Stuart Pallister

Business creativity: think differently, ask challenging questions

Is there a linear, structured approach to developing innovation? Insights from the Institute of Business Creativity at EHL Hospitality Business School.

Investigating the role of retail pharmacies in the US opioid epidemic

SMU researchers find that increased competition and pharmacy ownership are 'likely' reasons why millions of Americans misuse highly potent painkillers. Policymakers, they say, may want to consider strengthening monitoring and regulations.

US policy-making and China's efforts in Southeast Asia

SMU Assistant Professor Ngoei Wen-Qing examines how the US reacted to China's efforts to influence the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia during the early Cold War and how China may be adopting the same strategy nowadays via social media.

Content marketing strategy in hospitality

Tess Mattisson, Director of Marketing for Choice Hotels Europe provides insights into content marketing and digital transformation.

Flexibility is key to regulating AI internationally

SMU Associate Professor Liu Han-Wei urges governments to leave 'enough flexibilty' when regulating new technologies such as artificial intelligence as they are constantly evolving.

The outlook for private markets and private equity

Private markets have had an impact on a wide range of industries, including hospitality. What's the outlook now for private markets and PE?

China's latest anti-corruption campaign: assessing the benefits and downsides

China's anti-corruption drive, which was launched some 10 years ago, has brought major benefits to the country's enterprises and financial markets, according to SMU Associate Professor Yue Heng and his co-researchers. However, there may also be downsides.

Growth mindsets could help low-wage workers

SMU Assistant Professor Shilpa Madan says that while it seems obvious that low-wage workers should earn enough to afford basic necessities, fierce debates on this topic suggest otherwise.

The innovator's DNA

A major new study has highlighted the key skills that innovative and creative entrepreneurs need to develop. According to Hal Gregersen, an INSEAD professor and co-author of a six-year-long study into disruptive innovation involving some 3,500 executives, there are five 'discovery' skills you need but, he says, you don't have to be 'great in everything.

Mapping out a novel way to assess the effectiveness of development aid

SMU Assistant Professor Nathan Peng is exploring how to measure local political dynamics in Indonesia to make development aid more effective at fostering economic growth.

Exploring political connections of emerging market multinationals

Emerging market multinational corporations (EMNCs) have been in the headlines recently due to TikTok’s travails in the United States. SMU Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship, David Gomulya, who has conducted a comprehensive review of EMNCs and their political connections, said that “on paper, TikTok is not owned by the Chinese government but how can anybody disprove there’s no pressure or influence from the Chinese government? It’s just not black and white.”

Artificial intelligence: Hospitality and that human touch

Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly going to have an impact on the hotel industry with bots - robots and chatbots - playing a greater role.

Getting to the heart of social innovation

Money is fairly easy to give; you just write a cheque. Talking about marginalisation and change is easy too. "The harder thing to do is giving your time and yourself to the cause. And that," says Pamela Hartigan, "is what is critical to social innovation."

The future of food: transparency and traceability are key

What is the future of food and where is gastronomy heading? Although the quality of produce remains ever-important, transparency is now critical for consumers.

Trustworthy CEOs bring benefits in terms of higher returns

A study by SMU and INSEAD researchers finds that firms initiating share buyback programmes achieve 'significantly higher' excess returns if their CEOs are regarded as trustworthy.

No easy way to communicate the impacts of climate change

SMU Assistant Professor Terry van Gevelt's latest research highlights the difficulties in communicating the future impacts of climate change, especially to climate sceptics.

The pursuit of value

In the second article of a three-part series, INSEAD Professor Horacio Falcao tells INSEAD Knowledge editor Stuart Pallister about strategies for creating and claiming value in negotiations.

International commercial arbitration: to boycott or not to boycott proceedings?

SMU Associate Professor Darius Chan argues that if companies take part in arbitration proceedings, they should go all the way rather than deciding to boycott proceedings halfway through.

Luxury hospitality and the risk of obsolescence

Luxury hospitality is at risk of becoming obsolete, according to PwC Global industry leader for hospitality and tourism, Nicolas Mayer. That’s because it no longer fulfills the ‘needs and desires’ of clients that they couldn’t get elsewhere.

Recipes for restaurant expansion: creativity, integrity and trust

Hiring talented chefs, building trust, and maintaining creativity standards are key strategic ingredients for successful international restaurant expansion.

