Books to empower you in times of trouble
IMD professors recommend titles to help you to reduce stress, think clearly, and make effective decisions. There’s even a note of praise for the ‘unsung heroes’ of government....
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9 hours ago • by William Tan in Leadership • 7 min read
Physician and Paralympian William Tan on why a winning performance should serve a greater purpose....
Continue readingApril 7, 2023 in Book Review • 4 min read
IMD professors recommend titles to help you to reduce stress, think clearly, and make effective decisions. There’s even a note of praise for the ‘unsung heroes’ of government....
April 6, 2023 • by John R. Weeks in Leadership • 10 min read
STADA CEO Peter Goldschmidt on instilling an entrepreneurial ethos to help STADA outperform its peers and making growth mindset a strategic priority....
April 6, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
In episode 2 of Mike and Amit Talk Tech, these two award-winning professors ask whether tech 3.0 will live up to the hype; or whether it's a pipe dream...
April 5, 2023 • by Amanda Porter, Marleen Huysman, Philipp Tuertscher in Innovation • 6 min read
Pooling the knowledge and resources of a diverse array of stakeholders can help solve huge unmet needs in society, research shows...
April 4, 2023 • by Thomas W. Malnight in Business transformation • 17 min read
Poul Weihrauch, CEO and Office of the President of Mars Inc, served as the Global President of Mars Petcare from 2014 to 2022. During his tenure, the Petcare business more than doubled...
April 3, 2023 • by Hannele Jakosuo-Jansson in Leadership • 6 min read
Hannele Jakosuo-Jansson, chief human resources officer at Neste, explains why it made sense for the Finnish energy company to engage the executive board with training as it went through strategic change....
March 31, 2023 • by Sunnie J. Groeneveld in Audio articles • 7 min read
The new ideas and fresh perspectives of an up-and-coming generation of leaders are essential in such turbulent times....
March 30, 2023 • by Simone Menne in Audio articles • 9 min read
In challenging times, appointing supervisory board leaders from across the generations can lead to more creative problem solving....
March 30, 2023 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available
Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique talks about his quest for constant learning, and his drive to create room for budding talents within the organization....
March 29, 2023 • by Misiek Piskorski in Finance • 8 min read
Chair of National Australia Bank Phil Chronican tells Professor Misiek Piskorski how digital transformation has brought the bank closer to consumers – and why a company’s ESG ambitions should always be aligned...
March 28, 2023 • by Etelle Higonnet in Audio articles • 7 min read
Confrontation was always seen as an essential weapon for campaigners, but a new era of cooperation is proving equally effective. With the right approach, everyone can be a winner....
March 27, 2023 • by Hope Murera in Leadership • 5 min read
Hope Murera, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of COMESA’s ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), explains that one of the best ways to achieve gender parity in an organization is to partner with...
March 24, 2023 • by Michael Watkins in Innovation • 5 min read
Chatbots have the clear potential to influence people towards dangerous beliefs and behaviors. How can we mitigate the risk to ensure they deliver benefits to society, not harm?...
March 24, 2023 • by Mohan Subramaniam in I by IMD Book Club • 7 min read
Traditional manufacturing and service companies need to leverage the new and explosive power of data and digital ecosystems to be competitive in the future, says IMD Professor of Strategy and Digital Transformation...
March 23, 2023 • by Salvatore Cantale in Finance • 4 min read
By ignoring the views of UBS shareholders, trashing the priority rule, and failing to protect Credit Suisse shareholders, regulators have tarnished the reputation of Swiss banking for years to come....
March 23, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
New digital services and technologies are released all the time, and every so often, one comes along that hits the viral jackpot. But is ChatGPT here to stay?...
March 23, 2023 • by David Bach in Governance • 9 min read
To improve decision making, every stakeholder – both internal and external –needs to be given a voice, says Isabelle Deschamps, the mining group’s Chief Legal Officer, Governance and Corporate Affairs...
March 22, 2023 • by Louise Muhdi in Innovation • 7 min read
The business landscape is littered with the carcasses of corporations that failed to adapt to shifting externalities. In today’s knowledge-based economy, never has innovation been more crucial to corporate survival....
March 21, 2023 • by Arturo Bris in Finance • 8 min read
What was behind the shocking demise of a treasured institution – and how will the proposed rescue package play out?...
March 21, 2023 in CEO Dialogue Series • 9 min read • Podcast available
Antoine de Saint-Affrique, in a frank and open discussion with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni, explains his no-nonsense approach to problem-solving, the importance of speaking the truth, however uncomfortable, and knowing when it’s...
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Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice.
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