflict within a group or team at the 2012 Alumni Reunion event.
Beth Comstock, discusses her career and her role as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of GE
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.
Christine Langan, Head of BBC Films, talks about her role and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. She discusses her leadership style and shares the best career advice she ever received.
Helena Morrissey, discusses her career and her role as CEO of Newton Investment Management. She shares the best career advice she ever received and discusses the barriers women still face in business.
Cherie Blair, Founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, discusses the problems being faced by women in business and why she set up her foundation to support women entrepreneurs.
Patricia Hewitt, discusses her career and her role as Former Secretary of State for Trade and Industry; Former Secretary of State for Health and Senior Independent Director of BT
Antonio Quintella MBA33(1992), discusses his career and his role as CEO Americas of Credit Suisse
Ursula Burns, discusses her career and her role as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Xerox Corporation
Diane Morgan, Associate Dean of Degree Programmes and Career Services shares her thoughts on the achievements of our alumni, and the right time for business school.
The Lord Mayor of the City of London Alderman Michael Bear talks to MBA students about his 'Formula for Success' as part of the London Talks series.
CEO and Chairman of Xerox Ursula Burns, joined by Professor Julian Birkinshaw in a Business Leaders Series event, discuss leading business transformation in uncertain times
World famous Head Chef Ferran Adria (El Bulli restaurant, 1985 -2011) discusses his career and the importance for innovation at London Business School.
London Business School faculty offer their thoughts and tips on what lies ahead in 2012.
We meet Jennifer Mackenzie (ADP 2010), Mining Manager at BHP Biliton, as she reflects on how the programme helped her to address significant challenges upon her return to work.
Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell MP, discusses his career and his role as Secretary of State for International Development
George Buckley, discusses his career and his role as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3M
Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes lectures MBA students on 'Motivation, Leadership and Teamwork' in the first of the MBA programme's 'London Talks' series
Stephen Leonard, Chief Executive, IBM UK and Ireland, talks about Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
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
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
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
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
Shai Agassi, Founder and CEO, Better Place, discusses his thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Nick Hughes, SEMBA2001, Managing Director, Signal Point Partners, talks about Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Philip Rutnam, Director General, Business and Skills, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, discusses his thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
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, MBA2001, Founder and Managing Director of Reuters Market Light, talks about Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Patricia Hewitt, Senior Independent Director, BT and Former UK Minister for Business, discusses her thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
George W. Buckley, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, 3M, discusses his thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 2011
Hear from Alumni discussing the theme of innovation at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2011
Matt Brittin, MBA1997, Managing Director UK and Ireland Operations, Google UK, discusses his thoughts on Innovation at the Global Leadership Summit 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
Highlights of London Business School's Global Leadership Summit 2011, held on 23 May. The theme of the Summit was Innovation.
5 minute highlights of the speech given by Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, at London Business School's Up Close speaker event on 10th February 2010.
Juan Pablo Hernandez de Alba SEP39(1996) reflects on his career and time at the School.
Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, discusses his career and his role as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria
Mo Ibrahim, discusses his career and his role as Chairman and Founder of Mo Ibrahim Foundation and Founder of Celtel International
Rakesh Bhasin, discusses his career and his role as Chief Executive Officer of Colt Technology Services Group
Jasmine Whitbread, discusses her career and her role as Chief Executive of Save the Children
Peter Voser, discusses his career and his role as Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell
Peter Sutherland, discusses his career and his role as Chairman of Goldman Sachs International and London School of Economics
Dr Chris Gibson-Smith, discusses his career and his role as Chairman of London Stock Exchange.
Paul Bulcke, CEO, Nestle S.A. discusses his career and his role as Chief Executive Officer of Nestle S.A.
