OVERVIEW Reflecting IMD's unique Real World, Real Learning approach, the IMD Global Centers bring cutting-edge and practical thought leadership to our key stakeholders.

We deliver pioneering, original and agenda-setting research - generated in close collaboration between IMD Faculty, research teams and partner organizations.

The goal for all activities in the IMD Global Centers is to have impact. We promote informed dialogues with our partners that result in thought leadership being transformed into actionable strategies.
IMD GLOBAL CENTERS » The IMD Global Family Business Center studies the way in which family businesses are at the forefront of change.
» The IMD Global Value Chain Center researches value chains and business models that will shape the world.

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The IMD Global Board Center brings together thought leadership on the changing priorities in the leadership of boards.
For close to a generation, IMD has worked with leading global family businesses, gaining extensive expertise and growing into a global centre of excellence. The Global Family Business Center pursues ongoing, highly relevant research and provides a wide range of educational offerings. Our objective is to remain at the forefront by being the preferred partner to families in business who search for the best knowledge and the best solutions to their diverse and unique needs. » Learn more
The IMD Global Value Chain Center is a consortium initiative with corporations to explore and develop future best practices in business models and value chains. » Learn more