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Five tips to make digital transformation work

January 11, 2024 • by Thomas Moons in Innovation • 6 min read

All too many digital transformation projects fail to deliver on the commitments made in the business case. But thanks to a “launch and listen” approach, Shell has broken the mold when it...

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Zhike Lei discusses how to understand failure

January 11, 2024 • by Zhike Lei in Management Cast • 1 min read • Podcast available

Professor Lei discusses how to reassess failure, and to recognise the opportunities it brings...

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Fiduciary duty and climate change: adding value in the longer term

January 10, 2024 • by Emil Moldovan, Todd Cort, Matthew Goldberg, Jennifer Marlon, Anthony Leiserowitz in Audio articles • 12 min read

The responsibility to maximize profits guides how institutional investors, such as pension funds, invest on behalf of others. But that does not mean investing in climate change is off the table....

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The Tetrahedron in Bottrop is a walkable steel structure in the form of a tetrahedron with a side length of 60m, resting on four 9m tall concrete pillars. It is located in Bottrop, Germany, on top of the mine dump Halde Beckstraße and serves as the town's landmark

Is the German economy the ‘Sick Man of Europe’ once again?

January 9, 2024 • by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Felix Reitz in Competitiveness • 4 min read

After nearly two decades, claims that Germany is the “sick man of Europe” are making a comeback. In the first six months of 2023, around half of Germany’s publicly-listed firms destroyed value,...

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Six ways to grow Africa’s impact ecosystem

January 8, 2024 • by Maryanne Ochola in Audio articles • 6 min read

Economies in Africa are being transformed by targeted investment, but much more needs to be done....

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Why the return of the industrial policy matters for business

January 8, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Fernando Martín Espejo in Strategy • 11 min read

Government interventions affecting corporate strategies and the markets are increasing. Now, a new tool allows leaders to see the influence of the “visible hand” more easily....

Here’s what we predict for 2024… what about you?

January 5, 2024 • by Robert Hooijberg, Arturo Bris, David Bach, José Parra Moyano, Michael R. Wade, Julia Binder, Howard Yu, Simon J. Evenett, Alyson Meister, Salvatore Cantale, Stefan Michel in 2024 trends • 15 min read

What can we expect to see over the coming year? IMD professors offer their expert predictions, and we invite you to join in....

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How to measure impact using the Theory of Change

January 5, 2024 • by Vanina Farber, Patrick Reichert in Audio articles • 9 min read

What is the impact economy and why should it matter? And how do you know if your actions are making a positive difference?...

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6 ways to land your dream job – even if you are an introvert

January 4, 2024 in Human Resources • 7 min read

Introverts often hide their light under a bushel. But a powerful personal brand can help you create a positive impact and attract the right opportunities....

Civic wealth creation: Building bridges and restoring hope

January 3, 2024 • by Sophie Bacq, G. T. Lumpkin in Magazine • 13 min read

When diverse stakeholders and regular citizens collaborate and coalesce around positive societal change initiatives, they can develop viable solutions to the complex problems that can impede local economies....

Leaders, are you sitting uncomfortably? You should be

January 2, 2024 • by Ben Bryant in Leadership • 7 min read

It can be tough at the top. But then, no one ever said it was easy. How to deal with the daily tensions and conflicting perspectives? Get comfortable with the idea of...

Seven leadership trends to focus on in 2024

January 1, 2024 • by Jean-François Manzoni, Michael Watkins, Susan Goldsworthy, Richard Roi, Katharina Lange, Jennifer Jordan, Alyson Meister, Winter Nie in 2024 trends • 9 min read

Unsurprisingly, most leaders are feeling the pressure right now. How can you lead for sustained success in a world of constant change?...

From deepfakes to disease prevention: 7 AI trends driving business in 2024

December 31, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi, Howard Yu, Simon J. Evenett, Johannes Fritz, Goutam Challagalla, Sarah E. Toms in 2024 trends • 6 min read

IMD’s professors and expert contributors shed light on key trends that will shape the technological landscape in the coming year....

Globalization in 2024: the clouds are clearing

December 30, 2023 • by Richard Baldwin, Simon J. Evenett, Fernando Martín Espejo in 2024 trends • 8 min read

From a potential stabilization of US-China relations to a super election cycle, our experts discuss the factors that could smooth or disrupt trade flows in 2024....

Five trends to drive business and finance in 2024

December 29, 2023 • by Karl Schmedders in 2024 trends • 6 min read

The outlook for 2024 remains cautious. Karl Schmedders, IMD’s Professor of Finance, considers five themes that are likely to dominate the business landscape....

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Five trends to watch in China in 2024

December 29, 2023 • by Mark J. Greeven in 2024 trends • 5 min read

China’s Central Economic Work Conference 2023, led by President Xi Jinping, highlighted the nation’s focus on technological self-reliance, accelerated opening-up, and strengthened macroeconomic regulation. But it did not provide the anticipated clarity...