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Seven questions to tackle as your leadership course ends

June 20, 2024 • by Brenda Steinberg, Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Inspiration can lead to meaningful change – especially if you prepare yourself and your team along the lines of these seven questions (and their follow-up)....

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Making the world work for older people will be an intergenerational win-win

June 20, 2024 • by Andrew J Scott in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 8 min read

The world is on the verge of a longevity revolution, but we need to shift from viewing longer lifespans as an opportunity, not a burden. Managed positively and productively, this will reap...

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From chaos to calm: Why breath-based mindfulness is essential for leaders today 

June 19, 2024 • by Nia Choi, Christoph Glaser in Leadership • 6 min read

With the pressure to innovate only growing, along with the epidemic of digital distractions, our experts offer a mindful leader’s toolkit packed with techniques to stay grounded and focused in stressful environments ...

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Ringing the changes: Vodafone ‘insider' makes some tough calls as CEO

June 18, 2024 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue Series • 9 min read • Podcast available

Margherita Della Valle tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how she is delivering radical change to reenergize Vodafone and paving the way for greater diversity in leadership...

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Creating an LGBTQ+ community in the workplace

June 17, 2024 • by Walter Hassler in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 6 min read

Walter Hassler, Chief Financial Officer at dentsu DACH, on his journey from regarding his sexual orientation as a private matter to setting up a cluster-wide LGBTQ+ employee resource group...

The G7 vs Chinese EVs: A case of mistaken identity

June 14, 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven in Geopolitics • 4 min read

Western assumptions about China producing cheap, low-quality electric vehicles are misguided, argues IMD’s Mark Greeven, with the reality being that China is now the world leader in this technology...

Moving away from conflict towards a clean-energy future

June 14, 2024 • by Julia Binder in Geopolitics • 4 min read

Confrontation between China and the West at this weekend’s G7 summit will slow climate change mitigation and impoverish everyone, warns IMD’s Julia Binder...

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Where are the women in tech?

June 14, 2024 • by Sarah E. Toms in Leading in Turbulent Times • 7 min read

Tackling gender disparity in the tech industry has never been more important – or more urgent. Sarah Toms explores the benefits of a diverse workforce, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and...

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Specialization in action: inside a Specialist VC’s playbook for success

June 14, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • Podcast available

Evgenia Plotnikova, General Partner at Dawn Capital, discusses whether VCs should broaden or narrow their focus in years to come...

Creating a belonging culture

June 14, 2024 • by Sunita Sehmi in Coaching Corner • 4 min read

When Jules was promoted to global VP, the pressure was suddenly acute to bridge cultural differences and ensure everyone in the team felt a sense of belonging and ownership. Getting this right...

Western EV manufacturers have much to learn from their Chinese counterparts

June 14, 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Competitiveness • 4 min read

This weekend’s G7 summit will see renewed calls for protectionist measures against Chinese EV manufacturers. But tariffs would be misguided and universally damaging, warns IMD’s Howard Yu...

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India and China: Trade allies or a growing rivalry – or both?

June 14, 2024 • by Niccolò Pisani in Geopolitics • 4 min read

Amid rising tensions with the West, could China redirect its surplus products to India? Recent history tells us it won’t be easy, says Niccolò Pisani...

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The G7 gangs up on China

June 13, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Fernando Martín Espejo in Competitiveness • 5 min read • Podcast available

At this weekend’s Summit, G7 leaders will issue a stinging critique of China’s trade practices – but the G7’s bark is worse than its bite. This is just as well, argue Simon...

Think manufacturing closer to home is too costly? These digital tools might just change your mind

June 13, 2024 • by Suzanne de Treville in Supply chain • 15 min read

Many executives recognize the value of local manufacturing but struggle to shake off the view that low-cost production is better for the bottom line. Exploring their options through simulations and competitive games...

Equal care, equal share: Bridging the care gap in leadership

June 12, 2024 • by Shelley Zalis in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 6 min read

Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms....

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On a long-haul mission to have meaningful impact

June 11, 2024 • by Misiek Piskorski in The Interview • 8 min read

Ralph Herbst, Chief Strategy Officer at gene therapy company AskBio (an independently operated subsidiary of Bayer), tells Misiek Piskorski how he has stayed focused on a long-term quest to push the boundaries...