think ahead

Apr 09 2025 18 ep. 35 mins 11
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How can you navigate the now and be prepared for what’s next? Listen in each month as we convene a panel of London Business School thought leaders and distinguished guests to debate and discuss a hot topic in the business world and beyond. Fresh perspectives on what matters most, brought to you by Think at London Business School.

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think ahead: Leading through polarisation: Navigating divides in today's workplace

Apr 09 2025 32 mins  
Societal polarisation is on the rise, with political divides, environmental concerns, generational shifts, and controversial public figures shaping today’s workplace dynamics. Issues such as climate change, corporate sustainability, and healthcare innovation are becoming increasingly contentious, adding to the challenges business leaders face. How can they foster cohesion while n

think ahead: Unlock the power of purposeful teams: How to motivate, strengthen relationships, and drive results

Mar 07 2025 37 mins  
In this episode, Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School and Professor of Economics, delves into the key elements of building and leading purpose-driven teams. He is joined by Professor Randall S Peterson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, and Helen Beurier, Chief People Officer at Newton, a management consultancy. Our panellists discuss the th

think ahead: Master the art of ethical leadership: Build trust and navigate complexity

Feb 10 2025 43 mins  
What does it mean to be an ethical leader in today’s interconnected and diverse world? This episode explores the fundamental principles of ethical leadership, highlighting how leaders can cultivate trust, accountability, and inclusivity to create resilient, thriving organisations. Hosted by Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School and Professor of Economics, this episode fe

think ahead: Resilience through disruption and transformation

Dec 04 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of the think ahead podcast series, Professor Costas Markides, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, sits down with John Fallon, former CEO of Pearson, one of the UK’s largest educational organisations, to explore how companies can navigate the challenges of digital disruption and transformation. Together, they discuss the pivotal strategies Pearson employed

think ahead: Tackling digital risks in the era of AI

Nov 28 2024 34 mins  
With the continual rise of digital risks from cyberattacks to misinformation, this episode of the think ahead podcast series explores the current challenges and threats to organisations as the volume and scale of disruptions continues to rise. Professor S. Alex Yang, Professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School, host of the podcast, is joined by Gal Sad

think ahead: Eco-innovation in action: transforming business through sustainability and circular economy solutions

Oct 24 2024 41 mins  
Eco-innovation is reshaping industries by embedding environmental goals directly into business models that not only reduce harm but actively restore resources. This edition of the think ahead podcast series is hosted by Professor Yiannis Ioannou and explores real-world cases of eco-innovation in action. Sean Millard from The Royal Mint shares insights on transforming electronic was

think ahead: Universal ownership: Navigating climate change

Oct 07 2024 29 mins  
In this second episode of a two-part special edition of the think ahead podcast series focusing on sustainability, Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School talks with Tom Gosling, Executive Fellow of Finance at London Business School about universal ownership and its role in tackling climate change. Universal ownership is the concept that institutional investors

think ahead: Rational sustainability

Oct 01 2024 26 mins  
In this first episode of a two-part special edition of the think ahead podcast series focusing on sustainability, Tom Gosling, Executive Fellow of Finance at London Business School, talks with Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School. They delve into a radical new perspective that explores retiring the term ESG in favour of ‘Rational Sustainability.’ Taking

think ahead: How belonging transforms organisations

Jul 10 2024 35 mins  
“When different minds connect, ideas grow into something even bigger” Besides academic research and intergroup relations, what are the practical applications organisations can implement to drive forward belonging? From the business case for diversity to the case for fairness, we look at the factors that leaders need to address in order to build representative teams and create

think ahead: Next-Gen Finance - Innovation shaping the future of Fintech

May 31 2024 33 mins  
As new technology continues to fuel innovation, how will this impact the rising growth of the fintech industry? In this edition of the think ahead series, Gary Dushnitsky, Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at London Business School and Paul Christensen, CEO & Co-founder of Previse explore advances in technology and the disruptors pushing forward the fintech sector.