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As leaders we train ourselves in many ways, but it is often the small, overlooked skills, like resilience, that will serve us best....
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In the hidden job market, the problem is not visibility, it’s clarity
The hidden job market does not reward effort alone. It rewards executives who have done the harder internal work first – clarity about who they are and how consistently they express it....
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In pursuit of power, with IMD professor Jennifer Jordan
September 16, 2022 • by Jennifer Jordan in Management Cast • 1 min read • 
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In Episode 13 of ManagementCast, IMD Professor Jennifer Jordan discusses the "unspoken currency" that is power...
‘Conducting the virtual orchestra’ – The future of management education
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of technology in management education. IMD Honorary President Peter Lorange discusses the impact of hybrid learning on leadership training and shares his tips on how to...
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Five ways to plug the gaps in your digital security
September 15, 2022 • by Akshay Joshi in Audio articles • 8 min read
‘Cybersecurity failure’ continues to feature as a critical threat, so it is vital that senior leaders get serious about tackling the issue....
The changing requirements of leadership: how to inspire in a post-pandemic world
The pressures of remote work, increasing organizational complexity, and a new generation of digitally savvy workers valuing more than just a paycheck have changed the requirements of leadership. Professor George Kohlrieser explains...
Better together: build effective coalitions for sustainable transitions
Companies can’t change the world on their own. To accelerate sustainability transitions, organizations need to start collaborating with multiple system actors from policymakers to societal groups, customers, and suppliers....
Emotional intelligence may be the key to an agile organization
To be an agile leader, you must foster your emotional intelligence. While many executives find it frightening to allow themselves to be emotional in a professional setting, it’s required to have the...
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What did we do once we knew? Rethinking growth in times of ecological collapse
To transition from an extractive economy to a regenerative one, business leaders must engage in dialogue about how to shift mindsets from a culture of growth to a culture of limits....
New management methods needed as hybrid working goes mainstream
September 7, 2022 • by Dave Page in CEO Circle • 6 min read
As hybrid working becomes the new norm, managers must find new ways to foster collaboration, digital competency, and employee well-being....
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The importance of managing shareholder expectations
As interest rates continue to rise and governments withdraw pandemic-led financial stimulation, share prices are starting to bear the brunt. In these uncertain times, how can CEOs keep investors’ spirits up, but...
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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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Equal care, equal share: Bridging the care gap in leadership
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