Geopolitics Becomes Business Headwind: Leaders Need Diplomatic Skills
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Books
- "The Great Disruption: How Geopolitics Is Changing Companies, Managers, and Work" by Shrividya Jantila - This book is the primary reference for the episode, explaining how geopolitics is impacting businesses and management strategies.
People Mentioned
- Shrividya Jantila (Associate Professor at INSEAD Business School) - The guest expert and author of the book discussed in the episode, providing insights into corporate diplomacy and geopolitics.
- Jensen Huang (CEO of Nvidia) - Mentioned as an example of a CEO who is increasingly finding himself needing to engage in corporate diplomacy, shifting from a focus solely on technology and gaming.
- Darren Walker (Outgoing President of the Ford Foundation) - Will be a guest on a future episode to discuss the state of nonprofit leadership.
Organizations & Institutions
- INSEAD Business School - The institution where the guest, Shrividya Jantila, is an associate professor.
- Goldman Sachs - Mentioned as the producer of "The Markets Podcast."
- Ford Foundation - Mentioned in relation to Darren Walker, the outgoing president.
- Harvard Business Review (HBR) - The publisher of the HBR IdeaCast and HBR online.
- NFL, NBA, PGA Tour - Mentioned as sports leagues that are using AWS AI.
- AWS - Mentioned for its AI tools and services used by sports leagues.
- Nvidia, Microsoft, Facebook - Mentioned as large companies that engage in lobbying and navigate complex political landscapes.
Websites & Online Resources
- strawberry.me - A platform that matches users with certified coaches for leadership and career development.
- hbr.org - The website for Harvard Business Review, where listeners can subscribe.
- aws.com/sports - A resource to learn how sports leagues are using AI.
Other Resources
- Corporate Diplomacy - A concept introduced by the guest, referring to the skills and strategies businesses need to navigate geopolitical complexities.
- Quantitative Analysts (Quants) - A type of talent that companies need to hire to analyze big data, run simulations, and understand geopolitical risks.
- Former Diplomats - Suggested as a valuable talent pool for companies to hire for their ability to read situations, understand policymaking processes, and advise on geopolitical matters.
- LLMs (Large Language Models) - Mentioned as a technology that can help companies quantify political risks by analyzing data from non-traditional sources like social media narratives.
- Satellite Images - Mentioned as a type of data that can be used with advanced analysis techniques to assess risk for companies in specific geographies.
- Shein - A fast-fashion company used as an example of a business navigating complex geopolitical issues, including supply chain diversification and headquarters relocation.