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Best of frenemies: How to get ESG activists on side

December 16, 2024 • by Kate Odziemkowska in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Companies and activists often disagree on major issues, but collaborations between the two are critical to meeting grand societal challenges. Here’s how to resolve conflict and win support....

Why investors often overlook the next big thing

December 14, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco in Finance • 5 min read

Big, untested concepts could have trouble getting early funding, but that doesn't imply they're guaranteed to fail....

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Sia Houchangnia on building relationships that empower founders

December 13, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • Podcast available

In this episode of Capital Conversations, Sia Houchangnia presents a specific approach to providing effective advice and support to founders....

India and Indonesia – great international expectations, big domestic challenges

December 13, 2024 • by Nico Luchsinger in 2025 Trends • 5 min read

India and Indonesia's manufacturing and resource capabilities position them as potential counterweights to China. But can these two Asian economies overcome their internal challenges to meet international expectations?...

Do you know the two types of power?

December 13, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Many people are uncomfortable with the idea of power, but it’s important to realize that it can be a force for good. This begins by understanding the different kinds of power....

Exploiting the ethically positive potential of AI

December 12, 2024 • by Peter G. Kirchschläger in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

Ethics professor Peter G Kirchschlaeger sets out a roadmap for the regulation of AI technology that will satisfy the concerns of governments, businesses, and consumers alike....

What lessons can we learn from future-ready companies?

December 12, 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Do you know what being fit for the future means in practice? Here are three key lessons that can be learned from companies that are truly well-prepared for what the future may...

Inside the ‘gray zone’: how to lead when no one is right

December 11, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 10 min read

Effectively integrating ethics, values, and diversity is vital for responsible leadership. Here is a guide to decision-making in the 'gray-zone'....

The CHRO agenda: How the role is evolving

December 11, 2024 • by Lars Häggström in Human Resources • 7 min read

The role of HR – and, therefore, of the CHRO – is rapidly changing. IMD’s Lars Häggström draws out the key themes from a new series of in-depth interviews...

How to develop future-ready talent – fast

December 11, 2024 • by Tania Lennon in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Leaders today face a proliferation of responsibilities and expectations. This guide will help you accelerate talent development while building a future-ready business....

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Refreshingly authentic: HEINEKEN chief says it’s vital just to be yourself

December 10, 2024 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue Series • 9 min read

Dolf van den Brink, CEO of HEINEKEN talks to Jean-François Manzoni about early influences in his career that have helped him excel as a leader....

Is sustainability a luxury for listed companies?

December 10, 2024 • by Frederic Barge, Karl Schmedders in Sustainability • 7 min read

In order to pursue greater valuations in markets with less oversight, companies like Shell are seeking to relocate their listings from European stock exchanges. For ESG, what does this mean?...

Positive versus negative feedback

December 10, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Giving appropriate feedback is not a one-size-fits-all thing – getting it right depends on to whom you are giving it rather than how....

Unlocking value in manufacturing by taking continuous improvement to the next level

December 9, 2024 • by Ralf Seifert, Vasilis Karamalegos in Supply chain • 8 min read

Manufacturers must adopt a unified strategy across different divisions if they are to extract the full value of Industry 4.0. ...

Busting the myth of flashy innovation

December 9, 2024 • by Joep de Caluwé in Strategy • 8 min read

Learn why flashy innovation often fails and how a strategic, fact-based approach can drive real innovation success in corporate environments. Insights from industry experts....

What kind of activist leader are you?

December 9, 2024 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Activism is about bringing about change – and we can all do it, in our different ways. See if you can recognize yourself in the typography below....

Holiday reads to challenge and inspire

December 6, 2024 • by John R. Weeks, Susan Goldsworthy, José Parra Moyano, Katharina Lange, Howard H. Yu, Öykü Işık in Book Review • 6 min read

From dystopian novels to a guide on public speaking, IMD professors share six of the books they have enjoyed this year....

GenAI: Competitive advantage versus environmental cost

December 6, 2024 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Artificial Intelligence • 5 min read

CEOs now expect GenAI to transform their businesses. IMD's Tomoko Yokoi asks how adoption of the technology could affect carbon reduction and climate goals...

How to correct poor sleep habits

December 6, 2024 • by Els van der Helm in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Not getting enough sleep affects not only your leadership performance but that of your team. Follow these eight tips to get a good night's sleep and become a better leader....

Leadership under fire: Inside the decision-making that saved Notre-Dame

December 5, 2024 • by Jean-Claude Gallet in Leadership • 7 min read

How quick thinking, strategic choices, and trust in the team kept one of the world’s most iconic landmarks from destruction – lessons every leader can apply in times of crisis....