Measuring change is difficult – here are 5 ways to help

February 2, 2023 • by Bettina Büchel in Strategy • 6 min read

Professor Bettina Büchel outlines the essential principles for measuring change to help you see the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel....

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Relaxation techniques you may be missing

February 2, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

There are six different kinds of rest beyond sleep, if you don't take care to get more than physical rest, it may be why you're exhausted....

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EverGreen – the future-proofing of Heineken

February 1, 2023 • by Niccolò Pisani in Strategy • 8 min read

Niccolò Pisani, IMD Professor of Strategy and International Business, explores Heineken's ambitious and all-encompassing strategy for sustainable growth, launched amid a global pandemic....

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What fictional family dramas can teach us about real life

February 1, 2023 • by Kimberly A. Eddleston in Family business • 5 min read

Family businesses seem to be made for the movies and television. They have everything: success, power and riches, as well as dysfunction and drama. Most are a caricature of reality, but nonetheless...

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Lessons from military leadership: The importance of morale

January 31, 2023 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu, Stephen Kilpatrick in Leadership • 7 min read

Since the pandemic, we have been seeking to describe the phenomenon of how feelings impact performance. We explored resilience, well-being, and self-care, meandering through agility and mental health....

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AI-enabled executives: how ChatGPT will sharpen strategic thinking

January 30, 2023 • by Michael Watkins in Innovation • 5 min read

Combinations of executives and purpose-built AI systems will soon work together to enhance decision making, problem solving and strategy formulation...

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Five questions that can help you find the partners you need

January 30, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Learning to collaborate outside your organization can seem daunting, but it is necessary to survival and innovation in today's world....

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Seven ways to know when it’s time to move on

January 27, 2023 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Human Resources • 8 min read

Whether you are burned out or bored, deciding to leave a job is never easy. Here are seven reasons why young professionals might hand in their notice....

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Eight ways for an outsider to successfully get on board

January 26, 2023 in Audio articles • 9 min read

Søren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, makes the case for respecting the legacy of a family-owned business when taking the helm....

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In times of transition, allow emotions to enter the room

January 25, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Family business • 6 min read

Emotions are not often talked about in most organizations and yet they are a significant factor in every decision made. Neuroscience and behavioral economics have clearly demonstrated that we are emotional beings...

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Five questions leaders should be asking to prepare for the future

January 25, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Leaders, especially those in human resources, need to consider where they are going to find the skills for the next big transition....

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A three-step strategy to tackle sexual harassment threatening the workplace

January 24, 2023 in Human Resources • 5 min read

The problem of sexual harassment, violence, and bullying at work is far more widespread than just the high-profile cases hitting the headlines. Organizations need more insight to base the responses to protect...

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The end of ‘made in China’? Five ways to cut supply chain risks

January 23, 2023 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read

Outbreaks of COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions underscore the urgent need to look beyond costs and diversify production to alternative locations to lower the risk of disruption...

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Twitter’s future: lift off or crash and burn?

January 20, 2023 • by Didier Bonnet, Jialu Shan in Innovation • 6 min read

Elon Musk’s reign at the social media giant has got off to a chaotic start, but he’s no fool and could yet take the company on an unconventional path to prosperity. Here’s...

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IMD ACE Founders Series, with Ian Charles Stewart & Tony Jamous

January 19, 2023 in Podcasts • 1 min read • Podcast available

Oyster CEO Tony Jamous talks remote work, with Ian Charles Stewart, Co-Founder WIReD Magazine and Executive in Residence at IMD...

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How to be diplomatic in the age of Twitter

January 19, 2023 • by Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamedou in Audio articles • 6 min read

The diversification of actors and a widening of issues challenges the traditional model of diplomacy. A convergence of skills is needed from the public and private sectors to facilitate engagement between states,...

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Conflict is not inevitable, but ask yourself: what if?

January 18, 2023 • by David Bach in Audio articles • 6 min read

Stakeholder capitalism has forced CEOs into taking political positions, even on controversial topics. Tensions over Taiwan make it critical for companies to plan ahead for the next values-driven conflict....

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