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Measuring change is difficult, here are five ways to help

Measuring change is difficult – here are 5 ways to help

February 2, 2023 • by Bettina Büchel in Strategy • 6 min read

Professor Bettina Büchel outlines the essential principles for measuring change to help you see the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel....

Relaxation techniques you may be missing

February 2, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

There are six different kinds of rest beyond sleep, if you don't take care to get more than physical rest, it may be why you're exhausted....

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EverGreen – the future-proofing of Heineken

February 1, 2023 • by Niccolò Pisani in Strategy • 8 min read

Niccolò Pisani, IMD Professor of Strategy and International Business, explores Heineken's ambitious and all-encompassing strategy for sustainable growth, launched amid a global pandemic....

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What fictional family dramas can teach us about real life

February 1, 2023 • by Kimberly A. Eddleston in Family business • 5 min read

Family businesses seem to be made for the movies and television. They have everything: success, power and riches, as well as dysfunction and drama. Most are a caricature of reality, but nonetheless...

Lessons from military leadership: The importance of morale

January 31, 2023 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu, Stephen Kilpatrick in Leadership • 7 min read

Since the pandemic, we have been seeking to describe the phenomenon of how feelings impact performance. We explored resilience, well-being, and self-care, meandering through agility and mental health....

AI-enabled executives: how ChatGPT will sharpen strategic thinking

January 30, 2023 • by Michael Watkins in Innovation • 5 min read

Combinations of executives and purpose-built AI systems will soon work together to enhance decision making, problem solving and strategy formulation...

Five questions that can help you find the partners you need

January 30, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Learning to collaborate outside your organization can seem daunting, but it is necessary to survival and innovation in today's world....

Seven ways to know when it’s time to move on

January 27, 2023 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Human Resources • 8 min read

Whether you are burned out or bored, deciding to leave a job is never easy. Here are seven reasons why young professionals might hand in their notice....

Eight ways for an outsider to successfully get on board

January 26, 2023 in Audio articles • 9 min read

Søren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, makes the case for respecting the legacy of a family-owned business when taking the helm....

In times of transition, allow emotions to enter the room

January 25, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Family business • 6 min read

Emotions are not often talked about in most organizations and yet they are a significant factor in every decision made. Neuroscience and behavioral economics have clearly demonstrated that we are emotional beings...

Five questions leaders should be asking to prepare for the future

January 25, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Leaders, especially those in human resources, need to consider where they are going to find the skills for the next big transition....

A three-step strategy to tackle sexual harassment threatening the workplace

January 24, 2023 in Human Resources • 5 min read

The problem of sexual harassment, violence, and bullying at work is far more widespread than just the high-profile cases hitting the headlines. Organizations need more insight to base the responses to protect...

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...