“Prudence in a Maze of Metaphors” has been named IMD’s case of the month for September! From the glass ceiling and motherhood penalty to the sticky floor, this case is a vivid illustration of the often-invisible hurdles shaping professional life. Learn more about the case: bit.ly/42bOcAy

Our new whitepaper explores how Voluntary Biodiversity Credits can help biodiversity. VBCs offer companies a way to deliver measurable results for nature that are outcome-based, verifiable, and voluntary. 👉 Dive in for more insights: bit.ly/46jtJfU

🚢 When your company emits more CO2 than your country, what do you do? In the latest episode of Leaders Unplugged, host David Bach, Morten Bo Christiansen and Bo Cerup-Simonsen from Maersk unpack one of the most abitious transformations in business. ▶️ Listen now: bit.ly/46i0LMb

Congratulations to the EMBA Class of September 2025, who celebrated their graduation with speeches that reminded them of the importance of optimism, presence, and diversity of perspectives to drive positive change in the world. Read more: bit.ly/4mNEgFJ www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3VA...

🚀 AI is moving fast. Your strategy should too. 📲 Swipe to explore 3 key steps to build a smarter, faster, and more human-centered AI strategy. Want to go deeper? Download our new whitepaper: bit.ly/4p5NDSC #IMD #IMDImpact #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI #AIGuide

Pasona: Well-being through regional revitalization is IMD’s case of the month of August! A Japan-based human resources company, Pasona is dedicated to driving social change through business and helping individuals find “ikigai” (fulfilment) through work. Read more: bit.ly/3UJ1eBD #IMD #IMDImpact

We're proud to announce that "Moon Creative Lab: Mitsui’s Venture Studio" has been named Case of the Month of July! 🌟 Explore this case further to uncover how corporate venturing can be a catalyst for transformation: bit.ly/4o546WI #IMD #IMDImpact #CaseStudy #CaseMethod

Can business leaders save democracy? In a gripping new episode of Leaders Unplugged, Harvard’s Daniel Ziblatt joins IMD President David Bach to break down how democracies die — and why business leaders must act now to defend them. Listen now! bit.ly/3IKYW24

Too many high achievers wear their unrelenting pursuit of perfection like a badge of honor when the reality is that, left unchecked, it can quickly morph into burnout. Test your propensity for perfection-induced burnout and find out three ways to pip it at the post at #IbyIMD ➡️ bit.ly/4kwnN76

Surviving PLUTO Mike Rosenberg outlines the value of stakeholder capitalism in our new PLUTO reality and unpacks three levels of complexity that business leaders must account for, at #IbyIMD: bit.ly/3TPCHKR #IMDImpact #StakeholderCapitalism

One hour to our final keynote of OWP Lausanne 2025. In 𝘈 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴, Prof. Daniel Ziblatt will unpack the pressure points modern-day democracies face in an increasingly polarized world. ⏰ 1:30 pm CEST 🔗 Watch live on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/school/imd-b... #OWPbyIMD

“Well-being is not a luxury. It’s a necessity for peak performance.” That’s why, well-being leads the way at this year’s OWP, with intentional expert-led morning sessions to refocus and get ready to absorb new ideas. What’s your go-to practice for well-being? #OWP #OWPbyIMD #IMD #IMDImpact

In today’s not-to-be-missed keynote, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will speak to the state of and outlook for international trade in our polarized world. ⏰ 5:15 pm CEST 🔗 Watch live on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/school/imd-b... #IMDImpact #OWP2025 #OWPbyIMD

OWP is the ideal environment to exchange ideas, learn from world-class thinkers, and connect with peers. When doing a team exercise or sharing thoughts over a coffee, take this opportunity to grow your professional network and gain fresh perspectives to elevate your impact on a global scale. #OWP

Insights from the 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking The 2025 WCR results highlight how nations are responding to the pressure to act and what opportunities such action presents. 📖 Read the news story: bit.ly/3SUupAH #IMD #IMDImpact #WCC #WorldCompetitivenessRanking

OWP is just 10 days away, and the excitement is building! IMD's signature program is right around the corner, and we are gearing up for this special edition. 🌟 We can't wait to welcome both familiar and new faces to our Lausanne campus. Act fast, limited seats available: bit.ly/3RCN3NC

Our latest issue of #IbyIMD, How to Solve the Geopolitical Puzzle, guides executives in their quest to separate the wheat from the chaff, to discern what is of value and can be leveraged to their organization’s advantage, and what is of lesser consequence: bit.ly/3TkcFik