As the financial and economic agenda moves from crisis to recovery, four of our faculty members (Nader Tavassoli, Kamalini Ramdas, Richard Portes and Michael Jacobides) offer their insights on what lies ahead for 2011
Osaze Osifo (MiFPT99), CEO, FBN Investment Banking and Asset Management, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Sir John Egan (MSc01), Chairman, Severn Trent plc, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Erik Vynkier (MBA2000), Director, Standard Life, on what we can learn from emerging markets
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Althani (SEP50), President, Qatar-Connect, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director and CEO, First Bank of Nigeria, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Dr Chris Gibson-Smith, Chairman, London Stock Exchange, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean of London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Jean-Christophe Bedos (SLN2000), CEO Boucheron, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Juan Pablo Hernandez de Alba (SEP39), Managing Director and Partner, EasyFairs Columbia, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Warren Finegold (MSc14), Chief Executive, Global Business Development, Vodafone, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Roger Carlsson (MSc17), Executive Chairman, FCT Fund Management Pte Ltd, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Antonio Quintella (MBA33), CEO Brazil and Co-Head, Global Emerging Markets Council, Credit Suisse, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Rakesh Bhasin, CEO, Colt Technology Services Group, on what we can learn from emerging markets
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
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
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
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
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 Professor of Finance; Academic Director, The Coller Institute of Private Equity, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Lynda Gratton Professor of Management Practice in Organisational Behaviour, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Nirmalya Kumar Professor of Marketing, London Business School, on what we can learn from emerging markets
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
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange says that "global financial regulation is around the corner"
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange warns of the dangers of "learn as you go regulation"
Savio Kwan (MSc09), Independent Non-Executive Director, Alibaba Group, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Mo Ibrahim, Chairman and Founder, Mo Ibrahim Foundation and Founder of Celtel International, on what we can learn from emerging markets
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."
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange says that conditions that could lead to the creation of a new bubble are visible
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange explores some of the key issues around compensation in the banking sector
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange describes why consistency in regulation is so important
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange describes the movement towards a more integrated regulatory system
At London Business School's Up Close speaker event in February 2010, Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange discusses the importance of an enhanced role for central banks
Don Sull, Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, looks at three ways forward-thinking businesses use a downturn to restructure their organisation
Don Sull, Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, shares four market opportunities that flexible and agile managers can seize in a downturn
Nirmalya Kumar, Professor of Marketing, draws on his research to examine what happens to private label shares during recessions and how market share can be defended in challenging times
Professor Michael Jarrett, Visiting Professor of Organisational Behaviour, speaks of the importance of organisations understanding their external environment in order to change, succeed and survive
Mid and small-cap companies had their best share price performance since 1977, according to new research by Professors Dimson and Marsh
Rajesh Chandy, Professor of Marketing and Tony and Maureen Wheeler Chair in Entrepreneurship discusses why managers need to focus on the future in order to help an organisation remain innovative through difficult and prosperous times
Don Sull, Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management explains how downturns open a window of opportunity and provide the rationale for difficult decisions that might be considered too extreme in normal circumstances
London Business School faculty members offer you their insights on what lies ahead for 2010 plus we share highlights of the past year at London Business School.
"Organisations that flourish and retain talent during a recession always flourish after," says Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice in Organisational Behaviour, discussing challenges with keeping people inspired and engaged in a recession.
Studying here gave me the confidence to start my own business," Tony Wheeler (MSc05), Founder of LonelyPlanet, explains in London Business School's latest CNN TV advert
"The SEP programme strengthened my position as a leader and helped me get through what have been some pretty challenging times economically," Philip Stockton(SEP65) shares his thoughts on the School's Senior Executive Programme in a new CNN advert.
