Board of directors
Six ways boards can take the lead in an era of mistrust
Board members have a central role to play in helping organizations steer a safe path in a polarized and skeptical world.
May 19, 2025
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Boards and governance
With executive leadership stretched thin, effective boards have become essential to corporate success. As businesses face unprecedented complexity, boards find themselves on the front lines, tasked with navigating emerging risks that demand sophisticated governance capabilities.
IMD experts and seasoned board leaders deliver cutting-edge research and practical insights into today’s governance challenges. We equip board members with the knowledge, frameworks, and tools needed to drive meaningful impact and create lasting value in their critical roles.
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Building trust
Stakeholder capitalism can help build the currency of trust
Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance. Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the social and political divide.
April 28, 2025
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Corporate governance
Putting boardroom gender balance plans to the testÂ
Take our quiz to see if you’re well-placed to implement new European rules on boardroom equality.
March 27, 2025
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boards
People, Culture, and Strategy: The Board’s role in transformation
Hannele Jakosuo-Jansson, Executive Vice President of People and Culture at Neste – the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – and a board member of Finnair, has overseen nine CEO successions during her tenure. Talking to participants on IMD’s High Performance Boards program, she recently shared critical insights into the role of the board in leadership transitions and culture alignment during strategic shifts.
March 26, 2025
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Board of directors
5 steps to embracing greater diversity on boardsÂ
New EU legislation requires stronger female representation on corporate boards. Here are ways to navigate the transition.
March 18, 2025
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Business strategy
Play the long game to build a strong reputation
Using insights from a Bloomberg Media study,here are six ways leaders can influence corporate reputation approaches within their organizations.
March 12, 2025
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Brain Circuits:
Building trust
Stakeholder capitalism can help build the currency of trust
Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance. Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the social and political divide.
April 28, 2025
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Leadership
Are you a good board member?Â
Many board members – including chairs and CEOs – have firm ideas about governance, yet don’t know how to be an effective member of their own board. Take this short test to see if you’re getting it right.
April 8, 2025
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