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Despite headwinds from policy shifts and market pressures, the clean energy transition is gaining pace. Here are five key insights for business leaders on where it stands in 2025....
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The Motor City takes a detour from Silicon Valley orthodoxy
Many regional developers have tried and failed to emulate Silicon Valley’s VC-driven model for innovation. Detroit, the birthplace of Ford, is following an alternative route – with promising results....
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There are 4 types of responsible leader. Which one are you?
Every leadership approach has its pros and cons. Recognizing your style and knowing how to blend different approaches – and avoid the traps – will improve your ability to respond to challenges...
The climate winter: Why CFOs must treat climate risk as a financial imperative
CFOs must drive a financially disciplined way to manage environmental risks amid growing pushback against environmental sustainability efforts, explains IMD’s Karl Schmedders....
So, what are these AI skills?
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?Â
April 17, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged • 4 min read • 
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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....
Are you addressing diversity bias in GenAI?
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
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...
Mine the gap: How to exploit the differences between generations productively
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...
Increasing complexity leads to diminishing returns. The solutions are simple
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...
China’s apparel sector: domestic champions rise, global brands adapt
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
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
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...
The power of ringfencing for an efficient green transition
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....
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