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When Eva was put forward for promotion her confidence faltered, impairing the relationship with her nominating boss. Executive coaching got them both back on track....

4 hours ago • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 8 min read
From solving the wrong problem to getting the right people in the room, here are the patterns executive coaches spot and the practical fixes that work. ...
Continue readingJuly 19, 2024 • by Paul Vanderbroeck in Leadership • 4 min read
When Eva was put forward for promotion her confidence faltered, impairing the relationship with her nominating boss. Executive coaching got them both back on track....
July 10, 2024 • by Michael Skapinker in Leadership • 7 min read
A rise in climate change protests against leading arts institutions spells trouble for the future of corporate sponsorship. Companies and cultural organizations must learn to manage the risks....
June 28, 2024 • by Pierluigi Collina in Leadership • 6 min read
The world’s most famous referee Pierluigi Collina shares his insights into how to make decision making under pressure...
June 27, 2024 • by Jamie Woodruff in Leadership • 10 min read
To safeguard your organization from persistent cyber threats, look beyond technology and focus on educating your people, says prominent cybersecurity expert and ethical hacker Jamie Woodruff....
June 25, 2024 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Leadership • 8 min read
Growing numbers of executives are stuck in survival mode – and risking exhaustion. IMD’s Susan Goldsworthy reflects on how CHROs can work with senior leaders to change behaviors...
June 21, 2024 • by Cyril Bouquet, Alexis Georgacopoulos in Leadership • 9 min read
There is much that organizations can learn from artists and designers, from turning ideas into innovation to creative problem-solving and better decision-making....
June 20, 2024 • by Brenda Steinberg, Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 3 min read
Inspiration can lead to meaningful change – especially if you prepare yourself and your team along the lines of these seven questions (and their follow-up)....
June 19, 2024 • by Nia Choi, Christoph Glaser in Leadership • 6 min read
With the pressure to innovate only growing, along with the epidemic of digital distractions, our experts offer a mindful leader’s toolkit packed with techniques to stay grounded and focused in stressful environments ...
June 18, 2024 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Leadership • 9 min read • Podcast available
Margherita Della Valle tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how she is delivering radical change to reenergize Vodafone and paving the way for greater diversity in leadership...
June 13, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Fernando MartÃn Espejo in Leadership • 5 min read • Podcast available
At this weekend’s Summit, G7 leaders will issue a stinging critique of China’s trade practices – but the G7’s bark is worse than its bite. This is just as well, argue Simon...
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