The end of globalization as we know it
Regionalization is here and businesses should adapt. Lower sales and higher profits are hallmarks of our new era as globalization comes apart....

July 9, 2026 • by Stefan Michel in Strategy • 1 min read
Professor Stefan Michel prepared this case for class discussion, not to illustrate the effective or ineffective handling of a business situation....
Continue readingAugust 18, 2023 • by Carlos Cordon in Strategy • 5 min read
Regionalization is here and businesses should adapt. Lower sales and higher profits are hallmarks of our new era as globalization comes apart....
August 14, 2023 • by Sibongile Manganyi Rath in Strategy • 5 min read
Social entrepreneur Sibongile Manganyi co-founded Alma Clinics in 2018 to increase primary care access to low-income communities in South African townships. Here are her five tips on starting a digital healthcare business....
August 11, 2023 • by Leif Sjöblom in Strategy • 5 min read
“In Africa, the low hanging fruits are the size of watermelons,” the former President of Dow Africa, Stéphane Paquier, memorably told me. Here, I look at three reasons European companies are still...
August 10, 2023 • by Lazaros Goutas in Strategy • 7 min read
Every now and then, one exercise we like to perform at the Digital Business Transformation Center is to look into our metaphorical crystal ball to try and predict some of the digital...
August 4, 2023 • by Florian Hoos in Strategy • 6 min read
The world needs to watch the EU’s directive on sustainability reporting – even if you think it won’t apply to you. Here are five tips for handling it strategically....
August 3, 2023 • by Mark Greeven in Strategy • 6 min read
Providing it can avoid the perils of geopolitics, Chinese electric vehicle battery maker CATL has all the ingredients necessary to become a world-beating multinational, says IMD Professor of Innovation and Strategy Mark...
August 1, 2023 • by Goutam Challagalla in Strategy • 7 min read
Elon Musk’s decision to rebrand Twitter as X has been widely mocked yet there are many valid reasons for companies to change their name, argues Goutam Challagalla....
August 1, 2023 • by Louise Muhdi in Strategy • 9 min read
In a world characterized by disruption and complexity, the ability of organizations to swiftly detect and respond to change has become crucial for sustained success. One decisive element stands out as the...
July 25, 2023 • by Bettina Büchel in Strategy • 6 min read
How do you know if your latest strategic initiative is on track? By using the Smarter Execution Score, says Bettina Büchel, executives have a practical tool to measure progress and change course,...
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