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22 hours ago • by Jim R. Detert in Leadership • 10 min read
Workplace bravery is too often seen through the lens of a few heroic whistleblowers. But choosing small everyday acts of courage is a skill that can be learned by everyone, writes Jim...
Continue readingSeptember 13, 2024 • by Tania Lennon, Misiek Piskorski in Audio articles • 9 min read
Long-trusted ways of leadership talent development are outmoded. Is it time for a radical rethink?...
September 13, 2024 • by Johanna Grosgurin in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Feeling caught between defending the interest of her team and pushback from her diplomatic boss, Sam struggles to contain her frustration, and her relationship with her new line manager Eva becomes strained....
September 12, 2024 • by David Bach in Geopolitics • 7 min read
With half the world going to the polls this year, how do businesses manage political risk? IMD’s David Bach suggests businesses must look beyond the electoral cycle by aligning their interests with...
September 11, 2024 • by Sarena Lin , Tania Lennon in Human Resources • 7 min read
How leaders can retain cutting-edge expertise as the lifecycle of skills shrinks....
September 10, 2024 • by Arturo Bris in Governance • 6 min read
The former Italian premier and ECB president’s call for massive EU investment is a wake-up call to Europe’s economic stagnation. But can the continent afford the trade-offs he overlooks?...
September 10, 2024 • by Ralf Boscheck in Geopolitics • 8 min read
As the EU enforces the Digital Markets Act, tech giants face strict new rules aimed at curbing their dominance – but critics warn the move could stifle innovation and limit consumer choice....
September 9, 2024 • by Johannes Fritz in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read
Today, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), are changing the value proposition by potentially transforming mountains of unstructured data into actionable insights....
September 9, 2024 • by Bala Mulloth, Jill Kickul, Tatiana Iakovleva in Innovation • 8 min read
Innovation is a core element in the business toolbox. A new framework is helping corporate leaders integrate social sustainability in their innovation strategies...
September 6, 2024 in Book Review • 3 min read
Professors at IMD recommend books exploring the world of art to help you think in more creative ways....
September 6, 2024 • by Katharina Lange in Human Resources • 7 min read
Conventional approaches to cross-cultural leadership fail to capture the realities of tribal identity in companies and can lead to costly mistakes for organizations....
September 5, 2024 • by Michael Watkins, Juan Carlos Holgado in Leadership • 7 min read
With its focus on targeted practice, mindful focus, mental toughness, adaptability, and continuous improvement, archery can provide valuable lessons for those looking to develop their team. ...
September 4, 2024 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Jasmina Djordjevic in Creativity • 9 min read
In a world of AI, drawing on the untapped potential of the human capabilities of creativity and imagination is perhaps more important than ever for leaders....
September 3, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read
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....
September 2, 2024 • by Knut Haanaes, Bryony Jansen van Tuyll, Øystein D. Fjeldstad in Sustainability • 11 min read
Unpacking how a company creates value is crucial to reap the rewards of sustainable transformation, say Knut Haanaes, Oystein Fjeldstad, and Bryony Jansen-van Tuyll...
September 2, 2024 • by Julia Binder in Sustainability • 7 min read
Capitalism must be amended to include the interests of nature and society....
September 2, 2024 • by Ana Elena Sancho Calvino in Competitiveness • 6 min read
As governments continue down the path of protectionism, here are five questions executives should ask to better understand the impact such policies have on their businesses....
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....
August 30, 2024 • by Sunita Sehmi in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Coaching tips for leaders on how to motivate teams to take risks and spearhead new projects and initiatives....
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....
August 29, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • Podcast available
The Chief Investment Officer at Serpentine Ventures explores how VCs navigate the treacherous waters of portfolio triage...
Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice.
NATO futurist Florence Gaub on war, weak signals, Gen Z, and why leaders need not only foresight, but also science fiction to future-proof their organizations
Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on why the post-Cold War world is over – and who is shaping the new rules of global business
The Frescobaldi formula: humility, reinvention, and stewardship across 30 generations – how to sustain a family business in changing times.
Ipsen CEO David Loew tells Jean-François Manzoni how relentless focus, the Pareto principle, and having fun helped energize a mid-sized specialty pharma player to take on bigger rivals.
Discover how bonding and bridging capital fuel change. Insights from Raising Social Capital show why trust is your company’s hidden engine
Question your talent practices: a guide to evaluating resource allocation for age diversity and enhancing problem solving.
Diagnose team doubts and turn uncertainty into trust. A practical guide for new leaders to identify causes and win buy-in with calm, strategic steps.
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