IMD News

Discovering oneself as a leader

By participating in the TBL program, Anne Rigault was able to discover her own leadership style and test it out on her peers

IMD Startup Competition 2018/2019 Special Edition

On behalf of IMD, we are pleased to announce the winners of the IMD Startup Competition 2018/19 Special Edition, who will begin work with our Executive MBA participants in November, and accompany...

An inside look at OWP

IMD just wrapped up its signature program Orchestrating Winning Performance (OWP). OWP is the only program of its kind; executives can customize their week to fit their interests and needs as well...

IMD and digitalswitzerland explore digital competitiveness and data protection at successful summit

IMD and digitalswitzerland recently hosted a Summit on digital competitiveness and the latest digital trends for some of the biggest names in high tech in Switzerland at IMD’s campus in Lausanne.

What makes a motivating leader?

Kicking off the first evening keynote of IMD’s signature program Orchestrating Winning Performance, IMD President Jean-François Manzoni said leadership development has evolved in recent years and...

IMD MBAs explore business in Bangalore

Every year IMD send its MBA cohort on a Discovery Expedition to international business hotspots. This month, the cohort of 90 participants s will go on one continuous journey with stops in...

Over 450 executives come to IMD to re-energize themselves and their organizations

IMD is pleased to welcome over 450 executives from more than 200 organizations, 55 industries, and 62 countries who have come together on IMD’s campus in Lausanne for a week of invigorating...

IMD MBA Cohort Immersed in Global Business Hub Singapore

This month IMD’s MBA class will be immersed in Singapore a global innovation hub at the cutting-edge of technology in Asia.

Despite challenge from Asia, "The West" leads in digital - US, Canada and seven European countries in top 10

PRESS RELEASE - The USA leads the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2018 followed by Singapore, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Rising from the 3rd spot, the USA overtakes Singapore and...

Which are the most digitally competitive countries and why does it matter?

On Wednesday June 20, IMD business school and digitalswitzerland are hosting the first Digital Competiveness Summit 2018 on digital competitiveness and the latest digital trends, at IMD’s campus...

IMD MBAs Visit Silicon Valley, a hotbed of technology and Innovation

Silicon Valley is an intense cacophony of innovation, full of the world’s most valuable internet companies, top universities, an abundance of intellectual property and venture capital that no...

IMD MBA alumni gather to explore reinvention and rediscovery

For the third consecutive year, IMD is hosting the All MBA Alumni Event, which brings together 250+ IMD MBA graduates from as far and wide as Brazil, China and Senegal, and from classes spanning...

Professor Howard Yu releases new book on how companies stay successful

Despite patent filings, market dominance, and financial resources, copycat competition continues to pose an existential threat to all businesses. How can a business shield itself from copycats?

IMD’s June 2018 EMBAs celebrate their learning journey

Last week IMD’s June 2018 EMBA cohort commemorated the end of one chapter of their journey and the beginning of another with an elegant graduation ceremony at the Beau-Rivage Hotel in...

IMD Professor Knut Haanaes appointed to Lead New Global Leadership Institute at the World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum announced yesterday that Professor Knut Haanaes is appointed the first Dean of the new Global Leadership Institute. Haanaes joins the Forum from IMD, where he is...

IMD’s EMBAs mark the end of an intense and rewarding learning journey

This Friday IMD’s June 2018 EMBA cohort will commemorate the end of one chapter of their journey and the beginning of another with an elegant graduation ceremony at the Beau-Rivage Hotel in...

IMD races to raise funds for international charity

Members of the IMD 2018 MBA class and IMD staff recently participated in a charity sporting event in Geneva called Race for Gift organized to raise funds for over 20 international and...

IMD thought leadership recognized for excellence by EFMD

EFMD, an international, not-for-profit, membership organization of business schools and corporations recently announced the winners of its annual case writing competition and IMD authors...

The US overtakes Hong Kong at first place among world’s most competitive economies

PRESS RELEASE - Marking its 30th edition this year, the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings emphasize a long-term trend highlighted in past editions – that the countries on the top of the list each...

The rise of Bangalore – startups and beyond

Buckle-up tight, wait for landing, de-board the plane, collect your luggage, and walk out into Bangalore’s contemporary-looking Kempegowda International Airport. One of the things you may notice...

Professor Peter Vogel chosen as holder of the new Debiopharm Chair for Family Philanthropy at IMD

IMD is pleased to announce the nomination of Professor Peter Vogel from the 1st of September 2017 as the holder of the new Debiopharm Chair for Family Philanthropy.

Gaining the skills and confidence to take that next step

It’s time to take that next step and move closer to your dream. It’s time to become the professional you have always wanted to be, the leader, the manager or the next Executive MBA candidate. It’s...

Digital health ecosystem workshop at IMD

The IMD Global Centre, Value Chain 4.0, recently hosted its first workshop on the digital health ecosystem in Switzerland. The aim of this workshop was to identify barriers and facilitators towards...

IMD’s Entrepreneurship Community continues to gain momentum

Since last year a new initiative, the Alumni Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE), has been making waves at IMD and in the wider Lausanne area. Other regions in Switzerland and beyond will also soon...

MBA candidates share learning in Asia’s Lion City

IMD Asia’s campus in Singapore, also known as the Lion City, played host to 30 MBA candidates from the class of 2017 this week, as part of their MBA Discovery Expeditions program across the globe.

IMD business school and PwC Consulting to jointly host a leadership development program in Japan to nurture the next generation of business leaders

By Naoshi Takatsu

IMD business school and PwC Consulting will jointly host a leadership development program in Japan to nurture the next generation of business leaders. The inaugural session is planned for October...

New book by IMD MBA Alumna

IMD alumnae Alicia Micklethwait has co-authored a new book on the importance of corporate governance, board leadership and culture.

IOC Executive Board concludes meetings with governance report from IMD business school

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board wrapped up two days of meetings, ahead of the 2024 Candidate City Briefing and 130th Session, with a review of the IOC’s governance...

IMD brings Silicon Valley to Switzerland

IMD’s Alumni Community for Entrepreneurship held its first Venture Capital Deal Camp. The daylong program was organized to bring entrepreneurs and investors together as well as to give an overview...

Fear is galvanizing

Celebrated for her bullseye wit, Lucy Kellaway gives her last talk at IMD before leaving the Financial Times after 32 years to become a teacher. The final keynote speaker of IMD’s 2017...