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ICSB Sunday Times Editor’s note:
Settle in with your favorite cup of coffee as we announce the launch of the ICSB–WPO Women CEO Program at the ICSB World Congress 2026 in Washington, D.C.—a powerful new leadership experience for women founders scaling impact and navigating growth. In this edition, we also preview the World Congress Call for Papers, spotlight the 2026 Arts Entrepreneurship Conference at Florida State University, and share cutting-edge research on how cognitive flexibility drives organizational success.
— Dr. Ayman ElTarabishy
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ICSB and WPO join forces and launch the WomenCEO Program.
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ICSB and the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) are proud to announce the launch of the ICSB World Congress 2026 Women CEO Program — a high-level leadership experience designed for women founders and CEOs navigating growth, transition, and long-term impact read more
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ICSB World Congress Call for Papers
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Set against the backdrop of the United States’ capital, a global hub of policy, innovation, and international collaboration, this Congress will celebrate entrepreneurship as a universal force for economic empowerment, social progress, and sustainable development. Just as the World Cup unites nations through shared passion and competition, this event will bring together the global MSME community to showcase excellence, share breakthrough innovations, and champion entrepreneurship as a catalyst for inclusive prosperity worldwide. Washington, D.C., stands at the intersection of policy and practice, where decisions shaping the global entrepreneurial landscape are made. (read more).
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ICSB Partner Spotlight
FSU to host 2026 Arts Entrepreneurship Conference!
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The 2026 Arts Entrepreneurship Conference will be held at Florida State University in Tallahassee from March 26–28, 2026, under the leadership of Eric Liguori. The interdisciplinary program brings together scholars, educators, artists, and practitioners to explore arts, entrepreneurship, and innovation, with highlights including a Meet the Editors session and a gala awards celebration on March 27. Submission deadline: February 10, 2026. (read more)
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CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH
The microfoundations of strategic decision–making: How individual cognitive capabilities shape organizational ambidexterity
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This research shows that leaders’ cognitive flexibility—the ability to shift perspectives and integrate competing demands—is the strongest driver of organizational ambidexterity, or the capacity to balance innovation and execution. (read more)
by: Fitouri Mohamed & Samia Karoui Zouaoui
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The Founder’s Pivot Playbook: Navigating Growth, Constraints, and Stakeholders
If you’re interested in how founders actually make sense of high-stakes strategic pivots as their ventures scale check out our new article about a €70M mobile gaming startup – “The Founder’s Pivot Playbook: Navigating Growth, Constraints, and Stakeholders.” read more
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ICSB Top Five Books for 2025-2026
ICSB is proud to announce the ICSB Golden Book Awards for 2025–2026, celebrating the Top Five Essential Books shaping the future of entrepreneurship, innovation, and small business leadership. This year’s selection reflects the dynamic nature of knowledge itself. Three powerful new titles have entered the list for 2025–2026, while two exceptional works from the 2024–2025. (Read More)
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Why join the WomenCEO program in DC?
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Leadership Acceleration – It equips women leaders with advanced strategic, entrepreneurial, and management skills to drive growth and impact in their organizations.
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Global Network & Visibility – Participants gain access to a powerful international community of senior executives, mentors, and peers, expanding professional opportunities and influence.
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Actionable Tools for Growth – The program delivers practical frameworks, best practices, and personalized guidance that women CEOs can apply immediately to scale their businesses and lead with confidence.
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We are devoted to the interests and advancement of small business globally
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