Image by David Peterson from Pixabay By Patricia McLagan Patricia (Pat) McLagan is an author and experienced change agent who helps individuals and organizations adapt to, thrive in, and be ready for major changes as they occur. From 1983 through 2004, Pat consulted...
Across the globe, a rise in authoritarian populist forces threatens democratic institutions in more countries. In the presence of anti-democratic extremist populism, from left or right, the business environment suffers because of a correlated rise in crony capitalism...
By Elizabeth Doty As businesses balance shifting expectations from stakeholders — from investors to customers and employees — resilience has become increasingly critical to long-term business and societal sustainability. Embracing a framework for corporate political...
We live in a time of increasing polarity when it comes to geopolitics: Both domestic and international issues are viewed through lenses of culture, experience, history, and more, and we see the challenges of trying to appease the public when it comes to the strategic...
By Elizabeth Doty Trade associations are key players in helping businesses and industry sectors deliver on ambitious sustainability goals, stakeholder priorities, and an ultimate interest in a healthy environment. In these efforts, public policy is a critical lever....
By Elizabeth Doty We recently spoke with Yamika Ketu, Senior Associate, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, about steps companies can take for responsible policy engagement on climate. Ketu argued that this is necessary for businesses to...
Tom Lyon’s book on corporate political responsibility helps to ‘unrig’ the system Many Americans believe business has too much influence in politics, says Erb faculty member Tom Lyon, the Dow Chair of Sustainable Science, Technology and Commerce. “If you look at...
At a recent private virtual event, business leaders convened around strategies for a proactive, principled approach to a polarized political environment. Among the key themes explored were the political risks and implications for business, the power of a principled...
By Elizabeth Doty At a recent private virtual event, business leaders convened around strategies for a proactive, principled approach to a polarized political environment. Among the key themes explored were the political risks and implications for business, the power...
By Elizabeth Doty The heated corporate-political standoffs of 2023 — with headline-grabbing stories involving giant corporations such as Disney and Budweiser — are glaring examples of why brands today increasingly consider expectations and threats around...