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Circular leadership – Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta leads with circular leadership—blending tradition, innovation, and empathy to reshape the future of Swiss luxury.

Leadership
By Stéphane J. G. Girod and Jana M. Arden
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Circular leadership – Audemars Piguet
By Stéphane J. G. Girod and Jana M. Arden
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Summary
Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta leads with circular leadership—blending tradition, innovation, and empathy to reshape the future of Swiss luxury.
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Building vs Buying Talent – CHRO Circle

In the Building vs Buying Talent debate, internal growth reduces CEO risk—if leadership development and succession planning are aligned. Ric Roi shares how.

Talent Management
By Richard Roi
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Building vs Buying Talent – CHRO Circle
By Richard Roi
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In the Building vs Buying Talent debate, internal growth reduces CEO risk—if leadership development and succession planning are aligned. Ric Roi shares how.
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Do you know how to attract the best Gen Z talent?

Gen Z is often drawn to the dynamic nature of purpose-filled startups in career terms. Test your knowledge of the cohort here – and read on to see how established companies can compete for Gen Z talent. Gen Z is often drawn to the dynamic nature of purpose-filled startups in career terms. Test your knowledge of the cohort here – and read on to s…

By Lars Häggström
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Do you know how to attract the best Gen Z talent?
By Lars Häggström
in I by IMD
Summary
Gen Z is often drawn to the dynamic nature of purpose-filled startups in career terms. Test your knowledge of the cohort here – and read on to see how established companies can compete for Gen Z talent. Gen Z is often drawn to the dynamic nature of purpose-filled startups in career terms. Test your knowledge of the cohort here – and read on to s…
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Values-led Leadership – Inclusion – Business Schools

Business schools must champion values-led leadership as companies retreat from DEI. Now’s the time to stand firm and lead by example, says David Bach.

Leadership
By David Bach
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Values-led Leadership – Inclusion – Business Schools
By David Bach
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Business schools must champion values-led leadership as companies retreat from DEI. Now’s the time to stand firm and lead by example, says David Bach.
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5 Things to Know – Energy Transition – 2025

Despite policy and market headwinds, the clean energy transition is accelerating. Here are five key insights business leaders need to know in 2025.

Sustainability
By Knut Haanaes and Jad Mouawad
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5 Things to Know – Energy Transition – 2025
By Knut Haanaes and Jad Mouawad
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Despite policy and market headwinds, the clean energy transition is accelerating. Here are five key insights business leaders need to know in 2025.
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Detroit Entrepreneurship – Motor City Innovation

Regional developers have tried and failed to emulate Silicon Valley’s VC-driven model for innovation. Detroit Entrepreneurship is following an alternative route.

Entrepreneurship Innovation Technology Management
By Jerry Davis
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Detroit Entrepreneurship – Motor City Innovation
By Jerry Davis
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Regional developers have tried and failed to emulate Silicon Valley’s VC-driven model for innovation. Detroit Entrepreneurship is following an alternative route.
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4 Types of Responsible Leader – Which are you? – Brain Circuits

Understanding the 4 types of responsible leader helps you blend styles, avoid pitfalls, and meet challenges while managing stakeholder expectations effectively.

Leadership
By Nicola Pless and Thomas Maak
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4 Types of Responsible Leader – Which are you? – Brain Circuits
By Nicola Pless and Thomas Maak
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Understanding the 4 types of responsible leader helps you blend styles, avoid pitfalls, and meet challenges while managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
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Climate Risk – CFO Horizons – Financial Imperative

CFOs must drive a financially disciplined way to manage environmental and climate risk amid growing push back against sustainability efforts.

Finance Sustainability
By Karl Schmedders
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Climate Risk – CFO Horizons – Financial Imperative
By Karl Schmedders
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CFOs must drive a financially disciplined way to manage environmental and climate risk amid growing push back against sustainability efforts.
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So, you think you’re ready for retirement?

