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Your first moves as the new CEO

30 October 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in CEO • 3 min read

You've just been parachuted in as the new CEO. You need to hit the ground running and build credibility fast. Where do you start?...

The fractional gains of senior leaders: Fact or fallacy?

24 September 2024 • by Tomoko Yokoi in CEO • 4 min read

Employing part-time seniors can help your organization in significant ways – but do you know the dos and don’ts of engaging in such arrangements? If not, this fun test will help you...

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Is the single CEO leadership model still fit for purpose?

8 August 2024 • by Lars Häggström in CEO • 9 min read

As the scope and demands of the CEO role become ever more complex, shifting to a shared leadership model, such as a co-CEO arrangement, could help prevent burnout, increase job satisfaction, and...

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Why supply chain reorganization now tops the CEO’s agenda

25 April 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in CEO • 7 min read

Amid mounting geopolitical tensions, CEOs must take direct control of supply chain resilience, says IMD’s Carlos Cordon...

How a female CEO challenged self-limiting beliefs

22 March 2024 • by Sunita Sehmi in CEO • 5 min read

As a leader, you face complex and intricate challenges every day. Sometimes, pinpointing or even articulating these challenges can be tricky. But until you can fully address and resolve them, they have...

How to protect yourself as a female CEO

12 March 2024 • by Corinne Post in CEO • 8 min read

Female CEOs facing the 'glass cliff' must navigate challenges strategically – assess, negotiate, and persist for lasting leadership success....

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Henkel’s Carsten Knobel: A CEO who sticks to his strategy

27 February 2024 in CEO • 9 min read • Podcast available

Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni why he has remained laser focused on implementing its purposeful growth agenda and why the company decided to exit Russia. ...

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The new CEO’s guide to crisis management

28 November 2023 • by Konrad Lenniger, Michael D. Watkins in CEO • 5 min read

As baby-boomer CEOs retire, a new wave of leaders is taking over. These new CEOs are full of fresh ideas and perspectives. However, many inevitably will face their first time leading a...

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Making the metaverse a safe space for everyone

3 November 2023 • by Alyson Meister in CEO • 6 min read

As organizations begin to incorporate the metaverse into their strategies, CEOs must ensure that the new technology supports equity, inclusion and diversity at every opportunity....

How can CEOs harness the power of generative AI?

2 November 2023 • by Goutam Challagalla in CEO • 5 min read

Generative AI can transform marketing, customer service, and other business areas, but CEOs must ensure they use it effectively, says IMD’s Goutam Challagalla ...

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