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1 day ago • by Jennifer Borrer, Saule Serikova in Innovation • 10 min read • Audio available
Aging is now seen as a modifiable biological process. Longevity science is reshaping healthcare, careers, and society for longer, healthier lives....
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Managers facing culls can learn from the botched sackings at Twitter and elsewhere, which can come back to haunt businesses...
December 20, 2022 in CEO Dialogue Series • 10 min read
Building a social enterprise requires both a big heart and a clear strategic focus, says Khadija Mohamed-Churchill, founder and CEO of Kwanza Tukule. In an in-depth discussion with Jean-Francois Manzoni, she reveals...
December 20, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Do you have a plan for moving forward if turbulent times don't even out and become "normal" again? You should....
December 19, 2022 in Audio articles • 5 min read
From how to make the most of your time on earth to an insider’s encounter with Steve Jobs, IMD professors recommend a wide selection of books to while away the dark evenings...
December 18, 2022 in Audio articles • 9 min read
Successful managers at the top level need a wide range of skills to lead teams both on and off the field. Renowned football writer Simon Kuper presents his best XI tips (plus...
December 16, 2022 • by Ina Toegel in Library • 7 min read
The shift to virtual meetings over the past two years has made effective teamworking more challenging, but there are ways of using technology more effectively, according to authors Mike Brent and Nigel...
December 16, 2022 • by Goutam Challagalla, Frédéric Dalsace in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
It is important to understand the approaches you can take towards sustainability when crafting your business strategy....
December 15, 2022 • by Christina Gaw in Audio articles • 8 min read
Gaw Capital, a real estate investment firm, was set up by two brothers and a friend from university in 2005. Three years later, their banker sister Christina Gaw accepted an offer to...
December 14, 2022 • by Peter Vogel in Family business • 6 min read
As family offices grow in popularity and expand into riskier investments, families should take a holistic view of their whole ecosystem to build a healthy future for themselves and society, argues family...
December 13, 2022 • by Howard H. Yu in Audio articles • 8 min read
The uncertain economic landscape makes predicting winners and losers over the coming year more unpredictable than ever. But Howard Yu and his team focus on hard data to predict what it will...
December 13, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
AI can make a critical difference in your digital marketing, but many executives are still not sure how they should be using it....
December 12, 2022 • by Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace, Jules Wurlod in Sustainability • 5 min read
In the first of a series of practical guides for organizations on sustainability, Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace, and Jules Wurlod explain why any successful sustainability strategy needs to be underpinned by a...
December 9, 2022 • by Shlomo Ben-Hur, Steven Smith in CEO Circle • 5 min read
To retain the best and grow talent, organizations must recognize that learning and development is no longer a “nice to have”....
December 8, 2022 • by Lars Häggström in CEO Circle • 6 min read
Much of the concern about workers disengaging from their jobs focuses on the younger generations. This misses an opportunity to consider how leaders can raise engagement across the workforce....
December 7, 2022 • by Michael R. Wade, Tomoko Yokoi in Governance • 6 min read
Digital ethics boards can help companies navigate tricky ethical issues as they innovate – provided they are carefully planned, say Tomoko Yokoi and Michael Wade at IMD Business School...
December 6, 2022 • by Alfredo De Massis, Ivan Miroshnychenko in Sustainability • 7 min read
Even though family firms have a reputation for stewardship, they tend to underperform environmentally. Reversing this trend should be a priority....
December 6, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Don't let the pressure of volatile markets push you into one of these possible leadership traps. Instead, focus on the future....
December 5, 2022 in Strategy • 7 min read
Arnold Dhanesar is Global Head of Talent, Culture & Leadership at The HEINEKEN Company, with functional leadership of the center of expertise for the 82,000-strong organization. We asked him about his role...

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