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5 AI-related workforce challenges every CEO must address in 2025

January 9, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Strategy • 3 min read

In every digital transformation there is a technical side of change and a human side – which is where transformation efforts most often go off the rails. These are the key AI-related...

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

January 2, 2025 • by Stefan Michel in Strategy • 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 Strategy • 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 Strategy • 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 Strategy • 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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Geopolitics and the CFO: Navigating global trade shifts in the Trump era

December 18, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in Strategy • 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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Time to go green? What bonds are best for you?

December 18, 2024 • by Salvatore Cantale, Barry Gavin in Strategy • 16 min read

Green and sustainability-linked bonds offer companies new funding to reach sustainability goals. Salvatore Cantale and Barry Gavin explain how to balance processes with outcomes to tap into a booming market....

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The business value of gamification: Pathways to customer retention

December 18, 2024 • by Konstantinos Trantopoulos , M. Dalbert Ma, Vasilis Vassalos, Michael G. Jacobides in Strategy • 3 min read

Customer retention is a long-term endeavor. By securely locking customers into a game, firms can generate more value from them and gain a crucial competitive edge....

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Sia Houchangnia on building relationships that empower founders

December 13, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Strategy • 1 min read • Podcast available

In this episode of Capital Conversations, Sia Houchangnia presents a specific approach to providing effective advice and support to founders....

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India and Indonesia – great international expectations, big domestic challenges 

December 13, 2024 • by Nico Luchsinger in Strategy • 5 min read

India and Indonesia's manufacturing and resource capabilities position them as potential counterweights to China. But can these two Asian economies overcome their internal challenges to meet international expectations?...

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