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As Ted Lasso returns to Apple TV, we examine what leadership research says about the show’s optimism, teamwork, motivation, and genuine human concern – and why they beat command-and-control leadership. ...
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David Michels, CFO at Kinder Morgan, a leading US energy infrastructure company, explores how rapid AI and data center growth have quickly reshaped energy demand and what CFOs can do to navigate...
Capitalism's fixation on financial metrics blinds us to the true cost of prosperity, eroding the very foundations of wealth creation. At the opening night of the SDG Tent in Davos, panelists called...
January 21, 2025 • by Anand Narasimhan in Audio articles • 7 min read
Our perceptions of responsible leadership have changed radically over time. Anand Narasimhan gives a brief history and explains why understanding these archetypes can inform your approach....
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With millions of lives at risk, resistance to antibiotics is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Our ‘Future Back' approach to problem-solving could help find a cure....
Companies that excel in both digital and sustainable transformation attract a stock market premium – but how do you tap into that value? Here’s a five-step guide to outperforming your competitors....
IMD’s Simon J Evenett, Johannes Fritz, and Tommaso Giardini argue that the Trump administration will take a more sophisticated approach to AI regulation than some expect...
January 17, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in I by IMD Book Club • 7 min read
IMD's Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes explore how aligning purpose with profit, fostering innovation, and building resilience, can help companies embed sustainability into business strategy....
The Brazilian cosmetics company works with Amazonian communities to promote sustainable business practices. Respecting nature, upholding communities as key stakeholders, addressing social issues, and focusing on results are essential components of its...
Given the world’s many challenges, the ability to forge effective alliances across business, government, the non-profit sector, and academia has become essential to building durable solutions. Here are eight steps to guide...
The mention of geopolitics leads many to ask how company strategies are being reformulated to capitalize on what’s left of globalization. But this overlooks a critical prior question: what’s the best way...
Gamification projects can result in very different outcomes, depending on which features are included – and which are left out. Here are five tips for success and two mistakes to avoid....
Many new businesses have emerged in recent years with few employees, no roots in the community, and heavily reliant on Big Tech for survival. How does this square with the demands for...
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IEA chief Fatih Birol on the age of electricity, Europe’s strategic energy mistakes, the Hormuz shock – and why trust is now an energy asset.
Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice.
NATO futurist Florence Gaub on war, weak signals, Gen Z, and why leaders need not only foresight, but also science fiction to future-proof their organizations
Antoine Mayaud, a shareholder and member of the Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM) behind Decathlon and Auchan, explains how the family embedded entrepreneurship into its culture and processes, creating a system that repeatedly generates new businesses.
How COFCO International rebuilt trust under Chi Jingtao (Johnny) with alignment, values, and visible leadership.
The Frescobaldi formula: humility, reinvention, and stewardship across 30 generations – how to sustain a family business in changing times.
Dissent signals are data. Shift from blaming individuals to diagnosing the system, using friction to reveal operational bottlenecks.
Learn how fintech scale-ups turned insights into action via scoping, sensemaking, and enabling, plus a structured checklist for growth.
Explore seven sustainability tests that help boards align initiatives with value creation, resilience, and long-term corporate longevity
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