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September 4, 2026 • by Harry J. Paarsch, Karl Schmedders in Strategy • 6 min read
When firms can cut prices freely but struggle to raise them, they start higher to insure against being trapped tomorrow – even in competitive markets. ...
Continue readingMay 12, 2023 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Strategy • 7 min read
By offering different possible versions of the future, leaders can get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions....
May 9, 2023 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod, Jana M. Arden in Strategy • 7 min read
As the luxury sector comes under pressure to reduce emissions, CFOs will play an important role in measuring progress and making sure that asset allocation has a positive impact on broader society,...
May 8, 2023 • by Jialu Shan, Michael R. Wade in Strategy • 6 min read
IMD’s Global Center for Digital Business Transformation has released its biennial Digital Vortex research highlighting sectors exposed to digital disruption, while confirming that the phenomenon is present in all areas...
May 1, 2023 • by Winter Nie, Ivy Buche, Mahwesh Khan in Strategy • 13 min read
Many established companies believe that past triumphs and their strength in the marketplace entitle them to future success. But it’s not that simple....
April 28, 2023 • by Michael Skapinker in Strategy • 7 min read
The sheer scale of the carnage from the bubonic plague gave the surviving workforce in the Middle Ages undreamt of bargaining power. While far less severe, the effects of COVID-19 combined with...
April 26, 2023 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Strategy • 10 min read
Breaking up is hard to do – but bringing together two different organizational cultures can be even tougher. Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg, Adjunct Professor of Leadership at IMD, explains how leaders can turn a...
April 12, 2023 • by Sonia Tan in Strategy • 5 min read
Sonia Tan, an experienced broadcaster and campaign and advocacy consultant for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), shares her tips for how best to manage small teams when they are under pressure....
April 6, 2023 • by John R. Weeks in Strategy • 10 min read
STADA CEO Peter Goldschmidt on instilling an entrepreneurial ethos to help STADA outperform its peers and making growth mindset a strategic priority....
April 5, 2023 • by Amanda Porter, Marleen Huysman, Philipp Tuertscher in Strategy • 6 min read
Pooling the knowledge and resources of a diverse array of stakeholders can help solve huge unmet needs in society, research shows...
April 4, 2023 • by Thomas W. Malnight in Strategy • 17 min read
Poul Weihrauch, CEO and Office of the President of Mars Inc, served as the Global President of Mars Petcare from 2014 to 2022. During his tenure, the Petcare business more than doubled...
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