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Black swan events aren’t as rare as they used to be, and the best boards are not just expecting but premeditating catastrophe as part of a robust crisis response architecture. Here are...
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Anna Cajot draws on the experience of former FBI agent Joe Navarro to overcome an impasse when you're locked in critical talks....
Continue readingNovember 5, 2025 • by Didier Cossin in Geopolitics • 7 min read
Black swan events aren’t as rare as they used to be, and the best boards are not just expecting but premeditating catastrophe as part of a robust crisis response architecture. Here are...
November 5, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
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November 4, 2025 • by Susan Goldsworthy in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available
Oliver Zeidler shares his journey from swimmer to World Champion rower, balancing sport, business, and a beginner’s mindset....
November 4, 2025 • by Pascal Chauvie in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Struggling with feedback? Learn the ‘Fabulous Four’ techniques to stay calm, listen deeply, and turn criticism into constructive growth....
November 4, 2025 • by Öykü Işık in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read
From psychological manipulation tactics to social engineering and weaponized wearable technology, 2025 has seen it all. ...
November 3, 2025 in Sustainability • 9 min read
In this Masterclass hosted with the World Business Council on Sustainable Development, Professors Michael Wade and Julia Binder discuss the benefits of bringing together AI and sustainability thinking....
November 3, 2025 • by Susan Goldsworthy in The Interview • 7 min read
Olympic champion Oliver Zeidler shares how resilience, reinvention, and a beginner’s mindset shaped his journey from sports to MBA and leadership growth....
November 3, 2025 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff in Geopolitics • 8 min read
The COVID pandemic elevated geopolitical understanding as a critical consideration for supply chain managers – and it remains essential to their success today. ...
October 31, 2025 • by Paul Vanderbroeck, Susan Goldsworthy in I by IMD Book Club • 5 min read
IMD's Susan Goldsworthy was joined by Paul Vanderbroeck, whose unique book, Lead Like Julius Caesar: Timeless Leadership Lessons from History's Most Influential Leader, dissects the leadership style and career of the Roman...
October 31, 2025 • by Brenda Steinberg in Audio articles • 6 min read
Hard-working Francine is good at what she does, but risk-averse. By exploring what’s holding her back, she learns to drive herself and her organization to greater heights....
October 30, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Eugene Sadler-Smith in Audio articles • 11 min read
Relying on gut instinct and going with a hunch may seem outdated in our data-driven society, but it remains essential for effective decision-making. Here we explain how best to use and develop...
October 30, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
The pathway from CFO to CEO is becoming well-trodden, but success is not guaranteed. Four global CEOs share lessons on navigating the transition. ...
October 30, 2025 • by Christos Cabolis in Competitiveness • 9 min read
The fragmentation of the global trade system is leading to the rise of new trade coalitions and corridors, said economists in a joint IMD-Hinrich Foundation webinar. ...
October 29, 2025 • by Salvatore Cantale in Artificial Intelligence • 10 min read
CFOs can turn agentic AI from experiment to enterprise value by mastering execution, autonomy, and goal-driven workflows....
October 29, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Following on from Part 2 of our series on “undiscussables,” here are ways to resolve relationships characterized by mutual mistrust and antagonistic behaviors....
October 28, 2025 • by Clara Camarasa in Audio articles • 9 min read
Doing more with less energy is the fastest and cheapest way to cut emissions. Business leaders must do more to translate words into action....
October 28, 2025 • by Carlos Cordon in Strategy • 9 min read
Swiss companies face 39% US tariffs; Carlos Cordon explains how strategic tariff optimization, value chain design, and supply chain agility can restore competitiveness....
October 28, 2025 • by Didier Bonnet, Achim Plueckebaum in AI • 3 min read
With AI fever in overdrive, everyone is searching for winning AI use cases. However, the process feels like solving a giant jigsaw puzzle without a picture on the box to guide you....
October 27, 2025 • by Denise H. Kenyon-Rouvinez, Paul Strebel in Family Business (Industry) • 11 min read
Is your board trapped by groupthink, dominated by a controlling chair, or gridlocked by cultural clashes? Here we identify boardroom traps and show you the best way out. ...
October 24, 2025 • by Luca Condosta, Alexander Fleischmann in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 8 min read
Companies gain performance advantages through LGBTQ+ inclusion, yet nearly nine in 10 Swiss firms lag. Here’s how leaders can close the gap....

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Once in pole position on the grid, Atlassian Williams F1 Team is rebuilding its competitive advantage. In conversation with Susan Goldsworthy, the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Ann Perrins, explains how people, culture, and learning accelerate performance.

Societe Generale CEO Slawomir Krupa on turnaround decisions, fintech pressure, and why long-term discipline beats short-term noise.

The greatest barrier to women’s advancement emerges early in a career, not at the top. Kweilin Ellingrud examines how the first promotion to manager shapes long-term progression.

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Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale, tells Jean-François Manzoni how restoring financial discipline and protecting the bank’s capacity to innovate under pressure helped restore faith in one of Europe’s oldest institutions

Anna Cajot draws on the experience of former FBI agent Joe Navarro to overcome an impasse when you’re locked in critical talks.

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