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Boards should ask how far AI may shape their judgment, and how they would detect errors in its output, says Abraham Lu....
Continue readingJanuary 8, 2026 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Geopolitics • 1 min read • 
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In this episode of Leaders Unplugged, IMD President David Bach speaks with Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, about leading a global shipping giant through geopolitical tension, climate pressure, and permanent uncertainty,...
Another January, another list of new resolutions. Meditate daily. Read more books. Network strategically. But what if the fastest path to professional impact isn’t adding something new – it’s subtracting something old?...
At critical moments that can shape a company’s long-term future, the balance of CEO ambition, CFO vigilance, and board oversight can determine success or failure. IMD’s Salvatore Cantale outlines how CFOs can...
2025 could be summed up as “OMG, did that really happen, too?” As the new year begins, it’s tempting to focus on battening down the hatches and mitigating the uncertainties. Instead, says...
Melisa Sabancı Tapan, in conversation with IMD’s Peter Vogel, discusses creating empowered communities, bringing the wisdom of the past to new generations through AI, and staying human in a digital world. ...
The forces reshaping global business demand more than strategy. They require leaders who can interpret uncertainty, adapt at speed, and bring coherence to an increasingly unstable environment...
January 5, 2026 • by Vanina Farber in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available
In a moment of upheaval for international development, Katherine Milligan of the Geneva Graduate Institute and Carlos Álvarez Pereira, Secretary General of the Club of Rome, argue that hope – not fear...
Increasing longevity is forcing a rethink of public policy, individual lifestyles, and private finances. Yet it is crucial not to overreact or grow unduly alarmed about shifting population dynamics....
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In 2026, sustainability moves from lofty ambition to hard-nosed execution, driving resilience, competitiveness, and real business value. From circularity to AI-enabled energy systems and sustainable product design, IMD experts see action taking...
As China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan period in 2026, its push to hardwire innovation, resilience, and security into economic strategy marks a turning point. From vertical AI and regionalized industry clusters...
Young people are losing faith in the future. IMD’s Vanina Farber explains why business leaders must rethink their role – and act before it’s too late.
Companies are spending billions on artificial intelligence. But are they making any money from it? IMD’s Karl Schmedders on hidden costs, vibe coding and how companies can turn AI into business value.
Living longer is changing business. Carlos Cordon, Professor of Strategy and Supply Chain Management at IMD, explores longevity, retirement, workforce health – and what leaders need to rethink.
Harvard’s Linda Hill explains why scaling innovation means leaning into friction, learning to love uncertainty – and knowing when to kill your project.
André Hoffmann’s five leadership lessons for sustainable prosperity.
Daniel Bossard, CEO of Bossard Group, tells Stefan Michel how the 195-year-old family business grew into a strategic partner for giants like Tesla.
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Unlock competitive edge via four data-strategy moves: consolidate your knowledge, collaborate data clean rooms, deploy agents for data quality, and use error data.
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