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The consistent inclusion of IMD faculty in the list demonstrates the school’s ongoing impact and commitment to excellence in Executive Education.

New research introduces an innovative approach to addressing the growing humanitarian crises worldwide.

New tool evaluates the threat to humanity of Uncontrolled Artificial General Intelligence

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) leader Kathy Teoh (SL2018) embraced advocacy as a second career to foster diverse representation and build a culture of inclusivity in the workplace.

The economies where AI is most noticeably replacing humans are found to also be those where discrimination is on the up – and there seems to be a likely link.

Five custom programs received awards at the 32nd annual HCM Excellence Awards, including two gold, one silver, and two bronze.

IMD’s leading position in the critical field of digital and AI transformation has been further strengthened with the launch of the TONOMUS Global Center for Digital and AI Transformation.

However, AI – global executives’ top concern when surveyed – could destabilize any economy in the world

IMD Professor Marleen Dieleman was recognized for her case on digital ecosystem innovation in India.

New data highlights how leaders in the finance, automotive, and consumer packaged goods sectors are readying themselves for a world of dramatic transformation

Yuko Adachi (SL 2019) overcame gender bias and embraced her femininity to come into her own as an authentic leader.

David Bach, IMD’s Dean of Innovation and Programs and Rio Tinto Chair in Stakeholder Engagement, has been appointed as the institute’s next President, effective 1 September 2024.

Litong Zhang reveals how an IMD scholarship transformed his concept of what being a leader in business today means in terms of social impact

The 2024 IMD Smart City Ranking finds European and Asian cities consistently and increasingly dominating the Top 20

Alibaba, China’s US-listed e-commerce giant, missed market expectations for revenue in the December quarter, but announced it is boosting the size of its share buyback program by $25bn as shares jumped 5% on the news and then settled back to a 5% …

More than 80% of organizations will be using GenAI by 2026. Addressing bias in these systems must become a priority to avoid acute organizational and societal risks, says a forthcoming white paper by IMD, Microsoft, and Ringier.

Michael Wade and Tomoko Yokoi explain how IMD ranked the world’s leading companies on AI adoption and use – and reveal which topped the list.

Mike and Amit discuss how to evaluate the progress of Artificial Intelligence using real-time technological and regulatory changes.

As AI advances at a breakneck pace, IMD’s new AI Safety Clock warns we’re nearing a critical tipping point. With regulation lagging, can we keep AI under control before it’s too late?

Klein tells Jim Pulcrano how AI technology can help build scale and precision in an underserved population, how he defines success, and the challenges he faces as he seeks to build this social impact enterprise.

AI is automating more of our daily work, and now employers are starting to ask: what’s being done by humans?

An increasingly complex business environment demands CHROs to be outward-looking, future-focused, and highly collaborative.

Organizations are overly focused on using AI to enhance the efficiency of their processes. Instead, argues InferenceCloud CEO Mark Seall, they should be exploring how it can revolutionize their business models in previously unimaginable ways.

Are you ready to move up in your organization? Make GenAI your new best friend – and watch your career soar to new heights as you learn to harness new skills.

Today, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), are changing the value proposition by potentially transforming mountains of unstructured data into actionable insights.

Global leaders should know where China stands with generative AI and what strategic actions make sense with an eye to the future.

Mike and Amit discuss what will war look like in the world of tomorrow.

A patchwork of emerging AI rules is raising companies’ compliance risk. Ready? Here’s how to think strategically about new risks now.

AI can enhance sustainability reporting and uncover insights to deepen green efforts. However, it also has its own environmental impact. Here’s our advice for handling the double imperative of sustainability with and for AI.

AI is no substitute for human ingenuity, but it is a valuable collaborator that saves time and frees us from repetitive work, argues Kartik Hosanagar.

CEOs need C-suite colleagues with broad leadership skills who can support the whole business, suggests IMD’s Carlos Cordon.

The strategic contribution of the CHRO is vital to successful business transformation, says Epiroc’s Nadim Penser.

IMD Professor of Strategy and Innovation Patrick Reinmoeller shares his strategies for leaders to preserve vital social capital connections during times of change.

Aerospace veteran Mike Ambrose shares his insights on pulling off a successful digital transformation in one of the world’s most complex industries.

During a recent Oxford debate organized by Asia Society Switzerland, experts sparred over how the next US administration should frame policy on China.

Lena Hök, Executive Vice President for Sustainability and Innovation at Skanska, explains how being a forerunner on sustainability has helped it set industry standards and win customers.

The New Materials sector in China is currently dominated by foreign multinational companies, but the Chinese government’s strategic focus on the sector is encouraging home-grown challengers to invest in research and development to become more inno…

How have the top companies in the food and beverage sector of this year’s IMD China Company Transformation Indicator got ahead of their competitors?

How do companies like Nike weather storms and thrive in an era of rapid change and uncertainty? Enter future-readiness — the ability to balance exploiting existing strengths and embracing fresh opportunities.

How ready is the financial services industry to benefit from digital disruption? Findings from the Global Center for Digital Business Transformation’s Digital Vortex survey.

