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It is unrealistic to expect breakthroughs at every climate summit yet they are still important. by Professor David Reiner, Professor…

As COP27 continues in Egypt, in this blogpost Mauro Guillén looks at the world we may inhabit in 2030 if…

CEOs who also serve as board chair are more risk-averse in foreign expansion, which has implications for corporate governance, says…

Fintech has been instrumental in helping to sustain businesses and households during the pandemic, with scope to be an integral…

The fellows at Cambridge Judge Business School are a terrific resource that benefit the Business School and its students, says…

An upcoming Cambridge Disinformation Summit and ongoing webinar series looks at the scourge of strategic disinformation, says Professor Alan Jagolinzer…

Cambridge Judge Business School hosts this week a first annual Conference on Shared Governance, in conjunction with Stanford University. Professor…

Professor Mark de Rond of Cambridge Judge Business School, spent three years in a paedophile hunting team – here’s what…

The Regulatory Genome Project is a unique initiative that underscores the role universities play in knowledge transfer to address crucial…

Mark de Rond, Professor of Organisational Ethnography at Cambridge Judge Business School, embedded with military surgeons in Afghanistan for six…

Cambridge Judge Business School faculty offer their insights and opinions on what to expect in 2022 in areas ranging from…

David Reiner, Associate Professor in Technology Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School, says future climate-change investment rather than words will…

David Reiner, Associate Professor in Technology Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School, looks back at the first week of COP26.…

Why is COP26 a big deal but not much may happen? A blogpost by David Reiner, Associate Professor in Technology…

A century later, work on uncertainty by F.H. Knight and J.M. Keynes remain highly relevant in areas ranging from economics…

The United States has taken the leading position in Bitcoin mining following China's crackdown on mining operations, shows data update…

New guides for navigating the regulatory environment for fintech in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, India and Mexico. This blogpost is…

David Pitt-Watson, who has been Pembroke Visiting Professor of Finance and Visiting Fellow at Cambridge Judge, talks about a campaign…

Research team from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), unveils new datasets showing geographic shifts in Bitcoin mining –…

Ending all COVID-19 restrictions is a reckless decision by the UK government at this critical time, says Professor Christoph Loch.…

Public criticism during crises can prompt innovation in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, but many firms instead get caught…

The shift of US attitudes on China owes as much to American disappointments as it does to changes in China's…

Joe Biden’s US$1.9 trillion stimulus won't be enough to reignite world economy on its own, says Michael Kitson of Cambridge…

The decline of Lebanon, the 'Switzerland of the Middle East', is a cautionary tale for the West about autocratic rule…

Entrepreneurs face tensions in remaining "authentic" but that word is notoriously difficult to define, says Dr Matthew Grimes, Reader in…

Re-learning how to manage risk can be a template for the future governance of crises, say academics from the Centre…

In a recent article for The Conversation Dr Thomas Roulet, University Senior Lecturer in Organisation Theory at Cambridge Judge Business School, discusses how…

Three key things we learned about leadership from the US election results. By Dr Philip Stiles, University Senior Lecturer in…

Yes, Donald Trump was too alienating to win, but future populists may refine the Trump formula for even more divisive…

How can the political system, and society as a whole, return to mutual respect and collaboration after such behaviour? By Professor Christoph Loch, Dean…

Hamza Mudassir, Visiting Fellow in Strategy and alumnus (MBA 2012) of Cambridge Judge Business School, discusses how Cambridge-based Arm's proposed…

Coronavirus deaths and swelling public sector debt share a data-quality problem, writes Dr Marion Boisseau-Sierra, University Lecturer in Accounting at…

How do AI, video conferencing and other technologies affect the workplace?  L-R: Michael Kitson, Dr Stella Pachidi, Dr Mia Gray,…

The next generation will face real investment returns of only two per cent based on historical data, says Professor Elroy…

Tech industry patent scheme is model for coronavirus vaccines, says Dr Andrei Kirilenko, Reader in Finance. The race to find…

It’s scientifically incorrect to call COVID-19 the ‘Chinese Virus’ – so why do politicians do it? Read Dr Simon Taylor's…

Why it's so important to see beyond a crisis and what we can learn from enterprising people, by Bruno Cotta, Director…

This is the time to channel our COVID-19 compassion into sustainable solutions, says Dr Matthew Grimes, Reader in Organisational Theory…

What are some of the issues facing Britain post-Brexit? L-R: Jaideep Prabhu, John Gourd, Mia Gray, Michael Kitson. In this…

Worrying signs of a knee-jerk reaction to COVID-19, says Peter Williamson, Honorary Professor of International Management. There are worrying signs…

