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From control to co-creation: Reframing the psychology of organizational change
Organizations must shift from a ‘power-over’ model to a ‘power-with’ model to lead effectively though complexity. ...
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Holcim’s Ram Muthu: Can circular construction scale?
1 day ago • by Julia Binder in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • 
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Holcim’s Ram Muthu on circularity, EU regulation, and what it really takes to decarbonize cement at industrial scale....
120 years of building careers: What ABB Sweden's graduate program reveals about long-term talent investment
ABB Sweden’s 120-year-old graduate trainee program has survived wars, crises, and industry upheaval. What does its endurance reveal about building talent for the long term?...
How to create a skills-powered organization Â
As Standard Chartered’s Chief Strategy and Talent Officer, Tanuj Kapilashrami, oversaw a fundamental workforce transformation from a jobs-based to a skills-powered model. Here she shares five key steps to make the transition....
WEF Unplugged: Geopolitics, sustainability, and a look behind the scenes
January 23, 2026 • by David Bach, Julia Binder in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • Podcast available
Live from Davos: IMD’s Julia Binder and David Bach cut through the headlines on geopolitics, AI, energy – and competing visions for the international order....
AI and the CXO: Redefining customer experience in the age of AI
To create the best customer experience, CXOs should leverage AI to build dynamic systems that adapt in real time to customer needs. We explore how leading companies are using this approach today....
The longevity-equality dividend: Reshaping women’s career paths
As women live longer, society must rethink careers and leadership to unlock a longevity-equality dividend that enables women to contribute and lead at every life stage....
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Five key insights from necessity entrepreneursÂ
Brain Circuits Five key insights from necessity entrepreneurs by Sophie Bacq Published January 16, 2026 in Brain Circuits DownloadSave We tend to associate entrepreneurship with Silicon Valley startups and innovative tech companies. However,...
How national security within global ecosystems offers a model for the commercial AI world
For multinationals, especially in strategically sensitive sectors such as energy, finance, and technology, traditional defense policies offer inspiration as they develop robust AI strategies. ...
How to identify conflict in your family firm Â
As in any conflict resolution, tackling problems in family firms begins by identifying where the problem originates and its precise nature. Go through the questions below to analyze where things are going...
The good, the bad, and the ugly: What big energy and utilities players tell us about the new sustainability reporting regime
First-year CSRD and ESRS disclosures boost transparency in energy and utilities, but early evidence shows compliance is outweighing strategic insight....
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Live from Davos: IMD’s Julia Binder and David Bach cut through the headlines on geopolitics, AI, energy – and competing visions for the international order.
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