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AI may write the recipe, but only we can taste the food
19 hours ago • by Shelley Zalis in Innovation • 4 min read • 
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AI can optimize processes, but true leadership requires human judgment, says Shelley Zalis. Success depends on integrating machine intelligence with ‘soft skills’ like empathy and intention....
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Ralph Hamers, are ‘tech companies with a banking license’ the future of finance?
June 18, 2026 • by Murat Tarakci in Innovation • 2 min read • 
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Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice....
What does the SpaceX IPO tell us about what it takes to be future ready?
he SpaceX IPO illustrates a key finding of the latest Future Readiness Indicator, today’s winners are no longer asset-light, but asset heavy. Does this mean that vertical integration should be top of...
Florence Gaub on reading the future: War, weak signals, and wild scenarios
June 11, 2026 • by David Bach in Innovation • 2 min read • Podcast available
NATO futurist Florence Gaub on war, weak signals, Gen Z, and why leaders need not only foresight, but also science fiction to future-proof their organizations...
Niels Christiansen, how did LEGO regain momentum?
May 12, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Innovation • 2 min read • Podcast available
LEGO CEO Niels Christiansen on simplification, sustainability, and competing for children’s attention....
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