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Good gut: Why intuition is still essential in a world of AI

January 29, 2026 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Eugene Sadler-Smith in AI • 3 min read

Being able to use your gut instinct remains vital for effective decision-making in a data-driven world. Here’s how to use and develop your “sixth sense”....

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From control to co-creation: Reframing the psychology of organizational change

January 28, 2026 • by Susan Goldsworthy, Carly Jenner in Leadership • 11 min read

Organizations must shift from a ‘power-over’ model to a ‘power-with’ model to lead effectively though complexity. ...

Looking to accelerate your leadership career? Start here

January 28, 2026 • by Alyson Meister in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Progressing to senior leadership begins by upgrading your mindset. Here’s how to get started. ...

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Holcim’s Ram Muthu: Can circular construction scale?

January 27, 2026 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

Holcim’s Ram Muthu on circularity, EU regulation, and what it really takes to decarbonize cement at industrial scale....

120 years of building careers: What ABB Sweden's graduate program reveals about long-term talent investment

January 27, 2026 • by Ulrika Karnland, Katarina Norén in Talent • 13 min read

ABB Sweden’s 120-year-old graduate trainee program has survived wars, crises, and industry upheaval. What does its endurance reveal about building talent for the long term?...

How to create a skills-powered organization 

January 27, 2026 • by I by IMD in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As Standard Chartered’s Chief Strategy and Talent Officer, Tanuj Kapilashrami, oversaw a fundamental workforce transformation from a jobs-based to a skills-powered model. Here she shares five key steps to make the transition....

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The AI productivity illusion

January 26, 2026 • by Hamilton Mann in Artificial Intelligence • 12 min read

Confusing efficiency with productivity is to mistake speed for direction, and execution for value. Hamilton Mann explains how to avoid the pitfalls in your AI transformation...

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WEF Unplugged: Geopolitics, sustainability, and a look behind the scenes

January 23, 2026 • by David Bach, Julia Binder in Leaders Unplugged • 1 min read • Podcast available

Live from Davos: IMD’s Julia Binder and David Bach cut through the headlines on geopolitics, AI, energy – and competing visions for the international order....

Geopolitics dominates Davos: Values-based pragmatism as a blueprint for action

January 23, 2026 • by David Bach, Julia Binder, Arturo Bris, Frédéric Dalsace, Simon J. Evenett, Florian Hoos, Jennifer Jordan, Sara Ratti, Karl Schmedders, Sarah E. Toms, Ginka Toegel in Geopolitics • 14 min read

From Trump and transatlantic tensions to AI’s reality check and sustainability’s reinvention, Davos 2026 signals a shift toward values-based pragmatism....

AI and the CXO: Redefining customer experience in the age of AI

January 23, 2026 • by Michael R. Wade, Konstantinos Trantopoulos in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

To create the best customer experience, CXOs should leverage AI to build dynamic systems that adapt in real time to customer needs. We explore how leading companies are using this approach today....

Sustainability is dead – true or false?

January 23, 2026 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Myths abound when it comes to corporate sustainability. Can you tell fact from fiction? Test your knowledge on the common misconceptions here....

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Why we should cherish women over 50

January 22, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in Audio articles • 4 min read

Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....

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The longevity-equality dividend: Reshaping women’s career paths

January 21, 2026 • by Rupa Dash in Audio articles • 7 min read

As women live longer, society must rethink careers and leadership to unlock a longevity-equality dividend that enables women to contribute and lead at every life stage....

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5 key insights from necessity entrepreneurs

January 21, 2026 • by Sophie Bacq in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Brain Circuits Five key insights from necessity entrepreneurs by Sophie Bacq Published January 16, 2026 in Brain Circuits DownloadSave We tend to associate entrepreneurship with Silicon Valley startups and innovative tech companies. However,...

Preparing for the boardroom: a pathway for women (and men) in tech

January 20, 2026 • by Caroline Basyn in Technology • 5 min read

Aspiring tech board members must have role-specific experience and knowledge, says Caroline Basyn ...

How national security within global ecosystems offers a model for the commercial AI world

January 20, 2026 • by Faisal Hoque, Paul Scade , Pranay Sanklecha in Artificial Intelligence • 11 min read

For multinationals, especially in strategically sensitive sectors such as energy, finance, and technology, traditional defense policies offer inspiration as they develop robust AI strategies. ...

How to identify conflict in your family firm

January 20, 2026 • by Alfredo De Massis in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

As in any conflict resolution, tackling problems in family firms begins by identifying where the problem originates and its precise nature. Go through the questions below to analyze where things are going...

Movement, nutrition, and mindfulness: A longevity blueprint for leaders

January 19, 2026 • by Roland Liebscher-Bracht, Petra Bracht, Christoph Glaser in Wellness • 9 min read

Roland Liebscher-Bracht, Petra Bracht and Christoph Glaser share a three-part formula for daily leadership practice....

The good, the bad, and the ugly: What big energy and utilities players tell us about the new sustainability reporting regime

January 19, 2026 • by Sara Ratti, Frederic Barge, Florian Hoos, Florence Hugard, Danielle Landesz Campen, Karl Schmedders in Sustainability • 12 min read

First-year CSRD and ESRS disclosures boost transparency in energy and utilities, but early evidence shows compliance is outweighing strategic insight....

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What I got wrong about board leadership – and how I learned to get it right

January 16, 2026 • by Jørgen Vig Knudstorp in Audio articles • 7 min read

Real influence in the boardroom comes not from power or persuasion, but from humility, clarity, and the courage to disagree, says Jørgen Vig Knudstorp...