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“CHRO, stay in your lane.” Why I’m ignoring this outdated wisdom

September 22, 2026 • by I by IMD in Future of work • 5 min read

VP of Human Resources Tessa Boshoff explains why CHROs should reject outdated leadership advice and play a central role in business strategy....

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Access to tools, not training, is stifling AI value

September 18, 2026 • by Mauro Macchi, Tim Good, Dominic King, Mamta Kapur in Future of work • 5 min read

Europe’s AI ambitions are stalling, but not due to a skills gap. Limited access to tools and outdated work design are holding companies back....

Using AI as a sounding board to strengthen communication

Three tips to start using AI as a communications sounding board

September 1, 2026 • by Katharina Lange, José Parra Moyano in Future of work • 2 min read

Learn how AI-powered feedback can boost executive coaching: three concrete tips to improve tone, word choice, and cultural insight....

From space to the workplace, collaboration is making us more liberal

August 31, 2026 • by Thomas Fewer, Murat Tarakci, David Dwertmann in Future of work • 4 min read

Can collaboration in the workplace reshape ideology? This IMD study shows diverse teams foster inclusivity and better strategic decisions....

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Are you embracing your inner founder?

August 11, 2026 • by I by IMD in Future of work • 2 min read

HubSpot CPO Helen Russell argues that leaders need to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and master three key skills to thrive in an AI-driven world....

Still life of a conserved antique sextant, suggesting the enduring value of experience, knowledge, and careful stewardship.

Are you tapping into the talent of older workers?

August 6, 2026 • by Robert Hooijberg, Tania Lennon in Future of work • 3 min read

Question your talent practices: a guide to evaluating resource allocation for age diversity and enhancing problem solving....

In the age of AI we need magicians, not managers

July 27, 2026 • by William Fischer in Future of work • 8 min read

As knowledge rapidly loses its shelf life, leadership is no longer about what leaders know, but what they can make possible. The answer lies in “magic-making”, not technical mastery. ...

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AI may write the recipe, but only we can taste the food

July 2, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in Future of work • 4 min read

AI can optimize processes, but true leadership requires human judgment, says Shelley Zalis. Success depends on integrating machine intelligence with ‘soft skills’ like empathy and intention....