Leading with coherence through complexity
In this exclusive interview, Jeroen van Weesep, Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain of Personal Health at Philips, reflects on how supply chain leadership evolves to deliver value in an...
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What does the SpaceX IPO tell us about what it takes to be future ready?
he SpaceX IPO illustrates a key finding of the latest Future Readiness Indicator, today’s winners are no longer asset-light, but asset heavy. Does this mean that vertical integration should be top of...
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A new world order: Børge Brende on geopolitics, resilience, and risk
At the IMD Alumni Symposium, World Economic Forum President Børge Brende argued that despite global turmoil, he sees a resilient world economy, but warns that success will depend on adaptation and reform....
Hacking Digital 1: Building credibility as a new digital transformation leader
Credibility is difficult to build and easy to lose for any leader, especially newly appointed digital leaders. Here are some concrete actions and insights that will help you on the journey....
Are you adopting AI passively? Three steps to reskill at scale
AI’s transformative potential requires more than technical readiness – it demands workforce readiness. Consult the checklist to gauge whether your employees are learning by doing, and follow the three steps to begin...
AI unlocked: How LLMs will make experts out of everyone
September 30, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • 
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José Parra Moyano joins Mike Wade & Amit Joshi to explore how Gen AI empowers business leaders, democratizes analytics, and drives innovation....
The US has turned its back on net zero, but all is not lost
The success of the biggest American companies and pension funds depends on international markets. Perhaps this can give the world the leverage it needs to keep the US on board for the...
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VARO’s twin-engine strategy on energy strikes the right balance
The Swiss-based energy group is plotting a course toward a renewables-focused future, without abandoning its traditional customer base. Here we explore five key principles that have underpinned the company’s success....
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In an age of disruption, optimism is a leader’s greatest asset
For decades, efficiency and scale defined competitiveness. Today, resilience and trust matter more – and optimism is what unlocks both. IMD President David Bach explains why Europe’s leaders must combine realism about...
LuxExperience: Rewriting the playbook for luxury e-commerce
As luxury e-commerce enters a new chapter, shifting consumer expectations, rising costs, and mounting sustainability demands are testing the resilience of every player. LuxExperience CEO Michael Kliger shares how it is navigating...
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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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True leadership starts with compassion. Small acts of humanity create lasting impact, shaping cultures rooted in inclusion, awareness, and collective responsibility....
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LEGO built too much complexity: This is how we got back on track
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