Randall Peterson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour discusses the importance of leadership during a downturn. If employees believe and trust in the organisation and its leadership, they are more likely to stay focussed, engaged and work hard
Chris Higson, Associate Professor of Accounting explains why when a recession hits your survival is predestined and depends on the markets you serve, the business models you use and the strength of your balance sheet
Julian Birkinshaw, Professor of Strategic and International Management suggests ways to continue investing in long term innovation whilst under pressure to cut costs. Innovation is not just about new products but finding smarter ways to work
Rajesh Chandy, Professor of Marketing, Tony and Maureen Wheeler Chair in Entrepreneurship; discusses whether innovation should be incentivized and explains why asymmetric incentives (rewards for success) need to be higher than penalties for failures
Don Sull, Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, advises forward thinking companies to use a recession to build resources that allow them to compete more effectively in the future
According to Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, the biggest challenge for most managers throughout a recession is dealing with people. He explains how to manage people on three different levels: thoughts, emotion and action
According to Nirmalya Kumar, Professor of Marketing, recessions can be an excellent time for companies with strong market position to increase their market share as maintaining advertising budgets can give them a disproportionate share of voice
Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean at London Business School discusses a number of ways to rethink the performance measures being used within organizations and suggest five ways to measure performance to survive the recession
According to Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, success can be an enemy of change but that one of the things to come out of these turbulent times is that it can provide a fantastic opportunity for lots of changes in organisations
Dominic Houlder, Adjunct Professor of Strategic and International Management tells B2B and Professional Service firms that if they want to be a winner in the current climate they need to move away from being experts towards being a client's adviser
Michael Jarrett, Adjunct Professor of Organisational Behaviour discusses how companies can harness the leadership of middle ranks to become successful; he says that in many ways those who are managers and add value today will be the leaders tomorrow
Emerging markets can represent tremendous opportunities for firms to emerge from the downturn. Rajesh Chandy, Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship talks about how some of the most remarkable innovations are happening in emerging markets
Donald Sull, Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management discusses how there can be an upside to a downturn and why different times in the economic cycle can provide potential advantages for skilled firms
Randall Peterson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour discusses why the way an organisation deals with workforce downsizing is important not only in supporting those being laid off but also in maintaining loyalty within the remaining workforce
Helene Rey, Professor of Economics, argues that the policy responses we have seen since the start of the current crisis are so big that they will shape the global business environment for the next five to ten years
Making it safely through a recession is the basis of long term success. Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice discusses what winning companies will look like in the future and why companies that have ignition will thrive
Chris Higson, Associate Professor of Accounting discusses how despite their revenues tumbling and prices falling, Apple survived the recession of the early 1990s because they were a fat organisation with a strong balance sheet
Julian Birkinshaw, Professor of Strategic and International Management discusses how poor risk management decisions could have been avoided by using three complimentary approaches to risk management: formalisation, externalisation and personalisation
Dominic Houlder, Adjunct Professor of Strategic and International Management, explains that innovation, not cost cutting, is the key to surviving the crisis
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
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
Terry Rhodes, Co-Founder of CelTel, looks at the interesting and new opportunities which might be overlooked during this downturn
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
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
Richard Punt, Managing Partner of Strategy at Deloitte, talks about why it's important that leaders get focused on the media term opportunities
Richard Punt, Managing Partner of Strategy at Deloitte, discusses how managers can best prepare their organisation for the upturn
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
Paul Walsh, Chief Executive of Diageo, offer his perspective on why the global economy isn't broken
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
HE Sheikh Mohamed Althani, President of Qatar-Connect, discusses how leadership has been a major issue in handling the global economy
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
Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore talks about survival as the most important indicator
Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore discusses the attributes of winning organisations
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
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
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
John Rothenberg, SVP, Investor Relations and Head of M and A at Unilever UK, discusses the role of leadership in uncertain times
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
Jean-Christophe Bedos, CEO of Boucheron, discusses why consumers change their brand preferences during a recession
Jean-Christophe Bedos, CEO of Boucheron, looks at how brands can achieve a competitive advantage through their marketing activity
