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March 27, 2026 • by Diana Ritchie in Talent • 9 min read
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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Global deans Catherine Duggan and Darren Dahl on leading through turbulence — and why optimism, not certainty, is the real power in today’s business education....
May 19, 2025 • by Peter Voser in Audio articles • 5 min read
Board members have a central role to play in helping organizations steer a safe path in a polarized and skeptical world....
May 19, 2025 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Despite good intentions, DEI initiatives often fail. Check out the reasons why and ask yourself the questions that follow to identify where your organization could do better.   ...
May 16, 2025 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Leadership • 7 min read
Our new ‘normal’ turned out to be grimmer than many anticipated. Ask yourself these seven questions to find out if you and your team are fit to face the rocky road ahead....
May 15, 2025 • by Adrian Dellecker in Sustainability • 7 min read
The rise of AI-assisted tools will make it easier for businesses to engage with the complexities of nature and its ecosystems and will open up new opportunities for nature-related businesses....
May 15, 2025 • by José Parra Moyano, Öykü Işık in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
In a world of deepfakes, hallucinations, and bias, we offer practical guidance on how you can trust your AI systems....
May 14, 2025 • by Amanda Williams, Knut Haanaes in Energy • 6 min read
Should you lead or follow, move fast or slow, go it alone or seek partners? Here’s how to get the key decisions right when aiming for a sustainable transformation....
May 14, 2025 • by Christian Stutz in Geopolitics • 5 min read
When trade barriers rise and key markets collapse, companies face tough strategic decisions. Lessons from Finnish industry offer a practical playbook for navigating exit under uncertainty....
May 14, 2025 in AI • 2 min read
Companies are rushing to embrace the game-changing opportunities to improve operations and scale that AI offers; yet many are unaware of the pitfalls. Test your knowledge of the risks here – and...
May 13, 2025 • by Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics • 6 min read
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...
May 13, 2025 • by Luca Condosta in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
The CDO, formerly a figurehead for regulatory compliance, is now a key driver of company strategy. Luca Condosta describes the essential skills that CDOs require to turn DE&I concepts into actual commercial...
May 12, 2025 in Artificial Intelligence • 12 min read
In an era defined by advanced AI and behavioral data, Apple’s 'Evil Steve' test exemplifies a proactive approach to ethical decision-making and responsible data governance....
May 12, 2025 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Sustainable corporate change is a challenging feat to pull off. Julia Binder examines the barriers and drivers of change to increase your chances of success....
May 9, 2025 • by Vincent Pieterse in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Frank's transformation from overwhelmed investor to empowered leader demonstrates how coaching and collaboration enabled him to stand back, delegate, and recover his life....
May 9, 2025 • by Josefine van Zanten in CHRO Circle • 8 min read
Increasingly, employers are offering support to neurodivergent employees – and recognizing the benefits that neurodivergent talent offers. ...
May 9, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins, Chris Donkin in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
The personal aspect of retirement can be just as challenging as the professional shift. Take this test to find out if you’re ready for a relationship reset with your nearest and dearest...
May 8, 2025 • by Silke Mischke in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 7 min read
30 years on from the Beijing declaration on gender equality, women’s rights have made great strides around the world, but, asks IMD's Silke Mischke, how can we pick up the pace?...
May 8, 2025 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
The race to harness artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial services landscape, with industry leaders demonstrating how strategic AI implementation drives competitive advantage. IMD's AI Maturity Index reveals the winning formula....
May 8, 2025 • by Binna Kandola in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Many organizations still unwittingly typecast employees, denying them the chance to show their true capabilities. Take this short test to check whether you are aware of bias, and read on for tips...
May 7, 2025 • by José Parra Moyano in AI • 3 min read
As AI continues to reshape industries, businesses must navigate the balance between automation and human contribution. Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of its potential uses and check out our...

Once in pole position on the grid, Atlassian Williams F1 Team is rebuilding its competitive advantage. In conversation with Susan Goldsworthy, the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Ann Perrins, explains how people, culture, and learning accelerate performance.

Societe Generale CEO Slawomir Krupa on turnaround decisions, fintech pressure, and why long-term discipline beats short-term noise.

Tech executive Katarina Bonde on scaling responsibly, navigating investor tensions, and staying pragmatic in the current AI bubble.

The greatest barrier to women’s advancement emerges early in a career, not at the top. Kweilin Ellingrud examines how the first promotion to manager shapes long-term progression.

AI may become one of the most significant leadership opportunities for women in decades. Its impact will depend on how capability, governance, and leadership are built around it.

Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale, tells Jean-François Manzoni how restoring financial discipline and protecting the bank’s capacity to innovate under pressure helped restore faith in one of Europe’s oldest institutions

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