How to think like a sovereign wealth fund

Use head, heart, and hands to lead sustainable transformation 

January 3, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in Leadership • 8 min read

Effective leadership, a clear narrative, and a shared vision are vital ingredients for bringing lasting change....

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In an uncertain 2025, it’s time to reframe and break through 

January 2, 2025 • by Stefan Michel in Leadership • 7 min read

More than ever, leaders risk getting lost in information overload and complexity. It’s time to look at the world through fresh eyes....

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The shrinking life span of teams – and how to navigate it

January 1, 2025 • by Ina Toegel in Leadership • 9 min read

Here’s how to get the most out of your team – even if you’re only together for shorter periods of time....

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2025: A crossroads for international trade and global business

December 26, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin, Simon J. Evenett, Carlos Cordon in Leadership • 10 min read

From tariffs to supply chain challenges, IMD experts predict the factors that will shape international trade in 2025....

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The Interview: Didier Cossin on high-performance boards

December 20, 2024 in Leadership • 2 min read • Podcast available

The Director of IMD's Global Board Center discusses best-practice governance for leaders across all industries...

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Predictions for 2024....How did we do?

December 20, 2024 • by Robert Hooijberg, Arturo Bris, David Bach, José Parra Moyano, Michael R. Wade, Julia Binder, Howard H. Yu, Simon J. Evenett, Alyson Meister, Salvatore Cantale, Stefan Michel in Leadership • 11 min read

At the end of last year, IMD professors outlined their expert predictions for 2024. Read on to find out who was proved wonderfully right by events, and whose crystal ball was occluded...

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How to get more power at work

December 20, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 3 min read

 You won't be able to understand how power operates in your unique context on your first day in the company, but it's highly achievable after about six months of closely observing the...

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Geopolitics and the CFO: Navigating global trade shifts in the Trump era

December 18, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in Leadership • 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....

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Reach for the SIY: How to grow a grassroots movement into a global initiative

December 18, 2024 • by Nancy Lane, Anand Narasimhan, Heather Cairns-Lee in Leadership • 6 min read

Anand Narasimhan, Heather Cairns-Lee, and Nancy Lane explain how an executive at SAP in California made it his mission to spread mindfulness around the world....

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Focus on data governance to reap the rewards of GenAI

December 17, 2024 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Leadership • 6 min read

GenAI can deliver substantial benefits, but few organizations understand the risks. They need a deliberate data governance strategy....

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