Are you up for the challenge of a downturn? Here’s how to ensure you are

Our new ‘normal’ turned out to be grimmer than many anticipated. Ask yourself these seven questions to find out if you and your team are fit to face the rocky road ahead.

Leadership under fire: Inside the decision-making that saved Notre-Dame 

How quick thinking, strategic choices, and trust in the team kept one of the world’s most iconic landmarks from destruction – lessons every leader can apply in times of crisis.

“Take risks. Take decisions. Learn, adapt, and move forward.” 

Peter Voser, former CEO of Shell and Chairman of the Board of Directors at ABB and PSA offers his unique perspectives on guiding businesses through difficult times.

Four effective ways for a board to steer its way through a crisis

In times of difficulty, knowing when to get involved and learning to master your emotions are essentials skills to prevent making a bad situation worse.

Five lessons business could learn from the Olympics 

The Paris Olympic Games offered inspiring success stories. Carlos Cordon and Sameh Abadir of IMD consider what companies could learn from France’s triumph

International SOS’s Arnaud Vaissié: ‘The job of a CEO is to be a stress absorber’

CEO of International SOS Arnaud Vaissié explains to IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how the business has survived 40 years by overcoming obstacles like COVID-19 and navigating financial crises.

When those good resolutions are failing already

Feeling guilty and at times inadequate, Jo, a CTO and AI product manager at a large organization, comes to IMD to find solutions with help from an executive coach.

Leading a crisis recovery? Three questions to ask 

Ready to recover? To create psychological safety for your team working through crises, ask yourself if you are striking the right balance as a leader

Are you ready for the next crisis?

After a crisis it is great to take a breath and relax, but you must also consider how to prepare for what comes next, whether you know what that is or not.

Swiss banking: a damaged brand

How did Credit Suisse get into such a sorry mess, and what steps can Swiss banks take now to win back trust?

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