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LEADERSHIP

DIGITALISATION

Who should reap the benefits when we become more productive?

We are constantly being provided with new technological tools that enable us to achieve more in less time. The widespread adoption of generative AI, in particular, has had a significant impact on many people's workdays, raising the question of whether it is time to rethink our work routines and capitalise on the advantages of technological innovation.

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FINANCE & ECONOMICS

SUSTAINABILITY & ESG

ESG Investing: Aligning Aspirations with Actions

Over the past decade individual investors all over the world have expressed a growing interest in sustainability, but their actions are yet to follow their desire for green and responsible investments.

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SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS

SUSTAINABILITY & ESG

Reimagining Ports as Active Creators of Value

Traditionally, ports are perceived primarily as infrastructure providers, serving as essential but passive points of entry and exit for goods in the global trade network. At this event, Henrik Sornn-Friese, Associate Professor at CBS, and Barbara Scheel Agersnap, CEO of Copenhagen Malmø Port, presented a dynamic perspective where ports are instead seen as active participants in value-creation processes.

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SUSTAINABILITY & ESG

STRATEGY & ORGANISATION

Three factors hinder boards' efforts towards sustainability

Sustainability can both help and hinder a company's competitiveness. New research has identified three barriers that prevent ESG challenges from being integrated into daily boardroom discussions.

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SALES & MARKETING

DIGITALISATION

What does the Seller of the Future look like?

Sellers these days are overwhelmed by technology and AI among other. So how do the sellers of the future navigate these constant advancements? At this event, CBS researchers Michel van der Borgh and Selma Kadić-Maglajlić and a panel of industry innovators shared developments, demo and actionable insights on AI in sales work.

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SOCIETY

SUSTAINABILITY & ESG

How Underestimating Personal Carbon Footprint Undermines Effective Climate Policies

If you think that the carbon footprint of average citizens does not differ from that of a multimillionaire, think again. And learn about how this misperception weakens support for climate action.

LEADERSHIP

Future leadership is calling for These Competencies

What does the leadership of the future look like? The CBS Leadership Think Tank provides a suggestion with four key sets of competencies required for the job.

INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

You don’t start out with the right idea

At CBS, students are offered inspiration and practical knowledge to kickstart their entrepreneurial journeys. Sebastian Herche, the founder of Drivn, is a CBS student who can already call himself an entrepreneur.

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INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

LEADERSHIP

Embrace the researcher's mindset in your organisation

In the business world, there is great value to be gained when leaders understand that concrete challenges ignite the 'research gene' in employees and drive them to pursue solutions, rather than solely focus on financial goals.

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SOCIETY

SALES & MARKETING

Explainer: Black Friday's impact on vulnerable consumers

Black Friday is a controversial concept, engaging both bargain hunters and protesters each year. However, for one consumer group in particular, shopping-focused marketing concepts such as Black Friday have proven to be quite harmful. In this explainer, CBS Professor Gülen Sarial Abi discusses the impact Black Friday has on vulnerable consumers globally.

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SUSTAINABILITY & ESG

STRATEGY & ORGANISATION

Danish Firms Trail in Readiness for New European ESG Standards

Simon Taylor, Senior Director at Position Green, highlights the growing gap in ESG preparedness as Danish companies, especially smaller ones, struggle to meet evolving European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). While leading European firms advance, Danish businesses lag behind.

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SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS

STRATEGY & ORGANISATION

Future-Proofing Supply Chains Amid Global Uncertainties: Key Risks and Strategies

Can the US election affect Danish supply chains? Yes, but there are many other factors at play, according to a CBS researcher who points to six specific risks. However, Danish companies are becoming more proactive in managing these.