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Is your C-suite AI-literate?

2 hours ago • by Michael R. Wade in AI • 3 min read

Unlock senior leaders’ competitive edge: how AI elevates decision-making, coaching, and talent management - while mitigating cognitive offloading and bias....

5 books to reframe how you think this summer

1 day ago • by Andrew Sharman, Yoshinori Fujikawa, Naomi Haefner, Howard Yu, Tim Quigley in Wellness • 9 min read

Five books for your summer reading list — recommended by IMD professors — to change how you think, from asking better questions to unlocking the creative process. ...

How tracksuit diplomacy can help you reach your goals

July 15, 2026 • by Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff in Geopolitics • 10 min read

Once the preserve of men in pinstripes, international sports stars have redefined the art of diplomacy. Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff explains the new rules of the game and how business leaders can benefit...

How to build an AI-ready sovereign enterprise

July 14, 2026 • by Faisal Hoque, Paul Scade , Pranay Sanklecha in Artificial Intelligence • 14 min read

As AI spreads through the enterprise, companies are losing something that few have thought to protect: the capacity to judge what their systems are doing and to change course when they need...

How to maximize your unique strengths in five simple steps

July 14, 2026 • by Andrea Wojnicki in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Could your confidence use a boost? Identifying your ‘superpowers’ will help you develop a personal brand and flourish as a leader. Here’s how to do it....

How China’s energy transition is reshaping global business

July 13, 2026 • by I by IMD in Energy • 3 min read

From megawatts to market power: Mark Greeven and Sophie Liu investigate how China’s energy transition is reshaping global business....

Does SpaceX herald a new era of corporate dictatorship?

July 13, 2026 • by Jerry Davis in Geopolitics • 9 min read

Only Elon Musk can fire Elon Musk. This does not bode well for investors, pensioners, or democracy, warns Jerry Davis....

In volatile times, the traditional strengths of the CFO come to the fore

July 10, 2026 • by I by IMD in Finance • 6 min read

In an era of geopolitical shocks, rapid technological change and large-scale corporate transformation, Woodside Energy’s CFO Graham Tiver argues that the core disciplines of finance leadership are more important than ever....

Human accountability in the age of AI everything

July 10, 2026 • by Sunita Sehmi in Coaching Corner • 4 min read

When AI coaching hits a wall, human coaching unlocks real change. Learn Mohinder’s path to accountable leadership and faster decisions....

Cartoon Case - The Rainmaker: Managing challenging high-performing employees

July 9, 2026 • by Stefan Michel in Leadership • 1 min read

Professor Stefan Michel prepared this case for class discussion, not to illustrate the effective or ineffective handling of a business situation....

The never-ending battle for the heart and soul of America

July 9, 2026 • by Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics • 16 min read

Simon J Evenett explores 250 years of contested American identity, and explains why tracking these deep philosophical battles is crucial for managing corporate risk...

Dow Inc: When your new board chair is your old boss

July 9, 2026 • by Michael Watkins in Talent • 8 min read

Explore how Dow Inc's leadership transition highlights the importance of clear communication and boundary setting when the old boss becomes the new CEO....

The missing ingredient that makes leadership development stick? Micro-experiments

July 8, 2026 • by Chloé Christopoulos, Michael Watkins in Leadership • 9 min read

Leadership programs can be powerful catalysts for self-awareness. But insight alone rarely changes deeply ingrained behaviors. Micro-experiments help leaders translate learning into lasting change by testing new approaches in real situations....