Three ways to deal with the almighty boss 

Command and control kill creativity and fresh thinking

16 August 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Management • 5 min read

Give employees time to experiment, let them take risks, and learn to embrace failure....

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Asset-light Nike model is driving change in the auto industry 

26 July 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Management • 7 min read

The rise of electric vehicles – and a flood of new, small market entrants – is transforming the nuts and bolts of car making. Does this shift finally spell the end for...

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How to create and sustain cultural change – notes from the Olympic hosts

26 July 2024 • by Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff in Management • 11 min read

As Paris gets ready for this summer’s Olympic Games, we consider what the French organizers can teach businesses about embedding and maintaining cultural change ...

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Strategic planning in volatility: The dance between agility and core strengths

26 June 2024 • by Michael Yaziji in Management • 6 min read

Understanding your organizational capacity for agility and responding to events accordingly is the key to success in the new business environment, says Michael Yaziji....

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4 pillars for today’s operations management 

21 May 2024 • by Magdi Batato, Xavier Mesnard, Suketu Gandhi in Management • 3 min read

Operations management built on a foundation of trust, talent, transparency, and technology can help companies not only react to but anticipate future disruptions. ...

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Strategic thinking will keep you calm amid the chaos 

17 May 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Management • 7 min read

Are you struggling to lead successfully in the face of relentless disruption and uncertainty? There has never been a better time to master the art of strategic thinking....

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7 questions for selecting your top team 

6 May 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Management • 4 min read

Here are seven questions to ask as you select the top team to lead your company. ...

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Does your company need a Chief Transformation Officer? 

2 May 2024 • by Sarena Lin in Management • 8 min read

While a CTO can set the pace for change, the responsibility for transforming and driving performance should ultimately be a core competency of every manager. ...

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Tesla’s crossroads: Can Elon Musk’s stock-market darling retain an edge over rivals? 

19 April 2024 • by Michael R. Wade in Management • 7 min read

The EV pioneer’s once-unrivaled dominance is being tested by declining sales, fierce competition, and questions about its commitment to sustainability and innovation. IMD’s Michael Wade examines Tesla’s strategic direction and leadership. ...

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How to build trust in high-stakes conversations: 3 lessons from military experience 

19 April 2024 • by Francesca Giulia Mereu, Stephen Kilpatrick in Management • 6 min read

From the war room to the boardroom, tensions run high when decisions have profound consequences. Trust often emerges as a linchpin for success in these high-stakes conversations. But what exactly is trust...

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