If 2009 was the year many would like to forget, 2010 will be the year when we think afresh. The theme of the next World Economic Forum says it all: “Improve the State of the World: Rethink, Redesign, Rebuild.” With that in mind, we surveyed the research topics that have occupied us over the past year and found many that coincide with the key lines of inquiry that will occupy the international business agenda over the coming year. We invite readers to revisit these articles and start the New Year ready for action.
1. Strengthening Economic and Social Welfare
From Jobs for Life to Lifelong Careers
Esperanza Suarez
Work Longer, Retire Better
Javier Díaz-Giménez, Julián Díaz-Saavedra
2. Managing Risk and Growth In Difficult Times
Black Swans in Emerging Markets
Javier Estrada
Video: The Unpredictability of Black Swans in Emerging Markets
Two's Company in a Cold Climate
África Ariño, Pinar Ozcan, Doug McPhee, Carsten Heckemüller
Crisis Management Communication
Karen Sanders
3. Ensuring Sustainability
A Healthy Employee in a Healthy Organization
Steven Poelmans
Delivering Enduring Environmental Credibility
Pascual Berrone, Andrea Fosfuri, Liliana Gelabert
4. Creating a Values Framework
EABIS Annual Colloquium 2009 The Role of Business in Society
Antonio Argandoña, Joan Fontrodona et al.
Philanthrocapitalism: The Dawn of a New Era
Matthew Bishop
5. Building Effective Companies
Tips to Cut Costs Without Sacrificing Your Supply Chain
Adrian Done, Mark Frohlich
The Big Picture of Business Model Design
Christoph Zott, Raphael Amit