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Fix the system, not the women

October 27, 2023 • by Ginka Toegel in Audio articles • 7 min read

It’s time to debunk outdated myths around women lacking confidence and not asking for pay rises and focus on the real problem: societal misperceptions....

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Keep fear and anxiety at bay as a leader

Take control of fear and anxiety to be a better leader

October 27, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

It’s important not to let fear control your decision-making in trying times. Stay calm and find purpose in the present to help your team navigate times of crisis....

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Regenerative business: Three Rs are the new triple bottom line

October 26, 2023 • by John Elkington in Audio articles • 12 min read

What’s a regenerative business model? It starts with designing companies as if we mean to stay on this planet....

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Breaking boundaries without ‘breaking bad’: Co-creation for extreme innovation

October 25, 2023 • by Sigvald Harryson in Innovation • 8 min read

Does the winner really take it all? By combining expertise from distinct domains, organizations can unlock groundbreaking solutions that address climate change and environmental issues....

A quick self-test to remind you to slow down your decision-making

October 25, 2023 • by Sameh Abadir in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

“Be slow to judge,” the old adage warns. Managing in crisis requires you to slow down and stay calm. This is an exercise to see if you are too quick to make...

Why it’s vital to gear up for the ‘globotics’ revolution

October 24, 2023 • by Richard Baldwin in Competitiveness • 10 min read

The forces of globalization and robotics – ‘globotics’ – are opening a new pathway to prosperity for developing nations. Richard Baldwin shares his vision of how this could look....

Why reputation strategies matter – whatever the size of your company

October 23, 2023 • by Silse Martell in Leadership • 5 min read

Silse Martell, founder of the Brazilian-based Smart Group of agencies, shares how big corporations should emulate startups by creating reputation strategies with sales growth in mind....

What the Israel-Hamas conflict means for global business

October 20, 2023 • by David Bach in Competitiveness • 7 min read

Amid a complex situation rife with uncertainties, businesses should be prioritizing political risk alongside economic opportunities....

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Seven leadership changes from the pandemic that are worth holding onto

October 20, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Audio articles • 7 min read

As the COVID-19 pandemic fades into the background, some managers might be tempted to shelve the leadership lessons from the crisis. That would be a mistake....

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Generative AI: Who will win the race for industry domination?

October 19, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available

Mike and Amit discuss which of the tech giants will one day dominate generative AI...

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5 ways to kick bad habits

October 19, 2023 • by Faisal Hoque in Business transformation • 8 min read

In this month’s I by IMD Book Club, best-selling author Faisal Hoque explains how the concepts in his new book, Reinvent: Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyperdigital Era, can help us all...

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A leader’s fear of losing control

October 19, 2023 in Coaching Corner • 4 min read

Through executive coaching, Alex embarked on a journey of introspection: one that unearthed a deep-rooted fear of losing control....

Global team leadership: What got you here may not get you there

October 19, 2023 in Coaching Corner • 4 min read

Demoralized by this criticism and with team engagement plummeting, Charlie came to IMD for help from an executive coach....

Managing your manager

October 19, 2023 in Coaching Corner • 4 min read

With stress levels rising, and unsure how to manage this relationship and forge a pathway forward, Sam came to IMD looking for help from a professional coach....

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Workplaces can help normalize mental illness. Here’s how

October 19, 2023 in Human Resources • 6 min read • Podcast available

This three-pronged approach, inspired by some of India’s most successful female entrepreneurs, can help compensate for government failure on a global level when it comes to mental health....

Why perspective-taking is a powerful tool for sustainable decision-making

October 18, 2023 • by Gabriele Rosani , Mattia Vettorello in Leadership • 6 min read

Systematically wearing the hats of all stakeholders can ensure their perspectives are taken into consideration when making decisions....

Women are causing a financial boom. What’s fueling the “Sheconomy”?

October 18, 2023 in Leadership • 6 min read

2023 is the year the “Sheconomy”, a term coined in 2007, came into its own. By understanding what’s been feeding it, leaders can keep the fire burning. After all, it’ll only be...

The more women get involved, the better AI will be for everyone

October 17, 2023 in Technology • 7 min read

Women and girls need more exposure to AI. They possess inherent potential to be pioneers in generative AI....

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Syngenta’s Fyrwald: A CEO on the faultline of geopolitics and farming

October 17, 2023 in CEO Dialogue Series • 9 min read • Podcast available

Regenerative agriculture techniques are vital to improve the resilience of crops and help farmers achieve humanity’s dual objective of growing more food using less land, the CEO of Syngenta says....

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The language of business: Crafting a sustainable future

October 17, 2023 • by Susan Goldsworthy, Peter J. Meyers in Leadership • 9 min read

In our fast-paced business world, the language we use paints a vivid picture of our values, priorities, and even our foresights. Words are not merely expressions but rather signifiers that shape realities,...