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It’s time for a ‘moonshot mentality’ on climate change

September 23, 2022 in Sustainability • 7 min read

Positive, broad-based leadership will be decisive in determining whether we move towards our best or worst future, says former UN Special Envoy on Climate Change Mary Robinson....

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What is your EQ?

September 23, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

It is important for executives to understand that emotions allow them to put things in context and have a larger view of what is happening. It also helps build valuable connections with...

Protect and survive: act now on cybersecurity

September 22, 2022 • by Öykü Işık in Audio articles • 5 min read

Experts from the public and private sector – including CEOs, board members and government officials – are gathered in Lausanne for the Financial Times’ Cyber Resilience Summit, where strategies for overcoming new...

Let’s replace GDP: introducing the Green Domestic Product

September 21, 2022 • by Boris Thurm, Sophie Bürgin, Jordane Widmer in Sustainability • 9 min read

To help policymakers and business leaders better understand the true impact of economic activity on people and the planet, GDP needs to measure more than just output....

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Become a Buddha to drive sustainable transformation

September 20, 2022 in CEO Dialogue Series • 6 min read

Jan Jenisch, Chief Executive of Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solutions companies, shares in an exclusive CEO Dialogue with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how he is leading the shift towards...

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Tapping into the power of purpose for recruitment

September 19, 2022 • by Lars Häggström in Audio articles • 6 min read

Despite growing concerns about the global economy, CHROs can expect fierce competition for top talent to remain the norm. Purpose could be the key to attracting the employees your business needs to...

How resilient are you?

September 19, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

As leaders we train ourselves in many ways, but it is often the small, overlooked skills, like resilience, that will serve us best....

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In pursuit of power, with IMD professor Jennifer Jordan

September 16, 2022 • by Jennifer Jordan in Management Cast • 1 min read • Podcast available

In Episode 13 of ManagementCast, IMD Professor Jennifer Jordan discusses the "unspoken currency" that is power...

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‘Conducting the virtual orchestra’ – The future of management education

September 16, 2022 • by David Bach, Peter Lorange in Lorange / IMD special mini-series • 4 min read

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of technology in management education. IMD Honorary President Peter Lorange discusses the impact of hybrid learning on leadership training and shares his tips on how to...

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Five ways to plug the gaps in your digital security

September 15, 2022 • by Akshay Joshi in Audio articles • 8 min read

‘Cybersecurity failure’ continues to feature as a critical threat, so it is vital that senior leaders get serious about tackling the issue....

The changing requirements of leadership: how to inspire in a post-pandemic world

September 14, 2022 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 8 min read

The pressures of remote work, increasing organizational complexity, and a new generation of digitally savvy workers valuing more than just a paycheck have changed the requirements of leadership. Professor George Kohlrieser explains...

Better together: build effective coalitions for sustainable transitions

September 13, 2022 • by Bettina Büchel in Sustainability • 7 min read

Companies can’t change the world on their own. To accelerate sustainability transitions, organizations need to start collaborating with multiple system actors from policymakers to societal groups, customers, and suppliers....

How to communicate with your adversaries

September 13, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

To take your leadership skills to the next level, try improving your communication skills, especially with competitors....

Following on from a founder

September 12, 2022 • by Alfredo De Massis in CEO Circle • 7 min read

Taking control of the family business provides new opportunities to innovate, but also to benefit from the company’s historical success and approach. However, getting the balance right can be tricky...

From driving cars to driving sustainable change

September 9, 2022 in Career path • 4 min read

Leaving a “dream job” as an automotive design and test engineer in 2005, to complete his MBA at IMD, was the start of a journey in a completely different direction for mechanical...

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Emotional intelligence may be the key to an agile organization

September 9, 2022 • by Silke Mischke in I by IMD Book Club • 4 min read

To be an agile leader, you must foster your emotional intelligence. While many executives find it frightening to allow themselves to be emotional in a professional setting, it’s required to have the...

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What did we do once we knew? Rethinking growth in times of ecological collapse

September 8, 2022 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Sustainability • 9 min read

To transition from an extractive economy to a regenerative one, business leaders must engage in dialogue about how to shift mindsets from a culture of growth to a culture of limits....

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New management methods needed as hybrid working goes mainstream

September 7, 2022 • by Dave Page in CEO Circle • 6 min read

As hybrid working becomes the new norm, managers must find new ways to foster collaboration, digital competency, and employee well-being....

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The importance of managing shareholder expectations

September 6, 2022 • by Howard H. Yu in CEO Circle • 5 min read

As interest rates continue to rise and governments withdraw pandemic-led financial stimulation, share prices are starting to bear the brunt. In these uncertain times, how can CEOs keep investors’ spirits up, but...