What to do when two tribes go to work
Tribal groups exist in every organization. Here are some simple ways to break down “them-and-us” silos, foster a more positive team culture, and make the company more productive....
Katharina Lange is Affiliate Professor of Leadership at IMD. She specializes in self-leadership and cross-cultural team leadership in times of change. Before joining IMD, Katharina led the Office of Executive Development at Singapore Management University, where she directed Open Programs such as ALPINE (Asia Leaders Program in Infrastructure) and the J&J Hospital Management Program.
January 31, 2025 • by Katharina Lange in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Tribal groups exist in every organization. Here are some simple ways to break down “them-and-us” silos, foster a more positive team culture, and make the company more productive....
December 6, 2024 • by John R. Weeks, Susan Goldsworthy, José Parra Moyano, Katharina Lange, Howard H. Yu, Öykü Işık in Book Review • 6 min read
From dystopian novels to a guide on public speaking, IMD professors share six of the books they have enjoyed this year....
September 6, 2024 • by Katharina Lange in Human Resources • 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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