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Preparing for a “good enough” pandemic holiday

December 17, 2021 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Purpose • 8 min read

Even in normal times, the holiday season can be overwhelming. With the omicron variant threatening to snatch away all festive cheer, here’s how to manage the tension....

Supply Chain Q&A: Living with change

December 17, 2021 • by I by IMD in Asian hub • 4 min read

With COVID-19 and fallout from the US-China trade war, global supply chain managers have had much on their plates recently. Next up: coping with climate change and integrating Africa, says Mark Slade,...

How to find your strategic sweet spot and why it matters

December 17, 2021 • by Paul Strebel, Stéphane JG Girod in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Learn how and why to prioritize pinpointing what your customers want and your competitors cannot provide - what we call the 'strategic sweet spot'....

Biden’s anti-monopoly crusade won’t fix our economic woes

December 16, 2021 • by Jerry Davis in Magazine • 12 min read

The tools that tamed corporate monopolies a century ago will not save us today and creating more competition will not help. The real problem remains shareholder capitalism....

Can I really be said to be adding value as a leader? 3 questions to ask yourself

December 16, 2021 • by Arturo Bris in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Understand what you and those around you mean by “making an impact”. Because if it’s not tightly related to external drivers of performance, it's probably irrelevant....

Women need a fair chance to lead post pandemic

December 15, 2021 • by Kate Waters in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 7 min read

The traits that define ‘great’ leadership need to be de-gendered: empathy, humility and vulnerability are among the qualities required now...

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Focus on execution for digital transformation at scale

December 15, 2021 • by Didier Bonnet, Michael R. Wade, Tomoko Yokoi in Library • 5 min read

Expert advice for tackling the shortcomings in digital business model transformations...

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How to manage energy for yourself and your team

December 15, 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

The pandemic has taken a toll on people everywhere. Even those who are healthy are starting to feel exhausted from it's downstream effects. It's important for leaders to reach out to employees...

Is it time to end outsourcing and develop talent in house?

December 14, 2021 • by Peter Cappelli in Human Resources • 8 min read

Employers have largely abandoned the traditional talent management planning model and moved towards talent acquisition. But they are not doing it with much care....

An exercise to test your readiness for the next unforeseen disruption

December 14, 2021 • by Louise Muhdi in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

The last couple of years have proven the need to be agile and ready for anything, but are you properly prepared?...

Is the world ready for invasion of the digital nomads?

December 13, 2021 • by Arturo Bris in Human Resources • 10 min read

Both companies and countries need to adapt their policies to accommodate and attract this new breed of worker....

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How to attune to your own and your team’s energy levels during times of uncertainty

December 13, 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Leading in Turbulent Times • 5 min read

A good energy-management strategy is crucial in turbulent times, says Susan Goldsworthy Oly, IMD Affiliate Professor....

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The four keys to cultivate a positive work environment

December 13, 2021 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As we move towards the New Year, leaders should be thinking about how to make further improvements in the workplace for the future. There are specific steps you can take....

How investors can balance risk, return and impact to spark positive change

December 10, 2021 • by Vanina Farber in Sustainability • 6 min read

Impact investment is a rapidly-evolving, diverse world that offers value beyond financial returns for investors and social enterprises of all shapes and sizes....

How to be a better communicator

December 10, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Refining your communication skills will enhance all aspects of your life, including improvements in all aspects of your work....

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Alain Dehaze

December 9, 2021 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available

Adecco CEO Alain Dehaze is joined by Jordan Topeleski to discuss what tomorrow's labour markets will look like in a post pandemic world...

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China’s leveraging of technology to reinvent retail can serve as inspiration for other Asian markets

December 9, 2021 • by Mark Greeven in Asian hub • 8 min read

By putting the consumer’s needs at the center, China’s retail companies have rethought the value chain and reinvent the retail model, delivering a greater and more relevant retail experience to consumers, argued...

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The right questions to ask for specific business situations: Part two

December 9, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Leaders day to day actions are comprised of a string of decisions. Making good decisions requires asking the right questions....

Looking after your expat employees’ mental health

December 8, 2021 • by Katia Vlachos in Audio articles • 6 min read

An expat assignment can prove challenging for the mental health of employees and their families. Companies that provide the right emotional support will help them deal with transition challenges more smoothly....

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Bridging the generation gap, and why you’re never too old to learn

December 7, 2021 in CEO Dialogue Series • 10 min read

Alain Dehaze, CEO of The Adecco Group, and his young disciple Jordan Topoleski explain to Jean-François Manzoni the vital importance of upskilling in the post-pandemic world....