How concession-making helps forge stronger relationships
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July 10, 2026 • by I by IMD in Leadership • 6 min read
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....
Continue readingApril 29, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Audio articles • 5 min read
Expert guidance on how and when to make concessions to foster healthy relationships and encourage a collaborative working environment....
April 29, 2024 • by Jim Pulcrano in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read
A flurry of venture capital activity presents investors with a challenge: how to distinguish genuine innovators from opportunistic players capitalizing on the AI hype. Enter Harshul Sanghi, a seasoned technology investor with...
April 26, 2024 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
AI holds incredible promise to improve virtually every aspect of our lives, but we can't ignore its risks, mishaps, and misuses, author Art Kleiner tells José Parra Moyano....
April 26, 2024 • by Angelica Adamski in Audio articles • 5 min read
Executive coach Angelica Adamski shares the challenges facing Lyndsey in aligning and leading a new and globally dispersed sales team....
April 25, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Innovation • 6 min read
Amid mounting geopolitical tensions, CEOs must take direct control of supply chain resilience, says IMD’s Carlos Cordon...
April 24, 2024 • by Ben Bryant in Leadership • 9 min read
Ben Bryant offers a concise 5-step self-reflection guide for leaders, using Carlos M.'s experiences to highlight emotional awareness in leadership....
April 23, 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read
GenAI can deliver cost and productivity benefits for colleges and students, but there is a dark side....
April 23, 2024 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Brain Circuits • 5 min read
In part one of this two-part series, we advised on sparking new habits. Here, in part two, we offer a checklist to help ingrain them....
April 22, 2024 • by José Parra Moyano, Christine Legner, Konrad Schulte in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
Training and fine-tuning AI models requires troves of data, but storing and processing that data is financially and environmentally costly. Here are three ways to address the problem....
April 22, 2024 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
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....
April 19, 2024 • by Camellia Pham in Family business • 9 min read
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...
April 19, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade in Innovation • 7 min read
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. ...
April 19, 2024 • by Véronique Bogliolo Friedman in Leadership • 9 min read
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...
April 19, 2024 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu, Stephen Kilpatrick in Leadership • 6 min read
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...
April 19, 2024 • by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Over time, successful leaders develop a mix of questions that help them make decisions. Find out what your own question mix is and what you might do to update it....
April 19, 2024 • by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
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....
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....
April 18, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Artificial Intelligence • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss the shifting landscape of AI law and the legislation to expect in 2024...
April 17, 2024 • by James Caan in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
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. ...
April 17, 2024 • by Jim Pulcrano in Innovation • 15 min read
After 25 years of selecting startups to work with IMD’s MBA and EMBA participants, Jim Pulcrano examines the factors that may have helped identify promising young ventures that go on to prosper....

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