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Strategic planning in volatility: The dance between agility and core strengths

June 26, 2024 • by Michael Yaziji in Management • 6 min read

Understanding your organizational capacity for agility and responding to events accordingly is the key to success in the new business environment, says Michael Yaziji....

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Countries of the future: Looking beyond the disinformation

June 26, 2024 • by Arturo Bris in Competitiveness • 9 min read

Don’t be deterred by doom-laden narratives. To create societies that are prosperous and inclusive, it’s time for leaders to focus on facts and future readiness, says Arturo Bris...

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Navigating the singular reality: Our lives and identities are changing

June 25, 2024 • by Joseph Bradley in Technology • 9 min read

The boundary between the physical and digital worlds is dissolving, says Joseph Bradley, CEO of TONOMUS. Harnessing data's power while managing risks is crucial for an integrated future....

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The leadership burnout crisis and how to address it

June 25, 2024 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Human Resources • 8 min read

Growing numbers of executives are stuck in survival mode – and risking exhaustion. IMD’s Susan Goldsworthy reflects on how CHROs can work with senior leaders to change behaviors...

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How to navigate our future world order

June 24, 2024 • by Maha Hosain Aziz in Geopolitics • 7 min read

In a post-pandemic era shaped by wars, climate change, and new technologies, Maha Hosain Aziz outlines the main risks and shock events that could disrupt our world order in coming years....

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A high-stakes game: Securing the supply chain

June 24, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read

In an era of unpredictability, businesses must take many more strategic decisions about supply chain management, say IMD’s Carlos Cordon and supply chain adviser Tariq Farooq...

Sisters aren’t doing it for themselves

June 24, 2024 • by Sachini Imbuldeniya in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 7 min read

For too long the creative industry has been full of Mad Men. And while that is changing, it’s still men taking home most of the pie. CEO and Co-founder of House of...

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DE&I: Small steps for big changes

June 21, 2024 • by Alexander Fleischmann in I by IMD Book Club • 8 min read

Corporate DE&I is not simply a question of fairness. Implemented successfully, it pays off for both the company and society in general. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, author of Diversity Dividend, discusses how it’s done...

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Joining the dots: a creative design for leadership

June 21, 2024 • by Cyril Bouquet, Alexis Georgacopoulos in Creativity • 9 min read

There is much that organizations can learn from artists and designers, from turning ideas into innovation to creative problem-solving and better decision-making....

Seven questions to tackle as your leadership course ends

June 20, 2024 • by Brenda Steinberg, Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Inspiration can lead to meaningful change – especially if you prepare yourself and your team along the lines of these seven questions (and their follow-up)....

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Making the world work for older people will be an intergenerational win-win

June 20, 2024 • by Andrew J Scott in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 8 min read

The world is on the verge of a longevity revolution, but we need to shift from viewing longer lifespans as an opportunity, not a burden. Managed positively and productively, this will reap...

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From chaos to calm: Why breath-based mindfulness is essential for leaders today 

June 19, 2024 • by Nia Choi, Christoph Glaser in Leadership • 6 min read

With the pressure to innovate only growing, along with the epidemic of digital distractions, our experts offer a mindful leader’s toolkit packed with techniques to stay grounded and focused in stressful environments ...

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Ringing the changes: Vodafone ‘insider' makes some tough calls as CEO

June 18, 2024 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue Series • 9 min read • Podcast available

Margherita Della Valle tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how she is delivering radical change to reenergize Vodafone and paving the way for greater diversity in leadership...

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Creating an LGBTQ+ community in the workplace

June 17, 2024 • by Walter Hassler in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 6 min read

Walter Hassler, Chief Financial Officer at dentsu DACH, on his journey from regarding his sexual orientation as a private matter to setting up a cluster-wide LGBTQ+ employee resource group...

The G7 vs Chinese EVs: A case of mistaken identity

June 14, 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven in Geopolitics • 4 min read

Western assumptions about China producing cheap, low-quality electric vehicles are misguided, argues IMD’s Mark Greeven, with the reality being that China is now the world leader in this technology...

Moving away from conflict towards a clean-energy future

June 14, 2024 • by Julia Binder in Geopolitics • 4 min read

Confrontation between China and the West at this weekend’s G7 summit will slow climate change mitigation and impoverish everyone, warns IMD’s Julia Binder...

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Where the heck are the women in tech? New ways to attract, develop, and retain female talent

June 14, 2024 • by Sarah E. Toms in Leading in Turbulent Times • 8 min read

Tackling gender disparity in the tech industry has never been more important – or more urgent. Sarah Toms explores the benefits of a diverse workforce, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and...