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May 1, 2026 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 8 min read
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Continue readingMarch 20, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes in Videos • 2 min read
Knut Haanaes, Professor of Strategy and Lundin Sustainability Chair at IMD, paints a picture of how sustainability can shape the future in four mini case studies. In this third case study, Haanaes...
March 20, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes in Videos • 2 min read
In this mini case study, Professor Knut Haanaes suggests how to judge whether a company’s environmental claims are credible....
March 19, 2021 • by Amit M. Joshi in Innovation • 4 min read
The film industry is remaining relevant during the turbulence of the pandemic: how can other industries be equally adept at applying similar lessons? Hollywood film producer Michael Dounaev speaks to Amit Joshi,...
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Destructive conflict is often rooted in perceived incompatibilities between team members....
March 18, 2021 • by Alyson Meister in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 3 min read
Office life can be a source of conflict and emotional pain no matter where you are on the career ladder. Alyson Meister uses the latest research to help tackle any problems you...
March 18, 2021 in Innovation • 4 min read
In the post pandemic world, keeping society fit and healthy will be the responsibility of every business sector, but even more important will be the handling of sensitive personal data, writes Stephan...
March 18, 2021 • by Philip Rosenzweig in I by IMD Book Club • 4 min read
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Over a hundred years ago, the explorer Ernest Shackleton safely led his crew through a series of disasters in one of the world's harshest environments....
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Tiny Denmark's largest company is as big as any non-state enterprise in China, while global "giant" Netflix has fewer than 10,000 employees worldwide. The old corporate giants are like dinosaurs waiting to...
March 17, 2021 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 4 min read
Now is the time to ask 7 questions to ensure your organization has learned how to be crisis ready....
March 17, 2021 • by Ina Toegel in Team building • 4 min read
Team performance can often be the underlying cause of success or failure within a business unit....
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March 17, 2021 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 6 min read
Leadership 3 little kids, 17 suitcases and a room with locked windows by Michael D. Watkins Published 17 March 2021 in Leadership • 6 min read DownloadSave Iris Zemzoum moved half way...
March 17, 2021 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 4 min read
Magazine Don’t worry if you lack charisma, inspiring others is the key to success by George Kohlrieser Published 17 March 2021 in Magazine • 3 min read DownloadSave The good news? Inspiration...
March 17, 2021 • by Philip Rosenzweig in I by IMD Book Club • 6 min read
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March 17, 2021 • by Howard H. Yu in Innovation • 6 min read
Welcome to The Forecaster. Every quarter Howard Yu will preview business trends likely to preoccupy international executives over the coming months. Think of it as a boardroom crystal ball, in which we...




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