From resilience to realignment: How global trade is re-wiring without the US
The fragmentation of the global trade system is leading to the rise of new trade coalitions and corridors, said economists in a joint IMD-Hinrich Foundation webinar. ...
October 20, 2026 • by Arturo Bris in Competitiveness • 7 min read
Heavy government borrowing and soaring AI investment are putting pressure on capital, while companies remain resilient. A sharp drop in profits, however, could trigger a global financial crisis....
Continue readingOctober 30, 2025 • by Christos Cabolis in Competitiveness • 9 min read
The fragmentation of the global trade system is leading to the rise of new trade coalitions and corridors, said economists in a joint IMD-Hinrich Foundation webinar. ...
September 29, 2025 • by David Bach in Competitiveness • 8 min read
For decades, efficiency and scale defined competitiveness. Today, resilience and trust matter more – and optimism is what unlocks both. IMD President David Bach explains why Europe’s leaders must combine realism about...
September 2, 2025 • by Ann-Christin Andersen , Karl Schmedders in Competitiveness • 9 min read
Dealing with the conflicting demands of price, sustainability, and security of energy supplies is challenging, but it’s a useful way to assess your firm’s resilience and agility....
May 6, 2025 • by Anna Cajot in Competitiveness • 8 min read
Former FBI agent Joe Navarro explains how to leverage non-verbal cues, manage power dynamics, and build trust to overcome deadlocks in negotiations....
April 24, 2025 • by Jerry Davis in Competitiveness • 8 min read
Many regional developers have tried and failed to emulate Silicon Valley’s VC-driven model for innovation. Detroit, the birthplace of Ford, is following an alternative route – with promising results....
April 16, 2025 • by Benoit Leleux in Competitiveness • 9 min read
How a private equity-backed corporate carve-out created a successful, sustainable consulting powerhouse...
April 11, 2025 • by Jim Pulcrano, Jung Eung Park in Competitiveness • 11 min read
Founders searching for funding must be targeted in their approach to securing a lead investor. A global survey of VCs offers valuable insights into what makes them tick....
March 7, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Competitiveness • 5 min read
As businesses face growing polarization on DE&I, companies must embed inclusion into their core strategy, empower leaders to drive change, and ensure that the progress made so far is not quietly undone....
February 28, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven, Sophie Liu in Competitiveness • 9 min read
How China’s journey of self-reliance, innovation, and strategic resilience under “Made in China 2025” continues to redefine its global role amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and renewed policy challenges....
February 13, 2025 • by Howard H. Yu, Jialu Shan, Lawrence Tempel, Alexandre Sonderegger in Competitiveness • 7 min read
Why is Hermès outpacing Nike, and what’s driving the success of Roche and NVIDIA? Their cautious and steady approach is making them the best-equipped to face an uncertain 2025....
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