Winter’s tales to thrill and chill you
From how to make the most of your time on earth to an insider’s encounter with Steve Jobs, IMD professors recommend a wide selection of books to while away the dark evenings...
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15 hours ago • by Jerry Davis in Artificial Intelligence • 11 min read • Audio available
AI-driven ‘algorithmic corporations’ could replace humans with ruthless, automated systems that exploit labor, manipulate pricing, and prioritize shareholder value. But governments have the tools to prevent this dystopian future if they choose...
Continue readingDecember 19, 2022 in Audio articles • 5 min read
From how to make the most of your time on earth to an insider’s encounter with Steve Jobs, IMD professors recommend a wide selection of books to while away the dark evenings...
December 18, 2022 in Audio articles • 9 min read
Successful managers at the top level need a wide range of skills to lead teams both on and off the field. Renowned football writer Simon Kuper presents his best XI tips (plus...
December 16, 2022 • by Ina Toegel in Library • 7 min read
The shift to virtual meetings over the past two years has made effective teamworking more challenging, but there are ways of using technology more effectively, according to authors Mike Brent and Nigel...
December 16, 2022 • by Goutam Challagalla, Frédéric Dalsace in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
It is important to understand the approaches you can take towards sustainability when crafting your business strategy....
December 15, 2022 • by Christina Gaw in Audio articles • 8 min read
Gaw Capital, a real estate investment firm, was set up by two brothers and a friend from university in 2005. Three years later, their banker sister Christina Gaw accepted an offer to...
December 14, 2022 • by Peter Vogel in Family business • 6 min read
As family offices grow in popularity and expand into riskier investments, families should take a holistic view of their whole ecosystem to build a healthy future for themselves and society, argues family...
December 13, 2022 • by Howard H. Yu in Audio articles • 8 min read
The uncertain economic landscape makes predicting winners and losers over the coming year more unpredictable than ever. But Howard Yu and his team focus on hard data to predict what it will...
December 13, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
AI can make a critical difference in your digital marketing, but many executives are still not sure how they should be using it....
December 12, 2022 • by Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace, Jules Wurlod in Sustainability • 5 min read
In the first of a series of practical guides for organizations on sustainability, Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace, and Jules Wurlod explain why any successful sustainability strategy needs to be underpinned by a...
December 9, 2022 • by Shlomo Ben-Hur, Steven Smith in CEO Circle • 5 min read
To retain the best and grow talent, organizations must recognize that learning and development is no longer a “nice to have”....
December 8, 2022 • by Lars Häggström in CEO Circle • 6 min read
Much of the concern about workers disengaging from their jobs focuses on the younger generations. This misses an opportunity to consider how leaders can raise engagement across the workforce....
December 7, 2022 • by Michael R. Wade, Tomoko Yokoi in Governance • 6 min read
Digital ethics boards can help companies navigate tricky ethical issues as they innovate – provided they are carefully planned, say Tomoko Yokoi and Michael Wade at IMD Business School...
December 6, 2022 • by Alfredo De Massis, Ivan Miroshnychenko in Sustainability • 7 min read
Even though family firms have a reputation for stewardship, they tend to underperform environmentally. Reversing this trend should be a priority....
December 6, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Don't let the pressure of volatile markets push you into one of these possible leadership traps. Instead, focus on the future....
December 5, 2022 in Strategy • 7 min read
Arnold Dhanesar is Global Head of Talent, Culture & Leadership at The HEINEKEN Company, with functional leadership of the center of expertise for the 82,000-strong organization. We asked him about his role...
December 2, 2022 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff in Innovation • 8 min read
Industry 4.0 is a term that has been with us for several years now, but it remains nebulous to many. The name connotes the Fourth Industrial Revolution, following steam power (late 18th...
December 2, 2022 • by Knut Haanaes in Sustainability • 8 min read • Podcast available
The recent COP27 meeting made only limited headway on measures to tackle climate change, but climate action by companies gives more grounds for optimism, and the current challenging economic and geopolitical environment...




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January 22, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....

December 1, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
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January 21, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
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June 12, 2024 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
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March 11, 2026 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Videos
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....

March 10, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Videos
Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale, tells Jean-François Manzoni how restoring financial discipline and protecting the bank’s capacity to innovate under pressure helped restore faith in one of Europe’s oldest institutions...

March 9, 2026 • by Peter Vogel, Etienne Eichenberger in Videos
The four things successful families do to navigate the uncertainties of the modern world. ...

February 23, 2026 • by Ginka Toegel in Videos
In her latest book, The Confidence Myth, IMD Professor Ginka Toegel examines why confidence is so often misinterpreted at work – and how organizational systems shape who is seen as confident and...

March 12, 2026 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Podcasts
Once in pole position on the grid, Atlassian Williams F1 Team is rebuilding its competitive advantage. In conversation with Susan Goldsworthy, the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Ann Perrins, explains how people,...

March 10, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Podcasts
Societe Generale CEO Slawomir Krupa on turnaround decisions, fintech pressure, and why long-term discipline beats short-term noise....

March 4, 2026 • by Michael R. Wade in Podcasts
Tech executive Katarina Bonde on scaling responsibly, navigating investor tensions, and staying pragmatic in the current AI bubble....

February 24, 2026 • by David Bach in Podcasts
Chinese auto startup NIO went from zero to nearly a million customers in under ten years. Mark Zhou, who leads product and R&D, discusses how; and explains why community – not hardware...
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