Training the retailers of tomorrow
Natalia Wallenberg of Ahold Delhaize describes how one of the largest retailers in Europe is tackling the upskilling dilemma....
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Inside the hidden job market: what helps senior executives gain traction
Most senior executives know that leadership hiring happens through relationships, not job boards. The harder challenge is navigating the hidden job market without losing focus, credibility, or energy....
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Management myth-busters: the innovation hero
Companies often fall into the trap of equating a cool-looking innovation lab with value-creating innovation output, investing in trendy office spaces, speaking in buzzwords, and hiring charismatic innovation leaders. However, these surface-level...
The curiosity farm: Growing innovation from seed to harvest
Companies like Nestlé, Toyota, and Intel drive innovation by systematically nurturing curiosity, creating diverse teams, balancing autonomy with visibility, and embracing external partnerships....
How can companies tackle the crisis of well-being at work?Â
Brain Circuits How can companies tackle the crisis of well-being at work? by Andrew Sharman , Susan Goldsworthy Published May 28, 2025 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read DownloadSave Companies are...
Beyond chatbots: Navigating AI's industrial transformation
AI's true revolution isn't in chatbots but in transforming industrial operations through dark factories and predictive maintenance. This will require leaders to balance technological advancement with responsible societal impact....
A strategic guide for companies in the evolving energy landscape
With solar power flooding grids, the duck curve creates both challenges and opportunities for businesses. Learn how smart companies can harness this shift to cut costs and boost efficiency....
Globalization: the crisis of trust and how to solve itÂ
In an I by IMD interview, Ros Taylor, author of The Future of Trust, explores how the nebulous nature of globalization has fractured trust in institutions and triggered a renewal of faith...
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Understanding how biodiversity matters for your business strategy 
As the global environmental crisis accelerates, biodiversity often plays a hidden role for companies. This article examines how businesses can address this risk through an effective nature-based strategy....
Why your well-being initiatives aren’t working – and how to fix themÂ
It takes more than a few yoga classes to tackle the problems of burnout, financial stress, and poor mental and physical health. Consult the checklist to gauge the effectiveness of your current...
Future C-suite agendas will be determined by AI. And that is neither good nor bad
In more mature stages of Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, AI agents are an integral part of business operations, bringing new layers of complexity and enormous opportunity, says José Parra Moyano....
Switching roles builds the ambidextrous leadership you’ll need. Here’s why and how.
Non-linear career paths will give your future leaders the range to drive both performance and transformation, say Ric Roi and ABB’s Luca Condosta. Individuals must actively pursue diverse experiences, while organizations need...
Steady profit: Learning the lessons of future-ready companies
In an increasingly uncertain world, how do companies plan for the long term? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of future readiness, and read on for insights from future-ready companies....
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