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When star performers target rivals, a team loses
8 hours ago • by Linus Dahlander , Henning Piezunka, Arne Thomas in Leadership • 9 min read • 
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When contests turn personal, employees can make high-risk choices that hurt the organization. Linus Dahlander, Henning Piezunka, and Arne Thomas suggest ways to identify and reverse the damage....
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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 • 
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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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DE&I: Small steps for big changes
June 21, 2024 • by Alexander Fleischmann in I by IMD Book Club • 8 min read
Corporate DE&I is not simply a question of fairness. Implemented successfully, it pays off for both the company and society in general. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, author of Diversity Dividend, discusses how it’s done...
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Joining the dots: a creative design for leadership
June 21, 2024 • by Cyril Bouquet, Alexis Georgacopoulos in Creativity • 9 min read
There is much that organizations can learn from artists and designers, from turning ideas into innovation to creative problem-solving and better decision-making....
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