IMD Business School for Management and Leadership Courses
WEBWorld-leading Executive Education. Educating executives and business leaders by challenging what is and inspiring what could be. IMD is a place where entrepreneurial spirit and world-renowned researchers meet industry …
World Competitiveness Ranking - IMD Business School
WEBSingapore is the most competitive economy out of 67 across the world’s eight major regions. This is a major finding of the 2024 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), which measures economies with population size and GDP on both ends of the scale. Switzerland was second and Denmark third, while Nigeria, Ghana, and …
What is DEI? Learn about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
WEBDiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are values that help create fairer, more accessible workplaces for all. By acting on DEI values, organizations can support individuals of different ethnicities, religions, abilities, races, sexual orientations, gender, political perspectives, and backgrounds. The result?
Corporate Social Responsability (CSR): What Does it Mean?
WEBCorporate social responsibility refers to the commitments a company makes to create a positive impact on people, the planet, and society. CSR is a self-regulating business model, meaning businesses are responsible for implementing and overseeing their own CSR. There isn’t an external regulatory body that mandates CSR.
SWOT analysis: how to do it + 4 examples - IMD Business School
WEBSWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. These are the lenses through which we examine internal factors (the things we’re good at and not-so-good at, under our control) and external factors (circumstances we can’t control). This analysis is commonly structured into a visual representation made up of four quadrants ...
The 6 most common leadership styles & how to find yours
WEB2. Delegative Leadership. Often referred to as “laissez-faire,” a delegative leadership style focuses on delegating initiative to team members. This is generally known as one of the least intrusive forms of leadership; this translates to “let them do.”. This is therefore considered a very hand-off leadership style.
Innovation in business: Importance, benefits, & examples
WEBA few benefits of innovation for both old and new business models include: Gain a competitive advantage. Innovation can help you develop unique products and services that set you apart from competitors. Over 80% of digitally mature companies cite innovation as one of their core strengths. Meet customer demands.
The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Governance - IMD Business School
WEBThe framework for corporate governance is designed to allow the board of directors and management to pursue objectives that align with the interests of the company’s stakeholders and to facilitate effective monitoring. This is designed to encourage firms to create value. This framework consists of explicit and implicit contracts between the ...
What is performance management, and why is it important?
WEBPerformance management involves consistent check-ins between managers and employees, encompassing goal-setting and progress evaluation through tracking performance indicators and metrics, such as sales data or growth in consumer engagement. The main function of performance management is to provide ongoing feedback to employees to drive ...
Internet of Things: What it is and the main IoT trends
WEBThe Internet of Things (IoT), or the ecosystem of connected devices, isn’t just a futuristic concept. In 2022, 871 million smart home devices were shipped globally, a figure predicted to soar to 1.23 billion in 2027. From smart homes and smart watches to cloud computing for industrial applications, the benefits of IoT are reshaping business.
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