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Trump 2.0: A catalyst for China’s next transformation?

January 28, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven in Geopolitics • 9 min read

Key themes of self-reliance, diversification, and technological leapfrogging are likely to emerge amidst a return to familiar policies against the backdrop of a changed world....

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Keep an eye on marketing if you want to avoid a car crash

January 28, 2025 • by Su-Mei Thompson in Audio articles • 6 min read

As campaign disasters at Apple, Bud Light, and Jaguar demonstrate, boards shy away from marketing oversight at their peril....

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Do you know the four As of cultivating strategic thinking?

January 28, 2025 • by Tania Lennon in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Being able to think strategically is key to addressing the ever-increasing demands on leaders – but it’s easier said than done. Here are four key capabilities that will help you succeed in...

HR in the driving seat

January 27, 2025 • by Didier Bonnet in Artificial Intelligence • 5 min read

No one expects CHROs to become technical experts, but with a firm grasp of the fundamentals they can help shape an intelligent approach to AI adoption...

Soft skills for hard targets: Why leaders need IDGs to reach the SDGs

January 27, 2025 • by David Bach, Natalia Olynec, Heather Cairns-Lee in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Progress towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals has been slow. Leaders need Inner Development Goals to become true sustainability champions....

As Trump looms large over Davos, executives keep calm and carry on

January 24, 2025 • by David Bach, Simon J. Evenett, Öykü Işık, Arturo Bris, Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes, Sophie Bacq, Jennifer Jordan, Sarah E. Toms, Natalia Olynec in 2025 Trends • 13 min read

Business leaders at this year’s World Economic Forum sought to block out the political noise and focus on what’s happening in the real economy....

5 ways to kick bad habits

January 24, 2025 • by Faisal Hoque in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Just as individuals can reap big benefits from kicking bad habits, businesses must consider scrapping old habits, processes, and ways of thinking to reinvent themselves and stay relevant. Here are five “LIFTS” to...

Bias in Generative AI: A risk that must be addressed now

January 23, 2025 • by Alexander Fleischmann , Öykü Işık, Sarah E. Toms in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

As GenAI accelerates towards near universal integration, bias in data, algorithms and outcomes can be a significant risk to businesses and society. An IMD white paper with Microsoft Switzerland and EqualVoice launched...

Mind the Gap

January 23, 2025 • by I by IMD in White Papers • 3 min read

Addressing the risk of bias in Generative AI ...

Do you know how to spot phishing attacks?

January 23, 2025 • by Öykü Işık in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Last year saw a nearly 60% surge in phishing attacks. While systemic defenses against such threats offer valuable protection, they are not enough. Enhance your resistance to phishing by taking this short...

Honda and Nissan need more than a $58bn merger to compete with Chinese EVs

January 22, 2025 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Business transformation • 8 min read

In the face of growing competition from BYD and Tesla, Honda and Nissan's large merger wager may not be sufficient to bridge the gap. Thinking outside of the box may be essential...

Kinder Morgan: Navigating growth in the digital energy era

January 22, 2025 in Business transformation • 5 min read

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...

DE&I: 5 small steps for big changes

January 22, 2025 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Corporate DE&I is not simply a question of fairness. Implemented successfully, it pays off for both the company and society in general. Here’s how it’s done....

Seeing the full picture: Why companies must look beyond financial metrics to drive sustainable prosperity

January 21, 2025 • by Julia Binder in Business transformation • 8 min read

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...

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The many avatars of the responsible leader

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....