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    Meet your Program Directors

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    Our Faculty members are recognized world authorities in their fields. Dividing their time between teaching, research, and working with international companies, they remain on top of the latest management trends. You can expect timely, innovative learning activities, materials, and content in all IMD programs.

    George Kohlrieser
    Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior
    George Kohlrieser is Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior. He is an organizational and clinical psychologist, hostage negotiator, award-winning author, consultant, conference speaker, and media commentator. His research, teaching, and consulting activities focus on high-performance leadership, high-performance teamwork,…
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    John Weeks
    John Weeks
    Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior
    John Weeks is Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior. He works at the intersection of leadership, organizational culture, and change. He helps leaders understand how they can manage themselves to lead others more effectively and to have a positive and intentional impact on the culture of their organizations. He believes leadership i…
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    Jean-François Manzoni
    President and Nestlé Chaired Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development
    Jean-François Manzoni is President of IMD and Nestlé Chaired Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development. His research, teaching, and consulting activities are focused on leadership, the development of high-performance organizations, and corporate governance. In recent years he has been concentrating increasingly on ways to ensure lead…
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    Latest publications
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    A converted skeptic on growing a pharma business with an entrepreneurial culture

    STADA CEO Peter Goldschmidt on instilling an entrepreneurial ethos to help STADA outperform its peers and making growth mindset a strategic priority.

    By John R. Weeks
    06 April 2023
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    Danone CEO: ‘80% right immediately is better than 100% late’

    Antoine de Saint-Affrique, in a frank and open discussion with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni, explains his no-nonsense approach to problem-solving, the importance of speaking the truth, however uncomfortable, and knowing when it’s time to st…

    By Jean-François Manzoni
    21 March 2023
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    Eight ways to focus and get the important stuff done

    Leadership in times of crisis requires extraordinary self-discipline. High-performing leaders will focus only on top priority items and ignore non-urgent tasks.

    By George Kohlrieser
    16 March 2023
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    Rakuten’s CEO has repeatedly proven doubters wrong – and he’s at it again

    Mickey Mikitani tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how he has grown Rakuten from an e-commerce startup into an ecosystem spanning internet services, fintech, and mobile.

    By Jean-François Manzoni
    22 February 2023
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