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A strategic thinker’s assessment: In which areas are you strongest or weakest?

February 1, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Leadership • 4 min read

Do you know your current strengths in strategic thinking? What about the areas that may require more work to elevate your leadership skills and drive success?...

Six secrets every leader should know about questions

January 31, 2024 • by Pia Lauritzen in Leadership • 8 min read

Leaders can use philosophy to discover hidden organizational insights that will allow them to make smarter, better-informed decisions....

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Lessons in laughter can seriously improve your leadership

January 30, 2024 • by Emilia Bunea in Leadership • 9 min read

A sprinkling of well-judged humor makes for better leadership. Through training and practice, executives can acquire the tools of comedy to enhance how they lead....

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Seven psychological needs that underlie ‘problem’ behavior

January 26, 2024 • by Michael Yaziji in Leadership • 11 min read

Executives often struggle to lead teams effectively because they are oblivious to the psychological factors that shape human behavior. Understanding and recognizing these factors opens the door to better outcomes....

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How to cultivate strategic thinking in your organization

January 25, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Leadership • 3 min read

As part of our series on strategic thinking, here we offer three actions that we as leaders can take to cultivate strategic thinking in our organizations....

Over the last two decades, the proportion of female CEOs in S&P 500 firms has increased from less than one percent to five percent

5 strategies to rejuvenate momentum towards boardroom diversity

January 25, 2024 • by Siri Terjesen in Leadership • 6 min read

As companies grapple with economic uncertainties, the progress towards more inclusive boards is slowing down. Broadening the talent search and investing in training programs are crucial for redressing the slide....

The seven levels of human capability

January 23, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Leadership • 12 min read

Given the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, business leaders need a dynamic framework to anticipate the impact of AI on their business....

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TV Narendran’s steely resolve to keep Tata Steel fit for the future

January 23, 2024 in Leadership • 9 min read

Anticipating rising raw material costs, Tata Steel’s CEO & Managing Director TV Narendran tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how he introduced a change management process to instill a culture of future readiness...