How to cope in a world of flux

17 hours ago • by April Rinne in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

AI is reshaping industries overnight, and remote work is redefining professional relationships. Adopt a Flux Mindset™ to help navigate overwhelming change....

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Niels Christiansen, how did LEGO regain momentum?

May 12, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

LEGO CEO Niels Christiansen on simplification, sustainability, and competing for children’s attention....

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LEGO built too much complexity: This is how we got back on track

May 12, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue Series • 6 min read

Niels B. Christiansen tells Jean-François Manzoni how he streamlined the leadership and targeted adult customers to re-energize the toy giant. ...

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Europe isn't falling behind — it just thinks it is. Business leaders can change that

May 12, 2026 • by Arturo Bris in Competitiveness • 7 min read

Business leaders have a decisive role to play in shifting the continent from defensive pessimism to strategic ambition, with the quest for digital sovereignty being a huge part. ...

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Not so fast! Why you can’t just forget the code and embrace the vibe

May 12, 2026 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Uncover strategies for integrating 'vibe coding' responsibly within organizations, combining creative experimentation with rigorous security, compliance, and data policies....

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What the Beckham feud teaches us about family business succession

May 11, 2026 • by Alfredo De Massis, Emanuela Rondi in Family business • 7 min read

Why the biggest family feud to hit the headlines offers a case study in succession under pressure. ...

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Fair play: How to keep the door open when a product becomes a platform

May 8, 2026 • by Howard Yu in Strategy • 7 min read

One man’s harvest storm exposed the tech takeover of America’s heartland and begs the question as to whether turning a successful product into a platform should allow a company to close the...

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The future of banking

May 7, 2026 in Finance • 4 min read

The structural forces reshaping global banking and the strategic decisions leaders cannot defer....

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Lenovo: A master class in successful scaling

May 7, 2026 • by Jim Pulcrano in Innovation • 12 min read

Lenovo's 40-year journey from a cramped guardhouse in Beijing to global technology giant offers a compelling illustration of the seven qualities that enable scale-up success. ...

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How to stop trying to be a superhero and enjoy being a leader

May 7, 2026 • by Qi Zhang in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Trying to be a superhero leader can backfire. Discover how to delegate, set boundaries, and empower your team to prevent burnout and boost performance....

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AI trends in pharma: From R&D to operational efficiency and accuracy for competitive advantage

May 6, 2026 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a core driver of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, with its most established applications in R&D. Leading companies use AI across the development pipeline to enhance speed...

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5 myths about reading people virtually

May 6, 2026 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

We tend to make snap judgments about people based on what we see on screen. Here are five unhelpful myths that often cloud our perceptions in virtual meetings....

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How to build judgment when AI does the work

May 5, 2026 • by José Parra Moyano in Talent • 6 min read

If entry-level roles no longer train graduates through routine tasks, companies will need new ways to develop the next generation of leaders ...

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Are you listening to win, to fix, or to learn?

May 5, 2026 • by Dorotea Brandin in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

No matter the shape and form of dialogue, the way we listen is one of the simplest acts of connection, yet one of the hardest to master. Dorotea Brandin shows how to...

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Taking responsibility, not shortcuts, is the bedrock of success 

May 4, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in Leadership • 3 min read

We often discuss leadership in terms of culture, inclusion, empathy, and purpose. These all matter, of course, but beneath every effective leader and every meaningful career is a simpler truth: there are...

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Six decision traps and how to avoid them

May 1, 2026 • by Michael Watkins in Leadership • 8 min read

From solving the wrong problem to getting the right people in the room, here are the patterns executive coaches spot and the practical fixes that work. ...

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How to think like a sovereign wealth fund

April 30, 2026 • by Didier Cossin in Governance • 12 min read

Sovereign wealth fund governance illustrates how boardroom identity, alignment, and a long‑term horizon enable resilient decision‑making, strategic stewardship, and sustainable competitive advantage. ...

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Six things no one tells you about becoming a leader

April 30, 2026 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Becoming a leader for the first time can be isolating. Here’s what the management playbooks don’t tell you, and some advice on dealing with the new dynamic....

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The cost of venture capitalism’s inherent gender (and other) biases

April 29, 2026 • by Jim Pulcrano, Katarina Barsoux in Innovation • 8 min read

Deeply held assumptions about what a successful founder looks like and the financial consequences of these biases have been exposed by recent research. ...

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Is your leadership blind to neurodivergence?

April 29, 2026 • by Robert Vilkelis, Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Brain Circuits • 6 min read

Learn practical strategies for recognizing neurodivergence in the workplace, turning behavioral differences into strengths through culture-aware leadership....

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