Jean-Christophe Bedos, CEO of Boucheron, discusses the best way for decision-makers to prepare their business for the upturn
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
Dr. Gita Piramal, Chairman of Ergo, gives a guide to the four steps needed to protect and grow your business in the downturn
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, discusses the importance of an online strategy, particularly during a downturn
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, looks at how consumers behave during a downturn
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, examines what a successful business will look like after the recession
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, discusses if the financial system can be fixed
Ebenezer Essoka, CEO Standard Chartered Bank South Africa, discusses the best way for decision-makers to prepare their business for the upturn
Daniel Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Marketing at London Business School gives insights on how businesses can make the most of their marketing budget
Daniel Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Marketing at London Business School looks at how consumers behave during a downturn
Costas Mitropoulos, Executive Chairman, Eurobank EFG Telesis Finance discusses if the financial system can be fixed
Costas Mitropoulos, Executive Chairman, Eurobank EFG Telesis Finance examines what a successful business will look like after the recession
Costas Mitropoulos, Executive Chairman, Eurobank EFG Telesis Finance discusses what are the most common performance indicators during a downturn
Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics at London Business School examines whether the global market economy is broken, or if it can be fixed
Professor Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean of London Business School discusses the School's response to the economic downturn
Jeffrey Skinner, Executive Director of the Foundational for Entrepreneurial Management, explains why the recession may be a good time to be an entrepreneur
Nader Tavassoli, professor of Marketing, explains why marketing is not just about advertising, it's about people
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
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
Create a cooperative environment within your organisation and you will radiate energy, innovation and success, says Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice
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
Patrick Barwise, Emeritus Professor of Management and Marketing, explains how the right marketing strategy can turn the downturn into an opportunity
In a new podcast Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, explains why other organisations need to pay attention to the unique culture of family firms.
In a new podcast Robin Buchanan, President of London Business School, discusses the ways in which boards should respond to the current scrutiny of executive pay from politicians, shareholders, the media and the general public
Kamalini Ramdas, Professor of Management Science and Operations, on the impact of component sharing on quality in the auto industry
Julian Birkinshaw, Professor of Strategic and International Management,explains how organisations can do a better job of using a management model to enhance their competitiveness
Kamalini Ramdas, Professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School, has been helping orthopaedic surgeons learn from her research into how companies manage product quality and the effects of standardisation on quality
How can firms nurture and develop managers and executives into leaders capable of turning today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities? Dr Babis Mainemelis, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, provides creative solutions
Lourdes Sosa, Assistant Professor of Strategic and International Management at London Business School provides new insights into how incumbents react when faced with a desruptive technology
Niro Sivanathan's latest research investigates why power creates the illusion of control over uncontrollable situations, perhaps leading to some of the risky decisions that contributed to the global financial crisis
Tim Ambler discusses the benefits and pitfalls for marketers of using neuroscience research to understand how the mind works and how companies can take advantage of it
Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice in Organisational Behaviour explains why recessions are a good time for new management practices to emerge
In unique research, Julian Franks, Professor of Finance has looked back at over 100 years of data on corporate ownership. Relationships of trust are as important as ever
Climate change is, according to Michael Blowfield, Teaching Fellow of Organisational Behaviour, a reality that business leaders must not just accept. They must also be at the forefront of solving this global crisis
Chris Higson, Professor of Accounting, contemplates the full and daunting implications of growing government intervention and what we have learned so far
It is difficult to attract and keep top talent, acknowledges Doug Ready, Visiting Professor of Organisational Behaviour, but he believes that your company's culture and climate are key to creating a system that works
In the final in his three part podcast series with Kathleen M. Eisenhardt, Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice, speaks with the Stanford University Professor about what makes good management teams
In the third of a four part series Don Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice, speaks with Marcel Telles of InBev about 'closing the gap between strategy and execution'
John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, discusses the strategies entrepreneurs can adopt to help weather the current economic storm
Michael Jacobides explains how firms who are not shy to make radical changes to their industry architecture will be the most successful
In a new podcast, Zeger Degraeve, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Professor of Innovation discusses why the practice of managing to results leads to crisis and how people should be rewarded for decisions, rather than results.
