Enabling Digital Growth
1-Minute Reads by Mike Flache
Perspectives on global business shifts—from practice, conversations, and an entrepreneurial lens
GPT-5: The Next Level Arrives, But Business Minds Aren’t Ready
The introduction of GPT-5 may mark a significant leap to the next level. However, despite all this innovation, the key…
AI Resets the Game: E-Commerce in a Post-Ad World
Artificial intelligence is quietly, yet radically, changing the rules of the game in e-commerce. In the future, purchasing decisions will…
From Instinct to Insight: How AI Redefines Executive Decisions
Whether in discussions with CEOs, in international board meetings, or at investor roundtables, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: data-driven…
When Legacy Thinking Blocks Business Growth
In a world where business models change faster than strategy documents are updated, unlearning is not an academic idea, but…
The Rise of Biotechnology: New Opportunities Across Industries
Biotechnology is becoming a strategic intersection between traditionally separate sectors. What was once reserved for the life sciences now also…
Without Ownership, Even AI Is Useless
Too many companies, even in 2025, still view digitalization as a technological upgrade. They modernize systems, automate processes, and restructure…
From Risk to Resilience: Cybersecurity as a Boardroom Imperative
In too many boardrooms, cybersecurity is still treated as a purely IT issue. This perspective can prove costly for companies.…
Values-Based Management in a Data-Driven World
Technology is changing our companies at a breathtaking pace. Data-based decision-making processes, AI-supported systems, and automation increase efficiency and enable…
Ecosystem Thinking: Collaboration for Sustainable Growth
In a globally connected economy, relying solely on internal resources is no longer enough. Companies that operate in isolated silos…
Growth 2025: Opportunities and Limits for Businesses
The year 2025 promises new opportunities but also significant challenges for CEOs worldwide. Optimism about global economic growth is widespread…
Cultural Change in the Digital Age: From Silo Thinking to Collaboration
Digital transformation not only changes business models but also tests corporate culture. While many organizations invest in technology, cultural change…
Agile Leadership: Making Decisions in Uncertain Times
Today’s world is characterized by uncertainty and rapid change. Global crises, technological upheavals, and unpredictable market conditions pose enormous challenges…
AI at C-level: Strategies for Successful Integration
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword—it is becoming a decisive competitive factor. Nevertheless, a recent McKinsey study shows…