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Formula One motor firms are becoming textbook cases in how to successfully branch into other sectors

By Tawfik Jelassi, Benoit F. Leleux, Anouk Lavoie Orlick

Formula One race cars are the most technologically advanced cars in existence. Every car is equipped with 120 sensors which generate over a million pieces of information every second. This torrent...

Is creating a separate digital organization to drive digital transformation a red herring?

By Goutam Challagalla, Tasadduq A. Shervani

Virtually all firms are investing heavily in digital initiatives. One key question they grapple with is whether these digital initiatives should be housed in the current business or in a...

The Disruption-Fit Leader

By Marco Mancesti

Seeing change as a source of opportunity is probably the best possible antidote in a world that is at times unpredictable, but not only. It is a question of establishing a balance between positive...

Hodl my Lambo: Simple investing rules you can borrow from cryptocurrency traders

By Nikolaus Obwegeser, Remy Assir, Tomoko Yokoi

Financial literacy is extremely low, and many people lack a basic understanding of financial management. Financial investments are inherently complex, and simple rules beyond “don’t put all your eggs...

Developing people in a time of digital disruption

By Jennifer Jordan, Anouk Lavoie Orlick with Lindsay McTeague.
Contributor: Pascal Wicht.

We are unquestionably in an age where digital is revolutionizing all we do in the organization – including how we manage people. This article is meant to provide you with insights into the...

Alumni Community for Entrepreneurship tackles connected farming at event in London

As part of the Founder’s Files Series, a series of talks by prominent startup founders, organized by the IMD United Kingdom Alumni Community for Entrepreneurship with the IMD UK Alumni Club...

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B2B companies can’t afford to ignore digital branding any more.

Insights into developing and nurturing Strategic Partnerships

Georgios Sioutis was preparing for a new career challenge and was therefore looking for a focused program in Strategic Partnerships. He says the program quickly led to him successfully applying his...

Flex or Fail: What is the future of work and pay?

Flex or Fail, a new book by Arturo Bris and co-authors, has been released

Please tell us: What makes your country appealing?

By Christos Cabolis

Revolut: could allegations of Russian involvement sidetrack a fintech revolution?

By Arturo Bris, Gerda Zigiene

Politics play a big role in innovation. The success of Revolut, born in the UK under the auspices of a fintech-friendly environment, will depend on its ability to operate in the euro area. This...

IMD Startup News: SimplicityBio acquired

SimplicityBio, a winner of the IMD Startup Competition, has been acquired by US-based Precision for Medicine

How to beat gender stereotypes: learn, speak up and react

By Ina Toegel, Maude Lavanchy

While classical economic models predict that discrimination on the basis of characteristics such as gender should naturally disappear thanks to competition, reality seems to tell a different story...

The gender prism: “All the light we cannot see”

By Bettina Büchel, Marie O'Hara

While first-generation gender bias was largely associated with outward discrimination that was once legal, we are now faced with second-generation gender bias, which is more invisible but exists in...

Gender diversity as a driver for the business world

For International Women’s Day, the IMD Alumni Club and the MBA office hosted an event at IMD entitled ‘Gender Diversity as a Driver for the Business World.'

Gender equality isn’t a women’s issue — it’s a human one

In depth interview with Galina Antova, IMD MBA alumna whose ambitions and business smarts led her to the top. She believes gender equality isn’t a women’s issue — it’s a human one.

Exploring potential challenges to make a positive difference as a board member

Alumni from IMD's High Performance Board (HPB) program reflect on what they learned and how listening to speakers and fellow participants has helped them to have a positive impact on their own boards.

International Women’s Day: IMD MBAs past and present on breaking down stereotypes and rising to the top

IMD MBAs past and present on breaking down gender stereotypes and rising to the top

Three questions to help you take charge of your ascent to leadership

By Alyson Meister

Rather than being taken by surprise at how you might be judged as a woman leader, it’s important to pre-empt barriers and actively develop strategies to deal with them. Here are three questions...

Why quotas are not enough to improve boardroom diversity

By Bettina Büchel

Companies must consider more than just how to appoint more women onto their boards. The focus must shift to how to integrate them.

Jebsen & Jessen Family Enterprise: Masters of entrepreneurial partnerships

By Benoit F. Leleux with Marta Widz.

Receiving one of the most prestigious accolades for "excellence in family business" was a memorable moment for Hans Michael Jebsen and Heinrich Jessen – the two principal shareholders of Jebsen ...

Talent competitiveness and leadership quality

By Arturo Bris with Christos Cabolis, José Caballero.

Public policies can strongly influence the quality of leadership capabilities and competencies available in a particular country. For example, policies that increase education expenditure...

Embrace digital - make your strategy process more engaging!

By Knut Haanaes

A few years back the author was involved in an exercise where the strategy processes of a large set of leading global firms were observed. These were all companies you would expect to be...

The continuous attractiveness of Switzerland

By Arturo Bris, José Caballero

Why do MNCs such as Philip Morris and ABB choose Switzerland as a base for their operations? There are several significant factors that define the attractiveness of Switzerland. Among them, one...