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The business case for living longer
Living longer is changing business. Carlos Cordon, Professor of Strategy and Supply Chain Management at IMD, explores longevity, retirement, workforce health – and what leaders need to rethink....
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How maritime owners can address overconfidence and make sound decisions
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...
Tesla’s crossroads: Can Elon Musk’s stock-market darling retain an edge over rivals?
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. ...
How to build trust in high-stakes conversations: 3 lessons from military experience
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...
Five types of questions for better strategic decision-making
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....
How ChatGPT can unchain you from mundane office life
April 18, 2024 • by Quentin Gallea in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
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Why does artificial intelligence need regulation?
April 18, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Artificial Intelligence • 2 min read • 
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Mike & Amit discuss the shifting landscape of AI law and the legislation to expect in 2024...
How AI gives Taobao’s one billion customers the personal touch
Chris Tung is President of Strategic Development at Chinese e-commerce multinational Alibaba Group. He tells Amit Joshi how the company is integrating AI to optimize its customer experience....
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AI-as-a-Service: be prepared for the next wave
April 15, 2024 • by Annabelle Gawer in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
AI-as-a-Service will impact executives and their strategic decisions. It’s crucial to assess the benefits and repercussions it will bring....
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Will a landmark climate ruling set a new precedent for citizen action?
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Keeping the human touch: Why people remain essential in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every sector, from retail and marketing to education and healthcare. In this new landscape, asks IMD’s Amit Joshi, what is the value of the human touch?...
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The business case for living longer
Living longer is changing business. Carlos Cordon, Professor of Strategy and Supply Chain Management at IMD, explores longevity, retirement, workforce health – and what leaders need to rethink.
October 20, 2026
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IEA chief Fatih Birol on how to navigate the age of electricity
IEA chief Fatih Birol on the age of electricity, Europe’s strategic energy mistakes, the Hormuz shock – and why trust is now an energy asset.
August 20, 2026
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Ralph Hamers, are ‘tech companies with a banking license’ the future of finance?
Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice.
June 18, 2026
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Why scaling innovation is so damn hard
Harvard’s Linda Hill explains why scaling innovation means leaning into friction, learning to love uncertainty – and knowing when to kill your project.
October 20, 2026
Sustainability
Why sustainability lies at the heart of leadership
André Hoffmann’s five leadership lessons for sustainable prosperity.
October 9, 2026
Leadership
How the company that ‘sells screws’ nailed the customer experience
Daniel Bossard, CEO of Bossard Group, tells Stefan Michel how the 195-year-old family business grew into a strategic partner for giants like Tesla.
October 6, 2026
Bias
How to put your negativity bias to good use
Learn to recognize when negative bias distorts judgment and use targeted strategies to balance signals at work.
October 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence
Are you letting the machines decide your metrics?
AI can default to measuring whatever is easiest to find and simplest for another system to score, regardless of intent. Time for some human oversight, says Robert Vilkelis.
October 15, 2026
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Two toolkits to stay in control of your family business
Two actionable toolkits to preserve control: flexible exits with governance frameworks, and family councils that foster cohesion
October 14, 2026
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