Most senior leaders struggle with the decision to step down, often holding on long after their optimal departure date. Take this quiz to find out if you’re really ready – and read on for tips on managing the psychological transition. Most senior leaders struggle with the decision to step down, often holding on long after their optimal departure …

By Michael D. Watkins
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So, you think you’re ready for retirement?
By Michael D. Watkins
in I by IMD
Summary
Most senior leaders struggle with the decision to step down, often holding on long after their optimal departure date. Take this quiz to find out if you’re really ready – and read on for tips on managing the psychological transition. Most senior leaders struggle with the decision to step down, often holding on long after their optimal departure …
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TIME magazine’s iconic covers – Simplicity and Clarity

Responsible for TIME magazine’s iconic covers, D.W. Pine explores his creative process and shares insights on how to cut through the noise and make an impact.

Value Creation
By D W Pine
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TIME magazine’s iconic covers – Simplicity and Clarity
By D W Pine
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Responsible for TIME magazine’s iconic covers, D.W. Pine explores his creative process and shares insights on how to cut through the noise and make an impact.
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Geopolitics In Turmoil – Workforce Impact

Geopolitical turmoil and its workforce impact demand a systems thinking approach from CHROs, argue IMD’s Katharina Lange and Simon Evenett.

Growth Human Resources Leadership Resilience
By Simon J. Evenett and Katharina Lange
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Geopolitics In Turmoil – Workforce Impact
By Simon J. Evenett and Katharina Lange
in I by IMD
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Geopolitical turmoil and its workforce impact demand a systems thinking approach from CHROs, argue IMD’s Katharina Lange and Simon Evenett.
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So, what are these AI skills? – Frederik Anseel

AI is reshaping careers, but future-proof skills aren’t what you think. Vision, expertise, and deep knowledge – not hype – are key to success in an AI world.

Artificial Intelligence Decision Making Innovation Technology Management
By Frederik Anseel
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So, what are these AI skills? – Frederik Anseel
By Frederik Anseel
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Summary
AI is reshaping careers, but future-proof skills aren’t what you think. Vision, expertise, and deep knowledge – not hype – are key to success in an AI world.
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Repairing reputational damage: don’t go the way of Boeing

All organizations should have a plan to secure trust during, after (and even before) a crisis hits. Here are a host of examples, good and bad, to learn from.

Leadership Resilience Strategy
By Michael Skapinker
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Repairing reputational damage: don’t go the way of Boeing
By Michael Skapinker
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Summary
All organizations should have a plan to secure trust during, after (and even before) a crisis hits. Here are a host of examples, good and bad, to learn from.
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Are you addressing diversity bias in GenAI?

A recent survey by IMD, Microsoft, and Ringier reveals that just 35% of organizations have strategies to address diversity bias in GenAI. Alexander Fleischmann identifies the risks and suggests ways to mitigate bias in the machine. A recent survey by IMD, Microsoft, and Ringier reveals that just 35% of organizations have strategies to address di…

By Alexander Fleischmann
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Are you addressing diversity bias in GenAI?
By Alexander Fleischmann
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Summary
A recent survey by IMD, Microsoft, and Ringier reveals that just 35% of organizations have strategies to address diversity bias in GenAI. Alexander Fleischmann identifies the risks and suggests ways to mitigate bias in the machine. A recent survey by IMD, Microsoft, and Ringier reveals that just 35% of organizations have strategies to address di…
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Surviving Global Tariffs – Industry Reactions

Surviving Global Tariffs means Medtech and Luxury brands must revisit 1990s strategies to adapt to the US’s steepest trade barriers in decades.

Supply Chain
By Carlos Cordon, Salvatore Cantale and Toni Yañez
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Surviving Global Tariffs – Industry Reactions
By Carlos Cordon Salvatore Cantale and Toni Yañez
in I by IMD
Summary
Surviving Global Tariffs means Medtech and Luxury brands must revisit 1990s strategies to adapt to the US’s steepest trade barriers in decades.
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