I by IMD - First-person Business Intelligence from the Brightest Thinkers - Page 129

Confronting management myths

July 2, 2021 • by Michael R. Wade in Management • 3 min read

Many business myths have become a kind of accepted wisdom. These myths are rarely challenged in real life, despite being the subject of plenty of research....

Four ways to create tomorrow’s leaders today

July 2, 2021 • by Richard Roi in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Smooth transitions in leadership roles are critical to workplace continuity even in times of turmoil. There are ways to plan for this by fine-tuning your leadership strategy now....

Many companies struggle to transform because strategic initiatives are not properly adopted throughout their organizations. Here are five principles to help leaders drive sustainable adoption of strategic change initiatives.

Ceremonial adoption: how to avoid it and embrace change

July 1, 2021 • by Bettina Büchel in Strategy • 7 min read

Many companies struggle to transform because strategic initiatives are not properly adopted throughout their organizations. Here are five principles to help leaders drive sustainable adoption of strategic change initiatives....

Six steps to moving towards a sustainable business

July 1, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes, James E. Henderson in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Many businesses understand the need to move towards sustainability but aren't sure where to start. There are some basic steps leaders can take in the right direction....

Six important ways COVID-19 has changed the workplace for good

June 30, 2021 • by Frederik Anseel in Strategy • 7 min read

A study sheds light on exactly how workplaces are changing during COVID-19, and the steps business leaders can take to ensure employees adapt effectively....

What lights a fire within your company?

June 30, 2021 • by Seán Meehan, Charlie Dawson in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Do you know how to light the fire within your employees that drives them to seek change and innovation?...

When coming out in the workplace is a political act

June 29, 2021 • by Evgenia Giakoumopoulou in Human Resources • 6 min read

‘Neutrality is an invalid concept’ says lesbian activist as she explains why it is important to reveal our true identities at work....

Understanding the effect you have on others

June 29, 2021 • by George Kohlrieser in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

The way you communicate with others will determine your ability to form bonds and effectively lead. Do you understand the effect you are having on others?...

Sustainable finance efforts must focus on impact in Asia, Africa and South America, experts say

June 28, 2021 in Sustainability • 5 min read

Banks and investors engaged in sustainable finance initiatives need to focus on countries where they can make the most impact, and also on striking a better balance between environmental and social goals,...

Breathe in the A.I.R.

June 28, 2021 • by Alyson Meister, Dominik Breitinger in Magazine • 9 min read

Declining mental health is a global crisis, here's how we can tackle it...

Four key steps to accelerate innovation in an age of disruption

June 28, 2021 • by Louise Muhdi in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

The key to innovation in rapidly changing times is to be able to keep up with the change. That means you may have to be willing to throw out your old models...

AstraZeneca and how to immunize against negative reactions

June 25, 2021 • by Tobias Schlager in Magazine • 5 min read

A seemingly altruistic venture by the pharma giant badly misfired when reports of potentially fatal blood clots emerged. Tobias Schlager explains what needed to be done to rescue the company from the...

Play

Review of The Future is Asian: Global Order in the Twenty-First Century

June 24, 2021 • by Philip Rosenzweig in Book Review • 1 min read

Rather than a long volume on one country or another, this book provides what The Wall Street Journal calls “a valuable and thoroughly researched analysis.” This selection will not only be highly...