Climate change has become an increasing global concern. Dependence on fossil fuels and nonrenewable resources has inflated people’s carbon footprint worldwide. Despite greater access to clean energy and awareness of the business case for sustainability, the effects of climate change are worsening. As such, business leaders must understand how to navigate its challenges in an ever-changing landscape. Here's an overview of the negative impacts of the climate crisis on global businesses. [...]

Business leaders who want to create a positive impact often ask the same question: How can one organization make a meaningful difference? Fortunately, sustainable business strategies often have ripple effects across industries, leading to an outcome called the “wheel of change.” Here's an overview of the wheel of change and how it contributes to industry-wide sustainability. [...]

Aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and strategists in heavily regulated industries should familiarize themselves with politics’ effects on business. Here's an overview of the role politics plays in business—domestically and internationally—and why it's important to understand it. [...]

Visual thinking—also called sketch-noting and creative note-taking—is Melaine D’Cruze’s superpower. Here's a look at how she leverages her creativity and knowledge from an HBS Online course to drive innovation in the education sector. [...]

Business leaders need the skills to craft clearly defined strategies to communicate their organizations’ directions and achieve success. Here's an overview of what business strategy is, along with four business strategy skills every professional should develop. [...]