WEF Unplugged: Geopolitics, sustainability, and a look behind the scenes

Geopolitics dominates Davos: Values-based pragmatism as a blueprint for action

4 hours ago • by David Bach, Julia Binder, Arturo Bris, Frédéric Dalsace, Simon J. Evenett, Florian Hoos , Jennifer Jordan, Sara Ratti, Karl Schmedders, Sarah E. Toms, Ginka Toegel in Corporate governance • 14 min read

From Trump and transatlantic tensions to AI’s reality check and sustainability’s reinvention, Davos 2026 signals a shift toward values-based pragmatism....

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What I got wrong about board leadership– and how I learned to get it right

January 16, 2026 • by Jørgen Vig Knudstorp in Corporate governance • 7 min read

Real influence in the boardroom comes not from power or persuasion, but from humility, clarity, and the courage to disagree, says Jørgen Vig Knudstorp...

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From C-suite to board seat: How to lead by stepping back 

November 20, 2025 • by Marie-France Tschudin in Corporate governance • 5 min read

Marie-France Tschudin suggests seven ways to succeed and make a positive impact as a board member. She says it’s vital to stay in your lane, gain as much meaningful experience as possible,...

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Is bias in the boardroom always a bad thing?

November 19, 2025 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Corporate governance • 7 min read

Board directors are often warned about the dark side of bias in the boardroom, but what if it had a bright side too?...

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No blind spots: The board’s role in sustainability 

November 7, 2025 • by Didier Cossin, Yukie Saito in Corporate governance • 6 min read

Sustainability must rise on boardroom agendas, not as a regulatory checkbox, but as a strategic imperative. The risks are tangible, and the opportunity to act has never been greater....

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Paths to board careers: The four things to consider when searching for your first board role

September 3, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Corporate governance • 6 min read

Transitioning to the boardroom? Discover the four essentials: your value, mindset, learning journey, and cultural fit to build a successful board career....

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How circularity is becoming your best defense

August 21, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Manuel Braun in Corporate governance • 9 min read

In this second article of our series on geopolitics and circularity, we examine how the scramble for critical inputs is fueling a new era of resource wars and what it means for...

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Breaking up to move forward: Why CFOs are at the heart of the de-conglomeration trend

July 23, 2025 • by Salvatore Cantale in Corporate governance • 6 min read

In an age that prizes agility, breaking up is a strategy rather than a surrender, argues IMD’s Salvatore Cantale, as CFOs step forward as architects of value in the de-conglomeration era....

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Six ways boards can take the lead in an era of mistrust

May 19, 2025 • by Peter Voser in Corporate governance • 5 min read

Board members have a central role to play in helping organizations steer a safe path in a polarized and skeptical world....

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Stakeholder capitalism can help build the currency of trust

April 28, 2025 • by Jordi Gual in Corporate governance • 8 min read

Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance. Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the...

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