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January 16, 2026 • by Jørgen Vig Knudstorp in Governance • 7 min read • Audio available
Real influence in the boardroom comes not from power or persuasion, but from humility, clarity, and the courage to disagree, says Jørgen Vig Knudstorp...
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January 20, 2022 • by Bettina Büchel in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
It is a good time to consider whether you should be looking at automation to fill some of your staffing gaps. But it’s important to consider the full implications of automating any...
January 19, 2022 • by Janice Wang in Asian hub • 9 min read
From its base in Hong Kong, Alvanon has come to dominate the world’s physical and digital mannequin industry. Its goal now, says CEO Janice Wang, is developing technologies that will make the...
January 19, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
There are systems available to ensure you maintain rigorous thinking and effective problem solving. It is a good idea to test yourself to make sure you are staying as sharp as possible....
January 18, 2022 • by Bettina Büchel in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
If you want to beat the competition in the battle for the best and the brightest talent, then take a hard look at the culture and working conditions that you create for...
January 18, 2022 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 3 min read
Today’s world calls for agile and collaborative leadership and the good news is that the essential toolkit needed is available to all....
January 18, 2022 • by Ronit Kark, Alyson Meister, Kim Peters in Leadership • 9 min read
Successful, but feeling like a fraud? You’re not alone, it’s an emotion shared by the great and the good, from Michelle Obama to Jacinda Ardern. Here’s how to tackle it....
January 17, 2022 • by Martin Schweinsberg in Audio articles • 6 min read
All day, every day, most of us our bombarded by requests at work. Sometimes these can pile up leaving us feeling overwhelmed. Learning the right way to turn some down can help...
January 14, 2022 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Sometimes, even great leaders need to refine the way they interact with others. The good news is, if someone is willing to learn, this is not hard to do....
January 13, 2022 • by Mayank Jain, Sylvain Newton in Sustainability • 6 min read
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals are becoming an increasing priority for many businesses. But they are routinely failing to meet these criteria because they are not embedded into corporate culture and...
January 13, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
For teams to achieve peak performance, it's important to ensure they are engaged and positive. Here are some exercises to keep them sharp....
January 12, 2022 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 9 min read
Newly appointed CEOs and other senior leaders must concentrate their energy on getting the right people around them, as failure to act quickly will have serious consequences....
January 12, 2022 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
It falls upon leaders to manage their teams’ energy and smooth the tensions of hybrid working, and this often begins with reflection....
January 11, 2022 • by Arturo Bris in Competitiveness • 7 min read
One Swiss canton is turning the tables on the status quo of economic health, by departing from the norm of taking GDP as the measure par excellence, and looking concomitantly into how...
January 10, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
You can't stop crises from occurring, but you can take specific actions to not only survive, but thrive through the tough times....
January 7, 2022 • by Alyson Meister in Magazine • 3 min read
Welcome to the Help Desk: using the latest technology and research, our resident expert helps you to tackle your workplace dilemmas....
January 7, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
There are so many factors that contribute to exceptional leadership that it may seem like you are constantly working on your skills, and the truth is you should be. Successful leaders are...
January 6, 2022 • by Vanina Farber, Patrick Reichert in Leadership • 5 min read
2021 has been another year that has thrown global imbalances and inequalities into sharp relief. For many of us, this has triggered a re-evaluation of how we live, including where we put...
January 6, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
As you look forward into the New Year, it's a great time to learn steps you can take to future-proof your company....

IMD’s Inside the Transition hosts Pictet CSO Marie-Laure Schaufelberger to explore how finance drives the energy transition and ESG strategies.

In this episode of Leaders Unplugged, IMD President David Bach speaks with Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, about leading a global shipping giant through geopolitical tension, climate pressure, and permanent uncertainty, into the future of global trade.

In a moment of upheaval for international development, Katherine Milligan of the Geneva Graduate Institute and Carlos Álvarez Pereira, Secretary General of the Club of Rome, argue that hope – not fear – must guide what comes next.

Melisa Sabancı Tapan, in conversation with IMD’s Peter Vogel, discusses creating empowered communities, bringing the wisdom of the past to new generations through AI, and staying human in a digital world.

PMI CEO Jacek Olczak shares how the company’s bold shift to smoke-free products is reshaping its business, culture, and purpose for the future

Stephane Garelli and Arturo Bris explore how global competitiveness is evolving, with nations redefining success amid changing rules and global shifts.

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