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8 knowledge transfer strategies for a successful leadership transition

Ensure a smooth leadership transition with these key strategies for effective knowledge transfer that will maintain business continuity.

Strategies for women aspiring to break the glass ceiling

Discover effective strategies for women to break through the glass ceiling and excel in leadership roles. Empower your path to success today.

Essential skills and approaches for strategic leadership

Discover key skills and approaches strategic leaders use to drive sustainable growth and long-term success in today’s dynamic business environment.

8 self-leadership strategies for personal growth

Unlock your potential with 8 proven self-leadership strategies for personal growth, success, and achieving your goals. Keep reading for more!

“Leadership is a journey for life.”

Learn more about leadership at IMD, as Ben Bryant, Professor of Leadership, expands on how every leader is unique and transformation begins with you.

8 knowledge transfer strategies for a successful leadership transition

Ensure a smooth leadership transition with these key strategies for effective knowledge transfer that will maintain business continuity.

Strategies for women aspiring to break the glass ceiling

Discover effective strategies for women to break through the glass ceiling and excel in leadership roles. Empower your path to success today.

Essential skills and approaches for strategic leadership

Discover key skills and approaches strategic leaders use to drive sustainable growth and long-term success in today’s dynamic business environment.

8 self-leadership strategies for personal growth

Unlock your potential with 8 proven self-leadership strategies for personal growth, success, and achieving your goals. Keep reading for more!

The top 3 leadership coaching strategies

Find out how women leaders are driving change and advancing pay equity in the workplace, breaking barriers for a more inclusive future.

IMD's Jennifer Jordan talks about the role of women in the boardroom.

How women in leadership are advancing pay equity?

Find out how women leaders are driving change and advancing pay equity in the workplace, breaking barriers for a more inclusive future.

Paying it forward In 2022, when Djankou Djeuga received the news that she had been awarded the scholarship, she was eager to use her experience to help others facing similar challenges and was immediately motivated to share her story with others on LinkedIn. Her post received many positive responses from people who were keen to learn about the opportunity. She now coaches other MBA applicants in her free time, sharing tips on how to apply for scholarships as well as on interview techniques – something she learned first-hand thanks to the ongoing support from the BackPack Foundation. “I encourage people not to give up, that the door will open for their dreams.” Nadia Osman – who graduated with a degree in architecture in Sudan and who has experience in social tech in her home country – was awarded the second BackPack-Excellence Women Scholarship in 2023 and is currently pursuing her MBA at IMD. She also reached out to Djankou Djeuga for advice. “Sorelle was so helpful,” she said. “She gave me tips for my interview, and it was good to learn about her positive experience at IMD.”

6 meaningful ways to empower Women in Leadership for a brighter future

Learn ways to promote women in leadership and shape a brighter future through effective strategies and support systems.

7 executive presence coaching techniques you need to know

Unlock leadership potential with expert coaching techniques to enhance executive presence and inspire confidence in every situation.

How Training and Development fuel effective change leadership

Discover how targeted training and development programs empower leaders to drive and sustain effective organizational change.

Future-proof leadership: strategies for a changing world

In an age where adaptability defines leadership, organizations must redefine strategies to develop leaders are equipped to harness future opportunities.

The Agile Leader: are you primed to thrive in the age of AI?

Today’s leaders are challenged not just to sustain current operations but also to pioneer future advancements. This is the case of dual transformation of AI.

How leadership mentoring helps to achieve professional development goals

Learn how leadership mentoring can help you achieve your professional development goals. Learn about skill enhancement, career growth, and personal improvement.

4 leadership tips for successful digital and AI transformation

Understanding how to navigate this dynamic landscape is crucial for leaders. Learn in four leadership tips how to implement sucessful digital transformation!

5 practical steps to becoming a future-ready digital leader

Learn in 5 simple steps how to become a successful digital leader and the main strategies this leadership profile must implement in its corporate routine.

Led by Sarah Toms, IMD delivers a cutting-edge gaming experience that brings leadership, teams, situational judgment, and critical thinking lessons to life

Rethinking leadership in the age of AI: navigating the transformation divide

Organizations must prioritize the cultivation of leaders who possess competency in technology and strategy. Learn to implement them in your company!

What is leadership & how is it evolving?

Discover the essence of leadership, its evolving nature, and the key factors shaping it. Explore leadership styles and skills in the modern world.

The importance of inclusive leadership development

Learn all about inclusive leadership development: What it means, what the process is like, and how to find the best leadership program for your needs.

Navigating the benefits and challenges of executive coaching

Explore the rewards and hurdles of executive coaching, learn about challenges you may encounter and understand how this process can enhance your leadership.

Top 6 use cases for laissez-faire leadership

Learn all about laissez-faire leadership! Explore 6 use cases of success, advantages and examples of this hands-off approach to embrace effective leadership.

Sibongile Manganyi-Rath, IMD EMBA - Alma Clinics

Gender inequality in the workplace: factors, and how to combat it

Discover the factors contributing to gender inequality in the workplace and strategies to combat it. Learn about the gender pay gap, unconscious bias, and more.

Servant leadership: everything you need to know

Explore the power of a servant leadership in business, its pros and cons, how it fosters strong relationships and empowers the productivity of successful teams.

Understanding servant leadership and how to implement it in 9 steps

Discover the essentials of servant leadership – its benefits, challenges, and practical steps to effective implementation in your company. Start reading!

A four step guide to authoritative leadership

Learn how to effectively lead with confidence, inspire your team, and achieve organizational goals through authoritative leadership techniques in 2025.

Everything you need to know about delegative leadership

Discover the essentials of delegative leadership, including what it is, its benefits, and how to implement it in your organization to achieve growth.

High Performance Leadership

A life-changing journey into the heart of leadership

Explore your leadership roots to understand how to take charge of your present and shape your future. Learn powerful techniques and concepts and emerge as the leader you have always aspired to be.

Transformational Leader

Unlock your full leadership potential

Unlock the full potential of your leadership in four stages – mindful, resilient, adaptive, and evolving – on a transformational journey of self-exploration and continuous growth.

Mobilizing People

Transform how you lead yourself and others

Discover your true self and uncover the unconscious behaviors shaping team dynamics on this highly experiential advanced leadership program with extensive coaching and feedback.

Leading High-Performance Teams

Transform your team into a dream team

Build and sustain a high-performing team by maximizing your team’s talent and innovation potential through trust-building, inclusive leadership, and growth mindset.