Everything you need to know about quantum computing but were afraid to ask
After a few false dawns, we could finally be on the eve of the quantum era – which means organizations need to start thinking about encryption now. Here's what you need to...
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April 2, 2026 • by Chloé Christopoulos in Coaching Corner • 6 min read • Audio available
Joanna's fear that setting boundaries would make her unkind cast her team adrift. Chloé Christopoulos says clarity and accountability are not departures from care, but expressions of it ...
Continue readingDecember 19, 2024 • by Öykü Işık in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
After a few false dawns, we could finally be on the eve of the quantum era – which means organizations need to start thinking about encryption now. Here's what you need to...
December 18, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in CFO Horizons • 4 min read
In an era marked by rising US-China tensions and shifting global trade dynamics, CFOs need to incorporate geopolitical insights into their strategic decision-making, advises IMD’s Richard Baldwin....
December 18, 2024 • by Salvatore Cantale, Barry Gavin in Finance • 16 min read
Green and sustainability-linked bonds offer companies new funding to reach sustainability goals. Salvatore Cantale and Barry Gavin explain how to balance processes with outcomes to tap into a booming market....
December 18, 2024 • by Paul Vanderbroeck in Coaching Corner • 4 min read
Anne, a recently hired CFO at a multinational manufacturing company, embraces delegation, strategic thinking, and professional development as she moves from consultant to leader....
December 18, 2024 • by Nancy Lane, Anand Narasimhan, Heather Cairns-Lee in Human Resources • 6 min read
Anand Narasimhan, Heather Cairns-Lee, and Nancy Lane explain how an executive at SAP in California made it his mission to spread mindfulness around the world....
December 18, 2024 • by Konstantinos Trantopoulos , M. Dalbert Ma, Vasilis Vassalos, Michael G. Jacobides in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Customer retention is a long-term endeavor. By securely locking customers into a game, firms can generate more value from them and gain a crucial competitive edge....
December 18, 2024 • by Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 10 min read
Breakthroughs in agentic AI, open-source development, and closer collaboration between AI companies and the defense sector have significantly raised the AI risk profile. These developments have compelled us to advance the AI...
December 17, 2024 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
GenAI can deliver substantial benefits, but few organizations understand the risks. They need a deliberate data governance strategy....
December 17, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Leaders are always trying to figure out how to get more social power at work. So, how do you develop your social power with the groups and teams around you?...
December 16, 2024 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Leadership • 10 min read
From absorbing stress to finding your authentic voice, leaders of global companies share the wisdom that has helped them excel in their roles....
December 16, 2024 • by Kate Odziemkowska in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Companies and activists often disagree on major issues, but collaborations between the two are critical to meeting grand societal challenges. Here’s how to resolve conflict and win support....
December 14, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco in Finance • 5 min read
Big, untested concepts could have trouble getting early funding, but that doesn't imply they're guaranteed to fail....
December 13, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • Podcast available
In this episode of Capital Conversations, Sia Houchangnia presents a specific approach to providing effective advice and support to founders....
December 13, 2024 • by Nico Luchsinger in 2025 Trends • 5 min read
India and Indonesia's manufacturing and resource capabilities position them as potential counterweights to China. But can these two Asian economies overcome their internal challenges to meet international expectations?...
December 13, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Many people are uncomfortable with the idea of power, but it’s important to realize that it can be a force for good. This begins by understanding the different kinds of power....
December 12, 2024 • by Peter G. Kirchschläger in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read
Ethics professor Peter G Kirchschlaeger sets out a roadmap for the regulation of AI technology that will satisfy the concerns of governments, businesses, and consumers alike....
December 12, 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Do you know what being fit for the future means in practice? Here are three key lessons that can be learned from companies that are truly well-prepared for what the future may...
December 11, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 10 min read
Effectively integrating ethics, values, and diversity is vital for responsible leadership. Here is a guide to decision-making in the 'gray-zone'....
December 11, 2024 • by Lars Häggström in Human Resources • 7 min read
The role of HR – and, therefore, of the CHRO – is rapidly changing. IMD’s Lars Häggström draws out the key themes from a new series of in-depth interviews...
December 11, 2024 • by Tania Lennon in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Leaders today face a proliferation of responsibilities and expectations. This guide will help you accelerate talent development while building a future-ready business....

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

A skills-first approach is emerging as the future of workforce strategy. Jeff Schwartz and Mike Worthington identify the key questions to consider and explain how it’s done.

Since COVID-19, one trend has silently taken over the way we work. What used to be quick exchanges have become scheduled calls, and leaders and teams find themselves juggling double- or triple-bookings. Use the Remote Communication Matrix to restore clarity and reclaim thinking time.

Considering a career transition? Begin by identifying your unique values and strengths. Sophi Hazi and Arturo Pasquel guide you through the process.

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