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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A scholarship can give talented people the opportunity to challenge themselves, broaden their perspectives and turn their potential into impact. Support scholarships and help students like Chen take their knowledge and leadership to the next level. Make an early gift today: bit.ly/4hf037L
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
You made it happen! 🎉 25 donors have already come together and unlocked an additional CHF 5,000 for scholarships. Thank you for helping us #MakeItReal and investing in the next generation of leaders. Make an early gift today:https://bit.ly/4hf037L #IMD #IMDImpact #IMDGivingDay
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We’re getting closer. Less than ten gifts stand between us and an additional CHF 5,000 for scholarships. Your early gift could be the one that unlocks it. Let’s make it real together. Make an early gift today: bit.ly/4hf037L #IMD #IMDImpact #IMDGivingDay #Scholarship
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Meet Srikanth Pilla, IMD MBA candidate 2026. Behind every scholarship is a person with the talent, ambition and potential to make a difference. For students like Pilla, scholarship support can turn an ambition into an opportunity. Make an early gift today: bit.ly/4hf037L #IMD #IMDGivingDay
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Green or greenwashing? A $95 million dollar sustainability paradox for Michelin and BNP Paribas” by Vanina Farber and Shih-Han Huang is case of the month of September! Discover the case: bit.ly/4ha1lky #IMD #IMDImpact #Finance #Sustainability
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
What will luxury brands look like in 2040? In his new book Purposeful Luxury, IMD’s Stéphane Girod draws on a decade advising CHANEL, Richemont, Audemars Piguet, and other industry giants to show how sustainability can become a lasting source of competitive advantage. Get your copy: bit.ly/4xRIphs
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
IMD Giving Day 2026 is just around the corner! And we’re getting started early. 🎯 The first 25 gifts will unlock an additional CHF 5,000 for scholarships. Make an early gift today: bit.ly/4hf037L #IMD #IMDImpact #IMDGivingDay #Scholarship
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"The very best leaders don't just make you believe in them or their vision. They make you believe in yourself," said Dean of Degree Programs Alyson Meister to the EMBA Class of September 2026 as they celebrated graduation in Lausanne. Read the full article: bit.ly/46n5tsj
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Our next online I by IMD Book Club will see Pia Heidenmark Cook and Lisen Wirén, of Embedding Sustainability: How to Drive Organizational Transformation explore reframing sustainability as a source of innovation, resilience and competitive advantage. 📅 24 Sept @ 12 pm CEST Register: bit.ly/3UCwDce
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Issue 24 of I by IMD is out now. From surviving disruption to navigating the challenges shaping business and leadership, this issue explores the ideas that matter now. Swipe through for a preview, then hit the link below to browse the full issue. 👉 Discover the latest issue: bit.ly/4xHUUvT #IMD
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Explorer and psychiatrist Bertrand Piccard tells Kartik Ashta in an intergenerational conversation that pushing against resistance rarely works and leaders should learn when to let go of outdated assumptions. Listen now: bit.ly/4zSNnMi #IMD #IMDImpact #IbyIMD #Interview #Podcast #Leadership
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In the new issue of I by IMD magazine, Andrew Sharman explores why constant availability has become one of the most overlooked barriers to sustainable performance, and how leaders can model healthier boundaries. Stay tuned for the full story on 10 September 2026. #IMD #IMDImpact #IbyIMD #Wellness
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
In the latest episode of Leaders Unplugged, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol tells IMD President David Bach why the world is entering “the age of electricity” — and why that shift will reshape competitiveness, geopolitics and corporate strategy. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4xbMFIc
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Discover IMD’s case of the month for August! 🌍🐛 “The new protein buzz” follows Legendary Foods Africa as it scales an innovative palm weevil larvae business to deliver affordable, sustainable protein while balancing growth, impact, and profitability. Read more: bit.ly/4hgmBGR #IMD #IMDImpact
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
In our latest I by IMD podcast, the President of Marchesi Frescobaldi joins IMD Professor Alfredo De Massis to discuss why tradition can become a trap, how to prepare the next generation, and how a centuries-old agricultural business is responding to declining wine consumption. 👉 bit.ly/4yKb3lA
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
In this IMD Book Club session, Rebecca Robins, co-author of “Five Generations at Work”, joins IMD's Katharina Lange to examine a first in history: five generations working side by side, bringing different expectations, experiences, and ways of working into teams. 👉 Sign up now: bit.ly/44XXfWS
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
“Apple’s supply chain stress test” by Carlos Cordon and Nick Georgiev is IMD’s Case of the Month of June. The case takes us to 2022, when Apple’s China-centric supply chain was shaken by lockdowns, and shortages. Explore the case and the strategic trade-offs it reveals: bit.ly/4uRccEU
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Journalist and content creator Hugo Décrypte, will deliver a keynote at this year’s OWP, IMD flagship program, on “Reaching 20 million young consumers in their language.” There’s still time to join OWP 2026: bit.ly/4uutVSY The event will be livestreamed on IMD’s LinkedIn and YouTube.
