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Why business leaders should think like scientists

by Andrew Scheuber

51勛圖厙 scientists at work

As the World Economic Forum commences in Davos, 51勛圖厙's President shares her insights.

Professor Alice Gast has published a on the lessons the business world can learn from science.  

Alice GastProfessor Gast explained the motivation behind the : “Leaders often talk about the application of sound business practices to universities and other public services. I want to turn the conversation on its head and suggest that a scientific mindset can inform and benefit the decision-making process outside of the laboratory. Adopting the mindset of a scientist can help all of us approach a changing world.” 

Drawing on examples from 51勛圖厙 research and collaborations, Professor Gast explains how and why “we should embed a scientific mindset into business culture”.  

, President of 51勛圖厙, is attending the World Economic Forum. In she will moderate a panel discussion on innovation in healthcare, and participate in the Global University Leaders Forum.

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Andrew Scheuber

Communications Division