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Capitalism needs a reboot. This is how we can make it more inclusive

By Arturo Bris

The future of capitalism cannot be the responsibility of the corporate sector alone. We need action from governments too. Powerful partnerships between the two can help us create a fairer...

8 sustainability trends to watch out for in 2020

By Natalia Olynec

IMD faculty on sustainability trends in 2020

Rethinking capitalism: An opportunity for Switzerland

By Frédéric Dalsace

As the World Economic Forum takes place in Davos, Professor Frédéric Dalsace says Switzerland can become a hub for partnerships to reform capitalism

From barracks to business: the former officer helping veterans break into the corporate world

MBA graduate links business with military

10 reasons why organizational change fails

By Michael D. Watkins

So if your organization needs to change in fundamental ways, how can you beat the odds and be successful? The starting point is to understand why most transformation efforts fail. In our work...

Finding purpose, dealing with disruption and making the world safer - an interview with Securitas CEO Magnus Ahlqvist

IMD’s professor Thomas Malnight sat down with Magnus Ahlqvist, CEO of Securitas AB to talk about his company’s journey to find its meaning and transform digitally.

Making an impact at home: New report outlines IMD’s contribution to the local and regional economy

IMD has been awarded the BSIS label for its impact in the Canton of Vaud and beyond.

Apple’s share price has doubled, but there is a crunch coming – investors should watch out

By Arturo Bris

What Apple needs is a focus on innovation and not on financial engineering. I argued in a Conversation article in December 2018 that the company is no longer considered a growth stock by...

Strong institutions alleviate uncertainty

By Christos Cabolis

The beginning of the year is the time where think-tanks and economists predict the trends, or forces, that will shape economic and social outcomes over the next twelve months. The common ground...

How philanthropists can harness data to make the world a better place

By Peter Vogel, Malgorzata Kurak

Just as John D. Rockefeller and Henry Ford did nearly a century ago, business leaders today, including Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet, are leading a new golden age of philanthropy to...

IMD can help business navigate change - new Chairman Demaré

Interview of incoming IMD Supervisory Board Chairman Michel Demaré

Dream small: The best path forward for AI in supply chains

By Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff

Artificial intelligence (AI) remains a controversial topic in the supply chain community, something that is fueled by huge aspirations but is hindered by data availability, employee training and...

The past, present and future of Chinese philanthropy

By Peter Vogel, Malgorzata Kurak

For centuries, philanthropy flourished in China, taking its inspiration from the values and beliefs of Confucianism, Taoism, or Buddhism. However, charitable giving grew less common with...

Giving people space to be creative and understanding why humans play – the building blocks of LEGO Group's success

In a discussion with IMD Professor Howard Yu, executive chairman and former CEO of LEGO Group Jørgen Vig Knudstorp talks about navigating waves of disruption and the need to balance long- and...

Future proofing and turbocharging organizations – IMD wins coveted award

The Brandon Hall Group has awarded IMD for cases by faculty on change strategy and innovative learning programs for its Excellence Awards

IMD supports 42 Swiss startups to take their business to the next level

The 42 winners of the IMD Startup Competition will receive valuable business input from IMD participants, and some will even be pitched to investors in Silicon Valley.

Have fun and learn from failure: the secret to a successful career

An interview with Schneider Electric’s Barbara Frei-Spreiter (EMBA 2007) on finding her passion, her approach to the world of work and staying ahead of the green energy curve.

An Instagram exec on the evolution of social media and how the IMD MBA shaped his life

A conversation between IMD MBA Dean Seán Meehan and Gord Ray, Brand Development Lead EMEA at Instagram (MBA 2002)

The Gift of Longevity

By Christos Cabolis

Promoting healthy living is a prerequisite to enhancing prosperity, a point that is the focus of the third UN Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG): “good health and well-being.” How do the...

Industry 4.0's unpredictable impacts: New data-powered business models

By Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff

Industry 4.0—the increasing use of automation and data exchange in manufacturing—is already having an impact on business models in numerous—and often surprising—ways. One illustrative example is...

Is it the end of strategy in business ecosystems?

By Mark J. Greeven

A business ecosystem is an innovative way of organizing and is not only found in pioneering Silicon Valley giants. In fact, we find the best examples of business ecosystems at the other side of...

Joining forces for the world we want

By Vanina Farber, Natalia Olynec

Achieving the SDGs, 17 Global Goals for the next decade, requires systemic changes across sectors, not just international aid. The SDGs are mobilizing private capital to contribute to...

The IMD MBA – a springboard to success – ranked #1 by Forbes once again

The influential business magazine has consistently ranked IMD’s MBA among its biggest career boosters since 2011

RFID: Yesterday’s blockchain

By Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff

RFID has become a useful part of the supply chain toolbox while not being the revolution it was once promised to be. By looking back on RFID, practitioners can begin looking for the blockchain...

Propelling family enterprises toward the future: IMD center of excellence names new Director Peter Vogel

IMD Professor of Family Business and Entrepreneurship Peter Vogel has taken up the Directorship of the IMD Global Family Business Center

What teams don’t, can’t, daren’t or won’t discuss

By Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux

Undiscussables exist because they help people avoid short-term conflicts, threats, and embarrassment. But they also short-circuit the inquiries and challenges essential to both improving performance...

“Leadership is believing that everybody else has a superhero inside of them”

David Marquet speaks at IMD’s High Performance Leadership (HPL) and Advanced HPL’s 100th program alumni event

Incorporating industrial robots in the forthcoming IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking

By Christos Cabolis

On September 26, we are launching the third edition of the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR). It assesses an economy’s aptitude to adapt and explore digital technologies that...

How a chocolate company cleaned up its supply chain and started the transformation of an industry

By Benoit F. Leleux, Jan Van der Kaaij

What gives a brand the ability to stand head and shoulders above a saturated marketplace? What enables it to win loyalty and enthusiasm from its employees and its audience? What gives it staying...

Changing lives – 60 at a time

IMD’s High Performance Leadership (HPL) and Advanced High Performance Leadership (AHPL) celebrate 100th program