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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 H. 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...

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Zhou Yunjie: Haier's innovative management model drives global growth

March 11, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven in The Interview • 8 min read

Haier's CEO Zhou Yunjie explains how the company's innovative "RenDanHeYi" model empowers employees, drives global growth, and adapts to market changes....

Finding the right kind of energy at the right time

March 11, 2025 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Leadership • 8 min read

At a time when the established world order is unraveling, Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg explores how to energize your workdays without feeling overwhelmed....

Are you measuring your employees’ well-being? A litmus test for leaders

March 11, 2025 • by Dan Pontefract in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Given the pressures on today's workforce, a crisis is looming in terms of employee well-being. Leaders should ask themselves the following five questions to check if they're supporting their employees' mental and...

Let’s learn from past failures before rushing to regulate, says UBS CEO

March 10, 2025 • by David Bach in Finance • 6 min read

Switzerland should learn from the post-mortem into what drove the collapse of Credit Suisse before rushing to impose further regulation, the Group CEO of UBS said in a wide-ranging discussion on the...

How CFOs can reframe AI adoption

March 10, 2025 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read

José Parra Moyano of IMD outlines why a lot of AI projects fail and advises CFOs to put more emphasis on staff buy-in, data preparation, and business value....

3 ways for businesses to adopt a circular model

March 10, 2025 • by Carlos Cordon in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Companies need a new, holistic approach to sustainability if they are to head off criticism and accusations of greenwashing. Carlos Cordon outlines three potential pathways to a circular business model....

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Breaking barriers or backsliding? The future of workplace equity

March 7, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Competitiveness • 5 min read

As businesses face growing polarization on DE&I, companies must embed inclusion into their core strategy, empower leaders to drive change, and ensure that the progress made so far is not quietly undone....

Surfing the tsunami: Aligning leadership thinking in a turbulent business environment

March 7, 2025 • by Michael Watkins in Business transformation • 8 min read

To ride the daunting wave of global economic change, CEOs must first understand their operating environment and then ensure the priorities of their leadership team are aligned, advises IMD’s Michael Watkins...

Can your board navigate a crisis? How to step up and step in

March 7, 2025 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

In a crisis, the pressure on the board and senior management can feel overwhelming. Here are five key behaviors your board should adopt to navigate a path through the turbulent waters....

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Want to be a great leader? Be your own case study

March 6, 2025 • by George Kohlrieser in Audio articles • 4 min read

Only by coming to terms with your past can you hone the character and resilience to lead at your best....

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5 reasons why your corporate vision is business-critical

March 6, 2025 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Aligning your people with your corporate vision is more than a nice-to-have. Here are five reasons why it impacts everything you do, and five tips on how to create a compelling vision....

Staying the course: The CFO’s role in driving sustainability

March 5, 2025 in CFO Horizons • 6 min read

Chanel Global CFO and IMD Executive in Residence Philippe Blondiaux explains how finance leaders can sustain a long-term focus on sustainability while addressing short-term challenges....