The theory of equality will change the workplace forever
In the early 1900s, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, E = mc², reshaped our understanding of the universe and changed the world as we knew it. The Theory of Equality™, E = FQ²,...
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How to raise financially capable children
Discover the number one parenting mistake that turns children into voracious spenders – and the simple steps to transform them into capable, confident, and conscious investors....
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Traveling into the future to find an antidote to antibiotic resistance
With millions of lives at risk, resistance to antibiotics is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Our ‘Future Back' approach to problem-solving could help find a cure....
How to become a digital sustainability leader in 5 steps
Companies that excel in both digital and sustainable transformation attract a stock market premium – but how do you tap into that value? Here’s a five-step guide to outperforming your competitors....
Tough on the outside, soft on the inside: The likely evolution of AI governance under Trump
IMD’s Simon J Evenett, Johannes Fritz, and Tommaso Giardini argue that the Trump administration will take a more sophisticated approach to AI regulation than some expect...
Sustainable transformation is more than strategy, it’s a test of leadership
January 17, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in I by IMD Book Club • 7 min read
IMD's Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes explore how aligning purpose with profit, fostering innovation, and building resilience, can help companies embed sustainability into business strategy....
How Natura &Co and other eco-pioneers sowed the seeds of positive change
The Brazilian cosmetics company works with Amazonian communities to promote sustainable business practices. Respecting nature, upholding communities as key stakeholders, addressing social issues, and focusing on results are essential components of its...
Strategies for negotiating cross-sector alliances
Given the world’s many challenges, the ability to forge effective alliances across business, government, the non-profit sector, and academia has become essential to building durable solutions. Here are eight steps to guide...
Successfully navigating geopolitical rivalry requires a robust geopolitical radar
The mention of geopolitics leads many to ask how company strategies are being reformulated to capitalize on what’s left of globalization. But this overlooks a critical prior question: what’s the best way...
The business value of gamification: 5 tips for success and 2 pathways to failure
Gamification projects can result in very different outcomes, depending on which features are included – and which are left out. Here are five tips for success and two mistakes to avoid....
The ‘responsibility paradox’ in era of sharecropper capitalism
Many new businesses have emerged in recent years with few employees, no roots in the community, and heavily reliant on Big Tech for survival. How does this square with the demands for...
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Keeping business and family in balance to create a multigenerational enterprise
In conversation with IMD's Peter Vogel, Bruce Grossman, a fourth-generation family business owner, discusses his achievements and shortcomings in creating frameworks to unite the family business....
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