2025: A crossroads for international trade and global business
From tariffs to supply chain challenges, IMD experts predict the factors that will shape international trade in 2025....

December 26, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven, José Parra Moyano, Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi, Jialu Shan, Didier Bonnet, Robert Hooijberg in Business • 8 min read
Is your organization AI-ready? IMD professors and researchers predict 2026 trends in artificial intelligence. Read on and prepare to innovate – or be left behind. ...
Continue readingDecember 26, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin, Simon J. Evenett, Carlos Cordon in Business • 10 min read
From tariffs to supply chain challenges, IMD experts predict the factors that will shape international trade in 2025....
December 18, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in Business • 4 min read
In an era marked by rising US-China tensions and shifting global trade dynamics, CFOs need to incorporate geopolitical insights into their strategic decision-making, advises IMD’s Richard Baldwin....
December 12, 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Business • 3 min read
Do you know what being fit for the future means in practice? Here are three key lessons that can be learned from companies that are truly well-prepared for what the future may...
December 11, 2024 • by Tania Lennon in Business • 2 min read
Leaders today face a proliferation of responsibilities and expectations. This guide will help you accelerate talent development while building a future-ready business....
December 9, 2024 • by Joep de Caluwé in Business • 8 min read
Learn why flashy innovation often fails and how a strategic, fact-based approach can drive real innovation success in corporate environments. Insights from industry experts....
December 3, 2024 • by Joep de Caluwé in Business • 8 min read
Innovation silos hinder corporate growth and adaptability. By integrating efforts by M&A, in-house innovation, and partnerships, companies can create a unified innovation ecosystem that maximizes resources, fosters collaboration, and drives impactful change...
December 2, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco in Business • 2 min read
It's a myth that having a brilliant idea is the hardest part of starting a company. Instead, these eight key factors determine startup success....
November 27, 2024 • by Peter G. Kirchschläger in Business • 3 min read
We are very good at expressing our positions on ethical issues but less good at explaining them. Use this template to set out your position clearly for all to understand....
November 21, 2024 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Business • 7 min read
Corporate messages about the climate crisis can evoke feelings of helplessness. In contrast, life-affirming, empowering narratives can be more effective drivers of sustainability. ...
November 19, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Business • 1 min read • Podcast available
Nicolas Dufourcq discusses the pivotal role Bpifrance plays in France's entrepreneurial ecosystem...
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