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How to capitalize on the nonmarket sustainability advantage

November 13, 2024 • by Michael Yaziji, David Bach in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

A new approach beyond a company's products and services could be the key to gaining a competitive edge in a sustainable economy. This explainer shows how it's done....

Winning the tug of war: How to bring employees back without losing flexibility

November 13, 2024 • by Mickael Locoh in Human Resources • 7 min read

Bringing employees back to the office doesn’t mean sacrificing flexibility – here’s how smart leadership and thoughtful office design can bridge the gap....

The leading companies in artificial intelligence may surprise you

November 12, 2024 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read

Michael Wade and Tomoko Yokoi explain how IMD ranked the world’s leading companies on AI adoption and use – and reveal which topped the list...

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Master childhood emotions to become a better leader

November 12, 2024 • by Shlomo Ben-Hur, Nikolas Kinley in Leadership • 10 min read

We are all at the mercy of behaviors ingrained from our earliest years. Nik Kinley and Shlomo Ben-Hur offer practical steps to help you identify and overcome your emotions to reach your...

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Who is GenAI leaving out, and does it matter?

November 12, 2024 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

More than 80% of organizations will be using GenAI by 2026. Addressing bias in these systems must become a priority to avoid acute organizational and societal risks, says a forthcoming white paper...

How to win at digital ‘cops and robbers’

November 12, 2024 • by Michael Watkins, Ralf Weissbeck in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Companies must continually upgrade their AI-driven security measures to counter increasingly sophisticated cybercrime attacks. Implementing the following measures will help you build a secure, future-facing digital environment for your organization....

5 scenarios that call for inclusive leadership

November 11, 2024 • by Wei Zheng in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Research shows that inclusive leaders drive up work engagement, creativity, and performance. But do you know when inclusive behavior is needed most? These are the most common situations when inclusivity can go...

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....