Chinese hotel chains expand overseas

How are Chinese hotel chains developing overseas? Some brands open new hotels, others make alliances.

The future of work: look on the bright side?

Whenever you hear a news item about artificial intelligence and robots, the message is usually this: jobs are going to disappear, with perhaps millions of people facing long-term unemployment. In the view of futurist, Gary A. Bolles however, we shouldn’t just focus on the negatives. We should look at these developments as an opportunity.

Investigating unintended policy consequences: The competition conundrum

SMU Assistant Professor Hu Zihan has been studying the impact of unintended policy consequences related to competition at a middle-ranking university in China.

Assessing firms' environmental performances; some tough choices must be made

SMU Assistant Professor Narae Lee has co-authored two papers on how some firms may be taking advantage of weak environmental standards or monitoring. There are clearly implications for policymakers.

The hotel room of the future

What will the hotel room look like in the future? Flat-screen TVs and wi-fi are now standard, so you now need to find unique services and amenities.

Frugal innovation in hospitality: some insights from innovation advocate Navi Radjou

How can the hospitality industry do more with less? Frugal innovation advocate Navi Radjou outlines its core principles for the hotel business.

Where are the innovation skills?

A study into critical innovation and knowledge economy skills in Europe and Asia by INSEAD's eLab has found there are striking differences between the regions.

Hospitality News & Business Insights by EHL

EHL Insights is a central source of actionable insights into the World of Hospitality, Business & Education

Harvard's Michael Porter on long-term strategy in a downturn

Harvard's Michael Porter on long-term strategy in a downturn.

The innovator's DNA

INSEAD professor Hal Gregersen reveals in a new study what key skills are needed to develop innovative and creative entrepreneurs.

The lost genius of American capitalism: Luigi Zingales

Professor Luigi Zingales of Chicago Booth School of Business warns that without a rebalancing of the relationship between business and politics, America is in danger of becoming a crony capitalist state.

China's asset management industry: opportunities and challenges

NUS Business School brings together an expert panel in Shanghai for the fifth Wee Cho Yaw Singapore-China Finance and Banking Forum.

A new world order: the rise of China and the decline of the West

While many are already talking about the notion of a shift in power from West to East, a thought-provoking book by author Martin Jacques called When China rules the world takes this even further by proclaiming that China will not only thrive in the 21st century, but will do so at the expense of the United States.

Sunset in the land of the rising sun

Japan's economy has been in dramatic decline, says INSEAD professor Stewart Black. What's causing its malaise and can we expect a rebound?

The Momentum Effect: mobilising brainpower for efficient growth

Jean-Claude Larréché, the Alfred H. Heineken Chaired Professor of Marketing at INSEAD,spoke with INSEAD Knowledge and shared the results of his ten-year research project into what he calls "The Momentum Effect" a phenomenon that can lead to efficient self-sustaining growth.

Farming start-up brings innovation to rural China

An agricultural business run by NUS EMBA alumni in southwest China looks to change the face of Chinese farming and change the lives of rural communities.

Jet Li on the One Foundation

Chinese actor Jet Li on the One Foundation. Filmed in Singapore, 2008.

Robert Polet, chairman of the Gucci Group

The future of education: universities are not placement offices

What are the roles universities and higher education institutions are heading to? Academic Denis Berthiaume highlights the key trends and changes.

The ties that bind

INSEAD Professor Randel Carlock talks to Knowledge editor Stuart Pallister about succession and stewardship in family businesses.

Can China help power the global economy out of a crisis?

After five years of double-digit expansion, the worlds fastest-growing economy has succumbed to the economic chill wind sweeping across the globe. Chinas economy slowed to an annual growth clip of 9 per cent in the third quarter from 10.1 per cent in the previous quarter ­ well below the consensus forecast of 9.7 per cent. With the credit crisis buffeting global economic growth, Chinas industrial production and construction declined due to weaker export orders, factory closures for the...

Family business on the couch

In August, the Bancroft family gave up control of Dow Jones, the publishing group it had owned for some 105 years. The group, which includes the Wall Street Journal, had been taken over by another family-controlled business, Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, for US$5 billion.

The show must go on: Cirque du Soleil's recession-proof formula

As we brace ourselves for what threatens to be the worst economic slump since the Great Depression, one company seems to be relatively unscathed by the global financial meltdown. According to Daniel Lamarre, president and chief executive officer of performance troupe Cirque du Soleil, whose shows still play to sell-out audiences, he is confident that his company will ride out the recession.

