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At The Conference Board, our Councils provide a unique, trusted space for senior executives to come together to exchange insights, tackle challenges, and shape the future of business—together. But don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from our members! 💬 In this video, they share how being part of a Council has helped them navigate complexity, gain fresh perspectives, and build lasting professional connections. If you're looking for a confidential, peer-driven environment to discuss the issues that matter most to your business, explore our Councils today. 🔗 Watch the video and discover the power of peer collaboration! #TheConferenceBoard #Leadership #ExecutiveNetworking #PeerInsights #BusinessGrowth #Councils

📢 Kicking Off the 2025 Council Directors Meeting in Brussels! This morning, we launched our Council Directors meeting at The Conference Board Europe’s Brussels office! Our Managing Director International, Sara Murray, shared key insights on The Conference Board’s 2024 business developments and our exciting growth plans for 2025 and beyond. The discussions continue this afternoon and tomorrow, focusing on: ✔️ Collaboration & Engagement – Strengthening connections between Councils, Sales, and Centers ✔️ Innovation & Transformation – Exploring new programs to drive member value ✔️ Quality & Consistency – Aligning on best practices for council meetings and onboarding ✔️ International Events & Cross-Council Collaboration – Expanding opportunities for global impact Beyond strategy, this meeting is about community, shared learning, and shaping the future together. A big thank you to our Council Directors and facilitators for their insights, and we look forward to a productive and inspiring two days! Anne Stevens. MBA, DrUniv Bart Kruijssen Bruce Greenhalgh Bruno Heynen Chris Deen Claudio Murri Claudio Truzzi Damien JELSCH Ellen Hexter Enrique Zamarbide Florian Klaass Gautier Engisch Gorana Sandric Guy Jubb Henrik Larsen James Stephenson Jean-Marc VERBIST John Metselaar John Beadle, CCIPD Joséphine Edwall Björklund Kai-Eberhard Lueg Ken Wood Kimo Kippen Martin Wiese Matthew Kilgarriff Michael Ruckstuhl Neil McPherson Phil Russell Rainer Schultheis Robert Bossuyt Sanja Haas Sarah Bond Taner Karacan Tara Murphy Florian Harms #TheConferenceBoard #CouncilDirectorsMeeting #Collaboration #Leadership #ExecutiveNetworking #PeerInsights

Gathering of our reward council directors and managers in Brussels ahead of The Conference Board Europe ‘s council directors meeting. With James Stephenson, Enrique Zamarbide, Aure Vannieuwenhuyze and Emmanuelle Thiney. Looking forward to an engaging session ahead! Also shot the promo video for our reward conference in June. Topics will include pay transparency, AI, wellbeing, mobility and of course executive pay. Watch this space!

At a time when businesses face significant threats around the world, we are thrilled to announce the launch of The Conference Board Europe's Corporate Resilience & Crisis Leadership Council. This exclusive, invitation-only community is designed for senior executives responsible for preparing their organizations to respond to - and continue - operations during adverse situations. Members will engage in confidential, peer-driven discussions on topics such as: - Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the EU AI Act - Geopolitical risk scenarios - Third-party supply/value chain resilience - Maturity models, benchmarking, and standards - Cyber response and recovery - Dealing with polycrisis Led by Program Director Tim Mathews, the Council offers a unique environment of confidentiality, free from vendors, where members can enjoy candid exchanges and learn how companies across industries and geographies are tackling common challenges today. If you're a senior executive responsible for business continuity, business resilience, security, or risk management, we invite you to explore membership opportunities: https://hubs.li/Q034tKsn0

Our talented team has been hard at work sharing their insights, and we’re thrilled to announce that two compelling op-eds written by our staff have just been published! Firstly, Yuhan Zhang of The Conference Board of Asia dives into China’s 2025 stimulus plans and emphasizes the need for broader economic reforms to reignite growth. Secondly, ESF Center leader Maria Demertzis argues that Europe’s failure to fully integrate its single market imposes a far bigger cost on businesses than any tariffs from the new US administration. ✨ Check them out here: Beyond quick stimulus, China needs deeper, more fundamental reforms: t.ly/ZDkG- South China Morning Post SCMP Le coût pour les entreprises des « tarifs » intérieurs de l’Europe: t.ly/zeu_k l'Opinion

On Thursday we will be hosting our annual Council Directors meeting in Brussels. Over 30 business leaders from across Europe will gather to discuss, debate, and collaborate to define the roadmap and program for the upcoming year. We’re looking forward to hearing all their insights for what’s ahead! Anne Stevens. MBA, DrUniv Bart Kruijssen Bruce Greenhalgh Bruno Heynen Chris Deen Claudio Murri Claudio Truzzi Damien JELSCH Ellen Hexter Enrique Zamarbide Florian Klaass Gautier Engisch Gorana Sandric Guy Jubb Henrik Larsen James Stephenson Jean-Marc VERBIST John Metselaar John Beadle, CCIPD Joséphine Edwall Björklund Kai-Eberhard Lueg Ken Wood Kimo Kippen Martin Wiese Matthew Kilgarriff Michael Ruckstuhl Neil McPherson Phil Russell Rainer Schultheis Robert Bossuyt Sanja Haas Sarah Bond Taner Karacan Tara Murphy Florian Harms

Trisociation and the use of AI – The Music, Shoes, and Stones 🎼👠🪨   Discover how AI-powered trisociation combines three concepts to generate groundbreaking ideas for innovation, products, and marketing. From creative startups to big names like SAP and Ipsos, businesses and universities are embracing this method to spark unique insights. https://lnkd.in/ea6NGknH   Written by senior fellow of The Conference Board Europe Tojin T. Eapen, Daniel J. Finkenstadt, and Josh Folk for California Management Review.   Want to reimagine ideation? Learn more by visiting our AI Hub: https://lnkd.in/e2QFDp5S #Innovation #AI #Creativity #Trisociation #BusinessIdeas

For all the talk about the harm of global tariffs and trade wars, the EU could gain much more by completing the Single Market. Internal barriers to trade in manufacturing impose costs that are equivalent to a 45% tariff, while in the US the equivalent is three times lower. In services, barriers to trade generate costs that are equivalent to a 110% tariff. Ready my latest piece.

If, like Feliciano Gonzalez, you need to embed sustainability into the strategy and culture of your business, you should take a read of our latest report, People, Planet, Progress. The report is based on a survey of 38 human capital, and sustainability executives, and six follow-up in-depth interviews with key individuals working for Europe-based multinationals. Gain further insights from some of Europe’s leading CHROs by downloading the report HERE: https://hubs.li/Q033t_Z-0

While currently still in its infancy, the Indian EV market has experienced exponential growth since 2020, when EV sales were essentially nonexistent. Despite obstacles (including financing, potentially reduced government subsidies, and insufficient charging infrastructure), growth is expected to continue strongly. Our researchers Ioannis Siskos Minji Xie, and Alexander Heil, PhD dive into this topic in our latest paper: Charging Ahead: Is India's EV Adoption Plan a Model for the Developing World? https://hubs.li/Q033gVjh0 The Conference Board