Progression and Talent

Building the talent pipeline for future success.

To thrive in a fast-changing world, organizations need a resilient, agile leadership pipeline with the skills and mindset to innovate, execute, and compete. Drawing on IMD experts, industry practitioners, and global thought leaders, we explore how to accelerate learning and development to meet current and emerging needs, attract and retain top talent, and equip leaders with the skills to drive future success.

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Unlock your winning potential

The human potential issue

Potential is realized or wasted. How can we fulfil our own potential? Can organizations create winning environments for all talent? In Issue 15 of I by IMD, our diverse cast of experts offers ways to unlock potential in turbulent times.

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Talent

How to drive your own breakthrough through reframing

Breakthroughs that reshape business models can feel sudden, but they are rarely random. Innovation happens when you reframe challenges and opportunities, says Stefan Michel. The good news? You can learn to reframe.

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Training the retailers of tomorrow

Natalia Wallenberg of Ahold Delhaize describes how one of the largest retailers in Europe is tackling the upskilling dilemma.

May 30, 2025 No Comments

Talent

Switching roles builds the ambidextrous leadership you’ll need. Here’s why and how.

Non-linear career paths will give your future leaders the range to drive both performance and transformation, say Ric Roi and ABB’s Luca Condosta. Individuals must actively pursue diverse experiences, while organizations need to systematically cultivate these boundary-crossing journeys.

May 21, 2025 No Comments

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How supporting neurodiversity can unlock abundant potential

Increasingly, employers are offering support to neurodivergent employees – and recognizing the benefits that neurodivergent talent offers. 

May 9, 2025 No Comments

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Coaching Corner

From uncertain to confident: How executive coaching unlocked career potential

Sarah, a senior manager at a global pharmaceutical company, excels in her role but feels overwhelmed by workplace demands. Struggling to assert herself and make aligned personal decisions, she recognizes the need for change. Seeking greater agency, she turns to executive coaching as a pivotal step toward reclaiming confidence, control, and career direction.

May 2, 2025 No Comments

Human Resources

Preparing for the hybrid future of work

The pandemic sparked a shift to remote work that’s proving hard to reverse. According to Prof. Manju Ahuja, hybrid models are the new norm—driven by employee expectations, technological advances, and a changing war for talent. As companies navigate return-to-office tensions, the future of work will hinge on balance, flexibility, and thoughtful leadership.

April 30, 2025 No Comments

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How can companies tackle the crisis of well-being at work?

Brain Circuits How can companies tackle the crisis of well-being at work? by Andrew Sharman , Susan Goldsworthy Published May 28, 2025 in Brain Circuits

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Brain Circuits

Why your well-being initiatives aren’t working – and how to fix them

It takes more than a few yoga classes to tackle the problems of burnout, financial stress, and poor mental and physical health. Consult the checklist to gauge the effectiveness of your current approach to well-being and check out the three characteristics of strategies that work.

May 23, 2025 No Comments

Brain Circuits

What’s going to happen to your family dynamics when you retire?

The personal aspect of retirement can be just as challenging as the professional shift. Take this test to find out if you’re ready for a relationship reset with your nearest and dearest – and read on for tips on managing the changing dynamics.

May 9, 2025 No Comments

Brain Circuits

6 ways to attract and retain female tech talent 

McKinsey estimates there will be a tech talent gap of between 1.4 and 3.9 million in Europe by 2027. Doubling the number of women in the field is a major part of the solution. Sarah E. Toms suggests ways tackle the alarming gender disparity.

April 29, 2025 No Comments

Brain Circuits

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.

April 25, 2025 No Comments

Coaching Corner

Letting go to grow: How one entrepreneur reclaimed his life and business

May 9, 2025 • by Vincent Pieterse in Coaching Corner • 5 min read

Frank's transformation from overwhelmed investor to empowered leader demonstrates how coaching and collaboration enabled him to stand back, delegate, and recover his life....

From uncertain to confident: How executive coaching unlocked career potential

May 2, 2025 • by Sunita Sehmi in Coaching Corner • 5 min read

From micromanagement to leadership: How coaching helped a CEO empower her team

February 13, 2025 • by Nadine Hack in Coaching Corner • 5 min read

Through mentoring, team empowerment, and striking a balance between leadership and personal development, Susan, a female CEO, overcomes micromanagement and burnout....

Conquering fear in order to rebuild trust at the top

January 31, 2025 • by Angelica Adamski in Coaching Corner • 5 min read

In our Coaching Corner series, we share real-world coaching cases that come from our work with leaders....

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