John Elkington of Volans and SustainAbility on corporate social responsibility

John Elkington's work advising businesses on sustainable strategies has earned him numerous accolades including the Dean of Corporate Social Responsibility by BusinessWeek in 2004. Here, he discusses social innovation and entrepreneurship and its potential to become an increasing part of companies' agendas.

Re-skilling Europe for the new global knowledge economy

Europe today is suffering from a skills shortage, made even worse by the economic crisis. Over the past decade, many business leaders have stressed that Europe is simply not producing, attracting, or retaining sufficient numbers of scientists, engineers and IT specialists to meet the requirements of its industries, and the ambition of its Lisbon Agenda - that is, to lead the global knowledge economy. Focusing on this critical issue, INSEAD wrote the background report for the recent European...

The pursuit of value

INSEAD Professor Horacio Falcao talks about strategies for creating and claiming value in negotiations.

INSEAD Senior Research Fellow Renato Orsato on Sustainability Strategies

Environmental issues are becoming increasingly hard to ignore these days. For many companies, it has become a licence to operate. Those who don't consider the environmental impact of their operations will find themselves at a disadvantage, not just because their competitors are doing it, but also because the public demands it.

Cross-cultural negotiations: avoiding the pitfalls

When entering into negotiations, we should always take into account cultural factors such as the educational or religious background of the person sitting across the table, but, says INSEAD professor Horacio Falcao, many people both underestimate and overestimate the cross-cultural aspects.

The brand is the business: Lord Sebastian Coe

"Today more than half of the total stock market value of corporations lies in intangible assets such as brands ... The brand is the business." This statement by Shelly Lazarus, chairman and CEO of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide at the World Effie Festival 2008, sums up why brand building is important for companies. In this climate of the brand imperative, advertising gurus converged on Singapore for the conference which celebrates advertising effectiveness.

Understanding the Chinese economy

China's economy is booming and many multinational companies are looking to tap the Asian giants potential. However, according to Peter Bowie, CEO of Deloitte China, foreigners wanting to do business with the Chinese appear to be ill prepared because their pre-conceived notions about China are simply outdated.

'Black Swan' author Nassim Taleb meets 'Dance with Chance' co-authors

In a new book called Dance with chance, making luck work for you authors Spyros Makridakis, Robin Hogarth and Anil Gaba suggest that while there are events that you cant anticipate, there are better ways of dealing with risk.

INSEAD Professors Michael Witt and Gordon Redding on the future of Chinese capitalism

China's emerging economy is an enormous success story and its remarkable, say two INSEAD academics, because it's really one big experiment. In their book, "The Future Of Chinese Capitalism," Gordon Redding and Michael Witt say that different parts of China are trying different things to find the best formula.

Leadership: A Chinese Puzzle

China's economy is booming, but one of the major challenges facing the country will be leadership -- or the lack of it -- in political or business spheres. INSEAD Affiliate Professor of Asian Business and Comparative Management, Michael Witt, says that although the Communist Party still tightly rules China, the leadership in Beijing does "not have a lot of power," with the result that it's difficult to get things implemented.

Where are the innovation skills?

A study into critical innovation and knowledge economy skills in Europe and Asia by INSEAD's eLab has found there are striking differences between the regions.

Is it too late for ethical banking?

As it turns out, Big Bang - the deregulation of stock markets across Europe back in 1986 - really was an event that shook the world. Author and independent stock analyst Cyrus Mewawalla tells INSEAD Knowledge that deregulation, greed and deceit are at the root of today's financial crisis, and suggests ways to return to ethical banking.

The art of the deal & ethics

Can you walk away from the negotiating table with a contract in your pocket and your ethics intact? This is the third and final installment in a series of videos on value negotiation from INSEAD professor Horacio Falcao.

Rethinking what shareholder value means

By not ending too early, the current financial and economic crisis can actually be beneficial for shareholder value, says Urs Peyer, INSEAD associate professor of finance.

Globalising the brand: looking beyond lower costs

While many multinational firms are choosing to outsource services and production to Asia, one company says it's looking beyond lowering costs and is aiming to 'globalise its corporate brand' by developing a major R&D base in India. Wim Elfrink of Cisco Systems, who holds the unique corporate title of Chief Globalisation Officer, says cost differentiation at the company is "a bonus, but the not the main driver anymore." The networking firm is investing around 1.2 billion dollars in a...