Working from home can empower new thinking, writes Dr Kishore Sengupta, Reader in Operations Management at Cambridge Judge Business School.…

How prisoners' coping strategies for loneliness and isolation can help those in coronavirus lockdown writes Jan Lodge, PhD Candidate in…

Coronavirus brings partner ecosystems to the fore, writes Professor Peter Williamson of Cambridge Judge Business School. Professor Peter Williamson Commenting…

A three-part policy of Freeze-Assess-Rebuild can help businesses navigate the uncertain 'fog of war' posed by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis,…

We need to take advantage of this crisis-fueled breakthrough to fully tap technology, says Dr Jeremy Hutchison-Krupat.  It’s said that "necessity…

Six ways to improve video conferencing interactions for you and your team, by Mark de Rond, Professor of Organisational Ethnography…

Civic crowdfunding platforms can be valuable during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, says Dr Matthew Grimes, Reader in Organisational Theory and…

Dr Philip Stiles outlines five key changes to business in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis…

In the 2008/09 financial crisis, we thought we were living through historic times. barely a decade later we face another…

By Dr Thomas Roulet, University Senior Lecturer in Organisation Theory and Deputy Director of the MBA Programme at Cambridge Judge…

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis underlines need for firms to quickly ‘pivot’, Professor Paul Tracey of the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation.…

By Dr Kamal A. Munir, Reader in Strategy and Policy, Cambridge Judge Business School, and Hamza Mudassir, Visiting Fellow in…

From Uber to Deliveroo, the 'gig economy' is increasingly visible. But with flexibility for workers comes uncertainty, so what is…

By Michael Kitson, University Senior Lecturer in International Macroeconomics at Cambridge Judge Business School Michael Kitson It was a forlorn…

Why renationalising the UK energy system would not advance the country’s climate and energy goals. By Professor Michael Pollitt, Professor…

Though seemingly trivial, office politics can affect the performance of employees and organisations. The latest podcast in the Cambridge Judge…

Vague versus specific: when it comes to communicating with direct reports, senior leaders shouldn't always seek greater specificity, says Dr…

By Dr Kamal Munir, Reader in Strategy & Policy, and Hamza Mudassir, Visiting Fellow in Strategy and alumnus (MBA 2012),…

What skills are required for the 21st Century, and what is the role for technology and governments? L-R: Mark Andrews,…

Four key principles for companies to use data targeting in a positive way. By Dr David Stillwell, University Lecturer in…

The UK economy needs greater diffusion of innovation, not just new inventions. By Michael Kitson, University Senior Lecturer in International…

What is effective leadership in business and politics, and how can leadership be inclusive rather than divisive? L-R: Simon Learmount,…

A blogpost on technological objects, their identities and system functions, and the research path behind it. By Jochen Runde, Professor…

Innovation ecosystems – networks and places to exchange ideas – are helping to unlock value through collaboration across industries. L-R:…

Shopping trends mean blocking the big Sainsbury's-Asda merger may not protect customers, says Professor Yasemin Kor of Cambridge Judge Business…

An article co-authored by Dr Thomas Roulet of Cambridge Judge Business School discusses what leadership lessons every one of us…

Taxes and bureaucracy pose problems, but the investor climate has improved. Micheal Kitson This month's Cambridge Judge Business Debate podcast…

By Dr Jochem Kroezen, University Lecturer in International Business at Cambridge Judge Business School, with co-authors Dr Maikel Kuijpers, Assistant…

How ageing societies can afford healthcare for all and reform an organisational system that has not kept pace with technology.…

Earnings management ahead of merger bids is more pronounced in 'hot' markets and can lead to significant changes in share…

A 'tough sell': why it is so difficult to address climate change on a global scale. L-R: Michael Kitson, David…

Companies are becoming more open about their supply chains, but costs are the last frontier. A new study co-authored by…

Reluctantly seeking an IMF bailout for its balance-of-payments crisis, Imran Khan’s nascent government in Pakistan has already devalued its currency,…

How have the concepts of corporate governance evolved, and are they fit for purpose in this disruptive era? L-R: Simon…

Michael Kitson reflects on Trump taking centre-stage at the 2018 G20 summit and how China will dominate the new world…

The state’s role is dwindling in areas ranging from social programmes to regulatory structures, but a lack of uniform data…

Vietnam is a country with great potential for social enterprise. Belinda Bell, Director of Cambridge Social Ventures at Cambridge Judge…

Just what is "innovation" – and is there a dark side to this wave of change that has transformed our…

We've heard all the buzz phrases, ranging from 'peer-to-peer lending' to 'cryptocurrencies'. But behind the hype, what exactly is alternative…

Accounting for rising sea levels and other uncertain effects of climate change present significant new challenges to companies and accountants,…

