A 5-step approach to problem framing
When tackling a tough problem, remember these five Es before jumping to conclusions: expand, examine, empathize, elevate, and envision....

February 13, 2026 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Innovation • 19 min read
The next decade will bring significant changes for China's luxury sector. But to see where it's heading, we need to understand where it's been....
Continue readingFebruary 12, 2024 • by Julia Binder, Michael D. Watkins in Innovation • 4 min read
When tackling a tough problem, remember these five Es before jumping to conclusions: expand, examine, empathize, elevate, and envision....
February 9, 2024 • by Robert Hooijberg in Innovation • 6 min read
IMD’s Robert Hooijberg explains why empowerment should be integral to organizational design....
February 7, 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven in Innovation • 6 min read
IMD research places world leader Nike ahead of local rivals, but its podium position is under threat as local sentiment and quality products build a growing loyalty for national apparel brands....
February 6, 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven in Innovation • 7 min read
IMD research reveals the top four key attributes of successful companies in the Chinese pharma sector, including their global and local strategies as well as their acquisitions and investment in local companies,...
February 2, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon, Sameh Abadir in Innovation • 6 min read
Too few businesses are learning from their mistakes, warn Carlos Cordon and Sameh Abadir of IMD, leaving their organizations underperforming and vulnerable....
January 26, 2024 • by Yueyuan Selina Xue, Wei Wei, Mark J. Greeven in Innovation • 9 min read
How has China’s automotive sector made the journey to where it is today? What has driven this focus and dynamic growth and what are its prospects?...
January 24, 2024 • by Faisal Hoque in Innovation • 10 min read
Why our future depends on cross-boundary collaboration with AI....
January 19, 2024 • by Amit M. Joshi, Sarah E. Toms in Innovation • 6 min read
A new report co-authored by IMD highlights the crucial need to reskill employees, and to develop sound regulatory guidelines for organizations seeking guidance on usage....
January 16, 2024 • by Adrian Dellecker in Innovation • 8 min read
How a new breed of startup can help to monitor your biodiversity impact....
January 11, 2024 • by Thomas Moons in Innovation • 6 min read
All too many digital transformation projects fail to deliver on the commitments made in the business case. But thanks to a “launch and listen” approach, Shell has broken the mold when it...
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