Many areas of the business world are in states of turmoil. At such times the need for leadership is paramount argues Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour
Chris Higson, Professor of Accounting, provides a reality check into what went wrong with private equity as well as his insights into what the future now holds
In a new podcast, Robin Buchanan, President, London Business School discusses the shape of private equity when it emerges from the current crisis and how promising the future for private equity firms is.
In a new podcast Tim Ambler considers the importance of boards discussing marketing before all else, and suggests that marketing shouldn't always be the first cut made in a recession
In a new podcast, Paul Marsh, Emeritus Professor of Finance and co-author of the Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook, discusses what information on historic investment returns can tell us about the current crisis
In a new podcast Professor Richard Portes discusses the key issues expected at the G20 summit on 2 April
In a new podcast Professor Sir Andrew Likierman asks how the success of the London 2012 Olympics should be measured, and discusses the challenges of satisfying multiple stakeholders
Elroy Dimson, BGI Professor of Investment Management, provides an insight into some of The Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2009
Create a co-operative environment within your organisation and you will radiate energy, innovation and success, says Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice
When you compare the 2008 banking crisis with the Enron debacle or even with the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal in 1984, some surprisingly clear parallels emerge, says Freek Vermeulen, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management
The School has been providing a regular commentary on the economic crisis and likely scenarios for the future. Chris Higson, Associate Professor of Accounting, provided his insights on the recession and the types of companies that will be affected
What strategies can entrepreneurs adopt to help them weather the current economic storm? John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice, has researched entrepreneurial ventures and offers some valuable insights
In a new podcast Michael G Jacobides, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management, explains why neglect of changing industry architecture is at the root of the current crisis
Nirmalya Kumar, Professor of Marketing, explains how traditional retailers can compete with low cost rivals during an economic downturn
In the first of a three part podcast series Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, discusses closing the gap between strategy and execution, focusing on strategy and its discontents.
In the second of a three part podcast series Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice, proposes that we should replace the liner view with an iterative approach that sees strategy always and everywhere as unfolding in a repeated cycle.
In the third of a three part podcast series Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, talks about how to put the notion of a strategy loop into practice in an organisation
In the first of a four part series Don Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice speaks with Marcel Telles of InBev about 'closing the gap between strategy and execution'.
In the second of a four part series Don Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice speaks with Marcel Telles of InBev about 'closing the gap between strategy and execution'.
In the last instalment of a four part series on 'closing the gap between strategy and execution' Don Sull speaks with Marcel Telles of InBev about how organisations can go about revising strategy when the unexpected happens.
On 14 October, four members of London Business School's economics faculty shared their perspectives on 'The World Economy: Where have all the good times gone?'
Phanish Puranam, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management, explains that what really matters in the success of offshoring is coordination and links to onshore processes
Bruce Weber, Professor of Information Management discusses his research into company IT systems and the effect they have on internal financial control and the importance for corporate governance.
Professor Michael Jarrett, discusses the internal and external complexities of organisational change and argues the case for being ready for change - always.
Associate Professor Michael Jacobides discusses seizing the opportunities embedded in a downturn and industry architectures.
Professor Don Sull discusses the opportunities presented for organisations by the economic downturn, giving noteable examples of successful companies that were forged during previous spectacular adversity.
Associate Professor Michael Jacobides discusses what happened to financial services and how changed industry architecture in the sector led to its collapse.
Professor Julian Birkinshaw, Professor of Strategic and International Management, discusses types of risk, processes for managers and examples of risk managemnt from companies during the downturn.
Professor Julian Franks looks at why banks were so highly levered prior to and even during the crisis. His recent research with Professor Viral Acharya discusses the impact government guarantees have had on bank debt.
James Dow, Professor of Finance, comments that a hidden stock market crisis lies behind the economic crisis
Julian Birkinshaw, Professor of Strategic and International Management, examines innovation in the way we socialise...and work
Stephen Schaefer, Professor of Finance, explains that the narrow focus of the regulatory system on banks is partially responsible for the financial crisis
Lucrezia Reichlin, Professor of Economics interprets the latest economic statistics in relation to other recent recessions and suggests a second dip in 2009 is possible
Nirmalya Kumar, Professor of Marketing, discusses his new book 'India's Global Powerhouses', on the globalisation of Indian firms
Rob Goffee, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, discusses his latest research which reveals the growing importance of a small number of smart employees in organisations.
