Why mining matters in the era of climate change
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....
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In volatile times, the traditional strengths of the CFO come to the fore
In an era of geopolitical shocks, rapid technological change and large-scale corporate transformation, Woodside Energy’s CFO Graham Tiver argues that the core disciplines of finance leadership are more important than ever....
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Museum of art that exhibits appetite for risk and innovation
August 30, 2024 • by Adam Levine in Creativity • 6 min read
The Toledo Museum of Art takes a novel approach to bringing art to the masses, unusual in a sector dominated by conservative thinking....
Why embracing circularity strengthens business resilience and long-term profitability
August 30, 2024 • by Julia Binder, Manuel Braun in I by IMD Book Club • 9 min read
Julia Binder and Manuel Braun delve into why a circular approach to business can help build more resilience and boost profitability....
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From crisis to growth: Navigating portfolio triage in venture capital with Michael Stucky
August 29, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • 
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The Chief Investment Officer at Serpentine Ventures explores how VCs navigate the treacherous waters of portfolio triage...
How to make work work for you
Leading Thinkers50 contributors Andrew Barnes, Poornima Luthra, and Rita McGrath share strategies for making our working environment conducive to good mental wellbeing with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever and host of the...
Eureka! The art of creative thinking in a digital world
August 23, 2024 • by Luc de Brabandere , Jonas Leyder, Lina Benmehrez in Creativity • 9 min read
In today's fast-paced world, guidance is needed not on what to think but how to think....
From Boomers to Gen Z: Managing generational dynamics in the workplace
August 23, 2024 • by Katharina Lange in Leadership • 7 min read
Understanding generational differences can help unlock the potential of your entire workforce....
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Defence tech: From TNT to AI
August 22, 2024 • by Amit Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss what will war look like in the world of tomorrow...
Be your own best friend: Tools to manage anxiety and the pressure to be perfect
Thinkers50 experts Julie Lythcott-Haims, Lenny Mendonca, and Sanyin Siang share tips on coping with work-related stress with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever and host of the podcast of the same name....
Boards must prepare to deal with the unexpected
August 21, 2024 in Governance • 6 min read
When navigating an increasingly complex external environment, boards should pay attention to the differences between risk and uncertainty....
'The job of a CEO is to be a stress absorber'
CEO of International SOS Arnaud Vaissié explains to IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how the business has survived 40 years by overcoming obstacles like COVID-19 and navigating financial crises....
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