🎧 In conversation with IMD President David Bach, three IMD MBA alumni share how IMD helped them rethink identity, navigate global careers, and lead with confidence. 👉 Listen now! Apple: bit.ly/4jzxDEP Spotify: bit.ly/4mFfJ62 #IMD #IMDImpact #LeadersUnplugged #IMDMBA #IMDAlumni #FutureReady

🎉 The IMD MBA Reunion 2025 is officially underway, and it’s a record breaker! We’re thrilled to welcome more than 460 alumni and their guests. #IMD #IMDImpact #IMDAlumni #IMDMBA #IMDReunion2025 #IMDCommunity #LifelongLearning

"You have to build resilience to pick yourself up and try again. Failure isn’t the end."💪 Barbara Vettorel's career path inspired her to embark on an EMBA at IMD through the Global Management Foundations program.🎓 Discover Vettorel's inspiring story: bit.ly/4k1s1E5 #IMD #IMDImpact #IMDAlumni

‘Not so black and white: Grupo Inca’s black alpaca dilemma’ is recognised as case of the month of May! This two-part case by Vanina Farber, explores the intricacies of actions vs. impact, ethical responsibility and long-term strategic thinking.🌍 Explore this case further: bit.ly/3Zqbtxi #IMD

🏆 Congratulations to the 2025 EFMD Excellence in Practice Awards GOLD winners for outstanding cases of learning & development partnerships: 🏅 Axpo Group & @unisg.ch 🏅NatWest Group & @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social 🏅Principal Academy Trust (PAT), @capitec.bsky.social & UCT-GSB

🎙️ In the latest episode of Leaders Unplugged, IMD President David Bach takes the guest chair with co-host Felix Zeltner to discuss these important questions and more – including why Ted Lasso is a better leadership role model than Elon Musk. 👉 Tune in now: bit.ly/4cX8thn

Digital and physical luxury retail distribution: What’s next? As luxury enters a new digital era, don’t miss your chance to attend this exclusive C-Suite Talk that explores the evolving dynamics of retail distribution in the luxury arena. 💼🛍️ Be there to shape what’s next: bit.ly/3EEgM5a #IMD

Webinar - Navigating generational transitions in family philanthropy IMD's Peter Vogel, Ana Maria Guerrero Carvajal, and Isabel Carvajal Sardi will discuss the Carvajal family’s approach to leadership and collaboration in family philanthropy. 📅 7 May at 14:00 CEST Register at 👉 bit.ly/4jFawZT

In this episode, we go behind the scenes with two global voices in sustainability: Geraldine Matchett and Stuart DeCew🌍 Together, they explore how sustainability is moving beyond reporting and into the heart of business transformation. 🎙️ Tune in now : bit.ly/3RjbChN

Future-proofing HEINEKEN: The EverGreen strategy by Niccolò Pisani is the case of the month! 🎉 📚 This case study shows how Dolf van den Brink, CEO of HEINEKEN, led the company through disruptive global events and unveiled the company’s new strategy – EverGreen. Find out more: bit.ly/3GdeF8Q

Swiss roots, global reach. 🌏 With campuses in Lausanne and Singapore, and the recent publication of the IMD 2025 Smart City Index, we asked Arturo Bris, Director of IMD World Competitiveness Center, what made these two cities ‘smart cities’. 📊 Browse the report : bit.ly/3XOHcaT #IMD #IMDImpact

Sustainability, diversity and inclusion are core pillars of our institute. Our diverse employees reflect the international profiles of our participants, representing a wide range of experiences and identities.🌍 📄 Browse our 2024 Sustainability report: bit.ly/4iRycKp #IMD #IMDImpact #DE&I

Sustainability is embedded in IMD’s purpose and is a key element of our vision for the future. 🌍 We view sustainability around the value we create – our handprint – and the impact we have – our footprint. 📊 📥 Discover the highlights and download the full report: bit.ly/4iRycKp

What makes a city smart? Released earlier this week, the 2025 IMD Smart City Index finds that city dwellers’ ability to find affordable housing is on the decline worldwide, impacting the overall quality of life of a wide section of the urban population.🌐🏙️ Explore the full report: bit.ly/3XOHcaT

📣 New from IMD: The Executive Master in AI & Digital 💼 Learn without pausing your career 🚀 Lead digital change with confidence 📈 Build credibility in a fast-moving space Discover what it could mean for you: bit.ly/3XzrmRl #IMD #IMDImpact #Digital #BusinessTransformation

Explore the 2025 IMD Smart City Index Launched today, the Index is a tool that the IMD World Competitiveness Center uses to assess how cities balance various dimensions, from jobs and housing to environmental concerns and inclusiveness. 🌍🌳 Browse the report: bit.ly/3XOHcaT #IMD #IMDImpact #WCC

