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A circular model for sustainability

September 13, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 5 min read

Companies need a new, holistic approach to sustainability if they are to head off criticism and accusations of greenwashing....

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Talent’s new lexicon: Agility, adaptability, and ambidexterity

September 13, 2024 • by Tania Lennon, Misiek Piskorski in Audio articles • 9 min read

Long-trusted ways of leadership talent development are outmoded. Is it time for a radical rethink?...

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Knowing how to choose your battles

September 13, 2024 • by Johanna Grosgurin in Coaching Corner • 5 min read

Feeling caught between defending the interest of her team and pushback from her diplomatic boss, Sam struggles to contain her frustration, and her relationship with her new line manager Eva becomes strained....

Taking political risk out of the equation

September 12, 2024 • by David Bach in Geopolitics • 7 min read

With half the world going to the polls this year, how do businesses manage political risk? IMD’s David Bach suggests businesses must look beyond the electoral cycle by aligning their interests with...

How to cultivate expertise in an age of obsolescence

September 11, 2024 • by Sarena Lin , Tania Lennon in Human Resources • 7 min read

How leaders can retain cutting-edge expertise as the lifecycle of skills shrinks....

Where Mario Draghi’s €800bn industrial strategy for Europe falls short

September 10, 2024 • by Arturo Bris in Governance • 6 min read

The former Italian premier and ECB president’s call for massive EU investment is a wake-up call to Europe’s economic stagnation. But can the continent afford the trade-offs he overlooks?...

Europe’s Digital Markets Act: Bold reform or stifling regulation?

September 10, 2024 • by Ralf Boscheck in Geopolitics • 8 min read

As the EU enforces the Digital Markets Act, tech giants face strict new rules aimed at curbing their dominance – but critics warn the move could stifle innovation and limit consumer choice....

How are regulators shaping the use of corporate data in the AI era?

September 9, 2024 • by Johannes Fritz in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read

Today, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), are changing the value proposition by potentially transforming mountains of unstructured data into actionable insights....

Embedding responsible innovation in corporate strategy

September 9, 2024 • by Bala Mulloth, Jill Kickul, Tatiana Iakovleva in Innovation • 8 min read

Innovation is a core element in the business toolbox. A new framework is helping corporate leaders integrate social sustainability in their innovation strategies...

A broad canvas: Essential reads on creativity and leadership

September 6, 2024 in Book Review • 3 min read

Professors at IMD recommend books exploring the world of art to help you think in more creative ways....

When two tribes go to work: Combatting tribalism in the workplace

September 6, 2024 • by Katharina Lange in Human Resources • 7 min read

Conventional approaches to cross-cultural leadership fail to capture the realities of tribal identity in companies and can lead to costly mistakes for organizations....

5 Archery-inspired principles to help your team hit the bullseye

September 5, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins, Juan Carlos Holgado in Leadership • 7 min read

With its focus on targeted practice, mindful focus, mental toughness, adaptability, and continuous improvement, archery can provide valuable lessons for those looking to develop their team. ...

Human creativity: Drawing on untapped potential

September 4, 2024 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Jasmina Djordjevic in Creativity • 9 min read

In a world of AI, drawing on the untapped potential of the human capabilities of creativity and imagination is perhaps more important than ever for leaders....

Why mining matters in the era of climate change

September 3, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read

The mining sector’s ability to produce the raw materials required for climate change mitigation will have significant supply chain implications, argues IMD’s Carlos Cordon....

How to make money on sustainability

September 2, 2024 • by Knut Haanaes, Bryony Jansen van Tuyll, Øystein D. Fjeldstad in Sustainability • 11 min read

Unpacking how a company creates value is crucial to reap the rewards of sustainable transformation, say Knut Haanaes, Oystein Fjeldstad, and Bryony Jansen-van Tuyll...