It is a strength, not a weakness to say ‘I don’t know’
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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18 minutes ago • by Arturo Bris in Geopolitics • 6 min read
World competitiveness is shifting from open markets to controlled systems, where power lies in mastering technology – with the risk that efficiency gains come at the expense of democracy itself, argues Arturo...
Continue readingMarch 13, 2025 • by Howard Yu in Podcasts • 6 min read • Podcast available
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....
March 13, 2025 • by Cedrik Neike in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
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...
March 13, 2025 • by Cynthia Hansen in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
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...
March 12, 2025 • by Anne Kawalerski, Michelle Lynn, Elisabeth Oak in Audio articles • 8 min read
Using insights from a Bloomberg Media study,here are six ways leaders can influence corporate reputation approaches within their organizations....
March 12, 2025 • by Quentin Gallea in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
GenAI allows human talent to focus on more creative, complex tasks, leading to greater job satisfaction and well-being. Quentin Gallea outlines three ways you can use it to automate routine tasks, and...
March 11, 2025 • by Mark Greeven in The Interview • 8 min read
Haier's CEO Zhou Yunjie explains how the company's innovative "RenDanHeYi" model empowers employees, drives global growth, and adapts to market changes....
March 11, 2025 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Leadership • 8 min read
At a time when the established world order is unraveling, Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg explores how to energize your workdays without feeling overwhelmed....
March 11, 2025 • by Dan Pontefract in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Given the pressures on today's workforce, a crisis is looming in terms of employee well-being. Leaders should ask themselves the following five questions to check if they're supporting their employees' mental and...
March 10, 2025 • by David Bach in Finance • 6 min read
Switzerland should learn from the post-mortem into what drove the collapse of Credit Suisse before rushing to impose further regulation, the Group CEO of UBS said in a wide-ranging discussion on the...
March 10, 2025 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
José Parra Moyano of IMD outlines why a lot of AI projects fail and advises CFOs to put more emphasis on staff buy-in, data preparation, and business value....
March 10, 2025 • by Carlos Cordon in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Companies need a new, holistic approach to sustainability if they are to head off criticism and accusations of greenwashing. Carlos Cordon outlines three potential pathways to a circular business model....
March 7, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Competitiveness • 5 min read
As businesses face growing polarization on DE&I, companies must embed inclusion into their core strategy, empower leaders to drive change, and ensure that the progress made so far is not quietly undone....
March 7, 2025 • by Michael Watkins in Business transformation • 8 min read
To ride the daunting wave of global economic change, CEOs must first understand their operating environment and then ensure the priorities of their leadership team are aligned, advises IMD’s Michael Watkins...
March 7, 2025 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
In a crisis, the pressure on the board and senior management can feel overwhelming. Here are five key behaviors your board should adopt to navigate a path through the turbulent waters....
March 6, 2025 • by George Kohlrieser in Audio articles • 4 min read
Only by coming to terms with your past can you hone the character and resilience to lead at your best....
March 6, 2025 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Aligning your people with your corporate vision is more than a nice-to-have. Here are five reasons why it impacts everything you do, and five tips on how to create a compelling vision....
March 5, 2025 in CFO Horizons • 6 min read
Chanel Global CFO and IMD Executive in Residence Philippe Blondiaux explains how finance leaders can sustain a long-term focus on sustainability while addressing short-term challenges....




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January 22, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
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May 28, 2026 • by Karl Schmedders in Videos
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May 12, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Videos
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June 18, 2026 • by Murat Tarakci in Podcasts
Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice....

June 11, 2026 • by David Bach in Podcasts
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