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As tariff tensions simmer and uncertainty clouds the future of global trade, freight industry leaders reflect on how businesses can brace for potential shortages, adapt supply chains, and stay resilient in a...
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Necessity entrepreneurs demonstrate remarkable resilience and creativity in the face of extreme challenges, offering valuable insights for business leaders seeking to navigate uncertainty in todayâs complex global economy. ...
Sarah, a senior manager at a global pharmaceutical company, excels in her role but feels overwhelmed by workplace demands. Struggling to assert herself and make aligned personal decisions, she recognizes the need...
The transition from executive leadership to retirement requires a fundamental shift in purpose. The challenge is not to fill time, but to create a portfolio of activities. Take this quiz to see...
Mindfulness expert Christoph Glaser shares insights from Breathe, his best-selling book on how simple, breath-based techniques can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and help leaders stay centred under pressure. ...
1 May 2025 ⢠by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged ⢠3 min read ⢠
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In the latest episode, IMD President David Bach explains the vital importance of the partnership between the US government and the elite research universities, what we can learn from the vibrancy of...
Leaders are often unaware of their value-critical stakeholders, inhibiting progress on strategic issues. The solution is to get rid of free riders and predators and build more involvement in the value-creation cycle...
The pandemic sparked a shift to remote work thatâs proving hard to reverse. According to Prof. Manju Ahuja, hybrid models are the new normâdriven by employee expectations, technological advances, and a changing...
When applied thoughtfully, a lightly humorous touch can reduce stress in high-pressure environments, enhance team dynamics, and foster trust. Francesca Giulia Mereu suggests ways to use levity to give your communication skills...
Magdi Batato, a former NestlĂŠ executive, has spent over three decades shaping global supply chains and operations in one of the worldâs largest food and beverage companies. In his new role at...
As global trade tensions and US tariffs disrupt conventional supply chains, corporate leaders must reconsider resilience through strategic diversification, regionalization, and risk management in order to remain competitive in an increasingly protectionist...
Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance. Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the...
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Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta is placing circular leadership at the heart of her transformation strategy â bringing a bold, human-centered approach to one of Switzerlandâs most storied watch brands, blending tradition...
Progressing internal talent helps hedge against new CEO failure, but it all hinges on integrating leadership development and succession planning. Ric Roi explains why and shares four strategic steps to getting it...
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In the early 1900s, Einsteinâs Theory of Relativity, E = mc², reshaped our understanding of the universe and changed the world as we knew it. The Theory of Equalityâ˘, E = FQ²,...
Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms. ...
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Climate finance is the hottest topic on the table when it comes to doing something tangible about climate change. We urgently need to propagate the âhowsâ around investing in positive values....
A relentless focus on accountability and continuous improvement transformed Valmet from an underdog into an industry leader in a decade. Pasi Laine tells Jean-François Manzoni how it was done. ...
Haier's CEO Zhou Yunjie explains how the company's innovative "RenDanHeYi" model empowers employees, drives global growth, and adapts to market changes....
Tolaram, the Singapore-headquartered family business, has global interests in logistics, consumer goods, and technology. Family members Mohan Vaswani and Sajen Aswani discuss the companyâs values-based system of meritocracy, the familyâs move to...
17 January 2025 ⢠by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in Videos
IMD's Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes explore how aligning purpose with profit, fostering innovation, and building resilience, can help companies embed sustainability into business strategy....
In the latest episode, IMD President David Bach explains the vital importance of the partnership between the US government and the elite research universities, what we can learn from the vibrancy of...
This episode takes you behind the scenes of a recent gathering led by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development together with IMD, where David Bach sat down with two sustainability leaders....
IMD's Jim Pulcrano interviews Ruchita Sinha, General Partner of venture capital firm AV8 Ventures, and explores her approach to early-stage investing. ...
Join Mariana Sarmiento of Terrasos and Adrian Dellecker, a Senior Researcher at IMD, as they discuss commercial prospects in environmental innovation and voluntary biodiversity credits....
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