Why multinationals are betting on India
As the world’s largest democracy prepares to overtake China in terms of economic growth, it offers a huge investment opportunity, explains IMD’s Richard Baldwin....
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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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Bridging the culture gap
July 5, 2024 • by Robyn Wilson in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Sam, European Head of Operations for a multinational organization, arrived in Southeast Asia with a clear mandate: streamline regional processes. Her ambition was palpable, her approach direct. She dove into gathering insights,...
How AI could help navigate complex trade rules and save billions on tariffs
The sheer complexity of trade regulation and the risk of non-compliance mean companies are missing out on billions in tariff savings from Free Trade Arrangements (FTA) in their global supply chains. New...
Concerns over impact of new EU reporting rules on M&A
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will impose comprehensive and standardized sustainability reporting responsibilities on firms, adding unprecedented complexity to mergers and acquisitions....
Pt 2. Specialization in action: inside a VC’s playbook for success
July 2, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • 
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In her second conversation with IMD, Evgenia Plotnikova, General Partner at Dawn Capital, discusses the importance of specialization...
Is it time to think differently about difference?
The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a global reckoning on racial injustice, leading corporations to pledge support for Black Lives Matter and DE&I initiatives. Four years later, progress has...
Biden vs Trump: Future proofing your global business for either election outcome
With the US Presidential election too close to call, identifying the areas that would have the biggest impact on your business, stress testing your organization, and coming up with market and nonmarket...
Tech & sports: The rise of esports
June 26, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
In this second part of a three-part mini-series, Mike and Amit cover the rise of esports....
Navigating the singular reality: Our lives and identities are changing
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 business case for social capital
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A new book challenges the conventional belief that sustainability alone drives customer purchases. In a webinar hosted by Karl Schmedders, the book’s co-author, Goutam Challagalla, explains how companies can make sustainability scalable by making it an enabler of innovation and growth.
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