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Alex Reinhardt was brought in to turn around a renewable-energy company that had been on the verge of bankruptcy until the German government bailed it out. After he fainted from overwork and burnout and had to take a medical leave, the board appointed an interim CEO. Now Reinhardt insists that he’s ready to return, and the board must decide whet…

Today’s chaotic and turbulent competitive context means the board’s role is more important than ever. Beyond their traditional oversight role, boards today are critical in shaping strategy, managing risks, maintaining accountability, and driving innovation to steer organizational alignment and success over different time horizons. With their gro…

Leaders are always trying to figure out how to get more social power at work. So, how do you develop your social power with the groups and teams around you?

Narrow views of systemic sustainability risks can result in ecological concerns being neglected, as well as giving rise to unequal distribution and exploitation of natural resources, creating injustice. Given recent advancements in integrating justice with the safe space environmentally, as defined by the planetary boundaries, now is a critical …

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges. From navigating market volatility to managing limited resources, SMEs must find ways to build resilience within their teams to ensure sustainable success. At the heart of this resilience are two critical factors: connec…

From absorbing stress to finding your authentic voice, leaders of global companies share the wisdom that has helped them excel in their roles.

Bold and unproven ideas may struggle to attract early investment, but that doesn’t mean they are doomed to fail.

American microchip giant Intel is looking for a new CEO following Pat Gelsinger’s shock resignation. This represents more than just a corporate shake-up. It’s the end of an era in which one company could totally control a strategically vital American technology.

Didier Cossin and Yukie Saito outline some of the common blind spots and skills gaps that exist on corporate boards – and how L&D teams can help

Many people are uncomfortable with the idea of power, but it’s important to realize that it can be a force for good. This begins by understanding the different kinds of power.

Ethics professor Peter G. Kirchschläger sets out a roadmap for the regulation of AI technology that will satisfy the concerns of governments, businesses, and consumers alike.

When I was eight years old, I watched the Mexico Olympics on television and thought ‘I want to do that.’ It took eight years and an incredible amount of work, including extraordinary highs and lows, to achieve that goal.

The role of HR – and, therefore, of the CHRO – is rapidly changing. IMD’s Lars Häggström draws out the key themes from a new series of in-depth interviews.

Giving appropriate feedback is not a one-size-fits-all thing – getting it right depends on to whom you are giving it rather than how.