From consumers to code: America's audacious AI export move

August 8, 2025 • by Simon J. Evenett, Johannes Fritz, Michael R. Wade in Geopolitics • 9 min read

Global leaders should be wary of Washington’s attempt to make its AI advantage the next global dependency....

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AI maturity in the automotive industry: lessons from the most successful firms

August 8, 2025 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

Mastering artificial intelligence will be key to the future of the automotive sector; firms that fail to do this risk being left behind. IMD’s AI Maturity Index unveils the strategic approaches driving...

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“It’s time for a complete reset” – Maria Vassalou on the future of investing

August 7, 2025 • by David Bach in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • Podcast available

Global shifts in AI, trade, and aging demand bold strategy. Hear Maria Vassalou’s insights on how leaders must rethink the future to stay ahead....

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Climate change: The emergence of ‘uninsurable’ areas – businesses must act now, or pay later

August 7, 2025 • by Karl Schmedders, Knut Haanaes in Future readiness • 9 min read

Climate change is making areas “uninsurable.” Businesses must act now—integrate climate risk into strategy or face escalating financial losses....

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How to be remembered for the right reasons #3: Deliver on an outcome

August 7, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Have you ever sat through a polished presentation, delivered by a compelling speaker, only to be left with a nagging feeling afterwards: “That was interesting, but now what?” In the third of...

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Rewiring the grid: How Alpiq is aligning culture and collaboration to power the energy transition

August 6, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Esther Salvi in Best Practice in Sustainable Business Transformation • 9 min read

Alpiq’s CEO rewires the Swiss power company’s legacy and culture to reshape it as a leader of the energy transition. ...

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Navigating disruption: The CFO role in a volatile world

August 6, 2025 in CFO Horizons • 5 min read

Stephan Jansma, CFO at Trafigura, shares how today’s finance leaders must navigate global disruptions, manage liquidity in high-volatility markets, and engage with policymakers to keep supply chains moving....

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How to offend 3.2bn customers: Why presidential posts matter more than you think

August 5, 2025 • by Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics • 7 min read

US President Donald Trump’s high-profile tariff threat on India shouldn't be dismissed by executives lightly – it presages a broader confrontation with BRICS countries that will have a commercial impact, argues Simon...

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Blend youth with experience to navigate geopolitical risk

August 5, 2025 • by Fabian Buder, Felix Rüdiger in Geopolitics • 6 min read

Many senior executives see geopolitical turbulence as business as usual. A new study shows younger leaders are more willing to accept the true nature of change. Their views must be heard, say...

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Spot the difference: ESG and sustainability

August 5, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

ESG assesses risks to the business; sustainability focuses on the business’s impact on the world. Understand the difference to lead with purpose and insight....

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The 100-year life, with Andrew Sharman and Lynda Gratton

August 4, 2025 • by Andrew Sharman in I by IMD Podcasts • 3 min read • Podcast available

As careers extend and lifespans grow, leaders must adapt. Explore multi-stage lives, ageing workforces, and the future of leadership in this expert podcast...

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Knowledge scientists: The new role that will optimize AI

August 4, 2025 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Talent • 5 min read

According to Tomoko Yokoi of IMD, knowledge scientists may hold the key to unlocking AI's full worth by providing transparency and structure that data scientists alone cannot deliver....

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Learn how to breathe well to find emotional balance

July 31, 2025 • by Christoph Glaser in Wellness • 8 min read

Leaders can find emotional balance, feel less stressed, and improve decision-making if they learn the art of conscious breathing. So, why are so few of us doing it?...

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How trade tensions are transforming the rules of competitiveness

July 31, 2025 • by Fabian Grimm in Geopolitics • 10 min read

As global economic tensions persist, the economies that win the “negotiations over percentages battle” are taking the media spotlight. However, the economies and regions that recognize deeper patterns of adaptation and position...

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How to be remembered for the right reasons #2: Get into their world

July 31, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

In the second of a five-part series on effective communication for leaders, Robert Vilkelis sets out a four-step framework for translating your expertise into audience impact. ...

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Should family or non-family members lead governance in family enterprises?

July 30, 2025 • by Alfredo De Massis in Family business • 7 min read

Good governance is critical to success in the family enterprise ecosystem, but family involvement in these mechanisms could be doing more harm than good. ...

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Rethinking responsibility

July 30, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Cass R. Sunstein in I by IMD Book Club • 5 min read

In his book Climate Justice: What Rich Nations Owe the World – and the Future, Cass R Sunstein delivers a timely exploration of the moral and practical obligations that wealthy nations have...

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Firing on all engines: How Unilever’s ‘crown jewel’ is preparing for India’s $5tn economy

July 29, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue Series • 8 min read

Rohit Jawa, CEO of Hindustan Unilever, outlines how he is reshaping the company’s strategy to meet the evolving needs of India’s growing middle class, leveraging digital transformation, talent development, and a future-focused...

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How to train your brain to thrive amid the strain

July 29, 2025 • by Michael Netzley in Audio articles • 3 min read

Uncertainty can trigger two very different brain responses: one that broadens thinking, enables connections, and fosters innovation, and one that can undermine judgment via a stress response. Take this quick test to...

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How to navigate the transition from scientist to leader

July 29, 2025 • by Camille Henderson-Davis in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Have you reached a point in your career where “scientist” no longer captures the value you bring to your organization? It’s an exciting milestone, but it can also present challenges you feel...

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