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In the latest episode of #LeadersUnplugged, IMD President David Bach speaks with Florence Gaub, futurist, military strategist and research director at NATO Defense College. Listen now to learn how to build an annual horizon‑scanning discipline, and challenge wishful thinking: bit.ly/4xu4GCn
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Conductor, pianist, comedian and broadcaster Rainer Hersch returns to this year’s IMD flagship program OWP with a keynote on “Orchestrating winning (musical) performances.” There’s still time to join OWP 2026: bit.ly/4uutVSY The event will be livestreamed on IMD’s LinkedIn and YouTube channels.
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Qiyu Xu will deliver a keynote on "Geopolitical risks, economic shifts and the road ahead” at IMD’s flagship program Orchestrating Winning Performance in Lausanne. There’s still time to join OWP 2026: bit.ly/4uutVSY The event will be livestreamed on IMD’s LinkedIn and YouTube channels.
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Chess Grand Master Judit Polgár will join this year’s IMD flagship program Orchestrating Winning Performance with a keynote on leadership and resilience lessons from chess. There’s still time to join OWP: bit.ly/4uutVSY The event will be livestreamed on IMD’s LinkedIn and YouTube channels.
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Fabiola Gianotti, former Director-General of CERN, will deliver a keynote at this year’s IMD flagship program OWP on “Learning from the Higgs boson:science, technology and collaboration.” There’s still time to join OWP 2026: bit.ly/4uutVSY Event livestreamed on IMD’s LinkedIn and YouTube channels.
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
IMD's Arturo Bris, will open this year’s IMD flagship program Orchestrating Winning Performance with a keynote on “The New Rules of World Competitiveness.” There's still time to join OWP 2026: bit.ly/4uutVSY The event will be livestreamed on IMD’s LinkedIn and YouTube channels. #OWPbyIMD
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
In this live book club conversation, Heather LaMarre and Gregg Feistman join IMD’s Sophie Bacq to explore how leaders can harness social capital to drive performance and societal impact. Be part of the conversation: bit.ly/3RJh3de #IMD #IMDImpact #SocialCapital
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
In less than a month, the IMD Lausanne campus will come alive with leaders from across the globe for Orchestrating Winning Performance – IMD’s flagship program. It’s time to meet our 2026 OWP keynote speakers. It’s not too late to join us in Lausanne. Apply now: bit.ly/4uutVSY
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
What would you do as an ESG analyst? IMD’s Case of the Month of May drops you into Triodos Investment Management, where you’re tasked with evaluating three companies through an ESG lens. It’s a hands-on dive into ESG investment methodologies. Find out more about the case: bit.ly/4dlMjr5
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Free trade is no longer the safe assumption it once was. In the new episode of #LeadersUnplugged, Kati ter Horst, President and CEO of Outokumpu, says this is not an abstract geopolitical point. It shapes where she invests, and whether her industry remains viable. Listen now: bit.ly/3RdS69w
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
In the latest episode of I by IMD Podcast, Niels B Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group joins IMD’s Jean-François Manzoni for a inside look into how he helped the world’s largest toy company to regain momentum. 🎧 Listen now → bit.ly/4dG0B60
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
What if the real problem with sustainability isn’t ambition – but execution? Join Goutam Challagalla, in conversation with Karl Schmedders to explore how organizations can transform sustainability into a driver of innovation, customer value, and profitable growth. Sign up: bit.ly/4dreBQT
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
“Has Nike lost its stride?” is IMD’s Case of the Month for April! Authored by Ivy Buche and Goutam Challagalla, the case explores the recent challenges faced by Nike. Find out how Nike can chart a path back to growth and market dominance: bit.ly/4mMabY0
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
In the latest episode of #LeadersUnplugged, the Yale law professor and leading expert on international law discusses with IMD President David Bach whether international law is still relevant – and why #business leaders need to speak up against the Iran war. Listen now: bit.ly/41PGHiq
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
In the latest I by IMD episode, Chef Pam, recently awarded as”The World’s Best Female Chef, shares with Marleen Dieleman how she turns legacy into reinvention. Listen in to learn what it takes to build something original without severing the roots that made it possible. Listen now: bit.ly/4ej9t2r
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Discover the 2026 Latin America and Caribbean Prosperity Rating! This first edition covers 43 economies across four pillars: economic challenges, governance and institutions, managerial dynamics, and social empowerment. Explore the full rating: bit.ly/4tgNQo3 #IMD #IMDImpact
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
