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Building an intelligent organizational sensory system for strategic agility

March 20, 2025 • by Michael Watkins in Strategy • 11 min read

An intelligent organizational sensory system can detect, process, and act on signals of change, giving your company a powerful competitive edge....

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Restoring faith in leadership in the 'age of grievance'

March 20, 2025 • by Sat Dayal in Audio articles • 6 min read

According to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in employers is declining for the first time. Here are practical measures to get back on track....

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Should I stay or should I go now? How to decide whether it’s time for a new role

March 20, 2025 • by Richard Roi, Tania Lennon in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Skills are becoming obsolescent faster than ever, and potential leaders are given little time to achieve mastery. Use this questionnaire to decide whether to prioritize depth of experience in your current role,...

How family enterprises can navigate adversity and build organizational fortitude

March 19, 2025 • by Alfredo De Massis in Family business • 7 min read

Fire, floods, relocation, and a pandemic couldn’t sink Formans, the family-run smoked salmon supplier. Here’s how they stayed afloat....

Are you using data governance to reap the rewards of GenAI?

March 19, 2025 • by Tomoko Yokoi in AI • 3 min read

GenAI can deliver substantial benefits, but the list of its high-profile failures is growing – and few organizations understand the risks. Tomoko Yokoi outlines how a deliberate data governance strategy can mitigate the risks and...

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5 steps to embracing greater diversity on boards

March 18, 2025 • by Diana Markaki-Bartholdi in Audio articles • 5 min read

New EU legislation requires stronger female representation on corporate boards. Here are ways to navigate the transition....

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Learning how to behave: AI-conditioned robots are coming

March 18, 2025 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

Large behavior models (LBMs) promise to be even more impactful than large language models, says IMD’s Tomoko Yokoi...

How CFOs can navigate diverging regulations and workforce transformation

March 17, 2025 • by Arturo Bris in CFO Horizons • 6 min read

As AI reshapes finance functions, CFOs are positioned to harness unprecedented productivity gains, provided they address the accompanying regulatory and workforce challenges, says IMD’s Arturo Bris...

What ripples do you create?

March 17, 2025 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Other people react to the ‘ripples’ we send out – speech, words, messages, facial expressions – by feeling energized and inspired, or drained and demotivated accordingly. Francesca Giulia Mereu explains how one...

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3 ways to deal with the almighty boss

March 14, 2025 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Audio articles • 8 min read

What to do when those in positions of authority behave in ways that contradict widely accepted norms of civility, empathy, and ethical leadership....

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How inclusive is your leadership?

March 14, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

The inclusivity crisis is a problem for all of us. Solutions are needed so that belonging is seen not as a privilege for the few, but a right accessible to all. Take...

We need more women in digital and cybersecurity. Here’s how we can attract them

March 13, 2025 • by Öykü Işık in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 7 min read

Widespread bias and lack of inclusivity across the tech world deters women from pursuing careers in the sector. This is a significant business risk. Here are some practical actions every reader can...

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It is a strength, not a weakness to say ‘I don’t know’

March 13, 2025 • by Howard 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....

How AI will help us pursue sustainability goals: the industrial use case

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...

Do you know how to mend the broken talent pipeline? A checklist for leaders

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...

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Play the long game to build a strong reputation

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....

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How to beat boredom with GenAI

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...