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How EU companies can stay relevant in a shifting geopolitical environment

January 25, 2024 • by Niccolò Pisani in Competitiveness • 7 min read

For European businesses to regain competitiveness, three strategic priorities stand out in the face of recent trade patterns and geopolitical shifts....

How to cultivate strategic thinking in your organization

January 25, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

As part of our series on strategic thinking, here we offer three actions that we as leaders can take to cultivate strategic thinking in our organizations....

Over the last two decades, the proportion of female CEOs in S&P 500 firms has increased from less than one percent to five percent

5 strategies to rejuvenate momentum towards boardroom diversity

January 25, 2024 • by Siri Terjesen in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 6 min read

As companies grapple with economic uncertainties, the progress towards more inclusive boards is slowing down. Broadening the talent search and investing in training programs are crucial for redressing the slide....

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Resetting collaboration in a changing world

January 24, 2024 • by Faisal Hoque in Innovation • 10 min read

Why our future depends on cross-boundary collaboration with AI....

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How social finance can drive sustainable development

January 24, 2024 • by Borja García Fernandez in Finance • 9 min read

Access to basic services and infrastructure remains out of reach for an alarming number of people. Social finance, targeted at addressing deep-set societal challenges, is one way for investors to make a...

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...

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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Coaching corner management decisions and resolutions

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....

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....

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...