Embracing conflict, the catalyst for renewal

Specialization in action: inside a Specialist VC’s playbook for success

June 14, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available

Evgenia Plotnikova, General Partner at Dawn Capital, discusses whether VCs should broaden or narrow their focus in years to come...

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On a long-haul mission to have meaningful impact 

June 11, 2024 • by Misiek Piskorski in Management • 8 min read

Ralph Herbst, Chief Strategy Officer at gene therapy company AskBio (an independently operated subsidiary of Bayer), tells Misiek Piskorski how he has stayed focused on a long-term quest to push the boundaries...

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Why Novo Nordisk’s CEO has learned to trust his gut feeling 

May 21, 2024 in Management • 10 min read • Podcast available

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, CEO of the company which makes game-changing obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, explains how its culture and long-term view underpin its recent turnaround....

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RWE’s Markus Krebber on building energy reserves to keep focused on the long term 

April 30, 2024 in Management • 9 min read

The RWE CEO tells Jean-François Manzoni how he is reshaping the power company to drive the energy transition and why leaders need to always keep something in the tank to remain resilient....

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How concession-making helps forge stronger relationships 

April 29, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Management • 5 min read

Expert guidance on how and when to make concessions to foster healthy relationships and encourage a collaborative working environment....

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How to ingrain a new habit 

April 23, 2024 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Management • 5 min read

In part one of this two-part series, we advised on sparking new habits. Here, in part two, we offer a checklist to help ingrain them....

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How maritime owners can address overconfidence and make sound decisions 

April 19, 2024 • by Camellia Pham in Management • 9 min read

In many ways, overconfidence is advantageous to business owners – but it also carries risks. Taking the time to become aware of how you think and being mindful of the stories you...

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Tesla’s crossroads: Can Elon Musk’s stock-market darling retain an edge over rivals? 

April 19, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade in Management • 7 min read

The EV pioneer’s once-unrivaled dominance is being tested by declining sales, fierce competition, and questions about its commitment to sustainability and innovation. IMD’s Michael Wade examines Tesla’s strategic direction and leadership. ...

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Tips for smarter questions that yield better decisions 

April 19, 2024 • by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Management • 3 min read

Over time, successful leaders develop a mix of questions that help them make decisions. Find out what your own question mix is and what you might do to update it....

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Five types of questions for better strategic decision-making

April 19, 2024 • by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Management • 4 min read

When facing uncertainty, effective leaders ask smart questions. But what does this mean? Through extensive research and collaboration with executives, we’ve identified five types of questions for better straategic decision-making....

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