We’re not there yet: busting the myths about gender equality
Maybe you think the problem of women’s advancement has been solved? If you find yourself thinking any of the following, then it’s time to think again....
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One move at a time: How mindset shapes true greatness
From a childhood immersed in chess to becoming a global champion, Judit Polgár’s story shows how mindset, discipline, and persistence turn a pawn into a queen....
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The S in ESG: a critical differentiator
Are you neglecting the ‘S’ in your ESG strategy? Progress on social issues has lagged behind the more clearly defined environmental and governance concerns. However, a combination of changing consumer preferences, employee...
The perils of navigating the economy using old maps
Outdated tools make it hard to answer even basic economic questions. It’s time to create a better data architecture for mapping our increasingly complex technology-driven business world....
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Leadership lessons from Mount Everest and beyond
To build resilience in the face of uncertainty, we need to start paying more attention to our bodies and our emotions, says entrepreneur Marion Chaygneaud-Dupuy, who has lived in the Himalayas for...
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We’re entering a zero-sum economy. Let’s not pretend otherwise
The sooner we accept the realities of our fragmented world and start tackling the real issues, the better we can work towards a sustainable future, says Arturo Bris, Professor of Finance and...
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How true leaders can build inclusive workplaces, with Misiek Piskorski
June 29, 2023 • by Misiek Piskorski in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 2 min read • 
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In episode three of IMD's Pride Month podcast specials, Piskorski discusses ways to encourage allyship without constraints, how to overcome fear, and what it takes for leaders to reach their full potential....
Musical secrets for truly spectacular performance
How can you give individual players in your team greater autonomy to achieve your company’s goals? Dominic Alldis shares how both classical and jazz quartets work together to deliver excellence....
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Building a company from scratch out of the most unlikely place
Mate Rimac founded an electric supercar company in Croatia – a country with no automotive industry or start-up culture – when he was still a teenager, and against all odds, grew it...
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Materiality: from reporting requirement to strategic insight
In the fifth of a series of practical guides for organizations on sustainability, Julia Binder, IMD’s Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation, explains how to carry out a materiality assessment –...
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Why we should cherish women over 50
Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....
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From me to we: The Rose Gold Rule is future of leadership
True leadership starts with compassion. Small acts of humanity create lasting impact, shaping cultures rooted in inclusion, awareness, and collective responsibility....
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The theory of equality will change the workplace forever
In the early 1900s, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, E = mc², reshaped our understanding of the universe and changed the world as we knew it. The Theory of Equality™, E = FQ²,...
Equal care, equal share: Bridging the care gap in leadership
Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms....
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The business case for social capital
Discover how bonding and bridging capital fuel change. Insights from Raising Social Capital show why trust is your company's hidden engine...
Rethinking sustainability: Why customer value comes first
A new book challenges the conventional belief that sustainability alone drives customer purchases. In a webinar hosted by Karl Schmedders, the book’s co-author, Goutam Challagalla, explains how companies can make sustainability...
LEGO built too much complexity: This is how we got back on track
Niels B. Christiansen tells Jean-François Manzoni how he streamlined the leadership and targeted adult customers to re-energize the toy giant. ...
When uncertainty becomes an advantage
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Ralph Hamers, are ‘tech companies with a banking license’ the future of finance?
Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice....
Florence Gaub on reading the future: War, weak signals, and wild scenarios
NATO futurist Florence Gaub on war, weak signals, Gen Z, and why leaders need not only foresight, but also science fiction to future-proof their organizations...
Jake Sullivan on power, production, and the remaking of the global order
Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on why the post-Cold War world is over – and who is shaping the new rules of global business...
Kati ter Horst on being a first-time CEO when the old rules are gone
Outokumpu CEO Kati ter Horst on steel, free trade, Europe’s competitiveness, AI, sustainability, and leading when the old rules are gone....