Energy, focus, and 5 other key skills for future leadersÂ
Facing times of unprecedented peril, we need to urgently develop a pipeline of leaders capable of mobilizing, focusing and sustaining the energy of teams and organizations....

April 1, 2026 • by Faisal Hoque, Pranay Sanklecha, Paul Scade in Management • 10 min read
Companies seeking to automate middle management risk eliminating capabilities that algorithms cannot replace. Leaders must identify tasks requiring practical and ethical judgment....
Continue readingOctober 4, 2022 • by Michael D. Watkins in Management • 7 min read
Facing times of unprecedented peril, we need to urgently develop a pipeline of leaders capable of mobilizing, focusing and sustaining the energy of teams and organizations....
September 30, 2022 • by Cyril Bouquet in Management • 7 min read
Some companies are recognizing the benefits of creating new products and services for traditionally under-served audiences. But many more would benefit from doing the same....
September 29, 2022 in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available
In Episode 14 of ManagementCast, Jennifer Jordan tells listeners how they conduct a "power audit" in their own workplaces....
September 27, 2022 in Management • 6 min read
Organizations and their leaders need to take steps to ensure diversity and inclusion efforts are supported as hybrid and remote working become the norm...
September 26, 2022 • by Per Espen Stoknes in Management • 6 min read
The world needs to shift to a radically different economic model if it is to avoid stagnation and ensure prosperity for all. Businesses will ultimately benefit from this transition, but they must...
September 26, 2022 in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available
Jan Jenisch, CEO of Holcim, discusses with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders...
September 23, 2022 in Management • 3 min read
It is important for executives to understand that emotions allow them to put things in context and have a larger view of what is happening. It also helps build valuable connections with...
September 21, 2022 • by Boris Thurm, Sophie Bürgin, Jordane Widmer in Management • 9 min read
To help policymakers and business leaders better understand the true impact of economic activity on people and the planet, GDP needs to measure more than just output....
September 16, 2022 • by Jennifer Jordan in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available
In Episode 13 of ManagementCast, IMD Professor Jennifer Jordan discusses the "unspoken currency" that is power...
September 16, 2022 • by David Bach, Peter Lorange in Management • 4 min read
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of technology in management education. IMD Honorary President Peter Lorange discusses the impact of hybrid learning on leadership training and shares his tips on how to...
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