How to manage supply shortages in the face of unexpected events

October 14, 2022 in Management • 6 min read

Companies that face supply chain disruptions can use a sliding scale purchase limit model to adjust prices while ensuring adequate supply during shortages....

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Achieving balance between executive pay and corporate governance

October 13, 2022 • by Stephen Smulowitz in CEO Circle • 7 min read

Boards should see shareholder rejections of inflated CEO compensation as a serious warning of the social and commercial dangers of pay inequity....

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The problem with power, IMD professor Jennifer Jordan

October 13, 2022 in Management Cast • 1 min read • Podcast available

IMD Professor Jennifer Jordan describes the problems and pitfalls of power; and how the modern executive can avoid them...

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Why there can be no net-zero without protecting nature

October 12, 2022 • by Andy Beanland in Magazine • 6 min read

With many companies still getting to grips with acknowledging the importance of combating nature loss, Andy Beanland of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development argues for a fundamental shift in attitude...

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The next frontier of AI in marketing

October 11, 2022 • by Amit M. Joshi in Audio articles • 7 min read

The adoption of AI in marketing continues at pace—but to realize its true potential, chief marketing officers (CMOs) need to learn how to use it to drive wholesale change in their marketing...

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How to make the most of remote work

October 11, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Remote working has some great benefits, but it can also be a challenge if you don't stay on top of the best techniques for productivitiy....

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Enterprising families should take time to reflect on their purpose

October 7, 2022 • by Peter Vogel in Family business • 5 min read

Enterprising families need to take time to reflect on their greater purpose before setting up a family office and above all should avoid being rushed into decisions by financial institutions looking to...

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Understanding how to unlock value from your data

October 6, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

You may be missing out on a powerful revenue stream if you don't understand the value of the data your business could collect....

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Digital responsibility: creating value by instilling trust

October 5, 2022 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Innovation • 6 min read

Corporate digital responsibility does not have to be a compliance-led activity; it can also drive value creation, argues Tomoko Yokoi of IMD Business School...

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Energy, focus, and 5 other key skills for future leaders 

October 4, 2022 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 7 min read

Facing times of unprecedented peril, we need to urgently develop a pipeline of leaders capable of mobilizing, focusing and sustaining the energy of teams and organizations....

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Best of frenemies: how to engage with ESG activists

October 3, 2022 • by Kate Odziemkowska in Strategy • 5 min read

Activists are waging campaigns against businesses – but collaborations between foes can reap benefits for corporations and wider society....

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An exercise for leaders as they move up

October 3, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As we move up in organizations, one of the hardest lessons for leaders can be knowing when to defer to the team versus go it alone....

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Driving diversity into product innovation

September 30, 2022 • by Cyril Bouquet in Audio articles • 7 min read

Some companies are recognizing the benefits of creating new products and services for traditionally under-served audiences. But many more would benefit from doing the same....

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Bridging the digital acceleration gap

September 29, 2022 • by Jens Löhmar in Audio articles • 5 min read

How digital leaders can overcome the barriers to achieving their ambitions...

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Building your power base, with IMD professor Jennifer Jordan

September 29, 2022 in Management Cast • 1 min read • Podcast available

In Episode 14 of ManagementCast, Jennifer Jordan tells listeners how they conduct a "power audit" in their own workplaces....

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Preventing security breaches must start at the top

September 28, 2022 • by Dave Chatterjee in Magazine • 10 min read

Technology alone will not stop successful cyber criminals attacking your company. C-level executives must lead the way in planning, implementing and monitoring effective security initiatives....

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How are you curious?

September 28, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Curiosity is one of the critical factors in a business that is agile and innovative, so it is an element that is important to explore....

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Advancing diversity and inclusion in an age of hybrid work

September 27, 2022 in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 6 min read

Organizations and their leaders need to take steps to ensure diversity and inclusion efforts are supported as hybrid and remote working become the norm...

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Businesses can gain from shift to fairer economic model

September 26, 2022 • by Per Espen Stoknes in Sustainability • 6 min read

The world needs to shift to a radically different economic model if it is to avoid stagnation and ensure prosperity for all. Businesses will ultimately benefit from this transition, but they must...

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Holcim CEO discusses the importance of stakeholder relationships

September 26, 2022 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available

Jan Jenisch, CEO of Holcim, discusses with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders...

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