All Ears: What the IIAB team is listening to this May

We’re back with a fresh round of monthly recommendations - this time, it’s our current favourite songs to inspire your May soundtrack. What track have you been playing on repeat lately?

Spring is here, and we go out! From the IIAB team, here are a few recommendations on exhibitions and museums in Copenhagen and beyond.

Great minds think alike. Or, great minds think differently, complement each other really well, and make a great Co-CEO team. We asked our Co-CEOs, Louise and Sune, to share their favourite podcasts, and their choices reveal their own variety as well. Louise’s picks dive into creativity, emotions, and the nuances of human experience, while Sune’s favourites break down structures of historical and current affairs. Two different ways to go about it. And now, you get the best of both—time to hit play.

In need of new book ideas? This time, our four book picks all feature female protagonists in very different settings: from France and Slovenia to China back to Denmark. Each of these stories offers an intimate window into deeply personal yet universally resonant experiences, challenging the way we see the world. They are stories of freedom, resilience, and the pursuit of joy.

Winter months can be tough… Phew, when was the last time you felt the warmth of sunshine on your face? And how much time do we lose each day layering up just to step outside? But that’s old news. A new year calls for new movies and series to dive into, right?

Activists targeting iconic sites like Stonehenge sparks a heated debate on democracy and societal values. What is deemed sacred in our society, and what should remain untouched?

Busy schedules can make us lose sight of our goals. By slowing down, we can innovate by seeing what's already there in new ways. What track are you on, and where is it heading?

Acknowledging the limitations of our own perspective, even in our senior, privileged roles, is the starting point for building an inclusive culture. Which perspectives have my privileges shut out of my sight?

It's crucial to reflect on the world we aim to help our clients navigate. But first of all, how do we navigate it ourselves when gravitating towards what seems relatable and known?

For many years, research environments in the fields of technical and natural sciences have been facing the challenge of attracting and retaining female researchers. However, a significant development is now underway as 12 university environments specializing in STEM subjects have come together in collaboration with VILLUM FONDEN, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the strategic innovation agency IS IT A BIRD.

During the first week of August, all of us birds got out of our garage in Valby, Copenhagen, for three nights of sleeping in tents and dancing with complexity in Southern Funen, Denmark. So why Southern Funen? And why dancing? Well, after having the garage closed for a well-deserved summer break, we participated in the annual Implement Summer University.

A Google image search of future visions reveals a striking homogeneity. The predominant images of the future depict towering, organic-shaped buildings, flying vehicles, and elevated roads. Cities are spacious, and the Earth's surface is predominantly covered by lush greenery. The air is fresh and unpolluted, everything appears clean and tidy, but they also feel strangely alienating. These architectural visions are just one example of a larger problem in strategic thinking – where are the humans, their complex social lives, and their seemingly irrational behaviour?