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AI efficiency gains dominate business cases, but capability losses are systematically underestimated and often ignored. Vsevolod Shabad explains how to mitigate this critical risk. ...
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Sarah, a senior manager at a global pharmaceutical company, excels in her role but feels overwhelmed by workplace demands. Struggling to assert herself and make aligned personal decisions, she recognizes the need...
The transition from executive leadership to retirement requires a fundamental shift in purpose. The challenge is not to fill time, but to create a portfolio of activities. Take this quiz to see...
Mindfulness expert Christoph Glaser shares insights from Breathe, his best-selling book on how simple, breath-based techniques can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and help leaders stay centred under pressure....
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In the latest episode, IMD President David Bach explains the vital importance of the partnership between the US government and the elite research universities, what we can learn from the vibrancy of...
Leaders are often unaware of their value-critical stakeholders, inhibiting progress on strategic issues. The solution is to get rid of free riders and predators and build more involvement in the value-creation cycle...
The pandemic sparked a shift to remote work that’s proving hard to reverse. According to Prof. Manju Ahuja, hybrid models are the new norm—driven by employee expectations, technological advances, and a changing...
When applied thoughtfully, a lightly humorous touch can reduce stress in high-pressure environments, enhance team dynamics, and foster trust. Francesca Giulia Mereu suggests ways to use levity to give your communication skills...
Magdi Batato, a former Nestlé executive, has spent over three decades shaping global supply chains and operations in one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies. In his new role at...
As global trade tensions and US tariffs disrupt conventional supply chains, corporate leaders must reconsider resilience through strategic diversification, regionalization, and risk management in order to remain competitive in an increasingly protectionist...
Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance. Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the...
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Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta is placing circular leadership at the heart of her transformation strategy – bringing a bold, human-centered approach to one of Switzerland’s most storied watch brands, blending tradition...
Progressing internal talent helps hedge against new CEO failure, but it all hinges on integrating leadership development and succession planning. Ric Roi explains why and shares four strategic steps to getting it...
Business schools have a responsibility to develop leaders who can navigate complexity without compromising on values. As corporations pull back from DE&I commitments under political pressure, David Bach argues that now is...
Many regional developers have tried and failed to emulate Silicon Valley’s VC-driven model for innovation. Detroit, the birthplace of Ford, is following an alternative route – with promising results....
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Chef Pam transformed a 120-year-old family business into a Michelin-starred restaurant, showing how heritage can fuel innovation and competitive edge
What does it take to lead one of the world’s most visible institutions? IOC president Kirsty Coventry on athlete-style leadership, fairness in women’s sport, and the future of Olympic relevance.
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.
Chef Pam transformed a 120-year-old family business into a Michelin-starred restaurant, showing how heritage can fuel innovation and competitive edge
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.
As generative AI erases the visible difference between real and fabricated content, authenticity becomes a strategic imperative. Prashant Saxena explains why perceived authenticity depends on three factors operating together and shows how to navigate this new reality.
AI is profoundly transforming the business landscape, presenting both significant opportunities and new challenges to boards. Here are five ways to use the technology as a powerful boardroom ally.
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