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Stagflation in 2026: Leading Decisions Through Uncertainty
How CEOs can make clear decisions under stagflation: scenarios, measurable triggers and prepared responses for pricing, cash and supply.

Marc Bender
3 hours ago3 min read


Manager burnout: When middle management becomes the bottleneck in strategy execution
Overloaded middle managers slow the execution of strategy. Three decisions CEOs can make to restore priorities, decision rights and time to lead.

Marc Bender
4 hours ago3 min read


SAFe and SAP Activate: where the frameworks work together
SAFe and SAP Activate solve different coordination problems. Marc Bender explains where they fit together in an SAP programme and why business ownership still matters.

Marc Bender
6 hours ago2 min read


Robots in infrastructure: Parallel Intelligence, not a replacement for people
Robotics becomes useful when asset data, processes and accountability connect. Marc Bender explains how Parallel Intelligence complements people in infrastructure operations.

Marc Bender
6 hours ago4 min read


GenAI ROI: Why usage isn't value and CEOs need outcome owners
GenAI creates business value only when leaders own outcomes and measure results. Marc Bender explains how CEOs can manage value, not just usage.

Marc Bender
6 hours ago3 min read
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