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Why CEOs should become ‘Chief Emotions Officers’

November 6, 2024 • by Eduardo P. Braun in Leadership • 11 min read

Here are five key questions leaders must address to create a people-centered culture that drives emotional engagement and business success....

Taking proactive steps to guard against loss of US markets

November 6, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett in Competitiveness • 5 min read

A balanced assessment of the past eight years is that, in terms of trade policy, America has turned protectionist, implementing significant measures to restrict domestic market access to foreign (non-US) imports....

How to engage employees with a corporate vision

November 5, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Sustainability • 6 min read

Employee engagement is crucial for retaining talent and having an inspiring vision can help build loyalty. So how can businesses create and realize a compelling vision?...

How team talks can benefit both sides in negotiations

November 5, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

A good negotiation is where both sides benefit. The way to do it is through team talks – but beware of the pitfalls. The following guide will help you realize joint gains....

AI on the brink: how close are we to losing control?

November 4, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

As AI advances at a breakneck pace, IMD’s new AI Safety Clock warns we’re nearing a critical tipping point. With regulation lagging, can we keep AI under control before it’s too late?...

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AutismCare: Using technology to fulfill an unmet need

November 4, 2024 • by Jim Pulcrano in Innovation • 3 min read

Klein tells Jim Pulcrano how AI technology can help build scale and precision in an underserved population, how he defines success, and the challenges he faces as he seeks to build this...

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How creating psychologically safe workplaces is key to long-term success

November 1, 2024 • by Gina Battye, Alexander Fleischmann in I by IMD Book Club • 8 min read

Gina Battye shares her advice on how to achieve long-term cultural change....

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Well-being: how breathwork can lead to better work

November 1, 2024 • by Susan Goldsworthy, Alyson Meister in Audio articles • 7 min read

Controlled breathing techniques are accessible and potent tools to manage stress and enhance focus. They deserve to be more widely used....

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5 ways to manage your energy budget

November 1, 2024 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

The flow of your energy is like a budget: What comes in (rechargers) and what goes out (drainers) needs to be balanced. Here’s how to ensure your levels remain stable....

Nailing multicultural leadership

October 31, 2024 • by Robyn Wilson in Coaching Corner • 6 min read

As a seasoned vice president, Jan must oversee a crucial conference in Singapore after the acquisition. In the face of cultural complexity, she looks for direction to bring disparate parties together and...

What does biodiversity have to do with business?

October 31, 2024 • by Julia Binder, Adrian Dellecker, Aurélie V. Stamm in Sustainability • 7 min read

As the global environmental crisis reaches unprecedented levels, businesses are under mounting pressure to protect nature. While this challenge may seem daunting, it also presents a major business opportunity....

‘Secret cyborgs’: How AI is quietly transforming white-collar work

October 31, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

AI is automating more of our daily work, and now employers are starting to ask: what’s being done by humans? ...

How to avoid the coming well-being crisis in our workplace

October 31, 2024 • by Dan Pontefract in Leadership • 9 min read

Here are five practical tips to prevent burnout and poor staff morale while enhancing employee well-being at work....

Read the room: How to avoid leadership snafus

October 31, 2024 • by Véronique Bogliolo Friedman in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Surprised by negative feedback on your leadership skills? If so, brush up on your ability to sense what others are thinking with these dos and don’ts of collaborative working....

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Europe’s untapped venture capital potential, with Nathaniel Gunn Arnold and Jan-Martin Frie from the IMF

October 30, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • Podcast available

Arnold and Frie explore the challenges and opportunities in the European VC landscape...

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Breadth or depth of experience: Which should you prioritize?

October 30, 2024 • by Richard Roi, Tania Lennon in Audio articles • 7 min read

Skills are becoming obsolescent faster than ever, and potential leaders are given little time to achieve mastery. So, just how important is experience as a driver of career success?...

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Your first moves as the new CEO

October 30, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

You've just been parachuted in as the new CEO. You need to hit the ground running and build credibility fast. Where do you start?...

The CHRO agenda: A playbook for an unpredictable world

October 30, 2024 • by Lars Häggström in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

An increasingly complex business environment demands CHROs to be outward-looking, future-focused, and highly collaborative....

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‘We need to tighten up our approach to industrial policy’

October 29, 2024 • by Deborah Elms , Chuin Wei Yap, Simon J. Evenett, Christos Cabolis in Videos • 9 min read

Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index experts explain how decision–makers can benefit from looking at industrial policy....

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How workplace friendships can drive collaboration and creativity

October 29, 2024 • by Robin Dunbar, Samantha Rockey in Team building • 11 min read

Here's how returning to the office can rebuild social connections, boost creativity and collaboration, and foster long-term organizational success....