It is a strength, not a weakness to say ‘I don’t know’
Julie Linn Teigland of EY tells IMD's Howard Yu why it’s better to admit you’re unsure and collaborate to find a solution....
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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....
Continue readingMarch 13, 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Podcasts • 6 min read • Podcast available
Julie Linn Teigland of EY tells IMD's Howard Yu why it’s better to admit you’re unsure and collaborate to find a solution....
March 13, 2025 • by Cedrik Neike in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
Digital technologies, and artificial intelligence in particular, allow us to extract insights from data. This will allow industrial companies, the backbone of our economy, to be more resource-efficient, more productive, and more...
March 13, 2025 • by Cynthia Hansen in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
With established methods of finding and retaining talent no longer fit for purpose, businesses need to find more effective solutions. They can start by challenging their leaders and hiring managers to perform...
March 12, 2025 • by Anne Kawalerski, Michelle Lynn, Elisabeth Oak in Audio articles • 8 min read
Using insights from a Bloomberg Media study,here are six ways leaders can influence corporate reputation approaches within their organizations....
March 12, 2025 • by Quentin Gallea in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
GenAI allows human talent to focus on more creative, complex tasks, leading to greater job satisfaction and well-being. Quentin Gallea outlines three ways you can use it to automate routine tasks, and...
March 11, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven in The Interview • 8 min read
Haier's CEO Zhou Yunjie explains how the company's innovative "RenDanHeYi" model empowers employees, drives global growth, and adapts to market changes....
March 11, 2025 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Leadership • 8 min read
At a time when the established world order is unraveling, Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg explores how to energize your workdays without feeling overwhelmed....
March 11, 2025 • by Dan Pontefract in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Given the pressures on today's workforce, a crisis is looming in terms of employee well-being. Leaders should ask themselves the following five questions to check if they're supporting their employees' mental and...
March 10, 2025 • by David Bach in Finance • 6 min read
Switzerland should learn from the post-mortem into what drove the collapse of Credit Suisse before rushing to impose further regulation, the Group CEO of UBS said in a wide-ranging discussion on the...
March 10, 2025 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
José Parra Moyano of IMD outlines why a lot of AI projects fail and advises CFOs to put more emphasis on staff buy-in, data preparation, and business value....
March 10, 2025 • by Carlos Cordon in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Companies need a new, holistic approach to sustainability if they are to head off criticism and accusations of greenwashing. Carlos Cordon outlines three potential pathways to a circular business model....
March 7, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Competitiveness • 5 min read
As businesses face growing polarization on DE&I, companies must embed inclusion into their core strategy, empower leaders to drive change, and ensure that the progress made so far is not quietly undone....
March 7, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Business transformation • 8 min read
To ride the daunting wave of global economic change, CEOs must first understand their operating environment and then ensure the priorities of their leadership team are aligned, advises IMD’s Michael Watkins...
March 7, 2025 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
In a crisis, the pressure on the board and senior management can feel overwhelming. Here are five key behaviors your board should adopt to navigate a path through the turbulent waters....
March 6, 2025 • by George Kohlrieser in Audio articles • 4 min read
Only by coming to terms with your past can you hone the character and resilience to lead at your best....
March 6, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Aligning your people with your corporate vision is more than a nice-to-have. Here are five reasons why it impacts everything you do, and five tips on how to create a compelling vision....
March 5, 2025 in CFO Horizons • 6 min read
Chanel Global CFO and IMD Executive in Residence Philippe Blondiaux explains how finance leaders can sustain a long-term focus on sustainability while addressing short-term challenges....
March 5, 2025 • by Öykü Işık in AI • 3 min read
The global IT outage that affected Microsoft in July 2024 was a critical reminder of an often-overlooked aspect of cybersecurity: availability. Use this checklist to test the availability of your systems in...
March 4, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel in Human Resources • 9 min read
Current and aspiring women leaders may be self-conscious about their appearance, but strategies for developing an authentic professional style can redirect attention to their achievements, as they dress for comfort and confidence....
March 4, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in Audio articles • 4 min read
By fostering a ‘we’ culture of sharing, respect, and gratitude, leaders can transform their organizations to shine in an inclusive world....

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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