Diana Markaki-Bartholdi

Sep 12, 2024 | handelszeitung.ch | Diana Markaki-Bartholdi

Effektive Verwaltungsräte fördern Anpassungsfähigkeit, Vielfalt und ethische Praktiken und tragen so zum langfristigen Erfolg und zur Widerstandsfähigkeit von Unternehmen bei. Geopolitische Spannungen, wirtschaftliche Schwankungen und unvorhersehbare Ereignisse können die langfristige Planung und Entscheidungsfindung erschweren. Unternehmen müssen den digitalen Wandel bewältigen, mit Cyberrisiken umgehen und sicherstellen, dass ihre Organisation wettbewerbsfähig bleibt.

Mar 22, 2024 | imd.org | Shelley Zalis |Lana Haddad |Diana Markaki-Bartholdi |Raina Brands

There is a fear of the unknown, a fear of what is happening behind the scenes, of technology outpacing our thinking. Change always brings fear, and the high-speed evolution of AI has magnified that feeling. The key to staying abreast and in tune with any technological change is being part of it and leading it. This includes following updates, educating ourselves, sharing with others, and contributing to its development. The most well-informed person in the room will also be the least afraid.

Mar 19, 2024 | imd.org | Diana Markaki-Bartholdi |Ginka Toegel |Tim Radjy |Tania Lennon

The societal attitude towards families since the 60s has relied heavily on the narrative that the “typical” family has a working father and a stay-at-home mother. This has created a mental model where unconscious bias can create barriers to women developing their careers, making it inordinately more challenging for them to reach a board or CEO position. The position of women with ambition in business is demonstrably tough.

Mar 18, 2024 | imd.org | Ben Bryant |Diana Markaki-Bartholdi |Howard Yu |Zhike Lei

“Bringing your whole self to work” has passed into workplace orthodoxy. CEOs on both sides of the Atlantic routinely talk about the need for truth or authenticity in leadership. Hanneke Willenborg is the CEO of supplement manufacturer Olly, a Unilever firm. She speaks passionately about the need to “show up real” in the workplace. Macy’s boss Jeff Gennette wants his people to bring their “authentic selves” to work a view shared by Bill George, former CEO of Medtronic and now faculty at Harvard.