The return of industrial policy, and what it means for global business
Industrial policy is reshaping global competitiveness, strategy, and innovation as governments pursue resilience, security, and growth....

November 13, 2025 ⢠by Howard H. Yu in Future readiness ⢠8 min read ⢠Audio available
The biggest risk isnāt that AI underādelivers. Itās that organizations overreact or underreact. Here we unpack the four zones of AI readiness and explain why building sandboxes is the best way forward....
Continue readingNovember 13, 2025 ⢠by Simon J. Evenett, Fernando MartĆn Espejo in Future readiness ⢠6 min read
Industrial policy is reshaping global competitiveness, strategy, and innovation as governments pursue resilience, security, and growth....
October 15, 2025 ⢠by Poman Lo in Future readiness ⢠5 min read
The climate crisis is testing leaders like never before. Poman Lo, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Regal Hotels International, calls for purpose, not profit, to guide Asiaās transformation toward a greener,...
October 1, 2025 ⢠by Mark J. Greeven in Future readiness ⢠5 min read
Xiaomi, a company known for consumer electronics, launched its first EV last year. Just seven months later, it had delivered its 100,000th unit, one of which is driven by Ford CEO Jim...
September 29, 2025 ⢠by Winter Nie, Ivy Buche in Future readiness ⢠15 min read
The Swiss-based energy group is plotting a course toward a renewables-focused future, without abandoning its traditional customer base. Here we explore five key principles that have underpinned the companyās success....
September 24, 2025 ⢠by Howard H. Yu in Future readiness ⢠8 min read
Despite making the worldās finest pianos, Steinway & Sons has struggled financially. Howard Yu explains what they got wrong and what others like Yamaha, BYD, and Nvidia are getting right. ...
August 25, 2025 ⢠by Jean-François Manzoni in Future readiness ⢠2 min read ⢠Podcast available
Rohit Jawa, the former CEO of Hindustan Unilever, shares how HUL is driving growth in India through digital transformation, talent, and innovation....
August 12, 2025 ⢠by Shelley Zalis in Future readiness ⢠4 min read
We need a new blueprint for business that combines vision, design, and human connection. Here are the skills you need to be a future-ready leader....
August 7, 2025 ⢠by David Bach in Future readiness ⢠2 min read ⢠Podcast available
Global shifts in AI, trade, and aging demand bold strategy. Hear Maria Vassalouās insights on how leaders must rethink the future to stay ahead....
August 7, 2025 ⢠by Karl Schmedders, Knut Haanaes in Future readiness ⢠9 min read
Climate change is making areas āuninsurable.ā Businesses must act nowāintegrate climate risk into strategy or face escalating financial losses....
July 23, 2025 ⢠by Howard H. Yu in Future readiness ⢠5 min read
To continue to grow at the exceptional rates we have seen over the last two decades, Chinese automakers need to conquer markets outside of China. However, they face significant strategic and cultural...
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