Why a “great idea” is probably a bad idea
Many entrepreneurs think that having a brilliant idea is the hardest part of starting a company. Raphael Grieco explains why they’re wrong – and reveals the eight key factors that truly drive...
October 8, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco in Management • 5 min read
Many entrepreneurs think that having a brilliant idea is the hardest part of starting a company. Raphael Grieco explains why they’re wrong – and reveals the eight key factors that truly drive...
October 3, 2024 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Management • 3 min read
Our creative strengths drive our ideas. Yet, if we overplay them, they can drain that creative energy and become self-sabotaging loops....
October 2, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Management • 3 min read
Parent-child dynamics are appropriate between actual parents and children, but not in the workplace. Leaders sometimes act as parents to middle managers, seeing them as incapable of taking the initiative; while middle...
October 1, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available
The co-founding partner of Speedinvest discusses the complexities of fund-sizing in an unpredictable market...
September 25, 2024 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Management • 3 min read
The most successful executive teams can achieve great things but can also pose management challenges and must be led so they are productive, not destructive. Take this simple test to check whether...
September 16, 2024 • by Daniel R. Denison , William Fischer in Management • 14 min read
An in-depth study into Haier’s RenDanHeYi philosophy reinforces how it enables business units to innovate and develop new products based on what customers need....
September 13, 2024 • by Ian Charles Stewart in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available
Join this IMD Founder Series talk with François Randin, a trailblazer in electric mobility, as he shares his experience as a pioneer in the EV marketplace. Randin was an early believer in...
September 12, 2024 • by David Bach in Management • 7 min read
With half the world going to the polls this year, how do businesses manage political risk? IMD’s David Bach suggests businesses must look beyond the electoral cycle by aligning their interests with...
September 6, 2024 • by Katharina Lange in Management • 7 min read
Conventional approaches to cross-cultural leadership fail to capture the realities of tribal identity in companies and can lead to costly mistakes for organizations....
September 5, 2024 • by Michael Watkins, Juan Carlos Holgado in Management • 7 min read
With its focus on targeted practice, mindful focus, mental toughness, adaptability, and continuous improvement, archery can provide valuable lessons for those looking to develop their team. ...
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