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October 1, 2025 • by Konstantinos Trantopoulos in Talent • 9 min read
What do NBA champions have in common? Five winning traits - from depth to culture - that offer powerful lessons for building high-performing organizations....
September 19, 2025 • by Winter Nie in Talent • 8 min read
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September 19, 2025 • by Zabeen Hirji in Talent • 8 min read
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September 17, 2025 • by Michael Watkins in Talent • 9 min read
Minimizing the risks of AI in education means bridging the ‘relevance gap’ to develop the kind of thinking young people will need to thrive in their careers. ...
September 10, 2025 • by I by IMD in Talent • 7 min read
In a volatile world, organizations must adopt a skills-powered approach to talent management to boost agility, resilience, and growth....
September 5, 2025 • by I by IMD in Talent • 9 min read
Research-backed insights reveal the hidden challenges leaders face when transitioning from career to retirement, and what organizations must do to support this critical life change. ...
August 29, 2025 • by I by IMD in Talent • 6 min read
Discover how Standard Chartered’s skills-powered approach boosts productivity, reskilling, and employee engagement through its Talent Marketplace....
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