Three things I know: taking over the family business
How many times did I secretly wish for my father to leave the business and leave me the sole “Queen” on board? Ten years later, I cannot imagine working without him by...
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Using data to prove the value of HR
People analytics leaders believe CHROs should use data to demonstrate HR's real value. James Rands at Specsavers and Daniel Kusmanto at ASM offer insights on what CHROs need to know to capitalize on...
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How Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch is future- proofing the legacy of one of the world’s largest family-owned companies
Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch shares how family ownership enables long-term thinking, purpose-driven leadership, and sustainable growth across generations....
Cracking the culture code: how to ensure maximum team performance
Culture shapes how people work together, make decisions, handle conflict, and support each other. Ask yourself the following questions to check where your teams might be going wrong, and read on for tips on maximizing...
Taming the AI Agent Wild West: 4 steps for CIOs to take control
From the untamed rise of semi-autonomous agents to growing concerns around accountability and security risks, AI agents are creating new headaches for CIOs. Here's how tech leaders can navigate the challenges. ...
How can AI enable your business strategy?
Artificial intelligence is perhaps the most far-reaching technology ever created. Google’s AI business strategist Gopi Kallayil recommends asking yourself three key questions regarding your business strategy and identifies three AI capabilities you...
As the parades end, the work begins: How we can all contribute to closing the LGBTQ+ equality gap
As Pride Month celebrations fade, sobering data reveals the persistent workplace challenges facing LGBTQ+ employees globally. From the ‘gay glass ceiling’ blocking executive advancement to six in 10 LGBTQ+ Europeans hiding their...
Building the Foundations for Sustainable Performance: Tariq Farooq
Tariq Farooq, Head of Global Supply Chain at Fresenius Kabi and former CSCO at Sanofi, reflects on why transformation requires disciplined execution, foundational capability building, and alignment between leadership intent and operational...
Tell me more: How to boost your leadership skills by learning instead of directing
Many leaders feel compelled to motivate their teams to perform by being highly solutions-focused – but learning rather than directing often leads to better results. Consult the following checklist to guage whether...
Daniel Ziblatt: Democracy is dying in “baby steps” – here’s how leaders can push back
Business leaders today should identify their points of leverage – be it public influence, economic power, or industry collaboration – to quietly but effectively push back against policies that undermine democracy, said...
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Pride without apology: Corporate inclusion in challenging times
In an interactive online panel organized by IMD and IMD's Inclusive Leadership Alumni Community, business leaders from various industries shared strategies for maintaining authentic LGBTQ+ inclusion in order to create inclusive, resilient...
Only connect: How to keep disparate workforce elements happy and motivated
Today’s workforce often includes a mix of permanent employees, freelancers, and outside contractors – but even organizations with mostly external workforces or highly autonomous workforces need proximity to succeed over the long...
How to win your audience back when things go wrong – the Diamond of Dissent
Few things are scarier than being at the front of the room and losing your audience. Consult the checklist of questions below to understand why people are reacting negatively to what you...
‘If you're not sure if you should do it, do it’: Marc Maurer shares On’s story
In his final days as co-CEO of On, Marc Maurer gave participants of IMD’s Orchestrating Winning Performance a glimpse behind the scenes of the messy – and often uncomfortable – journey of...
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Ralph Hamers, are ‘tech companies with a banking license’ the future of finance?
Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice.
June 18, 2026
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Florence Gaub on reading the future: War, weak signals, and wild scenarios
NATO futurist Florence Gaub on war, weak signals, Gen Z, and why leaders need not only foresight, but also science fiction to future-proof their organizations
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Jake Sullivan on power, production, and the remaking of the global order
Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on why the post-Cold War world is over – and who is shaping the new rules of global business
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Family business
Don’t fall in love with your product: Lessons from an 800-year-old family business
The Frescobaldi formula: humility, reinvention, and stewardship across 30 generations – how to sustain a family business in changing times.
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Focus, bold bets, and a bit of fun: How a pharma chief is going for growth
Ipsen CEO David Loew tells Jean-François Manzoni how relentless focus, the Pareto principle, and having fun helped energize a mid-sized specialty pharma player to take on bigger rivals.
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The business case for social capital
Discover how bonding and bridging capital fuel change. Insights from Raising Social Capital show why trust is your company’s hidden engine
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Are you a corporate shock absorber?
Middle managers shield teams from brutal leadership. Learn to stop buffering, translate conflict, and steer strategy with clear trade-offs.
July 30, 2026
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So, you think you’ve built an ecosystem…
Many organizations think they have created an ecosystem, but fall well short. Answer the questions below to check whether your “ecosystem” is sustainable in the long term.
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Why are bad habits hard to break, and what can I do about it?
Habits form in the basal ganglia and can resist effort – discover substitution strategies that replace old routines with productive ones at work.
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