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Building new habits can help you optimize your energy output. Check out these four steps to get started on creating new, sustainable habits with positive results....
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The structural forces reshaping global banking and the strategic decisions leaders cannot defer....
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How maritime owners can address overconfidence and make sound decisionsÂ
In many ways, overconfidence is advantageous to business owners – but it also carries risks. Taking the time to become aware of how you think and being mindful of the stories you...
Tesla’s crossroads: Can Elon Musk’s stock-market darling retain an edge over rivals? 
The EV pioneer’s once-unrivaled dominance is being tested by declining sales, fierce competition, and questions about its commitment to sustainability and innovation. IMD’s Michael Wade examines Tesla’s strategic direction and leadership. ...
How well are you handling mental complexity? Â
It’s become a cliche that we’re living and working in a VUCA world. All that external volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity is challenging for sure. But what about what’s going on inside...
How to build trust in high-stakes conversations: 3 lessons from military experienceÂ
From the war room to the boardroom, tensions run high when decisions have profound consequences. Trust often emerges as a linchpin for success in these high-stakes conversations. But what exactly is trust...
Five types of questions for better strategic decision-making
When facing uncertainty, effective leaders ask smart questions. But what does this mean? Through extensive research and collaboration with executives, we’ve identified five types of questions for better straategic decision-making....
How ChatGPT can unchain you from mundane office lifeÂ
April 18, 2024 • by Quentin Gallea in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
GenAI will allow human talent to focus on more creative, complex tasks, leading to greater job satisfaction and well-being....
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Why does artificial intelligence need regulation?
April 18, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Artificial Intelligence • 2 min read • 
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Mike & Amit discuss the shifting landscape of AI law and the legislation to expect in 2024...
Investing in employee retraining amid the AI revolution 
What is ‘quiet hiring? Organizations that invest in reskilling and upskilling can fortify their workforces for the coming seismic changes wrought by technology, globalization, and markets. ...
How AI gives Taobao’s one billion customers the personal touch
Chris Tung is President of Strategic Development at Chinese e-commerce multinational Alibaba Group. He tells Amit Joshi how the company is integrating AI to optimize its customer experience....
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AI-as-a-Service: be prepared for the next waveÂ
April 15, 2024 • by Annabelle Gawer in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
AI-as-a-Service will impact executives and their strategic decisions. It’s crucial to assess the benefits and repercussions it will bring....
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Will a landmark climate ruling set a new precedent for citizen action?Â
The link between missed carbon emissions targets and human rights was made this week as a group of Swiss women won a landmark case against their government. What does this mean for...
Keeping the human touch: Why people remain essential in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every sector, from retail and marketing to education and healthcare. In this new landscape, asks IMD’s Amit Joshi, what is the value of the human touch?...
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April 11, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 2 min read • Podcast available
Chris Douvos talks Chris discusses the impact of innovative fund structures, data utilization, and institutional interest....
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