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Access to tools, not training, is stifling AI value
Europe’s AI ambitions are stalling, but not due to a skills gap. Limited access to tools and outdated work design are holding companies back....
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Missing links: what next for global supply chains?
December 28, 2021 in Magazine • 5 min read
Covid-19 has disrupted global supply chains but not changed their fundamental form. New technologies, continuing geo-political tensions and climate change point to companies in many industries having to plan for more radical...
Designing leadership programs for women that really work
December 27, 2021 • by Herminia Ibarra, Kathleen O’Connor in Audio articles • 7 min read
Powerful sponsors with specialist training and a deep commitment are needed to help propel women into senior roles....
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Do CEOs really stay in the job for too long?
December 23, 2021 • by Markus Schmid in Audio articles • 9 min read
Research shows that the value that CEOs create for shareholders starts to decline after 14 years in the job, but letting them go early may not always be the best decision....
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How AI is shaping the future of marketing communications
December 22, 2021 • by Mark Seall in Audio articles • 7 min read
Technology giant Siemens uses ‘natural language understanding’ to scour websites and social media posts for signals to predict emergent trends, and enhance brand value....
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Take a tip from Tesla and drive fast into the future
December 21, 2021 • by Howard H. Yu in Asian hub • 7 min read
COVID-19 is forcing corporations into radical transformation. The Future Readiness Indicator shows who is winning, and how to prepare and respond to tomorrow’s disruptions....
Embrace the paradox to become a better leader
December 21, 2021 • by Wendy Smith, Marianne W. Lewis, Josh Keller, Ella Miron-Spektor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 10 min read
Conflicting tensions in the workplace are inevitable. Engaging with them can be challenging but also incredibly motivating, according to the latest research....
Care is needed to ensure the hybrid office works for all
December 20, 2021 • by Colleen Ammerman, Boris Groysberg, Manish Goel in Human Resources • 9 min read
Working from home has many advantages, but organizations need to ensure it does not lead to inequality and exclusion....
It’s time to focus on talent rather than gender
December 18, 2021 • by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion programs are booming, but don’t always produce the required results. Here are four ways to make them work....
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