What can leaders learn from Olympians about failure, pressure, and resilience? In the latest episode of Leaders Unplugged, IMD President David Bach speaks with IOC President Kirsty Coventry about why strong leadership means acknowledging mistakes and getting better. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3PTRR2V
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Join IMD's Murat Tarakci and author of “The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown” Terence Mauri to explore how leaders can move beyond defensive responses to uncertainty and thrive when the future cannot be predicted. Register now: bit.ly/41GJfiv
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
'FIBA Esports: Building a sustainable future' is IMD’s case of the month of March! Authored by Amit Joshi, Ivy Buche and Aundria Mirabrishami, the case examines how FIBA expanded into esports during the Covid 19 pandemic to engage fans and grow on a new platform. Learn more: bit.ly/473XsJM
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Issue 21 of I by IMD is out now! Featuring insights from experts across strategy, leadership, technology, and economics, this issue brings together fresh thinking to help leaders navigate an increasingly complex world. Swipe to discover some highlights and browse the new issue here: bit.ly/40r7xNa
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
“No company can thrive with weak foundations. A bank even less than any other company.” That’s how Société Générale's CEO Slawomir Krupa describes the challenge he inherited, in the latest #CEODialogue episode. 🎧 → bit.ly/4ufoFTv
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
In the latest IbyIMD episode, Swedish tech leader Katarina Bonde, who has served as Chair of companies including Mentimeter and Stillfront Group, joins IMD professor Michael Wade to discuss scaling tech companies, navigating investor pressure and the AIbubble. 🎧 → bit.ly/4coqneV
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
How can women rise above the broken rung? Join Kweilin Ellingrud, in conversation with IMD’s Winter Nie to unpack her latest book The Broken Rung – When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It. 📅 19 March 2026 🕑 12:00 pm CET 📍 Online  Join us: bit.ly/4qPirGZ
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
In the latest episode of #LeadersUnplugged with David Bach, Chinese carmaker NIO’s Executive VP Mark Zhou explains: ⚡ Why competitors struggle to go electric ⚡ How 3-minute battery swaps change customer behavior ⚡ How community literally saved the company 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4sbJBcr
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Congratulations to the EMBA class of February 2026! Speeches at Saturday’s graduation ceremony reflected on the legacy of leadership in the age of AI and underscored the importance of fostering connection and embracing humanity at this critical juncture: bit.ly/4qNtzEk youtu.be/WBfFr37UXFk
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IMD EMBA Graduation February 2026 Cohort
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Digital noise is winning. Time to reboot. Join philosopher Luc de Brabandere, in conversation with IMD’s Knut Haanaes, to discuss his latest book The Art of Thinking in a Digital World. 📅 When: 26 February 2026 🕑 Time: 11:30am CET 📍 Where: Online Sign up now: bit.ly/4czgYkF
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
What does long-term competitive advantage really mean? In the latest #IbyIMD episode, Matthias Altendorf of global market leader Endress+Hauser, explains why sustainability and profitability must go hand in hand — and why “only the paranoid survive.” 🎧 Listen now → bit.ly/3MJKee2
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
An equitable AI future won’t happen by accident – it must be built. Join us for International Women’s Day 2026 for a conversation with senior women leaders on how to build an equitable future. 📅 9 March 2026 🕑 11:30 CET 📍 Online 👇 Meet the hosts and panelists. Save your seat: bit.ly/4rY50Wu
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Is your family philanthropy future ready? Peter Vogel will host Etienne Eichenberger, to explore the emerging trends transforming family philanthropy. From sustainability to cultural engagement, discover how next generation philanthropists are reshaping initiatives. Sign up: bit.ly/4bIHk3n
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
“Ragn-Sells: From company in crisis to circular sustainability champion” by Florian Hoos and Valerie Keller-Birrer is IMD’s case of the month for January. This case shows how Ragn-Sells Group became a global authority on circular economy and sustainability. Read more: bit.ly/4sMtzH2
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
What really shaped the World Economic Forum this year – beyond the headlines? IMD President David Bach and IMD Professor Julia Binder step back from the noise for a candid debrief on what mattered most. Listen now: bit.ly/3NOlwcA #LeadersUnplugged #IMD #Geopolitics #WEF
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IMD @imdbusinessschool.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Find out how Nadir Al-Hinai transformed a company talent initiative into a national skills platform, with the help of systematic thinking and leadership skills learned during IMD's Transition to Business Leadership program: bit.ly/3Lqj5MN
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