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The end of ‘made in China’? Five ways to cut supply chain risks

January 23, 2023 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read

Outbreaks of COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions underscore the urgent need to look beyond costs and diversify production to alternative locations to lower the risk of disruption...

Four ways to get the best out of troubled Twitter

Twitter’s future: lift off or crash and burn?

January 20, 2023 • by Didier Bonnet, Jialu Shan in Innovation • 6 min read

Elon Musk’s reign at the social media giant has got off to a chaotic start, but he’s no fool and could yet take the company on an unconventional path to prosperity. Here’s...

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IMD ACE Founders Series, with Ian Charles Stewart & Tony Jamous

January 19, 2023 in Podcasts • 1 min read • Podcast available

Oyster CEO Tony Jamous talks remote work, with Ian Charles Stewart, Co-Founder WIReD Magazine and Executive in Residence at IMD...

How to be diplomatic in the age of Twitter

January 19, 2023 • by Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamedou in Audio articles • 6 min read

The diversification of actors and a widening of issues challenges the traditional model of diplomacy. A convergence of skills is needed from the public and private sectors to facilitate engagement between states,...

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Conflict is not inevitable, but ask yourself: what if?

January 18, 2023 • by David Bach in Audio articles • 6 min read

Stakeholder capitalism has forced CEOs into taking political positions, even on controversial topics. Tensions over Taiwan make it critical for companies to plan ahead for the next values-driven conflict....

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The anatomy of a merger: ensuring the long-term future of a family firm

January 17, 2023 • by Peter Vogel in Family business • 7 min read

To sell, merge, list or delist is a difficult decision that many business-owning families face at some point. Peter Vogel reflects on just such a turning point in the history of Firmenich,...

Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution for people, profit, and planet

January 17, 2023 • by Faisal Hoque in Innovation • 5 min read

The union of digital, biological, and physical innovations promises to fundamentally transform business models. As they ride the curve of exponential transformation, leaders must never lose sight of the human element in...

In turbulent times, family enterprises must reinvent and renew to survive

January 13, 2023 • by Peter Vogel in Family business • 15 min read

Family businesses have been traditionally hard-wired for longevity and stewardship, seeking to preserve and grow wealth across generations. This patient approach offers transferable lessons for all organizations navigating uncertain times. But family...

Is your company ready for the next crisis?

January 12, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Grey rhinos are events that are around us, but we may not notice. It is important for leaders to see them before they become crises....

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Marcus Wallenberg explains why working for the benefit of his native Sweden is so vital

January 12, 2023 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available

Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of the eponymous family holding company, explains the importance taking the long view, while maintaining an acute focus on the present....

Trade barriers and political upheaval: what to expect in 2023

January 11, 2023 • by David Bach, Carlos Cordon, Patrick Reinmoeller in Leadership • 5 min read

From global supply chains to monetary policy and climate change, IMD experts give their predictions for a potentially turbulent year ahead....

Does tech and the silver tsunami spell the end of the business dynasty?

January 11, 2023 • by Jerry Davis in Magazine • 6 min read

It’s too early to tell which of the current wave of successful enterprises will turn out to be built to last, but the creation of family-led giants in the mold of Tata...

Climate change: Why business schools are failing

January 10, 2023 • by Andrew J. Hoffman in Sustainability • 5 min read

We are faced with an existential challenge that requires radical action. Tomorrow’s business leaders must learn to think critically about their role in society and how they will practice their craft in...

Exercises to help you find your courage

January 10, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

It often takes a lot of effort to do seemingly small things. These exercises can help leaders develop courage in themselves and their teams....

Customer loyalty is a myth, just ask my taxi driver

January 9, 2023 in Competitiveness • 6 min read

In his new book The Human Experience, John Sills explains why the “usefulness” of a retailer or service provider is far more important than any misplaced notions of fidelity....

This startup calculator can predict the employment impact of recessions

January 6, 2023 in Human Resources • 5 min read

By measuring employment at startups across different recessionary scenarios, researchers have been able to predict the potential economic impact of future pandemics...

In the undefined world of family business, Twitter has earned its place

How Twitter is redefining the family-run business

January 5, 2023 • by Arturo Bris in Family business • 4 min read

In a context in which private equity is infiltrating family-run businesses, Twitter could be considered the latest rendition of the family-run firm....