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Brain Circuits

Brain Circuits are dynamic, one-minute reads that provide practical tips to encourage self-reflection, sharpen your leadership skills, and deepen your understanding of topics such as AI, sustainability, and inclusion.

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(Test-Buhle) How to get sustainable business transformation right 

12 hours ago • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 11 min read

Sustainable business transformation is a difficult act to pull off. Julia Binder identifies the roadblocks and the drivers of change to enhance your chances of success. ...

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I by IMD Brain Circuits dive straight into the topics that matter most to you — whether that’s AI, sustainability, leadership, governance, inclusion, and strategy.

Grouped by theme it’s easy to explore specific areas of interest and return to them whenever you need a spark of insight. We encourage you to scroll through the categories to discover new ideas, fresh perspectives, and practical takeaways across a wide range of issues.

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Artificial Intelligence

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping business and society. These quick insights help you navigate emerging technologies with confidence and clarity.
Artificial intelligence

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.

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Technology

Are you unlocking deep tech’s potential? A guide for corporates

Deep tech is often described as a “first-of-a-kind” innovation built on cutting-edge research, such as new materials, synthetic biology, fusion energy, and quantum computing. Unlike consumer products or digital offerings, deep tech is typically too complex and costly to prototype quickly or easily. As a result, new models of collaboration among research institutions, firms, and governments are emerging to build ‘innovation ecosystems’ that can support long-term technological breakthroughs. Tomoko Yokoi explains how it’s done.

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Governance

Good governance underpins great leadership. These short reads offer fresh ways to think about ethics, accountability, and effective oversight.

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Inclusion

Inclusion drives innovation. These Brain Circuits spark reflection on how diverse teams, voices, and perspectives strengthen decision-making.

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Leadership

Leadership isn’t a title — it’s a practice. Gain bite-sized tools to lead with purpose, clarity, and impact in a rapidly changing world.

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Strategy

Sharpen your strategic thinking. These reads challenge assumptions and offer practical ways to align big-picture goals with daily action.

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Sustainability

Sustainability isn't a nice to have – it's a business imperative. These insights show how leaders can build resilient organizations while serving the planet and society.

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Explore Leadership

What makes a great leader? Do you need charisma? How do you inspire your team? Our experts offer actionable insights through first-person narratives, behind-the-scenes interviews and The Help Desk.

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