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13 hours 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 readingDecember 18, 2024 • by Paul Vanderbroeck in Coaching Corner • 4 min read
Anne, a recently hired CFO at a multinational manufacturing company, embraces delegation, strategic thinking, and professional development as she moves from consultant to leader....
December 18, 2024 • by Nancy Lane, Anand Narasimhan, Heather Cairns-Lee in Human Resources • 6 min read
Anand Narasimhan, Heather Cairns-Lee, and Nancy Lane explain how an executive at SAP in California made it his mission to spread mindfulness around the world....
December 18, 2024 • by Konstantinos Trantopoulos , M. Dalbert Ma, Vasilis Vassalos, Michael G. Jacobides in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Customer retention is a long-term endeavor. By securely locking customers into a game, firms can generate more value from them and gain a crucial competitive edge....
December 18, 2024 • by Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 10 min read
Breakthroughs in agentic AI, open-source development, and closer collaboration between AI companies and the defense sector have significantly raised the AI risk profile. These developments have compelled us to advance the AI...
December 17, 2024 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
GenAI can deliver substantial benefits, but few organizations understand the risks. They need a deliberate data governance strategy....
December 17, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Leaders are always trying to figure out how to get more social power at work. So, how do you develop your social power with the groups and teams around you?...
December 16, 2024 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Leadership • 10 min read
From absorbing stress to finding your authentic voice, leaders of global companies share the wisdom that has helped them excel in their roles....
December 16, 2024 • by Kate Odziemkowska in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Companies and activists often disagree on major issues, but collaborations between the two are critical to meeting grand societal challenges. Here’s how to resolve conflict and win support....
December 14, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco in Finance • 5 min read
Big, untested concepts could have trouble getting early funding, but that doesn't imply they're guaranteed to fail....
December 13, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • Podcast available
In this episode of Capital Conversations, Sia Houchangnia presents a specific approach to providing effective advice and support to founders....
December 13, 2024 • by Nico Luchsinger in 2025 Trends • 5 min read
India and Indonesia's manufacturing and resource capabilities position them as potential counterweights to China. But can these two Asian economies overcome their internal challenges to meet international expectations?...
December 13, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Many people are uncomfortable with the idea of power, but it’s important to realize that it can be a force for good. This begins by understanding the different kinds of power....
December 12, 2024 • by Peter G. Kirchschläger in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read
Ethics professor Peter G Kirchschlaeger sets out a roadmap for the regulation of AI technology that will satisfy the concerns of governments, businesses, and consumers alike....
December 12, 2024 • by Howard Yu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Do you know what being fit for the future means in practice? Here are three key lessons that can be learned from companies that are truly well-prepared for what the future may...
December 11, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 10 min read
Effectively integrating ethics, values, and diversity is vital for responsible leadership. Here is a guide to decision-making in the 'gray-zone'....
December 11, 2024 • by Lars Häggström in Human Resources • 7 min read
The role of HR – and, therefore, of the CHRO – is rapidly changing. IMD’s Lars Häggström draws out the key themes from a new series of in-depth interviews...
December 11, 2024 • by Tania Lennon in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Leaders today face a proliferation of responsibilities and expectations. This guide will help you accelerate talent development while building a future-ready business....




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January 22, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
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