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How to bounce back after summer
August 18, 2025 • by Michael Watkins in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • 
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Michael Watkins & Brenda Steinberg share strategies in this I by IMD podcast to turn post-summer blues into leadership and personal growth....
Power, scarcity, and the new rules of the game
This first article on the intersection of geopolitics and circularity explores what the end of globalization means for trade relations and business strategies, and how circularity can offer a solution to a...
Positioning supply chain as a strategic driver: Luca Nanni
With 25 years of experience across leading multinationals like Philip Morris International (PMI), Firmenich, and Danone, Luca Nanni believes supply chain can serve as a strategic driver for business success and leadership...
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How designer outlet operator McArthurGlen Group is boosting employee loyalty
McArthurGlen is redefining HR by prioritizing employee wellbeing while staying laser-focused on commercial impact. From flexible wellness benefits and peer support networks to data-driven engagement strategies, the company is showing how people-first...
The future of Edge AI, with Tomoko Yokoi
August 12, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 3 min read • Podcast available
In this edition of MATT from the IMD Podcast Network, hosts speak with Tomoko Yokoi about one of AI’s fastest-growing frontiers—Edge AI....
Debunking 5 common myths about sustainability
Much has been said about corporate sustainability – and much of it is wrong. It’s time to retire common misconceptions and consider it a strategic lever for value creation, resilience, and competitiveness....
So, you’re facing a boycott. But will it hurt you in the long run?
In the age of Culture Wars, companies can easily trigger backlashes from customers in response to their actions or the behavior of their leaders. But will such reactions cost them in the...
AI maturity in the automotive industry: lessons from the most successful firms
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...
“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....
How to be remembered for the right reasons #3: Deliver on an outcome
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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