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Breaking down the silos: How leaders must embrace the whole business

November 11, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Business transformation • 5 min read

CEOs need C-suite colleagues with broad leadership skills who can support the whole business, suggests IMD’s Carlos Cordon....

Corporates must step up on targets, finance for nature

November 8, 2024 • by Adrian Dellecker in Sustainability • 8 min read

The 16th UN Biodiversity COP in Colombia made progress on key conservation issues, despite challenges, with new agreements on funding, business targets, and biodiversity protection....

Japan is the new darling of global investors – Is it warranted?

November 8, 2024 • by Jochen Legewie in Finance • 6 min read

This article explores the rise of activist shareholders and the market reforms that are increasing the attractiveness of Japan for foreign investors as they look beyond China...

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Cut bias to unlock your team’s potential across the spectrum

November 8, 2024 • by Binna Kandola in Audio articles • 9 min read

Many employees are still typecast and denied the chance to show their true capabilities. Here are ways that companies can combat a culture of bias....

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Management myth-busters: Does culture really eat strategy for breakfast?

November 8, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Culture eats strategy for breakfast is one of the most enduring truisms of management. But is it really the case? And what is culture anyway?...

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The launch of the AI Safety Clock

November 7, 2024 • by Amit Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 1 min read • Podcast available

Mike & Amit discuss how to evaluate the progress of Artificial Intelligence using real-time technological and regulatory changes...

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Four effective ways for a board to steer its way through a crisis

November 7, 2024 in Audio articles • 6 min read

In times of difficulty, knowing when to get involved and learning to master your emotions are essentials skills to prevent making a bad situation worse....

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Women in leadership: Key insights from the boardroom and beyond

November 7, 2024 • by Mary Meaney Haynes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 7 min read

Mary Meaney Hayes shares some lessons learned on leadership diversity from a career advising company boards, being a board member, and from an unexpected and very personal role managing the effects of...

The dos and don’ts of encouraging moral behavior in the workplace

November 7, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

People are more likely to engage in moral behaviors at work when they are encouraged to do so. But should you actively incentivize them to behave in such a fashion?...

Trump, trade, and geopolitics: What it means for business

November 6, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in Geopolitics • 4 min read

The sequel to Trump’s first presidency could see more of the same on protectionism and geopolitical shocks, with the United States turning increasingly inwards....

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How to support and empower neurodivergent workers

November 6, 2024 in Audio articles • 7 min read

Employees with cognitive differences have much to offer, but navigating the workplace can be challenging. How can employers create an inclusive environment?...

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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....