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So, you think you’re ready for retirement?

April 23, 2025 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Most senior leaders struggle with the decision to step down, often holding on long after their optimal departure date. Take this quiz to find out if you’re really ready – and read...

A TIME for visual simplicity and clarity amid the chaos

April 22, 2025 • by D. W. Pine in Creativity • 7 min read

Responsible for TIME magazine’s iconic covers, D W Pine explores his creative process and shares insights on how to cut through the noise and make an impact....

Geopolitics in turmoil: How to manage the impact on your workforce

April 21, 2025 • by Simon J. Evenett, Katharina Lange in CHRO Circle • 5 min read

Geopolitical disruption requires a systems thinking approach from CHROs, argue IMD’s Katharina Lange and Simon Evenett....

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So, what are these AI skills?

April 18, 2025 • by Frederik Anseel in Artificial Intelligence • 5 min read

As AI transforms industries, preparing young people for the future requires more than just mastering tools like ChatGPT. Success lies in developing deep knowledge, critical thinking, and the vision to understand how...

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How does sustainable leadership work?

April 17, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged • 4 min read • Podcast available

This episode takes you behind the scenes of a recent gathering led by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development together with IMD, where David Bach sat down with two sustainability leaders....

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Repairing reputational damage: don’t go the way of Boeing

April 17, 2025 • by Michael Skapinker in Audio articles • 6 min read

All organizations should have a plan to secure trust during, after (and even before) a crisis hits. Here are a host of examples, good and bad, to learn from....

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Are you addressing diversity bias in GenAI?

April 17, 2025 • by Alexander Fleischmann in AI • 2 min read

A recent survey by IMD, Microsoft, and Ringier reveals that just 35% of organizations have strategies to address diversity bias in GenAI. Alexander Fleischmann identifies the risks and suggests ways to mitigate...

Back to the future: How tariffs are forcing global industries to resurrect 1990s survival tactics

April 16, 2025 • by Carlos Cordon, Salvatore Cantale, Toni Yañez in Supply chain • 6 min read

With the US Administration poised to introduce its steepest tariffs in over a century if negotiations to end a tariff war fail, companies across the Medtech and Luxury sectors could revisit protectionist...

Buying your way into entrepreneurship: the dss+ journey

April 16, 2025 • by Benoit Leleux in Competitiveness • 9 min read

How a private equity-backed corporate carve-out created a successful, sustainable consulting powerhouse...

Mine the gap: How to exploit the differences between generations productively

April 16, 2025 • by Katharina Lange in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Understanding differences between demographic cohorts is crucial to being an effective leader. But do you know what they are? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge, and read on for tips...

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Increasing complexity leads to diminishing returns. The solutions are simple

April 15, 2025 • by Knut Haanaes in Leadership • 10 min read

Writing reports that go unread, weekends wasted working on non-essential tasks, and unrealistic targets that can never be met. Top talent is being left exhausted and demoralized. Here are seven ways to...

Quiz: What are the pitfalls of marketing to women?

April 15, 2025 • by Jenny Darroch in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Women make more than 80% of purchasing decisions, but most brands struggle to reach, engage, and convert female customers. Do this short quiz to test your knowledge of marketing to women, and...

China’s apparel sector: domestic champions rise, global brands adapt

April 14, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven, Sophie Liu in Asian hub • 6 min read

Explore how China’s apparel sector, especially sportswear, continues to thrive in 2025, driven by innovation, strong R&D efforts, and digital engagement. Learn about key players like ANTA, Bosideng, and Lululemon, as they...

China’s pharmaceutical sector: innovation meets demographic-driven demand

April 14, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven, Sophie Liu in Asian hub • 7 min read

China’s pharmaceutical sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by innovation, demographic shifts, and bold regulatory reforms. As urbanization and an aging population fuel demand, top companies are leveraging R&D strength and...

China’s technology sector: AI innovation drives market leadership as domestic powerhouses diversify

April 14, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven, Sophie Liu in Asian hub • 6 min read

China's technology industry is driving global innovation by integrating AI, expanding ecosystems, and developing semiconductors. Despite legislative changes and trade tensions, firms who engage in R&D and diversify their business models gain...

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The power of ringfencing for an efficient green transition

April 14, 2025 • by Salvatore Cantale, Frederikke Due Olsen in Magazine • 14 min read

By managing ESG-heavy assets separately, companies can drive progress in their sustainable business units while addressing the sustainability challenges of traditional assets. Here are four effective strategies to achieve your goals....