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Does tech and the silver tsunami spell the end of the business dynasty?

January 11, 2023 • by Jerry Davis in Magazine • 6 min read

It’s too early to tell which of the current wave of successful enterprises will turn out to be built to last, but the creation of family-led giants in the mold of Tata...

Climate change: Why business schools are failing

January 10, 2023 • by Andrew J. Hoffman in Sustainability • 5 min read

We are faced with an existential challenge that requires radical action. Tomorrow’s business leaders must learn to think critically about their role in society and how they will practice their craft in...

Exercises to help you find your courage

January 10, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

It often takes a lot of effort to do seemingly small things. These exercises can help leaders develop courage in themselves and their teams....

Customer loyalty is a myth, just ask my taxi driver

January 9, 2023 in Competitiveness • 6 min read

In his new book The Human Experience, John Sills explains why the “usefulness” of a retailer or service provider is far more important than any misplaced notions of fidelity....

This startup calculator can predict the employment impact of recessions

January 6, 2023 in Human Resources • 5 min read

By measuring employment at startups across different recessionary scenarios, researchers have been able to predict the potential economic impact of future pandemics...

In the undefined world of family business, Twitter has earned its place

How Twitter is redefining the family-run business

January 5, 2023 • by Arturo Bris in Family business • 4 min read

In a context in which private equity is infiltrating family-run businesses, Twitter could be considered the latest rendition of the family-run firm....

Five questions to test your crisis leadership skills

January 5, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Leaders have to make adjustments when crises hit. Are you prepared to make the necessary shifts when new challenges arise?...

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The future of mega dive, with professor Cyril Bouquet

January 5, 2023 in Management Cast • 1 min read • Podcast available

IMD Professor Cyril Bouquet discusses how the mega-dive approach will change, and the importance of investing in the future...

Futurity, continuity and perseverance: the key assets in surviving adversity

January 4, 2023 • by Alfredo De Massis, Ivan Miroshnychenko in Audio articles • 7 min read

A certain type of family firm showed resilience in the worst months of the COVID-19 pandemic....

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The investor who believes in giving back to his homeland

January 3, 2023 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Audio articles • 9 min read • Podcast available

The Wallenberg sphere operates in about 180 countries and its holdings generate a total of $160bn of annual revenue. But Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of the family holding company, explains to Jean-François Manzoni...