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Gaming has become one of the world’s most powerful consumer ecosystems. Stefan Michel explores why every company now needs a strategy for play to stay competitive. ...
Professor Stefan Michel‘s primary research interests are AI’s impact on strategy, pricing, and customer-centricity. He has written 13 books, numerous award-winning articles and ranks among the top 40 bestselling case study authors worldwide by The Case Centre. He is currently Dean of Faculty and Research at IMD. He co-directs the Breakthrough Forum for Senior Executives and is also Program Director for two IMD programs: the 10-day Breakthrough Program for Senior Executives (BPSE), guiding leaders in defining their next breakthrough; and Strategic Thinking, an 8-week online program with 1-1 coaching, helping professionals become better strategists while working on a concrete strategic initiative for their organizations.
December 1, 2025 • by Stefan Michel in I by IMD Book Club • 4 min read
Gaming has become one of the world’s most powerful consumer ecosystems. Stefan Michel explores why every company now needs a strategy for play to stay competitive. ...
September 11, 2025 • by Stefan Michel in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
New ideas behind innovative business models can feel sudden, but are rarely random. Innovation happens when you reframe challenges and opportunities. Stefan Michel outlines five ways to unlock breakthrough ideas in your...
September 1, 2025 • by Stefan Michel in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available
In this edition of the I by IMD podcast, Stefan Michel and Amar Bhidé discuss risk vs uncertainty, AI’s challenges, and the role of imagination in business....
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