Interview: Nicholas Bloy (MBA '86D), co-Managing Partner of Navis Capital

Nicholas Bloy speaks to INSEAD Knowledge about the development of private equity in Asia where it's gone from being a 'slightly dodgy' industry to one which is gaining legitimacy.

Debt overhang, inflation threaten world economy

Pippa Malmgren, a former advisor to US President George W Bush on economics, spoke at a Global Private Equity Initiative (GPEI) event at INSEAD in Singapore. She talks here to INSEAD Knowledge about national debt problems.

Women and money

Are men or women better at investing? "This is not only a fun question but it is of great practical value," says INSEAD Assistant Professor of Finance Lily Fang, who hosted a Women and Money forum at INSEAD recently.

Innovation or imitation in China and India?

How do Asia's emerging giants measure on the innovation scale and can they shake off their reputation for imitation rather than innovation?

INSEAD's Claudia Zeisberger on private equity in Asia

Asia's private equity star is shining bright yet only one third of global limited partnerships (LP) have allocations to Asia. What does this mean for private equity investors seriously contending with Asia?

Futurist Peter Schwartz on planning for the unthinkable

We've been so focused on the financial crisis that we've neglected to pay attention to other issues, which, if left on the backburner, could upset the status quo. That's the view of futurist and business strategist Peter Schwartz.

Stemming the 'silent tsunami'

Over the past two years, approximately 100 million people have been pushed into poverty globally as a result of increased food prices. Gains in poverty reduction efforts in developing countries are at risk if governments fail to protect the poor from rising food prices, says Vikram Nehru, the World Bank's Director of Poverty Reduction and Economic Management and Acting Chief Economist for East Asia. "It's like a silent tsunami in the sense that there's no dramatic footage that can bring home...

The changing face of the CIO

As CEOs increasingly turn to technology to help them cope with a rapidly changing business environment, chief information officers (CIOs) are no longer simply the IT guys. Increasingly, they are expected to play a more strategic role. According to the 2008 ASEAN CIO Leadership Study based on a survey of some 160 CIOs in six Southeast Asian countries - CIOs are finding that this change in responsibilities also means that a new set of skills is required to carry out the job.

Negotiating to win

From the most mundane transaction to strategic high-level boardroom dealings, knowing how to negotiate is integral to success and survival. Yet few have mastered the art of successful negotiation or value negotiation as INSEAD Affiliate Professor of Decision Sciences, Horacio Falcao, calls it.

Interview: Steve Ellis of Bain & Co

Bain and Co worldwide managing director Steve Ellis shares his thoughts on the financial crisis.

The future of business education: Della Bradshaw of the FT

Della Bradshaw, Business Education Editor of the Financial Times, speaks to NUS about changes in education, school rankings and the rise of Asian business schools.

How will British expats be voting?

In January 2024, approximately 2.1 million British voters who have lived abroad for more than 15 years regained the right to vote, bringing the total of eligible voters overseas to 3.5 million. Westminster Watch travelled to Alicante, home to more Brits than anywhere else in Spain, to see how those living abroad feel about the state of politics in their home country, and how they intend to vote in this year’s general election.

Interview clips: Lee Kuan Yew, Jack Welch, Carly Fiorina, Mike Bloomberg

CNBC Asia showreel (short version)

Highlights of coverage for CNBC Asia as Regional Correspondent (1996-2002).

Indonesia coverage: Bali bombings (2002) & Jakarta riots/fall of Suharto (1998)

Malaysia coverage: Anwar arrest & Reformasi protests (October 1998)

Manila coverage & interview with Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (August 2001)

US President Bill Clinton visits India (March 2000)

Yunnan, China: South of the Clouds

Singapore In-Depth

This CNBC special focuses on economic developments in Singapore in 2003.

APEC, Auckland, New Zealand (September 1999)

Indonesia: End of an Era

Indonesia, 1998: The Year in Review

Indonesia: The Next Step

The Philippines: Starting Over

APEC Brunei coverage (November 2000)

CNBC Asia showreel (long version)

Highlights of coverage for CNBC Asia as Regional Correspondent (1996-2002).

Interview with Kal Sutherland, Bay Radio (Spain)

The interview subject: encouraging Brits abroad to register to vote ahead of the July 2024 General Election.

