6 ways to attract and retain female tech talent
McKinsey estimates there will be a tech talent gap of between 1.4 and 3.9 million in Europe by 2027. Doubling the number of women in the field is a major part of...
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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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Navigating Trump’s trade tactics: The art of the deal meets global trade
As global trade tensions and US tariffs disrupt conventional supply chains, corporate leaders must reconsider resilience through strategic diversification, regionalization, and risk management in order to remain competitive in an increasingly protectionist...
Stakeholder capitalism can help build the currency of trust
Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance. Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the...
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Circular leadership: Ilaria Resta’s vision for Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta is placing circular leadership at the heart of her transformation strategy – bringing a bold, human-centered approach to one of Switzerland’s most storied watch brands, blending tradition...
Does building talent beat buying it from elsewhere?
Progressing internal talent helps hedge against new CEO failure, but it all hinges on integrating leadership development and succession planning. Ric Roi explains why and shares four strategic steps to getting it...
Inclusiveness is not a trend. It’s a test of leadership.
Business schools have a responsibility to develop leaders who can navigate complexity without compromising on values. As corporations pull back from DE&I commitments under political pressure, David Bach argues that now is...
The Motor City takes a detour from Silicon Valley orthodoxy
Many regional developers have tried and failed to emulate Silicon Valley’s VC-driven model for innovation. Detroit, the birthplace of Ford, is following an alternative route – with promising results....
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There are 4 types of responsible leader. Which one are you?
Every leadership approach has its pros and cons. Recognizing your style and knowing how to blend different approaches – and avoid the traps – will improve your ability to respond to challenges...
The climate winter: Why CFOs must treat climate risk as a financial imperative
CFOs must drive a financially disciplined way to manage environmental risks amid growing pushback against environmental sustainability efforts, explains IMD’s Karl Schmedders....
So, what are these AI skills?
As AI transforms industries, preparing young people for the future requires more than just mastering tools like ChatGPT. Success lies in developing deep knowledge, critical thinking, and the vision to understand how...
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How does sustainable leadership work?
April 17, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged • 4 min read • 
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This episode takes you behind the scenes of a recent gathering led by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development together with IMD, where David Bach sat down with two sustainability leaders....
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Why we should cherish women over 50
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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From me to we: The Rose Gold Rule is future of leadership
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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The theory of equality will change the workplace forever
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Equal care, equal share: Bridging the care gap in leadership
Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms....
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Discover how bonding and bridging capital fuel change. Insights from Raising Social Capital show why trust is your company's hidden engine...
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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...
LEGO built too much complexity: This is how we got back on track
Niels B. Christiansen tells Jean-François Manzoni how he streamlined the leadership and targeted adult customers to re-energize the toy giant. ...
When uncertainty becomes an advantage
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