The financial crisis has revived the notion of industrial policy in the UK. But how is it different today from…

Companies and countries have always dealt with risks, but new threats such as cyber security are now changing the equation.…

Statistics show that gender inequality at the workplace is pervasive, with lower pay and under-representation at top levels for women.…

Silicon Valley is a big success story, spawning the likes of Google and Apple. But what are the secrets of…

Since the early 1980s there has been widening income and wealth inequality in many industrialised countries. Why has this happened?…

Is the globalisation which has shaped our world over recent decades slowing or even moving backwards in the wake of…

Weightlifters and divers offer a lesson for business in risk and reward, finds research by Dr Christos Genakos of Cambridge…

For many lucky people who have never been hospitalised, the popular image of hospitals is a glamorous one, as portrayed…

Does the mere presence of a competition change the behaviour of individuals, even when not officially competing? New research suggests…

Writing a book is said to be cathartic. Professor Mark de Rond of Cambridge Judge Business School begs to differ,…

For Brexit to succeed, it needs to be citizen-centred. Yet there's a real danger, writes Dr Mark Thompson, University Senior…

Kamal Munir, Reader in Strategy & Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School, considers the wider political and economic consequences of…

Inequality is the defining social, political and economic phenomenon of our time. Just 1% of the world's population now holds…

Dr Chris Hope, Reader in Policy Modelling at Cambridge Judge considers some of the less obvious ways the Paris climate…

Our Facebook status updates, 'likes' and even photos could help researchers better understand mental health disorders with the right ethical…

by Dr David Stillwell, University Lecturer in Big Data Analytics & Quantitative Social Science, Cambridge Judge Business School Privacy campaigners…

by Michael Kitson, University Senior Lecturer in International Macroeconomics, Cambridge Judge Business School The Bank of England has published its…

It’s not just the Wild West or space: business operations also need to push the envelope and find new "frontiers",…

Social media is not changing the world, the world is changing social media, writes Dr Kamal Munir, Reader in Strategy…

Singapore is on a mission to become a globally recognised 'smart nation'. What lessons can it draw from the Cambridge…

Dr Jennifer Howard-Grenville, Diageo Reader in Management Studies at Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS), reflects on a recent talk by…

Acquiring firms that hire targets’ former advisors pay lower takeover premiums and reduce the likelihood of competing bids, says study…

by Dr Philip Stiles, co-director of the Centre for International Human Resource Management Thousands of people go to work every…

by Professor Jaideep Prabhu, Jawaharlal Nehru Professor of Indian Business & Enterprise and Director of the Centre for India & Global…

by Dr Allègre Hadida, University Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Director of the MPhil in Management Programme Forecasting is a tricky…

"Big Data" is a phrase that seems to get many people excited these days. The potential is clearly so enormous…

To make an impact on policy, you need to get your hands dirty, as Dr Kamal Munir, author of Pakistan's…

Dr Khaled Soufani, Senior Teaching Faculty in Finance and Director of the Executive MBA Programme, writes about the roles small…

Western governments have finally begun to pay close attention to tax avoidance by multinational corporations in rich countries. But where,…

by Dr Kishore Sengupta, Reader in Operations Management at Cambridge Judge Business School In my dealings with leading organisations across…

We all know that trust is vital to any successful business, and research shows that trusted organisations regularly outperform their…

Labour's proposed energy price freeze exposes the need for politicians to be more honest with voters, writes Professor Michael Pollitt…

Singular focus is more important than team harmony, argues Dr Mark de Rond of Cambridge Judge Business School. by Mark…

Labour relations in China have been transformed over the last 20 years. Professor William Brown explains how power is shifting…

The annual Sanya Forum starts this week, and a Cambridge Judge Business School delegation will lead discussions aimed at informing…

Making a difference to society is a noble aim, and leaders shouldn't be put off by a few bumps along…

What will the world's economy look like in 2050? Michael Kitson, Senior Lecturer in International Macroeconomics at Cambridge Judge Business…

When it comes to public services, reform is often in the eye of the beholder, says Dr Neil Stott, Chief…

Research shows that the behaviour of business leaders could be directly linked to their experiences in childhood. What makes a…

The public sector doesn’t always get great press but, says Neil Stott, Chief Executive of Keystone Development Trust and Executive…

Regardless of the referendum outcome, nothing less than fundamental social change can create a more equal society north of the…

Jie Tang, Mayor of Shenzen in southern China, says China's private economy can continue to grow, but only if it…

Far from stamping it out, too much regulation actually encourages corruption, argues Dr Stelios Zyglidopoulos, Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business…

Badr Jafar (MST 1999), social entrepreneur and Managing Director of the Crescent Group, says if you make it a priority…