By striving to be globally competitive, cities are defining the futureÂ
Whatever scenarios might be imagined about the next wave of globalization – from X, to Y, to Z – cities are striving to be future-ready. It is now clear that in doing...
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How the digital highway code aims to curb internet violationsÂ
May 8, 2024 • by Tawfik Jelassi in Audio articles • 9 min read
UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms offer lessons for more effective collaboration between companies, civil society, and governments....
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How private and family-owned businesses can lead the way in building stakeholder value Â
Nine out of every ten employees globally work for a private business, and their capitalization and turnover dwarf those of list companies — but their challenge for the future is not only...
GenAI: The future belongs to those who pause and reflectÂ
May 3, 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read
As GenAI captures the world’s imagination, executives should remember that it takes time to create a future-proof company....
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RWE’s Markus Krebber on building energy reserves to keep focused on the long termÂ
The RWE CEO tells Jean-François Manzoni how he is reshaping the power company to drive the energy transition and why leaders need to always keep something in the tank to remain resilient....
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How concession-making helps forge stronger relationshipsÂ
April 29, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Audio articles • 5 min read
Expert guidance on how and when to make concessions to foster healthy relationships and encourage a collaborative working environment....
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In the GenAI race, who will prevail? Expert tips for backing the winners
A flurry of venture capital activity presents investors with a challenge: how to distinguish genuine innovators from opportunistic players capitalizing on the AI hype. Enter Harshul Sanghi, a seasoned technology investor with...
The AI Dilemma: If we are as gods, we may as well get good at itÂ
April 26, 2024 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
AI holds incredible promise to improve virtually every aspect of our lives, but we can't ignore its risks, mishaps, and misuses, author Art Kleiner tells José Parra Moyano....
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The challenge of setting ambitious targets as a leader
April 26, 2024 • by Angelica Adamski in Audio articles • 5 min read
Executive coach Angelica Adamski shares the challenges facing Lyndsey in aligning and leading a new and globally dispersed sales team....
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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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