Letting go of the reins: How female and male business leaders view succession 

Building a generation of ‘servant leaders’ in Africa

7 March 2024 in Business Leaders • 5 min read

A new generation of African leaders must challenge the traditional paradigms of leadership to drive positive social change, says Judy Sikuza, CEO of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation and recipient of the Jebsen...

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The rules of executive presence are shifting in a way that benefits women 

6 March 2024 • by Ginka Toegel in Business Leaders • 8 min read

A decade of change has led to a marked shift in the perception of what it takes to be a leader. Inclusiveness, authenticity, and the ability to ‘listen and learn’ are now...

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How CHROs can help drive their organizations towards net zero

21 February 2024 • by Knut Haanaes in Business Leaders • 5 min read

Knut Haanaes, Professor of Strategy and Lundin Sustainability Chair at IMD Business School, explains why CHROs will play a key role in their organizations’ progress towards net zero. ...

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‘Perseverance paid off’ says former Cynapsus CEO

13 February 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Business Leaders • 9 min read

In this leadership interview, IMD’s Jennifer Jordan poses six questions to Anthony Giovinazzo, an experienced pharmaceutical executive, about facing tough situations. ...

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Strategic thinking? It’s a brain of two halves  

12 February 2024 • by Tania Lennon in Business Leaders • 8 min read

The theme of strategic thinking – and which factors drive sustained success in very volatile environments – comes up time and again in business leadership. But what exactly is strategic thinking? And...

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Six secrets every leader should know about questions 

31 January 2024 • by Pia Lauritzen in Business Leaders • 8 min read

Leaders can use philosophy to discover hidden organizational insights that will allow them to make smarter, better-informed decisions. ...

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Develop a ‘theory of the world’ to navigate turbulent times

11 January 2024 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Business Leaders • 4 min read

How defining a unique perspective, worldview, and guiding principles can help leaders to describe, explain, and predict outcomes. ...

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Generation Alpha takes the reins

20 December 2023 in Business Leaders • 6 min read

Organizations need to gain an understanding of a new and increasingly commercially influential generation of children and young people. IMD talks to Mark McCrindle about how Alphas will change the world....

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Navigating organizational change: a bitesize framework for leaders 

24 November 2023 • by Anand Narasimhan in Business Leaders • 6 min read

Keep the “change hamburger” in mind as you steer through your transformation journey....

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Navigating the data-driven landscape: the role of ambidextrous leadership

16 October 2023 • by Mohan Subramaniam , Richard Roi in Business Leaders • 6 min read

Leveraging real-world data can be transformative, and leaders need to both transform their core activities and pursue new opportunities....

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