Hallelujah: this time the quest for purpose and meaning may be more than empty promises
Michael Skapinker, who once shared the quiet pessimism of Leonard Cohen, explains why a new era of positive change may be upon us....

July 24, 2026 • by David Bach in Management • 7 min read
How can leaders stay competitive amid geopolitical uncertainty? David Bach explores resilience, AI, energy security, trust and European reform...
Continue readingDecember 29, 2022 • by Michael Skapinker in Management • 10 min read
Michael Skapinker, who once shared the quiet pessimism of Leonard Cohen, explains why a new era of positive change may be upon us....
December 28, 2022 • by Malgorzata Smulowitz, Peter Vogel in Management • 9 min read
The Ahlström family in Finland recognizes that commercial success depends not only on generating profit but also on making a positive global impact on the lives of others, write Malgorzata Smulowitz and...
December 26, 2022 • by Louise Muhdi in Management • 5 min read
IMD Affiliate Professor of Innovation and Strategy Louise Muhdi examines the world of collaborative ecosystems and asks: When it comes to collaboration, does 1+1=3?...
December 22, 2022 • by Cyril Bouquet in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available
In Episode 19 of ManagementCast, Cyril Bouquet discusses the importance of investing in executive development through times of financial hardship...
December 21, 2022 • by Lars Häggström in Management • 6 min read
Managers facing culls can learn from the botched sackings at Twitter and elsewhere, which can come back to haunt businesses...
December 18, 2022 in Management • 9 min read
Successful managers at the top level need a wide range of skills to lead teams both on and off the field. Renowned football writer Simon Kuper presents his best XI tips (plus...
December 14, 2022 • by Peter Vogel in Management • 6 min read
As family offices grow in popularity and expand into riskier investments, families should take a holistic view of their whole ecosystem to build a healthy future for themselves and society, argues family...
December 2, 2022 in Management • 3 min read
Adding more humor into your work won't just improve your leadership and the culture of the office, it could make your whole day better....
November 29, 2022 • by Faisal Hoque in Management • 6 min read
Promoting “organizational mindfulness” can help foster creativity and innovation – two indispensable elements for a company’s success and sustainability, says Faisal Hoque....
November 25, 2022 in Management • 2 min read
To many executives, cost savings always seems like a good idea. However, you need to understand that cost cutting has its own price...
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