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Taking collaboration to the next level

January 5, 2022 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Sustainable entrepreneurs take a radical approach to collaboration, and they offer great lessons for leaders looking to improve in this area....

Stop Zoom bashing and master the hybrid world of work

January 4, 2022 • by Robert Hooijberg in Audio articles • 5 min read

Whether it’s taking 15 minutes after a call to make a start on your “to do” list or having coffee in-person with a colleague, there are more efficient, effective and healthier ways...

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Three simple exercises to help create the conditions to thrive

January 4, 2022 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As a leader you set the tone for your office. These exercises will help you create and environment where everyone around you can thrive....

What will business in Europe look like in 2022? IMD expert predictions

January 3, 2022 in Innovation • 4 min read

Action to stem greenhouse gas emissions will accelerate, forcing businesses to internalize the cost of their actions, say experts in strategy, sustainability and finance....

How to prepare for the digital new year

January 3, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As we get back to work and aspire to a prosperous new year, it's a good time to run through exercises to protect our digital business....

14 Sustainability trends that will drive business transformation

December 31, 2021 • by Natalia Olynec in Magazine • 12 min read

Businesses' sustainability strategies are being shaped by big global forces that are likely to become even more important in 2022, according to IMD experts....

Why excellent leaders are not always the obvious candidates

December 30, 2021 • by Richard Roi in Human Resources • 7 min read

Companies should take more risks when it comes to appointing leaders – then give their selected candidates the right support....

How to transform your business toward sustainability

December 30, 2021 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Learn four lessons from sustainable entrepreneurs about making your business better for the earth and the bottom line....

Auf Wiedersehen Angela Merkel, what will we do without you?

December 29, 2021 • by Josef Joffe in Leadership • 5 min read

Merkel made mistakes but she was a rock of stability in turbulent times, and the good news is that her legacy of German stolidity is likely to continue....

Exercises to help you work better with other people

December 29, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As a leader, the first part of improving the work environment requires you to examine the part you may be playing....

Missing links: what next for global supply chains?

December 28, 2021 in Magazine • 5 min read

Covid-19 has disrupted global supply chains but not changed their fundamental form. New technologies, continuing geo-political tensions and climate change point to companies in many industries having to plan for more radical...

The art of the rebound

December 28, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Businesses have been taking hits left and right, but knowing how to bounce back can give you that strategic edge....

Designing leadership programs for women that really work

December 27, 2021 • by Herminia Ibarra, Kathleen O’Connor in Audio articles • 7 min read

Powerful sponsors with specialist training and a deep commitment are needed to help propel women into senior roles....

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Learn how to put your strategy to the test

December 27, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

There is no one-size-fits-all method of building the strategy for an individual business, but there are tools that are effective for everyone....

To the Moon and back, the afterlife of a CEO

December 24, 2021 • by Ben Bryant, Sally Bonneywell, Dena Michelli in Audio articles • 11 min read

Landing the top job is hard, but coming back down to earth afterwards can be just as challenging....

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Do CEOs really stay in the job for too long?

December 23, 2021 • by Markus Schmid in Audio articles • 9 min read

Research shows that the value that CEOs create for shareholders starts to decline after 14 years in the job, but letting them go early may not always be the best decision....

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Managing mixed emotions at work

December 23, 2021 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Coming back into contact with more colleagues as COVID-19 subsides will give rise to a whole host of emotions. In part 2 of 3, learn how to regulate your natural impulses....

How AI is shaping the future of marketing communications

December 22, 2021 • by Mark Seall in Audio articles • 7 min read

Technology giant Siemens uses ‘natural language understanding’ to scour websites and social media posts for signals to predict emergent trends, and enhance brand value....