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How high performers can make the leap to leadership

October 2, 2026 • by Dave Schoof in Coaching Corner • 6 min read

Discover how top performers transition to leadership through executive coaching, moving from doer to conductor and boosting team performance....

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Decision making in uncertain times: Why simple heuristics often trump complex models

October 1, 2026 • by Gerd Gigerenzer in Global Peter Drucker Forum • 6 min read

Leaders make gut calls every day. In uncertain environments, that is not a failure of rigor; it is often the smartest thing they can do. So why are so many afraid to...

AI can amplify your worst leadership habits at scale

Is AI scaling your worst habits?

October 1, 2026 • by Susanne May in AI • 3 min read

Could AI mirror your organization’s worst habits? Five actionable steps turn human systems into robust infrastructure with clear values and governance....

De-risking risk management with AI: How RBI built for quality and speed

September 30, 2026 • by Goutam Challagalla in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read

The Austrian bank’s award-winning Risk Assistant demonstrates how artificial intelligence helps improve not just the speed but also the quality and accuracy of financial reporting, finds Goutam Challagalla....

How logistics giant GXO is creating a culture of stability for a future of uncertainty

September 30, 2026 • by I by IMD in CHRO Circle • 6 min read

Explore how GXO builds a stable culture to navigate uncertainty, guiding behavior, learning, and employee empowerment for the future of work....

Tricky decision? Time to get out the scales

September 30, 2026 • by Dorotea Brandin in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Use the AAA framework to assess tasks and projects: 1–10 scores per criterion guide smarter, calmer workplace decisions....

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Lack of trust drives the just-in-case energy era

September 29, 2026 • by Fatih Birol in Sustainability • 6 min read

Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, explains why long-term policy stability and infrastructure investments are essential for a secure, resilient power supply....

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Neither extrovert nor introvert. Why every team needs an ‘otrovert’

September 29, 2026 • by Olivia Lichtenstein in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Discover the otrovert: a new archetype who sees what others miss, asks tough questions, and helps break through groupthink....

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Why sustainability leaders need to think like change managers

September 28, 2026 • by Julia Binder in I by IMD Book Club • 6 min read

Former IKEA sustainability chief Pia Heidenmark Cook explains how understanding colleagues’ motivations, equipping people to act and overcoming the barriers to scale can turn sustainability ambitions into business practice....

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Adobe and democratization through AI

September 28, 2026 • by Stefan Michel in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read

Too many leaders ask how GenAI will impact their businesses and products. Instead, they should ask: How can AI change our customers’ motivations, abilities, and opportunities?...

What national competitiveness really depends on

September 25, 2026 • by Arturo Bris in Strategy • 6 min read

There is no universal formula for national competitiveness. Switzerland, South Korea, and Canada show how different combinations of strengths can create advantage – and why those models must evolve as the world...

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Strategic friction beats perfect harmony for better decision-making

September 24, 2026 • by Marianna Zangrillo, Thomas Keil in Strategy • 10 min read

Smooth board meetings and quick approvals are misleading indicators of effectiveness. Marianna Zangrillo and Thomas Keil reveal how the best-performing boards harness the power of carefully managed conflict....

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5 surprising ways to spark your motivation

September 24, 2026 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Unlock motivation with five small actions: boost focus, reduce procrastination, and finish tasks faster....

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What if volatility became your competitive advantage?

September 23, 2026 • by Nadya Zhexembayeva in Strategy • 9 min read

Protecting against disruption is no longer enough. In a post-stability economy, businesses need to reinvent continuously – and learn how to profit from volatility....

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How to avoid six leadership decision traps

September 23, 2026 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Explore six common leadership decision traps and proven remedies to improve outcomes, from precise problem framing to securing lasting team buy-in....

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Will prediction markets lead to disaster? It’s a safe bet

September 22, 2026 • by Jerry Davis in Finance • 9 min read

While the stock market effectively harnesses the wisdom of crowds, prediction markets are little more than high-stakes casinos with powerful political backing, warns Jerry Davis...