AI and the COO: Operational excellence in the AI era
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the COO role from operational executor to architect of predictive, intelligent, and resilient enterprise systems....
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May 1, 2026 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 8 min read
From solving the wrong problem to getting the right people in the room, here are the patterns executive coaches spot and the practical fixes that work. ...
Continue readingMarch 13, 2026 • by Carlos Cordon, Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the COO role from operational executor to architect of predictive, intelligent, and resilient enterprise systems....
March 13, 2026 • by Peter Vogel, Julia Binder in Best Practice in Sustainable Business Transformation • 11 min read
André Hoffmann has reshaped a 125-year legacy by redefining Roche’s identity, modernizing its governance, and anchoring the company in a renewed sense of purpose....
March 12, 2026 • by Susan Goldsworthy in I by IMD Podcasts • 7 min read • Podcast available
Once in pole position on the grid, Atlassian Williams F1 Team is rebuilding its competitive advantage. In conversation with Susan Goldsworthy, the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Ann Perrins, explains how people,...
March 12, 2026 • by Simon J. Evenett, Oliver Jones in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Research indicates that 14% of companies report net positive effects from political risks that disrupted competitors, creating market openings to capitalize on temporary dislocations and long-term shifts in global trade patterns. Simon J...
March 11, 2026 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read
AI may become one of the most significant leadership opportunities for women in decades. Its impact will depend on how capability, governance, and leadership are built around it....
March 11, 2026 • by Milda Mitkute in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Milda Mitkute shares lessons from scaling second-hand clothes business Vinted into Lithuania’s first unicorn, and launching a new startup to make maths education more engaging and accessible for children. ...
March 11, 2026 • by I by IMD in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
AI is eroding entry-level roles, threatening future leaders. Erik Brynjolfsson warns organizations to rethink hiring and invest in strategic early-career talent....
March 10, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue Series • 10 min read
Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale, tells Jean-François Manzoni how restoring financial discipline and protecting the bank’s capacity to innovate under pressure helped restore faith in one of Europe’s oldest institutions...
March 10, 2026 • by Richard Roi, Luca Condosta in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Non-linear career paths that deviate from the functional norm in some way can produce leaders who deliver more impact. Consult the checklist to see whether you are promoting people with more diverse...
March 10, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in I by IMD Podcasts • 1 min read • Podcast available
Societe Generale CEO Slawomir Krupa on turnaround decisions, fintech pressure, and why long-term discipline beats short-term noise....
March 9, 2026 • by Stefan Michel in Economics • 7 min read
First published 250 years ago, The Wealth of Nations remains a cornerstone of economic thought. Adam Smith’s treatise on free trade is still highly relevant for today’s fracturing global economy, argues Stefan...
March 9, 2026 • by Peter Vogel, Etienne Eichenberger in Family business • 6 min read
The four things successful families do to navigate the uncertainties of the modern world. ...
March 9, 2026 • by I by IMD in CFO Horizons • 6 min read
CFO Raphael Savalle explores how finance leaders can unite sustainability, AI, and human leadership to drive strategy in a fast-changing world....
March 6, 2026 • by Ginka Toegel in Leadership • 9 min read
Women’s progress has stalled because organizational systems fail them. Fixing this means recalibrating three things: succession slates, sponsorship, and executive feeder roles....
March 6, 2026 • by Misiek Piskorski in Strategy • 10 min read
The value of data lies in combining and analyzing a proprietary strategic core with models that predict outcomes and prescribe responses, argues Misiek Piskorski....
March 5, 2026 • by Michael Yaziji in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
CHROs must navigate AI adoption carefully, balancing speed and direction while making trade-offs that protect people, skills, and long-term value...
March 5, 2026 • by Denise H. Kenyon-Rouvinez, Paul Strebel in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Three common ‘traps’ impact boards across the world in private and publicly listed businesses alike. Here’s how to identify which trap is standing between you and success in the boardroom....




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January 22, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....

December 1, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
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January 21, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
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June 12, 2024 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms....

April 28, 2026 • by Murat Tarakci in Videos
Terence Mauri says leaders can turn disruption from a source of risk into a source of opportunity ...

April 21, 2026 • by Marleen Dieleman in Videos
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March 23, 2026 • by Winter Nie in Videos
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March 11, 2026 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Videos
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April 23, 2026 • by David Bach in Podcasts
Oona Hathaway on war, global rules, and why business leaders may regret staying silent as international law is violated....

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March 12, 2026 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Podcasts
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