Julian Franks, Professor of Finance, suggests that giving free guarantees to banks reduces the incentive to monitor the banking sector
Professor Viral Acharya discusses capital budgeting and governance at banks, and challenges banks to reconsider performance targets
Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics, explains how this downturn differs from previous recessions, and suggests how it may develop in 2009
Professor Elroy Dimson, BGI Professor of Investment Management, comments that high economic growth does not guarantee attractive stock investments
Narayan Naik, Professor of Finance and Director of the Hedge Fund Centre, talks about the increasing popularity of synthetic hedge funds
Julian Birkinshaw, Co-founder of the Management Innovation Lab discusses why management innovation is a largely unexplored source of competitive advantage
Marco Bertini, Assistant Professor of Marketing, talks about developing a successful pricing strategy
Richard Jolly, Adjunct Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, discusses the obstacles facing middle managers who want to progress
Doug Ready, Visiting Professor of Organisational Behaviour, talks about the importance of developing enterprise leaders
John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Entrepreneurship, discusses the impact the credit crunch will have on entrepreneurs, and gives the truth behind some myths about investors.
Professor Viral Acharya discusses bank equity at an Investment Management Club roundtable briefing on the financial crisis
Professor Elroy Dimson provides a historical perspective on the financial crisis at an Investment Management Club roundtable briefing on the financial crisis
Professor Christopher Hennessey cautions against overuse of the term 'moral hazard' in the media, an Investment Management Club roundtable briefing on the financial crisis
Professor Julian Franks describes the contributing factors to high leveraging within the banking industry and the subsequent impact on the banking crisis at an Investment Management Club roundtable briefing on the financial crisis
John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Entrepreneurship, talks about the exciting learning environment on the Executive MBA
Julian Birkinshaw, Deputy Dean of Programmes, discusses the new Masters in Management degree programme that will welcome students from around the world for its first intake in August 2009
In part one of a series of three podcasts on promise based management, Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, talks about execution and how it presents many challenges for organisations.
In part two of a series of three podcasts on promise based management, Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, explores why promises go bad and what organisations can do about it.
In the final of his three-part podcast series on promise based management, Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice, explores how to encourage people to consistently make good promises and deliver results.
In the first of three podcasts, Associate Professor of Management Practice Don Sull and Akin Ongor discuss the changes in corporate culture that occurred at Garanti Bank over a period of 10 years when Ongor was CEO.
In the second of his three part series talking with Akin Ongar, Associate Professor of Management Practice Don Sull listens to the former Garanti Bank CEO discuss how introducing "oral contracts" helped increase efficiency and transparency.
In the final of a series of three podcasts former Garanti Bank CEO Akin Ongor talks to Don Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice, about the importance of employing well-selected and high calibre employees.
In the first of three podcasts on strategy as simple rules Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, elaborates on the three core logics of value creation.
In the second of three podcasts on strategy as simple rules Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management, explains what simple rules are and how managers can make them work in their organisations.
In the third of three podcasts on strategy as simple rules Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice, discusses the five common pitfalls that are likely to derail strategy as simple rules in organisations.
In part one of a three part podcast series with Kathleen M. Eisenhardt, Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice, speaks with the Stanford Professor about simple rules and about why structure is so important in uncertain markets.
In the second in his three part podcast series with Kathleen M. Eisenhardt, Donald Sull, Associate Professor of Management Practice, speaks with the Stanford University Professor about how managers can use simple rules.
Don Sull speaks with former Garanti Bank CEO Akin Ongor about forming round table groups so that top managers would work together to align the priorities of the organisation.
