Alyson Meister on how to build a better workplace
Meister discusses how to promote a culture of well-being and why companies need to promote change and engagement with staff to get the most out of their workforce...
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One man’s harvest storm exposed the tech takeover of America’s heartland and begs the question as to whether turning a successful product into a platform should allow a company to close the...
Continue readingAugust 10, 2023 • by Alyson Meister in Management Cast • 2 min read • Podcast available
Meister discusses how to promote a culture of well-being and why companies need to promote change and engagement with staff to get the most out of their workforce...
August 9, 2023 • by Michael D. Watkins in Management • 9 min read
As a business leader, one of your most crucial responsibilities is guiding your team toward success. To do this effectively, it is essential to understand the complex and nuanced world of group...
August 8, 2023 • by Öykü Işık in Innovation • 7 min read
Every board must be seriously engaged with the cybersecurity threat, warns IMD’s Öykü Işık...
August 8, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
No leader wants their team to suffer from bad morale, but sometimes problems can be hard to see from the C-suite. It pays to understand signs that your team leaders may need...
August 7, 2023 • by Nadine Crauwels in Leadership • 4 min read
When it comes to change, how do you prepare employees before taking the plunge? Nadine Crauwels, President of Sandvik Machining Solutions and Executive Vice President at Sandvik AB, takes a deep dive...
August 4, 2023 • by Florian Hoos in Audio articles • 6 min read
The world needs to watch the EU’s directive on sustainability reporting – even if you think it won’t apply to you. Here are five tips for handling it strategically....
August 3, 2023 • by Mark J. Greeven in Innovation • 6 min read
Providing it can avoid the perils of geopolitics, Chinese electric vehicle battery maker CATL has all the ingredients necessary to become a world-beating multinational, says IMD Professor of Innovation and Strategy Mark...
August 2, 2023 • by Lars Häggström, Frederik Anseel, Geert Aelbrecht in Human Resources • 13 min read
Covid has turned many well-established supply chain and HR management strategies on their head, and there are important lessons in this for talent management professionals...
August 1, 2023 • by Goutam Challagalla in Strategy • 7 min read
Elon Musk’s decision to rebrand Twitter as X has been widely mocked yet there are many valid reasons for companies to change their name, argues Goutam Challagalla....
August 1, 2023 • by Louise Muhdi in Competitiveness • 9 min read
In a world characterized by disruption and complexity, the ability of organizations to swiftly detect and respond to change has become crucial for sustained success. One decisive element stands out as the...
August 1, 2023 • by Malgorzata Smulowitz in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
There are many measures of success, but often companies get trapped by only seeing the financials. If you set non-financial KPIs across your organization, you will see how different aspects of your...
July 31, 2023 • by Su-Mei Thompson in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 4 min read
Su-Mei Thompson, CEO at Media Trust and a commissioner at the UK’s equality and human rights regulator, the EHRC, explores how leaders can take meaningful steps to foster a more inclusive organization....
July 28, 2023 • by Arturo Bris in Finance • 5 min read
The world is increasingly fragmented, which means the West’s sanctions against Russia are not as powerful as many think they are. Be aware and accept the realities of geopolitics for the sake...
July 28, 2023 in Book Review • 3 min read
Fancy something more challenging to read on the beach than the latest Danielle Steel or James Patterson? Then let IMD professors inspire you with their book recommendations on the thorny topic of...
July 27, 2023 • by Alyson Meister in Human Resources • 2 min read • Podcast available
Alyson Meister explains how executives of all levels can learn how to unwind more effectively, and build a better attitude to work...
July 27, 2023 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Management • 6 min read
Projections of the impact of automation on middle managers run the gamut from bleak to hopeful. Recently published research reveals that what will matter are the nature of current tasks and the...
July 26, 2023 • by Vanessa M. Patrick , Candice R. Hollenbeck in Audio articles • 10 min read
Aside from the moral imperative, there are clear benefits for companies that embrace the principles of inclusive design. Vanessa Patrick and Candice Hollenbeck offer a step-by-step framework to ensure your products and...
July 25, 2023 • by Bettina Büchel in Competitiveness • 6 min read
How do you know if your latest strategic initiative is on track? By using the Smarter Execution Score, says Bettina Büchel, executives have a practical tool to measure progress and change course,...
July 25, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Do you find yourself putting off critical tasks in favor of, well, just about anything else? Learn this simple trick to stop procrastinating and accomplish what is important....
July 24, 2023 • by Tatjana Haenni in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 5 min read
Women’s football has led the way in how to include and enable the participation and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. In a polarized world, football and business can learn from our...

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