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Balancing empathy with authority: Setting boundaries doesn’t make you an unethical leader
April 2, 2026 • by Chloé Christopoulos in Coaching Corner • 6 min read • 
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Joanna's fear that setting boundaries would make her unkind cast her team adrift. Chloé Christopoulos says clarity and accountability are not departures from care, but expressions of it ...
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How AI gives Taobao’s one billion customers the personal touch
Chris Tung is President of Strategic Development at Chinese e-commerce multinational Alibaba Group. He tells Amit Joshi how the company is integrating AI to optimize its customer experience....
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AI-as-a-Service: be prepared for the next wave
April 15, 2024 • by Annabelle Gawer in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
AI-as-a-Service will impact executives and their strategic decisions. It’s crucial to assess the benefits and repercussions it will bring....
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The link between missed carbon emissions targets and human rights was made this week as a group of Swiss women won a landmark case against their government. What does this mean for...
Keeping the human touch: Why people remain essential in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every sector, from retail and marketing to education and healthcare. In this new landscape, asks IMD’s Amit Joshi, what is the value of the human touch?...
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April 11, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 2 min read • 
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Chris Douvos talks Chris discusses the impact of innovative fund structures, data utilization, and institutional interest....
Essential boardroom skills in times of crisis
April 9, 2024 in Audio articles • 5 min read
When the going gets tough, the behavior and decisions of board members can heavily influence the fate of companies and have far-reaching repercussions. When the going gets tough, the behavior and decisions...
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How AI is taking the Biotech industry by storm
April 5, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Artificial Intelligence • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss how artificial intelligence may revolutionize healthcare, and improve our collective quality of life...
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