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AI is everywhere – where are the profits?

October 27, 2026 • by Tim Quigley in Artificial intelligence • 2 min read • Podcast available

Companies are spending billions on artificial intelligence. But are they making any money from it? IMD's Karl Schmedders on hidden costs, vibe coding and how companies can turn AI into business value....

Are you letting the machines decide your metrics?

October 15, 2026 • by Robert Vilkelis in Artificial intelligence • 3 min read

AI can default to measuring whatever is easiest to find and simplest for another system to score, regardless of intent. Time for some human oversight, says Robert Vilkelis. ...

Technology and data can enable transformation, but lasting change depends on people. This image represents the leadership challenge of aligning teams, building engagement, and creating a shared sense of purpose as organizations evolve

Why CFOs need to become “keepers of culture”

October 14, 2026 • by I by IMD in Artificial intelligence • 6 min read

CFOs must become keepers of culture: learn how finance leaders align change with engagement to accelerate talent transformation....

Humans and AI working together to coordinate different tasks and resources in the future of work

HR needs to start owning how work gets done. Here’s why

October 9, 2026 • by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr in Artificial intelligence • 9 min read

From CHRO to CWO: explore how HR can lead the hybrid human–machine workforce and pilot AI with caution and clarity....

Three key steps for CFOs in the AI era

October 8, 2026 • by Salvatore Cantale, Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Michael R. Wade in Artificial intelligence • 2 min read

CFOs in the AI era: design data-models and workflows that maximize value, redefine productivity, and establish transparent AI governance....

AI and the Chief Legal Officer: Redefining legal leadership

October 5, 2026 • by Esteban Mezzano, Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Michael R. Wade in Artificial intelligence • 12 min read

Once primarily the guardian of traditional and well-established legal systems, today the CLO is becoming the architect of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) governance, helping to identify and manage AI risks and opportunities...

AI can amplify your worst leadership habits at scale

Is AI scaling your worst habits?

October 1, 2026 • by Susanne May in Artificial intelligence • 3 min read

Could AI mirror your organization’s worst habits? Five actionable steps turn human systems into robust infrastructure with clear values and governance....

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De-risking risk management with AI: How RBI built for quality and speed

September 30, 2026 • by Goutam Challagalla in Artificial intelligence • 8 min read

The Austrian bank’s award-winning Risk Assistant demonstrates how artificial intelligence helps improve not just the speed but also the quality and accuracy of financial reporting, finds Goutam Challagalla....

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Adobe and democratization through AI

September 28, 2026 • by Stefan Michel in Artificial intelligence • 9 min read

Too many leaders ask how GenAI will impact their businesses and products. Instead, they should ask: How can AI change our customers’ motivations, abilities, and opportunities?...

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radical federalism: connected teams adapting independently, balancing local autonomy with shared organizational goals to respond more effectively to rapid change

Radical federalism: The way to tackle the AI velocity problem

September 22, 2026 • by Michael Yaziji in Artificial intelligence • 3 min read

Question central planning: why a unit-focused hybrid approach may outperform both centralized control and chaotic AI adoption....