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Push back against policies
that undermine democracy

Daniel Ziblatt, author of the best-selling book, How Democracies Die, at OWP 2025

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Turn sustainability into strategy and become the leader that shapes the future of business

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How to solve the
geopolitical puzzle

Discover the tools you need to thrive in an age of geopolitical uncertainty

 

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Daniel Ziblatt: Democracy is dying in “baby steps” – here’s how leaders can push back
Daniel Ziblatt: Democracy is dying in “baby steps” – here’s how leaders can push back

28 Jun 2025 · by David Bach in Geopolitics,

Comedian and conductor Rainer Hersch says managers striving to lead high-performance teams can find inspiration in the concert hall
Comedian and conductor Rainer Hersch says managers striving to lead high-performance teams can find inspiration in the concert hall

27 Jun 2025 · by Rainer Hersch in Leadership

WTO's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Business must defend the WTO’s vital rules-based system
WTO’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Business must defend the WTO’s vital rules-based system

26 Jun 2025 · by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geopolitics

 In his final days as co-CEO, Marc Maurer shares On's story
In his final days as co-CEO, Marc Maurer shares On’s story

25 Jun 2025 · by Alyson Meister in Innovation

Human-like machines remain a distant prospect says AI expert Michael Wooldridge
Human-like machines remain a distant prospect says AI expert Michael Wooldridge
The end of corporate passivity: Why business leaders must shape geopolitics, not just react to it
The end of corporate passivity: Why business leaders must shape geopolitics, not just react to it

23 Jun 2025 · by Arturo Bris in Geopolitics

World Competitiveness Ranking 2025
World Competitiveness Ranking 2025

17 Jun 2025

In memory of Professor Emeritus Jean-Philippe Deschamps
In memory of Professor Emeritus Jean-Philippe Deschamps

12 Jun 2025

NEW: I by IMD Magazine<br>Discover the tools you need to thrive in an age of geopolitical uncertainty
NEW: I by IMD Magazine
Discover the tools you need to thrive in an age of geopolitical uncertainty

12 Jun 2025

Celebrating IMD’s case writing excellence with The Case Centre
Celebrating IMD’s case writing excellence with The Case Centre

05 Jun 2025

Murat Tarakci joins IMD faculty
Murat Tarakci joins IMD faculty

04 Jun 2025

IMD ranked #1 for custom programs by the FT
IMD ranked #1 for custom programs by the FT

02 Jun 2025

Leaders Unplugged podcast: Global deans Catherine Duggan and Darren Dahl on leading through turbulence
Leaders Unplugged podcast: Global deans Catherine Duggan and Darren Dahl on leading through turbulence

19 May 2025 · by David Bach , in Leaders Unplugged podcast

IMD recognized with EFMD Gold Award for work with NatWest Group
IMD recognized with EFMD Gold Award for work with NatWest Group

20 May 2025

Future Readiness Indicator 2025: Future-ready companies balance agility with technological patience
Future Readiness Indicator 2025: Future-ready companies balance agility with technological patience

20 May 2025

David Bach: Why we all benefit from America’s top universities
David Bach: Why we all benefit from America’s top universities

01 May 2025

Inclusiveness is not a trend. It’s a test of leadership.
Inclusiveness is not a trend. It’s a test of leadership.

24 Apr 2025 · by David Bach in Leadership

Two IMD cases recognized in the 2024 EFMD Case Writing Competition
Two IMD cases recognized in the 2024 EFMD Case Writing Competition

17 Apr 2025

In memoriam to Professor Bettina Büchel, a cherished member of the IMD community
In memoriam to Professor Bettina Büchel, a cherished member of the IMD community

10 Apr 2025

IMD Smart City Index 2025: Affordable housing is a common struggle.  Where does your city rank?
IMD Smart City Index 2025: Affordable housing is a common struggle. Where does your city rank?

08 Apr 2025

2024 Annual Report: IMD showcases impact as a pioneering force among the world’s leading business schools
2024 Annual Report: IMD showcases impact as a pioneering force among the world’s leading business schools

03 Apr 2025

IMD launches two highly flexible master's degrees to address leadership talent gap
IMD launches two highly flexible master’s degrees to address leadership talent gap

02 Apr 2025

IMD's scale-up program with Innovaud wins Innovations That Inspire award
IMD’s scale-up program with Innovaud wins Innovations That Inspire award

31 Mar 2025

Tune in to our new podcast series with IMD President David Bach to hear candid and actionable insights from impactful business leaders
Tune in to our new podcast series with IMD President David Bach to hear candid and actionable insights from impactful business leaders

24 Mar 2025

Bettina Büchel honored as the first recipient of the IMD Impact Through Innovation Award
Bettina Büchel honored as the first recipient of the IMD Impact Through Innovation Award

19 Mar 2025

New Indicator 2025: Future-ready travel companies balance tech with touch
New Indicator 2025: Future-ready travel companies balance tech with touch

18 Mar 2025

New I by IMD Magazine<br>How to win back trust
New I by IMD Magazine
How to win back trust

13 Mar 2025 in Leadership

Breaking barriers or backsliding? The future of workplace equity
Breaking barriers or backsliding? The future of workplace equity

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