Competence Centres

Our Competence Centres are committed to advancing knowledge and creating practical solutions to complex business challenges.

We are proud to offer a wide range of research, teaching, and practical initiatives across various disciplines. Join us in our mission to drive innovation and enhance performance in today's rapidly changing global environment.

India Competence Centre ICC

India Competence Centre ICC

The India Competence Centre focuses on innovative infrastructure solutions in rural India, such as water shops, smart agriculture solutions, and access to healthcare. Our research activities include a dedicated stream on satellite technologies and analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains. 

China Competence Centre CCC

China Competence Centre CCC

The China Competence Centre strengthens the Sino-Swiss relationship with cutting-edge teaching and research on the Sino Swiss Free Trade Agreement, Swiss investment in China, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and research on Chinese teams and elite quality (EQx).

Competence Center for Diversity, Disability and Inclusion CCDI

Competence Center for Diversity, Disability and Inclusion CCDI

The Competence Center for Diversity, Disability and Inclusion  (CCDI) is the largest competence centre at IIDM and works closely with Swiss and international companies, universities, and the public sector to provide guidance, analysis, and training on achieving more diversity, equity and inclusion in organizations. We conduct cutting-edge research on topics such as inclusive leadership, diversity and equity, inclusion and exclusion, and work-life compatibility.

Competence Centre for Top Teams CCTT

Competence Centre for Top Teams CCTT

The Competence Centre for Top Teams (CCTT) conducts academic research to enhance our understanding of high-performance teams. We support clients by offering sound analytics and insights to create high-performing teams, based on the St. Gallen Top Team Model (SGTT). We work closely with top teams in entrepreneurship, management, and boards.

Corporate Governance Competence Centre CGCC

Corporate Governance Competence Centre CGCC

The Corporate Governance Competence Centre (CGCC) conducts research on top management team and board effectiveness, shareholder structures and behavior, and their implications for effective corporate governance practices in Switzerland and abroad.

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