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Become a Buddha to drive sustainable transformation

20 September 2022 in Leadership • 6 min read

Jan Jenisch, Chief Executive of Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solutions companies, shares in an exclusive CEO Dialogue with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how he is leading the shift towards...

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The changing requirements of leadership: how to inspire in a post-pandemic world

14 September 2022 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 8 min read

The pressures of remote work, increasing organizational complexity, and a new generation of digitally savvy workers valuing more than just a paycheck have changed the requirements of leadership. Professor George Kohlrieser explains...

Following on from a founder

12 September 2022 • by Alfredo De Massis in Leadership • 7 min read

Taking control of the family business provides new opportunities to innovate, but also to benefit from the company’s historical success and approach. However, getting the balance right can be tricky...

From driving cars to driving sustainable change

9 September 2022 in Leadership • 4 min read

Leaving a “dream job” as an automotive design and test engineer in 2005, to complete his MBA at IMD, was the start of a journey in a completely different direction for mechanical...

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How to introduce mindfulness into your organization and why you should

29 August 2022 • by Erick Rinner in Leadership • 5 min read

As the workplace continues to be a source of significant stress, leaders should consider mindfulness as a tool to benefit both themselves and their teams. But what is mindfulness and how can...

Why boards need to take action on power-hungry leaders

24 August 2022 • by Richard Holden in Leadership • 5 min read

Leaders who consolidate power through retaining decision-making rights are willing to sacrifice their organization’s expected earnings in order to retain control....

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Five questions to help make better choices in times of uncertainty

24 August 2022 • by Louise Muhdi in Leadership • 2 min read

In times of rapid change, making decisions can be a bit daunting. Agile leaders know how to make choices quickly in the face of uncertainty....

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Maritime and energy sectors will transform through green fuels and balancing power

23 August 2022 in Leadership • 10 min read

As the shipping and energy industries face the biggest regulatory and market transition in 30 years, Wärtsilä’s CEO calls on leaders to accelerate decarbonization in an exclusive IMD CEO Dialogue....

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Career enquiry: find your red thread and be curious around it

19 August 2022 in Leadership • 5 min read

When it comes to forging a long and varied career, make sure you stay curious and ready to shrug off expectations that do not reflect your personal interests and values, says MBA...

How a Chinese MedTech venturer hopes to leapfrog US giants

12 August 2022 in Leadership • 5 min read

Jay Yin’s year at IMD proved a turning point in his career – setting him on course to become CEO of one of China’s most ambitious healthcare startups. ...

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Energy, focus and five other key skills for future leaders