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15 hours ago • by Michael Watkins in Artificial Intelligence • 14 min read
AI is developing a “model-year” pricing dynamic, much like cars, with yesterday’s capabilities rapidly becoming commoditized, while this year’s frontier models stay expensive. Michael Watkins explains why and what this means for...
Continue readingDecember 29, 2022 • by Michael Skapinker in Audio articles • 10 min read
Michael Skapinker, who once shared the quiet pessimism of Leonard Cohen, explains why a new era of positive change may be upon us....
December 29, 2022 • by Howard Yu in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Adopting a strategy requires you to make bets about what will happen in the future. Do you have a plan for if you bet on the wrong thing?...
December 28, 2022 • by Malgorzata Smulowitz, Peter Vogel in Audio articles • 9 min read
The Ahlström family in Finland recognizes that commercial success depends not only on generating profit but also on making a positive global impact on the lives of others, write Malgorzata Smulowitz and...
December 27, 2022 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Leadership • 7 min read
Many younger talents are unprepared for a protracted economic slowdown. Here are three ways to stop your rising stars from sinking and help sustain performance....
December 27, 2022 • by Anand Narasimhan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
The impact of wellbeing initiatives must be calibrated to ensure their relevance. These questions will help evaluate your program....
December 26, 2022 • by Louise Muhdi in Innovation • 5 min read
IMD Affiliate Professor of Innovation and Strategy Louise Muhdi examines the world of collaborative ecosystems and asks: When it comes to collaboration, does 1+1=3?...
December 23, 2022 • by Natalia Olynec in Sustainability • 7 min read
The global agreement on protecting nature and preventing biodiversity loss hammered out at the United Nations COP15 conference in Montreal will have significant implications for business, says Natalia Olynec....
December 23, 2022 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
It can be uncomfortable to let go of control and hand over power, but it is a necessary step strong leaders must take....
December 22, 2022 • by Ralf Seifert, Richard Markoff in Supply chain • 5 min read
Implementation of blockchain in supply chain seems to have reached an impasse. What’s next for the technology born from the world of cryptocurrency?...
December 22, 2022 • by Cyril Bouquet in Management Cast • 1 min read • Podcast available
In Episode 19 of ManagementCast, Cyril Bouquet discusses the importance of investing in executive development through times of financial hardship...
December 21, 2022 • by Michael Watkins in Technology • 5 min read
The ground-breaking artificial intelligence chatbot looks set to commodify knowledge and transform leadership development, but companies need to be acutely aware of the risks...
December 21, 2022 • by Lars Häggström in Human Resources • 6 min read
Managers facing culls can learn from the botched sackings at Twitter and elsewhere, which can come back to haunt businesses...
December 20, 2022 in CEO Dialogue Series • 10 min read
Building a social enterprise requires both a big heart and a clear strategic focus, says Khadija Mohamed-Churchill, founder and CEO of Kwanza Tukule. In an in-depth discussion with Jean-Francois Manzoni, she reveals...
December 20, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Do you have a plan for moving forward if turbulent times don't even out and become "normal" again? You should....
December 19, 2022 in Audio articles • 5 min read
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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...
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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....
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True leadership starts with compassion. Small acts of humanity create lasting impact, shaping cultures rooted in inclusion, awareness, and collective responsibility....
January 21, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
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June 12, 2024 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms....
July 28, 2026 • by Alfredo De Massis in Videos
The Frescobaldi formula: humility, reinvention, and stewardship across 30 generations - how to sustain a family business in changing times....
July 7, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Videos
Ipsen CEO David Loew tells Jean-François Manzoni how relentless focus, the Pareto principle, and having fun helped energize a mid-sized specialty pharma player to take on bigger rivals....
June 16, 2026 • by Sophie Bacq in Videos
Discover how bonding and bridging capital fuel change. Insights from Raising Social Capital show why trust is your company's hidden engine...
May 28, 2026 • by Karl Schmedders in Videos
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...
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