Political and regulatory whiplash is forcing companies to rethink how they weather hostile environments. Beyond the familiar strategy of speaking out against policy or exiting business lines, strategic hibernation offers a way to preserve core capabilities while minimizing exposure, enabling rapid reentry when political winds change. Historical examples-from Prohibition-era brewers, to biotech firms navigating U.S. stem cell restrictions, to Indian .....more

To foster constructive disagreements, organizations should encourage individuals to modify their observable behaviors during conflicts. More specifically, the authors'' research has shown that employees should be more attentive to their linguistic behavior-to carefully choose the words they speak-because unlike a person''s thoughts and feelings, language is observable by counterparts, trainers, and mentors. Individuals can use several .....more

This case reviews Keroche Breweries from 2019-2025, a period defined by tax disputes with the Kenya Revenue Authority, a legal case with EABL, the operational effects of COVID-19, new product launches, and its co-founder''s entry into politics. After settling its tax dispute, Keroche initiated a brand relaunch in 2025 to secure its operational future, proceeding with a smaller market share and workforce.

Bibi Tayyaba and Rachel Leung co-founded Pink Dolphin, a pioneering initiative in Hong Kong aimed at providing a safe and inclusive environment for female swimming learners, particularly those from ethnic minority (EM) groups who have modesty concerns on account of their religious beliefs. The swimming academy offered swimming lessons at various levels, as well as water therapy sessions, catering to females of all ages, ethnicities, and religious .....more

We have lived through periods of conflict and outrage before, but the current era is different, according to Karthik Ramanna, one of the world''s leading experts on sustainable economies and the author of The Age of Outrage. In a wide-ranging interview, he describes the three characteristics that make these times different and more complex than the past: fear of the future, lack of trust in our institutions and a growing propensity for ''othering''. .....more

Only one-third of businesses created a decade ago are still operating today. This statistic stresses the shortcomings of traditional management approaches that prioritize short-term shareholder value and efficiency while neglecting the need for a long-term perspective and an ability to manage risks. The authors argue that business models in the deep tech industry have figured this out and exemplify resilience in three key ways: by absorbing shocks, .....more

On a daily basis, we face no shortage of potentially exasperating interpersonal clashes. Some may be ripple effects of our own doing. Or, we may be innocent bystanders roped into a mess. No matter the origin, these conflicts can elicit confusion, ire - and a sense that we lack control over certain areas of our life. What if there were an efficient way to reliably turn the tables in our favour? The authors argue that there is. The present a framework .....more

Making informed decisions in today''s complex environment is a challenge, because it demands access to all available information. In organizations, people sometimes actively hide or hoard information, while others may not recognize its relevance. But the author argues that something else is the key driver of missing information: fear. In his research, he has found that the words and behaviour of leaders loom large in the minds of employees .....more

This article looks at the difference between value extraction and value creation. In the value-extraction model of business, efficiency is king. Leaders are obsessed with measuring everything according to its contribution to the bottom line, and users are often dehumanized.Meanwhile, designers focus on value creation. What matters first is understanding people and systems, then creating something of value. Nothing is taken for granted, and everything .....more

In a world where social media has taken the fear of missing out (''FOMO'') to new heights, understanding why and when it is most likely to occur are increasingly important for people''s well-being. The authors summarize their research, which found that FOMO is not the result from regretting missing a pleasurable experience, envying others having fun, or feeling ostracized in some way. Rather, it stems from perceived missed .....more