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Exploring the craft of fund sizing and modeling, with Daniel Keiper-Knorr

October 1, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available

The co-founding partner of Speedinvest discusses the complexities of fund-sizing in an unpredictable market...

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Do you know how to build a genius team? 

September 25, 2024 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Management • 3 min read

The most successful executive teams can achieve great things but can also pose management challenges and must be led so they are productive, not destructive. Take this simple test to check whether...

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How Haier works: How culture has shaped the world’s leading home appliance maker 

September 16, 2024 • by Daniel R. Denison , William A. Fischer in Management • 14 min read

An in-depth study into Haier’s RenDanHeYi philosophy reinforces how it enables business units to innovate and develop new products based on what customers need....

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ACE Founders, with Ian Charles Stewart and François Randin

September 13, 2024 • by Ian Charles Stewart in Management • 1 min read • Podcast available

Join this IMD Founder Series talk with François Randin, a trailblazer in electric mobility, as he shares his experience as a pioneer in the EV marketplace. Randin was an early believer in...

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Taking political risk out of the equation

September 12, 2024 • by David Bach in Management • 7 min read

With half the world going to the polls this year, how do businesses manage political risk? IMD’s David Bach suggests businesses must look beyond the electoral cycle by aligning their interests with...

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When two tribes go to work: Combatting tribalism in the workplace

September 6, 2024 • by Katharina Lange in Management • 7 min read

Conventional approaches to cross-cultural leadership fail to capture the realities of tribal identity in companies and can lead to costly mistakes for organizations....

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5 Archery-inspired principles to help your team hit the bullseye

September 5, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins, Juan Carlos Holgado in Management • 7 min read

With its focus on targeted practice, mindful focus, mental toughness, adaptability, and continuous improvement, archery can provide valuable lessons for those looking to develop their team. ...

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How to make money on sustainability

September 2, 2024 • by Knut Haanaes, Bryony Jansen van Tuyll, Øystein D. Fjeldstad in Management • 11 min read

Unpacking how a company creates value is crucial to reap the rewards of sustainable transformation, say Knut Haanaes, Oystein Fjeldstad, and Bryony Jansen-van Tuyll...

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What is trade protectionism?

September 2, 2024 • by Ana Elena Sancho Calvino in Management • 6 min read

As governments continue down the path of protectionism, here are five questions executives should ask to better understand the impact such policies have on their businesses....

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The importance of asking questions

August 30, 2024 • by Sunita Sehmi in Management • 5 min read

Coaching tips for leaders on how to motivate teams to take risks and spearhead new projects and initiatives....

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