St. Gallen Symposium

🚀 Companies can easily get stuck in their mental models. Science fiction can provide a spark for breaking the mold and rethinking the future. At the 53rd St. Gallen Symposium on #ConfrontingScarcity, a workshop with the BCG Henderson Institute explored ways to overcome scarcities of #imagination. In our latest joint publication, we reflect on some of the key findings and delve into how science fiction can be a tool to unlock innovative thinking within your organisation. Dive into the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e4qZrvgK #sciencefiction #futurethinking #futureofwork

🌍 Resource Scarcity is Driving Transformative Business Strategies 🚀 The St. Gallen Symposium, in collaboration with the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions, has released the "Voices of the Leaders of Tomorrow 2024" report. This report, themed #ConfrontingScarcity, gathers insights from over 650 Leaders of Tomorrow and 250 senior executives. It explores consensus areas, divergent opinions, and potential intergenerational collaboration based on leaders’ perceptions of the corporate, consumer, and political landscapes. 🔎 A key contrast in expectations toward businesses emerged, with 88% of Leaders of Tomorrow vs. 90% of senior executives believing businesses should address natural resource scarcity. However, only 22% of Leaders of Tomorrow and 24% of senior executives feel companies are currently making substantial efforts. Both generations recognise that dwindling resources are disrupting the "business-as-usual" mentality, pushing companies towards more sustainable operations. With 72% of young and 69% of senior leaders seeing this as a driver for sustainable business transformation, there's a shared view of the silver lining in this challenge. 🌟 Jessica Jones, a Sustainability Manager from Switzerland, emphasises: "Businesses need to take responsibility to make a sustainable business case, and if they realise they don’t have one, they need to review their strategy." 🌱

✨ Join us at our upcoming event in New York City on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future, co-hosted with the NYU School of Professional Studies.   👉 We'll host a high-level dialogue exploring how more diverse generational perspectives in leadership can help address critical challenges like climate change and responsible AI.   🗓️ Date: 20 September 2024 ⏰ Time: 4:00-6:00 PM 📍 Location: NYU SPS Midtown Center, 20 W 43rd St, 4th floor, New York   Together, we will explore the potential and the practicalities of embracing more intergenerational leadership models to future-proof decision-making in the public and private sectors.   🔗 Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dCPrzKva   #NewGenerationalContract #StGallenSymposium #Leadership #Sustainability #NewYork

How can we foster equity and mutual support between generations? 🤝🌍 At the recent United Nations Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, John Kioli and Modester Lynn from the Kenya Climate Change Working Group, and Wanjiku DK, Founder of Gears For Change initiative, shared their invaluable experiences about working across generations in the political sphere. 🌿🗣️ The St. Gallen Symposium, alongside the The Club of Rome and the Kenya Climate Change Working Group, hosted an interactive workshop on intergenerational leadership to promote sustainable business and public policy. This session was part of our ongoing #NewGenerationalContract initiative, aiming to engage diverse actors and launch impactful projects for cross-generational leadership and learning. 🌱💼 The conference, featuring global leaders such as UN Secretary General António Guterres and Kenyan President William Ruto, brought together around 2,000 participants. The main agenda? Preparing for the Summit of the Future in September to pass the Pact for the Future, which is crucial for the next generation's involvement in politics at both national and multinational levels. 🏛️🌐 Stay tuned for more news regarding our upcoming side event at the Summit of the Future in New York. ✨ #UNCivilSocietyConference #SustainableFuture #Leadership #Sustainability #GlobalImpact

Cross-Generational Collaboration is Key to Tackling Global Challenges for a Sustainable and Prosperous Future 🌍 Our joint initiative with the The Club of Rome, "A New Generational Contract," promotes intergenerational leadership and learning to enable sustainable business transformation through cross-generational collaboration. By connecting diverse actors, we foster long-term thinking, regenerative strategies, and collaboration across policy, business, youth, research, and society. 🌱🤝 📚 We are excited to announce our involvement in the upcoming book, "Five Generations at Work: How We Win Together, for Good," by Rebecca Robins CMgr CCMI and Patrick Dunne. Rebecca, a changemaker at the intersection of brand, culture, and leadership, unpacks six years of research and progressive action in this energising read, featuring a chapter on the St. Gallen Symposium as a case study. ✨ We are delighted to share the learnings of the St. Gallen Symposium on cross-generational collaboration in this must-read for all generations in business, education, government, non-profit, philanthropy, and society. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights; pre-order your copy here: https://lnkd.in/d4ziDCzj 📖🔗 #fivegenerationsatwork #fivegenerations #Leadership #Collaboration #FutureOfWork #Sustainability #StGallenSymposium #ANewGenerationalContract

The St. Gallen Symposium congratulates Leon Schreiber for assuming his new role as Minister of Home Affairs of South Africa.   Leon is a valued member of our #LeadersOfTomorrow community. In 2015, during his doctoral studies at Freie Universität Berlin, he won the 2nd place of the #GlobalEssayCompetition with his essay on a universal basic income and attended the 45th St. Gallen Symposium.   At 35 years old, Leon is one of the youngest cabinet members, exemplifying the symposium's vision of empowering the next generation. We wish him the best of luck in shaping South Africa's future. (c) Photo Source: Leon Schreiber via X #SGSCommunity

