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As Ted Lasso returns to Apple TV, we examine what leadership research says about the show’s optimism, teamwork, motivation, and genuine human concern – and why they beat command-and-control leadership. ...
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Why training matters, with professor Cyril Bouquet
December 22, 2022 • by Cyril Bouquet in Management Cast • 1 min read • 
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In Episode 19 of ManagementCast, Cyril Bouquet discusses the importance of investing in executive development through times of financial hardship...
Khadija worked for a bank but now uses her skills to feed those in need
Building a social enterprise requires both a big heart and a clear strategic focus, says Khadija Mohamed-Churchill, founder and CEO of Kwanza Tukule. In an in-depth discussion with Jean-Francois Manzoni, she reveals...
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Winter’s tales to thrill and chill you
December 19, 2022 in Audio articles • 5 min read
From how to make the most of your time on earth to an insider’s encounter with Steve Jobs, IMD professors recommend a wide selection of books to while away the dark evenings...
Football’s elite and the tactics of talent management
December 18, 2022 in Audio articles • 9 min read
Successful managers at the top level need a wide range of skills to lead teams both on and off the field. Renowned football writer Simon Kuper presents his best XI tips (plus...
How to bring back the human element when teamwork goes online
The shift to virtual meetings over the past two years has made effective teamworking more challenging, but there are ways of using technology more effectively, according to authors Mike Brent and Nigel...
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A passionate investment
December 15, 2022 • by Christina Gaw in Audio articles • 8 min read
Gaw Capital, a real estate investment firm, was set up by two brothers and a friend from university in 2005. Three years later, their banker sister Christina Gaw accepted an offer to...
The silent but powerful investor: the evolution of the family office
As family offices grow in popularity and expand into riskier investments, families should take a holistic view of their whole ecosystem to build a healthy future for themselves and society, argues family...
In 2023, take a tip from tech: diversify to survive
December 13, 2022 • by Howard Yu in Audio articles • 8 min read
The uncertain economic landscape makes predicting winners and losers over the coming year more unpredictable than ever. But Howard Yu and his team focus on hard data to predict what it will...
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How to make the business case for a sustainability strategy
In the first of a series of practical guides for organizations on sustainability, Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace, and Jules Wurlod explain why any successful sustainability strategy needs to be underpinned by a...
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