Heseltine announces ship order during Tyneside visit: report

During a visit to the north-east, Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine announces a major ship order for Tyneside shipbuilder Swan Hunter.

Explorer Ranulph Fiennes on his Transglobe Expedition

Explorer Ranulph Fiennes talks about his Transglobe Expedition in which he and his team circumnavigated the world on its polar axis, using only surface transport. In total, they covered 52,000 miles over a three-year period.

TV celebrity Paul Daniels on his career as a magician

Magician and TV celebrity Paul Daniels was back in the north-east to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Magic Circle in Newcastle. Daniels, who was originally from Middlesborough had started out as a member of the local Circle of Magicians where he developed his act. We dragged him away from the festivities and asked him about the significance of Magic Circles.

R&B band, the Eastside Torpedoes, on music industry challenges

Three members of the north-east band, the Eastside Torpedoes, discuss the challenges of breaking into the music industry

The Great Sledge Journey

An account of the challenges faced by Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen on what is often called ‘The Great Sledge Journey’ as he crossed the Canadian Arctic to Pelly Bay in early 1923.

CNBC Asia interview with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore, 2000

CNBC Asia interview with Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the President of the Philippines. Manila, 2001.

Interview with Chinese actor and One Foundation founder, Jet Li, for INSEAD Knowledge in Singapore, 2008

EHL forum with US Ambassador Suzi LeVine at Lausanne, Switzerland, 2016

INSEAD Knowledge interview, Brussels, 2009

Reporting assignment in Jakarta, Indonesia for CNBC Asia

Reporting from Kunming, China for Asia Business News, 1997

Reporting from Yangon, Myanmar for Asia Business News, 1997

Reporting from a Vietnamese refugee detention centre in Hong Kong for Asia Television (ATV), 1988

Reporting for Asia Television (ATV) from a US aircraft carrier off Hong Kong, 1986

Asia Television (ATV) newsroom, Hong Kong (c. 1987-1988)

The newsreader, Asia Television (ATV), Hong Kong, 1986-1989

BBC Radio, Newcastle (1983-85)

With French chef and restaurateur Alain Ducasse at EHL, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2017

With French chef and restaurateur Joël Robuchon at EHL, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2016

At NUS Business School's 50th anniversary gala dinner in Singapore, 2015.

Moderated a family business panel at Glion, Bulle, Switzerland, 2020

Moderating a panel discussion, ‘Will PR professionals ever become CEOs?’, at PR Asia 2015, Singapore.

Moderating a panel discussion at PR Asia 2014, Singapore

Education collaboration agreement between NUS Business School and Europcopter signing ceremony at the Singapore Airshow in 2012.

Handling a media conference for INSEAD in Shanghai, China, 2009

INSEAD Knowledge interview, Brussels, 2009

About to interview John Schubert, Chairman of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for INSEAD Knowledge in Singapore, 2008.

Reporting from the World Economic Forum for CNBC Asia, Melbourne, Australia, 2000

Reporting from the World Economic Forum for CNBC Asia, Melbourne, Australia, 2000

About to moderate a media panel at the World Economic Forum, Melbourne, Australia, 2000

Reporting from Bangalore, India for CNBC Asia in 2000.

CNBC Asia interview with the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Bangalore, India, 2000.

CNBC Asia interview with business leader and entrepreneur GK Goh, Singapore, 2000

Filming at Keppel Corp in Sembawang, Singapore for CNBC Asia in 2000.

In Auckland, New Zealand to cover the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 1999.

Asía Business News, Singapore, 1994.

The circus came to town at ATV World in Hong Kong in September 1989. I had just been appointed editor of the nightly current affairs programme, The World Today.

Reporting for ATV at the Whitehead detention centre for Vietnamese boat people, Hong Kong, 1988

In Taipei to cover the 'skyjacking' of a cargo plane for Asia Television (ATV). Taiwan, 1986

At a media conference to cover the 'skyjacking' of a cargo plane, Taipei, Taiwan, 1986

Filming in Taipei, Taiwan, for Asia Television (ATV), 1987

Radio Tyneside, Newcastle, 1982

Radio Bailrigg, Lancaster University, 1978

Singapore Cable Vision (SCV) advert, 1998

Asia Business News staff ID, 1993

World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference press pass, Singapore, 1996