We examine whether China’s tremendous economic growth this century is reflected in significant economic profitmaking by its firms.

Anticipating rising raw material costs, Tata Steel’s CEO & Managing Director TV Narendran tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how he introduced a change management process to instill a culture of future readiness at the 100-year-old ind…

Fully owning the process allows organizations to develop a systematic approach to problem-solving and managing change.

In this month’s I by IMD Book Club, best-selling author Faisal Hoque explains how the concepts in his new book, Reinvent: Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyperdigital Era, can help us all be better leaders – and people – in a time of cons…

Responsible innovation hinges on wholly new governance mechanisms. In our study, recipient of the Journal of Management Studies 2022 Best Paper Award, we argue that you need to reframe value creation in the context of multiple stakeholders. And yo…

Leaders need to exude confidence and authority. But how do you know if you are veering towards overconfidence? Take this short test to find out.

An exploration of mental health in family business and its triggers, symptoms, and implications on the family enterprise ecosystem with tangible next steps to help leaders achieve long-term success.

Research shows that inclusive leaders drive up work engagement, creativity, and performance. But do you know when inclusive behavior is needed most? These are the most common situations when inclusivity can go by the wayside – and when inclusive l…

CEOs need C-suite colleagues with broad leadership skills who can support the whole business, suggests IMD’s Carlos Cordon.

People are more likely to engage in moral behaviors at work when they are encouraged to do so. But should you actively incentivize them to behave in such a fashion?

Here are five key questions leaders must address to create a people-centered culture that drives emotional engagement and business success.

Employee engagement has long been the standard measure of organizational health. But what about the well-being of the people who work for you? With the pressures on today’s workforce becoming increasingly acute, leaders must not only rethink but r…

Legendary football referee Pierluigi Collina is interviewed by IMD’s Didier Bonnet.

Brian Eno talks to IMD’s Didier Bonnet about how to unleash the most unexpected innovations…

Hannes Leroy and colleagues from Rotterdam School of Management share research and tools on choosing the right leadership development program for you; one that might just get you out of your comfort zone and challenge your ideology of what effecti…

The Paris Olympic Games offered inspiring success stories. Carlos Cordon and Sameh Abadir of IMD consider what companies could learn from France’s triumph

Through coaching, Jack, a senior executive, discovers how to achieve sustainable leadership by striking a balance between his team empowerment and his own forceful manner.

On any given day, more than 20% of Americans come to work with a diagnosed mental illness. Here are seven things leaders can do to combat an epidemic of work-related stress.

Shlomo Ben-Hur and Nik Kinley reveal how our default instincts, shaped by childhood experiences, can help us to understand our leadership styles.

Chief Commercial Officer Jan Huckfeldt talks to Stéphane JG Girod about why organizations need to take urgent action to reduce and remove carbon emissions.

An exploration of mental health in family business and its triggers, symptoms, and implications on the family enterprise ecosystem with tangible next steps to help leaders achieve long-term success.

Family offices are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through impact investing by leveraging their wealth, influence, and values to create a legacy that transcends financial returns.

Philanthropic foundations are combining resources to tackle grand challenges and increase impact. Peter Vogel and Malgorzata Smulowitz explain how one collaboration sets an example for others in giving, and beyond.

Nine out of every ten employees globally work for a private business, and their capitalization and turnover dwarf those of list companies — but their challenge for the future is not only doing good, but to be seen to be doing good.

In many ways, overconfidence is advantageous to business owners — but it also carries risks. Taking the time to become aware of how you think and being mindful of the stories you tell about your firm will help you mitigate against disaster.

The strategic use of the past in firms is more complex than previously thought, but also more powerful and could even boost innovation, according to new research.

Fourth-generation family members Dato’ Yong Yoon Li, the Managing Director, and Chen Tien Yue, the Executive Director, explain how drafting a ‘family charter’ and creating opportunities for social bonding has helped Royal Selangor navigate some of…

IMD’s Peter Vogel outlines three lessons that non-family leaders can learn from the Sika takeover battle.

Signaling affiliation with well-known members of the global elite could be a useful way to smooth the international expansion of family firms, a new paper suggests.

IMD’s Peter Vogel and Martin Liechti of the Cambridge Family Enterprise Group demystify the concept of the family office, explore emerging trends in the field of dynastic wealth, and share insights into the best ways to safeguard your family legac…

The baby boomer generation is leaving the workplace. This raises the inevitable issue of succession for first-generation family business entrepreneurs, says Simon Minder.

From the rise of wealth creation in Asia to the challenges posed by volatile financial sectors – the complexities, strategies, and considerations for families venturing into the world of specialized wealth management.

Alexa Firmenich is one of a new wave of philanthropists seeking to transform the way societies operate through purpose-led, professional interventions. In this interview, Peter Vogel explores how philanthropy has shifted from traditional charitabl…

Philanthropy can have a powerful galvanizing effect on the broader family business ecosystem – but extracting the greatest benefit requires making trade-offs

Susanne Stein, managing partner of Vienna’s MANZ Publishers, explains how she harnessed Artificial Intelligence to transform the company from a traditional publishing house to a cutting-edge online legal publisher.