Professor Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean of London Business School, talks about his experiences of teaching on the Sloan programme
Sir Andrew Likierman, Professor of Management Practice in Accounting, discusses the challenges involved in accurately measuring performance
Marco Bertini, Assistant Professor of Marketing, talks about the essentials of marketing
Zeger Degraeve, Professor of Decision Sciences, talks about today's general manager and the Process of Decision Making
Freek Vermeulen, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management, talks about imitation and breaking the mould
Babis Mainemelis, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour discusses the link between creative culture and play.
Dr Elisabeth Kelan, Research Fellow at the Lehman Brothers Centre for Women, talks about why women struggle to achieve top levels in business.
Michael G. Jacobides, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management, talks about changes in the competitive environment
Viral Acharya, Professor of Finance, talks about the repercussions of the sub prime crisis.
Michael G Jacobides, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management talks about how firms can shape their environments to gain an architectural advantage.
Richard Portes, Professor of Economics, talks about why the credit crunch took hold and what the authorities should do to avoid a repeat of the crisis.
Elroy Dimson, BGI Professor of Investment Management, talks about philanthropic and charitable investors, and the unique challenges they face in the current economic climate.
Yiorgos Mylonadis, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Strategic and International Management, talks about how to encourage companies to find ways to beat global warming.
Freek Vermeulen, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management, explains how luck really does exist in the business world.
Marco Bertini, Assistant Professor of Marketing, talks about Marketing and how the principle of 'knowing your customer' applies to all professions.
Sean Barrett, President of the Student Association since June 2007, talks about the importance of the student community and why new students should sign up for everything.
Lyn Hoffman, Associate Dean of the Sloan and Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes, talks about the masters degree programmes that she overseas at the School and the impact they have on students' careers.
Diane Morgan, Director of Career Services, talks about the department and what it can offer to London Business School students.
Srikumar Rao, Adjunct Professor of Marketing, talks about his unique Creative and Personal Mastery course and the overwhelming response he's had
Julian Franks, Professor of Finance, shares his view that increasing shareholder activism is a positive development and predicts that the future will see stronger owners and hopefully managers who have learnt how to engage with these owners.
Christopher Malloy, Assistant Professor of Finance, talks about his research into social networks, specifically about the connection between mutual funds managers and senior corporate board members.
Sabine Vinck, Associate Dean of Finance Programmes, talks about the extensive portfolio of finance programmes offered at London Business School.
Marco Ottaviani, Professor of Economics, talks about prediction markets - a subject currently in the spotlight as a growing number of companies, including Google, are using this method to derive information for their corporate decision making.
Michael Jarrett, Adjunct Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, talks about managing organisational change
Bruce Weber, Professor of Information Management, discusses the trend toward customers taking charge of their investments and how today's financial markets are benefiting from technology.
Linda Yueh, Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics, talks about the state of the Chinese Economy and the problems China's steady rise presents for other developing countries.
Daniel Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Marketing, talks about how the simple rules underlying human decision making can have a huge impact on consumer behaviour.
Patrick Barwise, Emeritus Professor of Management and Marketing, exposes the myths of consumer behaviour while reiterating the core fundamentals of engaging with customers - primarily that the customer should be king.
Isabel Fernandez, Assistant Professor of Strategic and International Management, talks about her research examining how changes in today's labour market have radically altered the way that careers are managed.
Chris Higson, Associate Professor of Accounting, talks about the interpretation of financial statements.
Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, talks about family businesses, leadership and Maasai warriors - and how these topics are related.
Richard Portes, Professor of Economics, talks about London's importance as global connection capital and as a centre for coordinating a wide area of research
Professor Lynda Gratton discusses her latest book 'Hot Spots: Why Some Teams, Workplaces and Organisations Buzz with Energy - and Others Don't', in a podcast for The Times
Associate Dean, Julia Tyler, talks to Mica Bevington about the MBA programme at London Business School and shares some exciting new developments on the MBA programme, as well as giving an insight into the applications process.