🌟 Impactful research throughout the year 2024 was an incredible year for IMD in terms of research and thought leadership. 📈📚 Swipe to discover some of the highlights of our research output in 2024. 📖 Browse our digital Annual report and download the full report for more insights: bit.ly/3G40PW7

Welcome to the second episode of Leaders Unplugged! 🎙️ In this wide-ranging chat, David Bach goes from the global to the personal with one of the world’s most prominent bankers: UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti.🌍💼 Listen to the full episode now: bit.ly/3G9HGC9

📚 IMD’s year of learning We’re proud to say that IMD continues to be a trusted learning partner for ambitious individuals and organizations all over the world. 📖 Explore more insights about our programs and rankings by downloading the full report: bit.ly/3G40PW7

Introducing the Executive Master in Sustainable Business Transformation: A new degree for professionals who want to strengthen their expertise, build credibility, and lead change that lasts.♻️ 👉 If this inspires you, check it out: bit.ly/4l3MEQW #IMD #IMDImpact #Sustainability #ExecutiveEducation

Introducing the Executive Master in AI & Digital Business Transformation: A fresh, flexible, and modular degree built for professionals who want to go deeper in their expertise, grow their influence, and lead digital change with confidence. 👉 Take a closer look: bit.ly/3XzrmRl

IMD’s annual and sustainability reports are now available! Browse the reports to see the remarkable progress we made last year and discover how we plan to further our purpose. 🌍 Annual report: bit.ly/3G40PW7 Sustainability report: bit.ly/4iRycKp #IMD #IMDImpact #Transformation

With IMD’s Managing and Measuring Sustainability Impact program you’ll grasp the fundamentals of ESG reporting, how to identify the right metrics and integrate the insights into strategic decision-making.🌎🌳 Shape the future of your organization now: bit.ly/43m6nVN

The first from IMD in 25 years. Built to meet a growing need. Shaped by what leaders and organizations have been asking for. Backed by years of research, real-world insight, and executive experience. ... Something new is on the way. 🗓️ Coming 02 April 2025.

From self-discovery to team empowerment 🚀 With IMD’s Mobilizing People program you’ll develop your self-awareness and grow as a leader through powerful experiential situations, constructive feedback, and deep reflection. ✨ Discover more about the program: bit.ly/4l0OgLv

💡 AI’s BIG energy secret! AI is reshaping industries, but at what cost? 🔋 Google, Microsoft, and Meta each consume more energy than millions of households. 🚰 Google: 9,618 Olympic pools of water 💰 Meta: 113.6 MWh per $1M revenue. We need sustainable AI solutions, NOW. #AI #Sustainability

Welcome to Leaders Unplugged! IMD has launched Leaders Unplugged, a brand-new, twice-monthly podcast featuring IMD President David Bach. 🎧Listen now and get inspired: bit.ly/4iwMPTq #IMD #IMDImpact #Business #Leadership #Podcast #Impact

Is your business ready for the future? 🚀 🌟Ready to level up? Join IMD’s Strategy for Future Readiness program and start transforming yourself, your team, and your organization for tomorrow. 👉Your future-ready journey starts here: bit.ly/4djJLrq

AI is transforming our world, it can be a powerful ally, but only if you know how to use it correctly. That’s why it’s crucial to stay ahead and educate yourself on the benefits and threats this technology brings. ⏳ Don’t waste any time and get started today with IMD AI Programs: bit.ly/4gXAhmb

Nespresso strategy reset for growth: The youth market is recognized as IMD case of the month! 🎉 They address how management is pushed to rethink its historically successful strategy to attract young coffee drinkers among Millennials and Gen Z. ☕️ 👉 Explore the case further: bit.ly/4kFDRoq

IMD has recognized Bettina Büchel as the inaugural recipient of the Impact Through Innovation Award in honor of her commitment to fostering collaboration, inspiring bold thinking, and embracing fearless experimentation over the past 25 years: bit.ly/43T3zQ8 #IMDImpact

Is your company future ready? IMD’s Travel Future Readiness Indicator 2025 reveals which travel and hospitality companies are thriving and what others need to do to ensure their future readiness. 🚀 📥 Download the full report here: bit.ly/41wntOg

Strategically balancing technological advancement with authentic human connection is key for future-ready travel companies. 🌍 That is a key finding of IMD’s Travel Future Readiness Indicator, published today! 📥 Want the full insights? Download the report now: bit.ly/41wntOg