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IMD’s Tomoko Yokoi talks to Sven Kiontke, the founder and CEO of asphericon, the German specialist in aspherical lenses and optical systems...

March 11, 2026 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Strategy • 9 min read
AI may become one of the most significant leadership opportunities for women in decades. Its impact will depend on how capability, governance, and leadership are built around it....
Continue readingOctober 6, 2023 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Strategy • 7 min read
IMD’s Tomoko Yokoi talks to Sven Kiontke, the founder and CEO of asphericon, the German specialist in aspherical lenses and optical systems...
October 6, 2023 • by Vanina Farber in Strategy • 8 min read
As the existential threat to human survival becomes ever starker, what will it take to mobilize the trillions of dollars needed to tackle the climate, nature and social crises?...
October 5, 2023 in Strategy • 6 min read • Podcast available
Despite progress in the fight for gender equality, the gap remains large. This article identifies what can be done....
October 4, 2023 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu, Stephen Kilpatrick in Strategy • 5 min read
Communication is a critical leadership skill, even more so when your team is facing unexpected or stressful situations. These tips from the military will help you stay calm and issue clear instructions...
October 3, 2023 • by Sophie Bacq, Ruth V. Aguilera in Strategy • 7 min read
Responsible innovation hinges on wholly new governance mechanisms. In our study, recipient of the Journal of Management Studies 2022 Best Paper Award, we argue that you need to reframe value creation in...
September 29, 2023 in Strategy • 6 min read
Author and business founder Cindy Candrian’s new book AI & You: A Guide to Understanding How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping Our Lives is a deep dive into the history and impact of...
September 28, 2023 • by Michael D. Watkins, Ralf Weissbeck in Strategy • 8 min read
Artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges for every CEO. While understanding the potential of these advanced technologies is essential, it’s not sufficient....
September 27, 2023 in Strategy • 6 min read • Podcast available
Low-income countries continue to struggle with substantial gender inequalities in education....
September 22, 2023 in Strategy • 7 min read • Podcast available
How healthcare firms are advancing the interlinked issues of gender parity, health equity, and the financial status of women....
September 17, 2023 • by Misiek Piskorski in Strategy • 4 min read
South Korea possesses formidable R&D and digital prowess yet fails to fully capitalize on it due to talent shortages and organizational inefficiencies....
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