Restoring faith in leadership in the 'age of grievance'
According to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in employers is declining for the first time. Here are practical measures to get back on track....
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It is a strength, not a weakness to say ‘I don’t know’
March 13, 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Podcasts • 6 min read • 
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Julie Linn Teigland of EY tells IMD's Howard Yu why it’s better to admit you’re unsure and collaborate to find a solution....
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Digital technologies, and artificial intelligence in particular, allow us to extract insights from data. This will allow industrial companies, the backbone of our economy, to be more resource-efficient, more productive, and more...
Do you know how to mend the broken talent pipeline? A checklist for leaders
With established methods of finding and retaining talent no longer fit for purpose, businesses need to find more effective solutions. They can start by challenging their leaders and hiring managers to perform...
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