🌟 Reflecting on the insightful and enriching discussions at the St. Gallen Symposium CSIO Business Talk! 🔹 René Walser, Head of Private and Business Clients & Member of the Executive Board at St. Galler Kantonalbank AG, provided a solid foundation with his thoughtful opening remarks, setting the tone for a day of profound insights. 🔹 Our esteemed panel, featuring Bastian Steppin, Brand Partnerships Lead at TikTok; Marcel Lendenmann, CEO of Golfyr; and Markus Detering, CEO of ClipMyHorse.TV, delved into the theme "The Future of Sports: Innovations, Digital Experiences, and the New Era of Spectator Interaction," offering nuanced perspectives and pragmatic strategies for navigating this evolving landscape. 🔹 Expertly moderated by Fetscherin Annette, Sports Journalist at Swiss Radio and Television (SRF), the discussion flowed seamlessly, fostering a spirit of collaboration and knowledge exchange. 🔹 The exclusive "next jump" format provided an invaluable opportunity for existing business and hospitality clients of the equestrian event to gain insights, while also engaging a wider audience interested in the intriguing parallels between sports and business, thus fostering meaningful connections and stimulating discussions. 🌟 As we reflect on this exceptional event, we eagerly anticipate future gatherings that will continue to push boundaries, inspire innovation, and contribute to the advancement of our shared understanding. Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions and opportunities for growth! #CSIOBusinessTalk #NextJumpSuccess

Get ready for a dynamic exchange of ideas! Join Assen Plevneliev and Manas C. and discover how the Leaders of Tomorrow are shaping the conversation and paving the way for a brighter future. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! #LeadershipInAction #GlobalChallenges #FutureForward

📊 Senior executives show greater confidence in sustainable consumer behaviour The St. Gallen Symposium has released this year's "Voices of the Leaders of Tomorrow 2024" report in collaboration with the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions. This report delves into the theme of #ConfrontingScarcity, incorporating insights from over 650 Leaders of Tomorrow and 250 senior executives. It identifies areas of consensus, highlights divergent opinions, and uncovers potential avenues for intergenerational collaboration based on a multifaceted analysis of leaders’ perceptions of the corporate, consumer, and political landscapes. 🔎 Expectations towards consumers were a key area where senior executives and our Leaders of Tomorrow expressed their opinions. The following contrasts emerged: 🔹 78% of senior executives believe consumers will change their habits to support sustainability, compared to 35% of Leaders of Tomorrow. 🔹 55% of senior executives think consumers will pay more for sustainable products, while only 19% of Leaders of Tomorrow agree. Both generations recognise the importance of consumer action in sustainability but differ in their confidence levels. Leaders of Tomorrow are more sceptical about consumers' willingness to adopt sustainable behaviours or bear extra costs. This gap highlights the need for products and marketing strategies that resonate with consumers and effectively communicate sustainability's value. Want to get more insights? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gj2cr7hi #Sustainability #Leadership #ConsumerBehavior #MarketInsights #StGallenSymposium

Recap: EcoOst St. Gallen Symposium 2024 with a healthcare focus on our region 🇨🇭 This Tuesday the 6th EcoOst St. Gallen Symposium convened at the Lokremise St. Gallen, gathering regional leaders from business, politics, and society to address pressing #healthcare issues. The event aimed to distill global insights from the St. Gallen Symposium into an actionable direction for the Eastern Switzerland region. The EcoOst focused on the topic of #scarcity in the healthcare sector, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions and innovative technologies. Key discussions emphasised the importance of placing people at the center of healthcare, rather than bureaucratic processes, and the necessity of promoting health preservation alongside illness treatment. Additionally, the event stressed the significance of cross-cantonal collaboration to improve efficiency, as political boundaries often hinder optimal healthcare delivery. Experts, including Tobias Wolf from OnlineDoctor (who btw. is also an ISC Alumnus), Christian Henseler from Zur Rose, Karen Peier and Karin Bosshard, PhD from Roche discussed innovative approaches to overcome resource shortages, leveraging new technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for widespread healthcare delivery. Practical insights were shared from Cathalina Dietschweiler and Andrin Sean Brader, showcasing how digital innovations can streamline processes and improve patient care. The EcoOst St. Gallen Symposium 2024 provided valuable discussions and networking opportunities, reinforcing the commitment to translating global healthcare insights into regional actions, ultimately aiming to enhance the health and well-being of the local community. Many thanks to Fabian Pernstich and his team from the Industrie- und Handelskammer IHK St.Gallen-Appenzell (led by Markus Bänziger) to the Industrie- und Handelskammer Thurgau (led by Jérôme Müggler and Pascale Ineichen) and the Universität St.Gallen (HSG) as well to Stefan Schmid and the St. Galler Tagblatt for the great collaboration to organise such an important symposiums related event.