Driving diversity into product innovation
Some companies are recognizing the benefits of creating new products and services for traditionally under-served audiences. But many more would benefit from doing the same....
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May 8, 2026 • by Howard H. Yu in Strategy • 7 min read
One man’s harvest storm exposed the tech takeover of America’s heartland and begs the question as to whether turning a successful product into a platform should allow a company to close the...
Continue readingSeptember 30, 2022 • by Cyril Bouquet in Audio articles • 7 min read
Some companies are recognizing the benefits of creating new products and services for traditionally under-served audiences. But many more would benefit from doing the same....
September 29, 2022 • by Jens Löhmar in Audio articles • 5 min read
How digital leaders can overcome the barriers to achieving their ambitions...
September 29, 2022 in Management Cast • 1 min read • Podcast available
In Episode 14 of ManagementCast, Jennifer Jordan tells listeners how they conduct a "power audit" in their own workplaces....
September 28, 2022 • by Dave Chatterjee in Magazine • 10 min read
Technology alone will not stop successful cyber criminals attacking your company. C-level executives must lead the way in planning, implementing and monitoring effective security initiatives....
September 28, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Curiosity is one of the critical factors in a business that is agile and innovative, so it is an element that is important to explore....
September 27, 2022 in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 6 min read
Organizations and their leaders need to take steps to ensure diversity and inclusion efforts are supported as hybrid and remote working become the norm...
September 26, 2022 • by Per Espen Stoknes in Sustainability • 6 min read
The world needs to shift to a radically different economic model if it is to avoid stagnation and ensure prosperity for all. Businesses will ultimately benefit from this transition, but they must...
September 26, 2022 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available
Jan Jenisch, CEO of Holcim, discusses with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders...
September 23, 2022 in Sustainability • 7 min read
Positive, broad-based leadership will be decisive in determining whether we move towards our best or worst future, says former UN Special Envoy on Climate Change Mary Robinson....
September 23, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
It is important for executives to understand that emotions allow them to put things in context and have a larger view of what is happening. It also helps build valuable connections with...
September 22, 2022 • by Öykü Işık in Audio articles • 5 min read
Experts from the public and private sector – including CEOs, board members and government officials – are gathered in Lausanne for the Financial Times’ Cyber Resilience Summit, where strategies for overcoming new...
September 21, 2022 • by Boris Thurm, Sophie Bürgin, Jordane Widmer in Sustainability • 9 min read
To help policymakers and business leaders better understand the true impact of economic activity on people and the planet, GDP needs to measure more than just output....
September 20, 2022 in CEO Dialogue Series • 6 min read
Jan Jenisch, Chief Executive of Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solutions companies, shares in an exclusive CEO Dialogue with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how he is leading the shift towards...
September 19, 2022 • by Lars Häggström in Audio articles • 6 min read
Despite growing concerns about the global economy, CHROs can expect fierce competition for top talent to remain the norm. Purpose could be the key to attracting the employees your business needs to...
September 19, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
As leaders we train ourselves in many ways, but it is often the small, overlooked skills, like resilience, that will serve us best....
September 16, 2022 • by Jennifer Jordan in Management Cast • 1 min read • Podcast available
In Episode 13 of ManagementCast, IMD Professor Jennifer Jordan discusses the "unspoken currency" that is power...
September 16, 2022 • by David Bach, Peter Lorange in Lorange / IMD special mini-series • 4 min read
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of technology in management education. IMD Honorary President Peter Lorange discusses the impact of hybrid learning on leadership training and shares his tips on how to...
September 15, 2022 • by Akshay Joshi in Audio articles • 8 min read
‘Cybersecurity failure’ continues to feature as a critical threat, so it is vital that senior leaders get serious about tackling the issue....
September 14, 2022 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 8 min read
The pressures of remote work, increasing organizational complexity, and a new generation of digitally savvy workers valuing more than just a paycheck have changed the requirements of leadership. Professor George Kohlrieser explains...
September 13, 2022 • by Bettina Büchel in Sustainability • 7 min read
Companies can’t change the world on their own. To accelerate sustainability transitions, organizations need to start collaborating with multiple system actors from policymakers to societal groups, customers, and suppliers....

Oona Hathaway on war, global rules, and why business leaders may regret staying silent as international law is violated.

Chef Pam transformed a 120-year-old family business into a Michelin-starred restaurant, showing how heritage can fuel innovation and competitive edge

What does it take to lead one of the world’s most visible institutions? IOC president Kirsty Coventry on athlete-style leadership, fairness in women’s sport, and the future of Olympic relevance.

Terence Mauri says leaders can turn disruption from a source of risk into a source of opportunity

Chef Pam transformed a 120-year-old family business into a Michelin-starred restaurant, showing how heritage can fuel innovation and competitive edge

The greatest barrier to women’s advancement emerges early in a career, not at the top. Kweilin Ellingrud examines how the first promotion to manager shapes long-term progression.

Trying to be a superhero leader can backfire. Discover how to delegate, set boundaries, and empower your team to prevent burnout and boost performance.

We tend to make snap judgments about people based on what we see on screen. Here are five unhelpful myths that often cloud our perceptions in virtual meetings.

No matter the shape and form of dialogue, the way we listen is one of the simplest acts of connection, yet one of the hardest to master. Dorotea Brandin shows how to perfect a key part of manifesting leadership presence.

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