IMD business school for management and leadership courses

David Bach, IMD President and Professor of Strategy and Political Economy shares his vision on how companies can adapt to the shifting dynamics of US policy and an increasingly fragmented world.

Durreen Shahnaz, founder & CEO of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) says we need to rethink traditional models of finance to achieve a sustainable and inclusive future.

Pierluigi Collina, the world’s most famous referee, shares his insights into what goes into making the best decisions – on or off the pitch.

Peter Voser, former CEO of Shell and Chairman of the Board of Directors at ABB and PSA offers his unique perspectives on guiding businesses through difficult times.

Ada Tsang, the fastest woman to climb Mt Everest, advised participants ” to make your dream simple. Don’t make it complicated. If not, you are going to walk far from your dream.”

Participants explored the importance of “power” as a leader and how to better harness this for the common good. They honed their strategic and tech skills to ensure success in times of rapid change.

Participants explored how to balance short-term profit with sustainable, long-term growth. They gained leadership insights around group dynamics, understanding the place of anxiety in group communications with experiential exercises.

Participants exchanged insights on the challenges they face to become future ready. They explored the place for customers in a world which is hyper connected, and where machines are becoming smarter than humans.

Participants explored possible futures through scenario thinking. They faced the importance of having difficult conversations, and discovered more of their potential to add impact in their organizations.

“It’s been an amazing week” says one participant. “I’m refreshing many topics, and refreshing is important as well. But also, it’s very important to add these new concepts.”