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The idea of a three-stage life – school, work, retirement – is rapidly being pensioned off. Here we explore the options for a world where people will routinely live in good health...
Continue readingDecember 8, 2025 • by Zhike Lei in Talent management • 2 min read • Podcast available
IMD’s Zhike Lei talks with Marcus Schindler on driving innovation at Novo Nordisk, balancing delivery and discovery, and preparing R&D teams for AI....
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Discover how AI and a skills-powered approach are redefining talent management, enabling agility, efficiency, and workforce transformation....
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Soulless management talk disengages teams. Use authentic, thoughtful language to inspire connection, motivation, and purpose in your leadership....
November 5, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Talent management • 3 min read
Discover how to uncover and address unconscious team behaviors, resolve hidden tensions, and boost collaboration and overall performance....
November 4, 2025 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Talent management • 2 min read • Podcast available
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November 3, 2025 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Talent management • 7 min read
Olympic champion Oliver Zeidler shares how resilience, reinvention, and a beginner’s mindset shaped his journey from sports to MBA and leadership growth....
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September 16, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel in Talent management • 5 min read
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September 10, 2025 in Talent management • 7 min read
In a volatile world, organizations must adopt a skills-powered approach to talent management to boost agility, resilience, and growth....
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