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Former Novo Nordisk CSO Marcus Schindler shares insights on pharma R&D, scientific innovation, AI integration and global talent development...
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Three tools to break the deadlock in high-stakes negotiations
Anna Cajot draws on the experience of former FBI agent Joe Navarro to overcome an impasse when you're locked in critical talks....
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CHROs: Think skills, not jobs, to realize radical productivity gains
A skills-powered approach to talent management can boost agility, efficiency, and productivity, but transitioning to it is a complex undertaking. Ravin Jesuthasan explains how to get started and identifies the eight pillars...
How business leaders can transform geopolitical turbulence into advantage
Turbulent times call for clarity of purpose. These five strategic imperatives will help transform how your organization navigates geopolitical volatility and turns uncertainty into competitive advantage....
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AI and sustainability are transforming the business landscape, yet many organizations treat the two as separate mandates, led by separate teams pulling in different directions. Instead, they must integrate these forces, using...
How one Japanese insurance behemoth future-proofed its leadership pipeline
Japanese insurance holding company, Tokio Marine Holdings, took a novel, immersive, and “surprising” approach to developing ambidex and aligned future leaders. Here are five talent development lessons they can share with organizations...
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Stressed by ambiguity? How to turn problems into opportunities
At the core of today’s frequent disruptions is ambiguity: situations where the available information is incomplete, contradictory, or constantly shifting, and clear answers are impossible. In the first of a two-part series, Amy Bonsall...
Inside the transition: Bottlenecks and strategic choices
December 1, 2025 • by Julia Binder in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • 
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In the second episode of IMD’s sustainability series, IMD's Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes welcome Kunal Chandra of RWE to discuss the energy transition....
Focus on your unique skills to build executive presence and overcome imposter syndrome
Identifying your ‘superpowers’ will help you develop a personal brand that will enable you to develop executive presence and flourish as a leader. Here’s how to do it. ...
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