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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,...

How can luxury harness technology to craft a more sustainable future?

October 17, 2023 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod, Renaud Falgas in Future of Luxury • 10 min read

Integrate disruptive technologies into your sustainability strategy and foster collaborations to drive growth and boost brand value in the context of climate change, said Marie-Claire Daveu and Jan Huckfeldt at the second...

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Leading systems change is tough. We asked the experts how to get it right

October 16, 2023 • by Amanda Williams, Knut Haanaes in Audio articles • 10 min read

Today’s urgent sustainability challenges need more than the efforts of individual companies. Systems-change leaders offer guidance on how organizations can collaborate across sectors and supply chains to keep within planetary boundaries....

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Navigating the data-driven landscape: the role of ambidextrous leadership

October 16, 2023 • by Mohan Subramaniam, Richard Roi in Asian hub • 6 min read

Leveraging real-world data can be transformative, and leaders need to both transform their core activities and pursue new opportunities....

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The Japanese art of flower arrangement can change the way we do business

October 13, 2023 • by Mayuka Yamazaki in Audio articles • 12 min read

Working on ikebana as a team means relinquishing our desire to control, letting go of our ego, and existing in the present. Out of this process something beautiful can emerge....

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Sustainability transformation: five books to inspire you

October 13, 2023 in Book Review • 4 min read

IMD professors recommend books to help you think differently about the challenges posed by sustainable business transformation....

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Nobel Peace Prize laureate: ‘I urge Western business to be on the right side of history’

October 12, 2023 • by Niccolò Pisani in Leadership • 9 min read • Podcast available

For too long, citizens of countries blessed with stable institutions have taken democracy and freedom for granted, the Head of the Center for Civil Liberties tells Professor Niccolò Pisani....

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Balancing act: can the World Bank tackle the climate crisis and poverty reduction?

October 12, 2023 • by Arturo Bris in Finance • 6 min read

To achieve this delicate equilibrium, the bank should be implementing governance reforms, carefully managing the transition to cleaner energy sources, and adopting a market-driven approach to financing and investment....

Three filters for making business decisions in the age of stakeholder capitalism

October 11, 2023 • by Michael Yaziji in Finance • 5 min read

Companies have a tightrope to walk in balancing the competing interests of a broad set of critical stakeholders. This three-step framework can crystallize the delicate trade-offs -- leading to better, more informed...

Female empowerment: Conscious leadership & collaboration

October 11, 2023 in Leadership • 5 min read

Michelle Obama once said, "There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”. Yet gender equality is stalling....

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Chicken or pig? New ESG rules require true board commitment

October 10, 2023 • by Jan van der Kaaij, Sam Gill in Audio articles • 8 min read

A well-known metaphor in business illustrates levels of buy-in: imagine a chicken and a pig discussing a bacon and egg sandwich – the chicken is engaged, but the pig is committed! A...

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Are you ready for employees to scrutinize your sustainability strategy?

October 9, 2023 • by Natalia Olynec, Lars Häggström in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 7 min read

With a growing number of employees holding their organizations to account over sustainability commitments, the onus is on HR departments to explain a firm’s purpose and impact if they are to attract...