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The hidden job market does not reward effort alone. It rewards executives who have done the harder internal work first – clarity about who they are and how consistently they express it....
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AI: a dystopian future for academic freedom?
April 23, 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read
GenAI can deliver cost and productivity benefits for colleges and students, but there is a dark side....
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AI and the hidden climate cost of ‘dark data’
April 22, 2024 • by José Parra Moyano, Christine Legner, Konrad Schulte in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
Training and fine-tuning AI models requires troves of data, but storing and processing that data is financially and environmentally costly. Here are three ways to address the problem....
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How maritime owners can address overconfidence and make sound decisions
In many ways, overconfidence is advantageous to business owners – but it also carries risks. Taking the time to become aware of how you think and being mindful of the stories you...
Tesla’s crossroads: Can Elon Musk’s stock-market darling retain an edge over rivals?
The EV pioneer’s once-unrivaled dominance is being tested by declining sales, fierce competition, and questions about its commitment to sustainability and innovation. IMD’s Michael Wade examines Tesla’s strategic direction and leadership. ...
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From the war room to the boardroom, tensions run high when decisions have profound consequences. Trust often emerges as a linchpin for success in these high-stakes conversations. But what exactly is trust...
Five types of questions for better strategic decision-making
When facing uncertainty, effective leaders ask smart questions. But what does this mean? Through extensive research and collaboration with executives, we’ve identified five types of questions for better straategic decision-making....
How ChatGPT can unchain you from mundane office life
April 18, 2024 • by Quentin Gallea in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
GenAI will allow human talent to focus on more creative, complex tasks, leading to greater job satisfaction and well-being....
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Why does artificial intelligence need regulation?
April 18, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Artificial Intelligence • 2 min read • 
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How AI gives Taobao’s one billion customers the personal touch
Chris Tung is President of Strategic Development at Chinese e-commerce multinational Alibaba Group. He tells Amit Joshi how the company is integrating AI to optimize its customer experience....
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AI-as-a-Service: be prepared for the next wave
April 15, 2024 • by Annabelle Gawer in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
AI-as-a-Service will impact executives and their strategic decisions. It’s crucial to assess the benefits and repercussions it will bring....
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