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How business can be a force for good on climate change

November 30, 2021 • by I by IMD in Sustainability • 3 min read

Limiting warming well below 2C — the goal of COP26 — is a huge undertaking that’s only possible with the help of businesses....

Four ways to help save money on energy costs

November 29, 2021 • by Carlos Cordon in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Moving to sustainable infrastructure may have seemed like a costly venture in the past, but with energy costs soaring it may be time to reconsider investing in efficiency....

Key factors to consider when developing an inclusive strategy

November 26, 2021 • by James Henderson in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Having a more inclusive strategy has been proven to have a positive effect on the bottom line. There are strategies that can help you do it well....

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Riad Sherif

November 25, 2021 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available

Oculis CEO Riad Sherif talks about the importance of expert investors, community engagment and setting the agenda in the Biotech industry After reaching the top of the pharmaceutical industry, his urge to...

Five principles leaders need to remember in times of crisis

November 25, 2021 • by Sameh Abadir in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

In times of crisis, people change their behavior, including leaders. Awareness of these principles should help you make better decisions....

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How to create the right operating system for your business

November 24, 2021 • by Shlomo Ben-Hur, Susan Goldsworthy in I by IMD Book Club • 5 min read

In this interactive webinar, Shlomo Ben-Hur discusses his book "Leadership OS" with Susan Goldsworthy....

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A vision for entrepreneurial leadership

November 23, 2021 in CEO Dialogue Series • 9 min read

Dr. Riad Sherif, Chief Executive Officer of ophthalmology biopharmaceutical company Oculis, explains how specialist knowledge is key in startup culture....

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Have you considered the actual relationship between E, S, and G?

November 23, 2021 • by Christos Cabolis, Karl Schmedders in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

ESG are generally lumped together as one set of goals, but they don't always have a symbiotic relationship. Have you looked at the relationships between them?...

China’s succession panic is a wake-up call for families everywhere

November 22, 2021 • by Peter Vogel, Yunfei Feng, Lise Møller in Asian hub • 6 min read

Many Chinese entrepreneurs who set up businesses during the economic liberalization of the late 1970s and 1980s are nearing retirement age without a willing or well-prepared family heir. It’s a timely reminder...

Are you too optimistic?

November 22, 2021 • by Sameh Abadir in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

There is a whole industry built around the power of positive thinking, but it is also important for leaders to be realists....

10 attributes of culture that make it so difficult to change – especially when workers aren’t in the office

November 18, 2021 • by Michael Watkins in Audio articles • 6 min read

Understanding your company’s culture is essential to design a strategy and structure that will enable your employees to perform at their best, says Professor Michael Watkins....

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Should I Fly: Why we fly

November 18, 2021 • by Jim Pulcrano, Patrick Reinmoeller in Podcasts • 1 min read • Podcast available

Professors Jim Pulcrano & Patrick Reinmoeller discover how people make the decision to fly and the reasons why some are opting out...

Managing the issues of returning to the office

November 18, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As people are called back into physical offices, there is a wide range of reactions. These tips will help make it easier for your team....

Three things leaders who are prepared to survive a crisis understand

November 17, 2021 • by Sameh Abadir in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Leading through crisis is difficult, but we have studied those companies that have prepared and identified three common principles....

Supply chains aren’t broken, it’s more a question of demand

November 17, 2021 • by Richard Markoff, Ralf Seifert in Audio articles • 3 min read

Mainstream news reports are full of claims that supply chains are broken, citing widespread product shortages, overflowing ports and spiking freight costs. But perhaps there is another way to understand what is...

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Have you considered the actual relationship between E, S and G?

November 15, 2021 • by Christos Cabolis, Karl Schmedders in Competitiveness • 6 min read

On the heels of the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference there is global buzz about ESG goals, but many gaps remain between companies’ talk and their actions....