Warning signs belong on the table, not under it

Axel P. Lehmann on why boards should prioritize building a speak-up culture.

Where to start: Attracting the best Gen Z talent 

IMD’s Lars Häggström argues that although Gen Z talent is drawn to startups because of their dynamic, purpose-driven character, they should also take into account what more established organizations have to offer.

Reading signals

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

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

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.

7 questions for selecting your top team 

Here are seven questions to ask as you select the top team to lead your company.

Will the current “ambitious” sustainability targets foster the next wave of corporate scandals? 

Being too ambitious with sustainability targets can lead to dire consequences. Here are five strategies for leaders to ensure success without risking reputational damage – or worse

Being future-ready isn’t a luxury – organizations must perform and transform to survive and thrive

The most successful future-ready organizations operate on dual horizons. They continue to perform while transforming and exploiting their core business. They do this by driving efficiencies and continuous improvement while exploring new opportunities with equal effort. To succeed on this twin track, leaders must have strategic clarity and promote a company culture that wholeheartedly embraces change.

When good culture turns bad: ensuring a healthy and ethical work environment

Scandals at Deutsche Bank and Rio Tinto are stark reminders for leaders to scrutinize their organizations. Embracing empowerment and implementing continuous assessment are two crucial factors in addressing shortcomings.

HR agility as corporate strategy: Ternium’s employee-driven learning evolution 

Omar Toulan and Rodrigo Piña describe how a strategic shift in talent development is central to their company’s growing success.

Vestas CEO: “Failure is always an option”

Henrik Andersen discusses with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni the challenges of navigating supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material costs over the past three years, and why he changed the wind farm developer’s culture to encourage openness and trust.

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