When two tribes go to work: Combatting tribalism in the workplace
Conventional approaches to cross-cultural leadership fail to capture the realities of tribal identity in companies and can lead to costly mistakes for organizations....
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How to build a successful multigenerational family enterprise
Survival is one thing; prospering is another. Here are the five things keeping the most successful family businesses thriving together, generation after generation. ...
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5 Archery-inspired principles to help your team hit the bullseye
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. ...
Human creativity: Drawing on untapped potential
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....
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...
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IEA chief Fatih Birol on the age of electricity, Europe’s strategic energy mistakes, the Hormuz shock – and why trust is now an energy asset.
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Florence Gaub on reading the future: War, weak signals, and wild scenarios
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
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How to make the most of a five-generation workforce
Author Rebecca Robins and IMD’s Katharina Lange explore why leaders should stop managing generational divides and start making the most of them.
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How the Mulliez family built a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem
Antoine Mayaud, a shareholder and member of the Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM) behind Decathlon and Auchan, explains how the family embedded entrepreneurship into its culture and processes, creating a system that repeatedly generates new businesses.
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Building trust in a complex global business
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Is your employee really difficult – or the canary in the coal mine?
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