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The biggest career barrier isn’t at the top. It’s at the first step
March 23, 2026 • by Winter Nie in I by IMD Book Club
The greatest barrier to women’s advancement emerges early in a career, not at the top. Kweilin Ellingrud examines how the first promotion to manager shapes long-term progression....
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CEO Dialogue
Jean-François Manzoni, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development, hosts frank discussions with CEOs of companies including Nestlé, AstraZeneca and many more.

Rebuilding trust in a bank that was once on shaky ground

Creating a smoke-free future: How PMI is stubbing out cigarettes

Europe’s irreplaceable innovator: ASML’s CEO on powering the digital future

Benefits by design: Novonesis CEO’s strategy for sustainable growth

Lean and clean are perfect partners, says CEO of engineering giant

Firing on all engines: How Unilever’s ‘crown jewel’ is preparing for India’s $5tn economy

The Interview
With great power comes great responsibility. Leaders of organizations from Alvanon to Zurich Zoo share insights on their own journeys.

Competitiveness lives on, but the rules are changing

How ‘radical collaboration’ can unlock trapped value in industrial data

Discovery, with purpose: Reshaping R&D for the future

The real story of AI’s rise from winters to workplaces

Reinventing success: What Olympic champion Oliver Zeidler is learning about leadership

Zhou Yunjie: Haier’s innovative management model drives global growth
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Leading in Turbulent Times
Join us as we explore diverse issues from digital supply chain transformation to mental health in the workplace in a series of webinars led by our professors.

The promise and pitfalls of employee well-being initiatives

In times of transformation, social capital matters more than ever

From Boomers to Gen Z: Managing generational dynamics in the workplace

Where the heck are the women in tech? New ways to attract, develop, and retain female talent

Navigating tomorrow: The essence of future-ready companies

AI regulation: Turning compliance into competitive advantage

I by IMD book club
From the journey of senior executives to issues of gender and data bias, each month, we’ll discuss one recently released book, and add a new one to the list, so you'll be able to plan ahead.

The biggest career barrier isn’t at the top. It’s at the first step

The art of thinking in a digital world: Be logical, be creative, be critical

EVs accelerate the great automotive rewiring

Create a place for your customers to play

Leadership lessons from Julius Caesar: The brilliance and the blind spots

Leadership, rewired: The power of paradoxical thinking
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Capitalism must rediscover its purpose
March 20, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes in Videos • 2 min read
Knut Haanaes, Professor of Strategy and Lundin Sustainability Chair at IMD, paints a picture of how sustainability can shape the future in four mini case...
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Greenwashing: The biggest threat to sustainability
March 20, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes in Videos • 2 min read
In this mini case study, Professor Knut Haanaes suggests how to judge whether a company’s environmental claims are credible....
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Have faith in your team when storms are raging
March 16, 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Videos • 8 min read
As a successful yacht racer Mark Turner knows that one tiny slip can prove fatal, but in business he believes taking risks and making mistakes should be encouraged....
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