Sustainability trends businesses must watch in 2025
IMD experts list the key themes they believe will shape business goals over the coming 12 months, ranging from competition for green talent to a move to scale sustainability efforts and recast...
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How to build up your courage, one step at a time
Workplace bravery is too often seen through the lens of a few heroic whistleblowers. But choosing small everyday acts of courage is a skill that can be learned by everyone, writes Jim...
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The Interview: Didier Cossin on high-performance boards
December 20, 2024 • by Didier Cossin in Podcasts • 1 min read • 
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The Director of IMD's Global Board Center discusses best-practice governance for leaders across all industries...
Economic dynamics in Asia: Japan's revival, China's challenges, and India's emergence
As Asia's economic landscape evolves, three distinct narratives emerge: Japan's structural renaissance, China's growth challenges, and India's manufacturing aspirations. Understanding these intersecting stories is crucial for global businesses and policymakers navigating the...
Geopolitics and the CFO: Navigating global trade shifts in the Trump era
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....
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Time to go green? What bonds are best for you?
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....
IMD’s AI Safety Clock ticks closer to midnight
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...
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