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AI: the key to human-centered business

September 15, 2025 • by Faisal Hoque, Paul Scade , Pranay Sanklecha in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

Fears that AI will dehumanize work overlook its potential to make organizations more human. Here’s how organizations can harness the power of human-centered AI....

LLMs will hallucinate forever – here is what that means for your AI strategy

September 12, 2025 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read

OpenAI’s research shows AI hallucination is unavoidable. Leaders must adapt strategies, using limits as opportunities for innovation and resilience....

Is there a leadership “personality”?

September 12, 2025 • by Eva Asselmann in Leadership • 19 min read

There’s a common belief that leadership and success come more naturally to some than to others. But how much of this is true? And to what extent can you exercise your own...

How to identify and engage the next generation of wealth owners

September 12, 2025 • by Alfredo De Massis in Family business • 7 min read

$124tn is being passed down to the next generation, prompting a profound succession dilemma in family enterprises. Here are six steps families should take to identify and engage the next generation of...

Five ways to unlock breakthrough ideas

September 11, 2025 • by Stefan Michel in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

New ideas behind innovative business models can feel sudden, but are rarely random. Innovation happens when you reframe challenges and opportunities. Stefan Michel outlines five ways to unlock breakthrough ideas in your...

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How Maersk is pushing shipping toward net zero

September 11, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged • 1 min read • Podcast available

How Maersk is rewriting the rules of shipping decarbonization – through collaboration, purpose, and placing big bets on the fuels of the future. ...

From jobs to skills: How CHROs can unlock radical productivity gains

September 10, 2025 • by I by IMD in Talent • 7 min read

In a volatile world, organizations must adopt a skills-powered approach to talent management to boost agility, resilience, and growth....

Trust me, I’m a robot: how to avoid the pitfalls of AI

September 10, 2025 • by José Parra Moyano in AI • 3 min read

The development and adoption of AI are fraught with potential hazards. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls and ensure trust in your systems. ...

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GenAI and Healthcare with Achim Plueckebaum

September 9, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 1 min read • Podcast available

Discover how AI will revolutionize healthcare! Mike and Amit are joined by Achim Plueckebaum on the latest edition of the IMD Podcast Network to explore the future of medicine....

How business families can raise a generation of givers

September 9, 2025 • by Camille Korschun, Peter Vogel, Martin Euwema in Family business • 8 min read

Trillions of dollars are passing to the next generation. How do you ensure it lands in the right hands? ...

Leading supply chain transformation with strategic discipline: Stefan Noeken

September 9, 2025 • by Ralf Seifert, Katrin Siebenbürger Hacki in Industrials • 6 min read

Stefan Noeken, former EVP of Supply Chain Management and member of the executive board at Hilti Corporation, offers insights into the strategic evolution of supply chains and the key imperatives required to...

This much I know: The dos and don’ts of a new CEO

September 9, 2025 • by Richard Roi in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Becoming the leader of a successful organization requires profound shifts in mindset and behavior. Kevin O’Brien, CEO of Gammon Construction, shares lessons for first-time CEOs. ...

Dealing with pressure: How Kärcher turns compliance into operational strength

September 8, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Esther Salvi in Best Practice in Sustainable Business Transformation • 7 min read

Working across the globe, Kärcher has adapted to a complex business environment by embracing environmental and social regulation and thrives by turning constraints into principles...

Scared of retirement? You don’t have to be

September 5, 2025 • by I by IMD in Talent • 9 min read

Research-backed insights reveal the hidden challenges leaders face when transitioning from career to retirement, and what organizations must do to support this critical life change. ...

An unlikely icon – Why no one foresaw the impact of the ‘thumbs up’ button

September 4, 2025 • by Martin Reeves, Bob Goodson in Innovation • 8 min read

We click on the ‘like’ button seven billion times a day, but the tech pioneers who came up with the idea never saw its true potential. The best innovations are messy, serendipitous,...

How to be remembered for the right reasons #5: Create shared connection

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

Earn the right to be heard by blending credibility with relatability, meeting audiences where they are, and building rapport through shared stories....

Paths to board careers: 4 things to consider when searching for your first board role

September 3, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Governance • 7 min read

Transitioning to the boardroom? Discover the four essentials: your value, mindset, learning journey, and cultural fit to build a successful board career....

Purposeful, not performative: How Breitling intends to lead with sustainability

September 2, 2025 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod, Renaud Falgas in Consumer Goods • 7 min read

As the luxury sector faces a shrinking consumer base and rising ESG skepticism, Breitling is redefining sustainability as a source of strategic value across its products, supply chains, and brand purpose....

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The energy trilemma: why it pays to get the balance right

September 2, 2025 • by Ann-Christin Andersen , Karl Schmedders in Audio articles • 9 min read

Dealing with the conflicting demands of price, sustainability, and security of energy supplies is challenging, but it’s a useful way to assess your firm’s resilience and agility....