The seven levels of human capability

January 23, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 12 min read

Given the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, business leaders need a dynamic framework to anticipate the impact of AI on their business....

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TV Narendran’s steely resolve to keep Tata Steel fit for the future

January 23, 2024 in Business transformation • 9 min read

Anticipating rising raw material costs, Tata Steel’s CEO & Managing Director TV Narendran tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how he introduced a change management process to instill a culture of future readiness...

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Do aggregate economic profit outcomes align with established metrics about national business environments?

January 23, 2024 • by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Crux of Capitalism • 4 min read

The economic profit measure developed in the Crux of Capitalism initiative is based solely on reported firm performance. As such it departs from established metrics of the national business environment...

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Why you should involve your own talent for a successful business transformation

January 22, 2024 • by Bettina Büchel in Business transformation • 5 min read

Fully owning the process allows organizations to develop a systematic approach to problem-solving and managing change...

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Measuring impact wins public trust and is good for the bottom line 

January 22, 2024 • by Sonja Haut in Audio articles • 11 min read

Impact metrics are not just about keeping regulators and investors happy, they can help unearth new pockets of value for companies, from talent and brand appeal to efficiency and innovation....

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A fresh start is needed after the misadventures of venture capital 

January 22, 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Audio articles • 8 min read

The venture capital model has failed far too many smaller firms seeking the funds to grow but, argues Jerry Davis, there is a better way....

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When those good resolutions are failing already

January 20, 2024 • by Amin Kaboli in Coaching Corner • 4 min read

Feeling guilty and at times inadequate, Jo, a CTO and AI product manager at a large organization, comes to IMD to find solutions with help from an executive coach....

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Davos was abuzz with AI, but let’s not forget that this is an economic forum

January 19, 2024 • by Öykü Işık, Amit M. Joshi, Sarah E. Toms, Misiek Piskorski, Alyson Meister, Arturo Bris, Natalia Olynec, Knut Haanaes, Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Competitiveness • 8 min read

What are the key takeaways from this year’s World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting? IMD experts share reflections direct from Davos...

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Everything you need to know about the family office in one place  

January 19, 2024 • by Peter Vogel in Book Review • 8 min read

IMD’s Peter Vogel and Martin Liechti of the Cambridge Family Enterprise Group demystify the concept of the family office, explore emerging trends in the field of dynastic wealth, and share insights into...

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GenAI: Why Switzerland needs to act now on reskilling and regulation

January 19, 2024 • by Amit M. Joshi, Sarah E. Toms in Human Resources • 6 min read

A new report co-authored by IMD highlights the crucial need to reskill employees, and to develop sound regulatory guidelines for organizations seeking guidance on usage....

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What neuroscience can teach us about leadership

January 19, 2024 in Leadership • 5 min read

Why do we see our star performers burn out so often? The solution is to promote a culture of top teams instead of top talent....

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How a telecoms giant brought hope to children in Pakistan 

January 19, 2024 • by Zainab Hussain Siddiqui , James E. Henderson in Audio articles • 13 min read

The Norwegian telecoms group Telenor launched an ambitious project with UNICEF in 2016 to increase digital birth registrations in Pakistan. It is a powerful example of how firms can experiment with sustainable...

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A strategic thinker’s workout: Try this daily mental fitness routine

January 19, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 7 min read

Committing to a daily mental fitness regime will strengthen your cognitive abilities. The goal is to enhance your strategic thinking, which I see as the most important skill for leaders today....

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Slow progress on shattering the glass ceiling on company boards

January 18, 2024 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 9 min read

A pipeline of experienced, qualified senior women business leaders exists – yet their selection for board positions remains far from guaranteed...

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How to grow the impact economy in Latin America and the Caribbean

January 18, 2024 • by Maria Carolina Suarez Visbal in Finance • 7 min read

Latin America and the Caribbean need smarter collaboration and regulation to attract more impact investment, says Carolina Suarez Visbal....

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From caterpillar to butterfly: Three steps to transition from entrepreneur to investor

January 18, 2024 • by Simon Minder in Family business • 7 min read

The baby boomer generation is leaving the workplace. This raises the inevitable issue of succession for first-generation family business entrepreneurs, says Simon Minder....

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A guide to inclusive communication for executives

January 17, 2024 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 7 min read

Being an inclusive leader involves listening, checking your assumptions – and admitting that you don’t know it all....

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Three questions promising to shape the next decade

January 17, 2024 • by David Bach in Competitiveness • 7 min read

Geopolitics matter. And what happens this year with China’s economy, the war in Ukraine, and the US elections will have far-reaching consequences – not just now, but for the decade to come....

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Blended finance: how investors can do good without taking too big a risk 

January 17, 2024 • by Maximilian Martin in Audio articles • 10 min read

Blended finance has the power to unleash the capital needed to drive progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals....

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Inclusive communication: how to overcome the fear of saying the wrong thing

January 16, 2024 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 9 min read

To create a truly inclusive culture, be conscious of how language and imagery are being used in your organization and provide guidance to help employees overcome their fear of getting things wrong....

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