Business leaders face relentless pressure to increase the worth of their companies by hitting financial targets. This often causes them to rely on short-term fixes and simplistic “spreadsheet strategies” that lack a true strategic foundation. But merely setting ambitious goals without aligning the essential elements of strategy can leave companies struggling to create sustainable, long-term […]

The success that organizations derive from AI is based not only on the capabilities of the AI—which are advancing each day—but on the willingness of people and organizations to harness and use these capabilities. However, many people view AI negatively and many workers are deeply skeptical of AI. Various surveys reveal fear among workers that […]

As companies navigate today’s complex business and geopolitical landscape, CFOs have seen risk management rise to the top of their priorities. To better manage risk, CFOs are increasingly using scenario planning to strategically unlock new value-creation opportunities. Scenario planning is not just about preparing for potential downsides; it is about equipping organizations to act on […]

Many organizations are investing in AI to improve efficiency and decision-making, yet they struggle to see meaningful impact. The problem? Their underlying business processes weren’t designed for AI. Without rethinking how work gets done, AI initiatives often fail to deliver their promised value. A new approach to process thinking can help reverse this situation. On […]

Companies have adopted AI with unheard-of speed. But there remains a huge gap between enthusiasm for AI and business results. A recent survey of executives found that only 6% claim to have a cutting-edge ability to derive value and P&L impact from AI. It is not the technology that is preventing companies from deriving value […]

Questions surrounding AI have mostly prompted a wave of anxiety about the disappearance of jobs and the loss of humanness in work. But according to Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter, coauthors of the new book More Human, this limited view neglects a crucial point: AI has the power to transform leadership for the better—the key is in […]

Business is on the brink of profound transformation. Conventional work paradigms aren’t adapting to the evolving needs and expectations of the modern workforce. At the same time, disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence andWeb3 innovations like the metaverse, and decentralized work models, are opening up unprecedented possibilities. These tools of tomorrow will amplify human potential, […]

Featuring Dunigan O’Keeffe, Head of Bain & Company’s Global Strategy practice, and Karen Harris, Managing Director of Bain’s Macro Trends group. O’Keeffe and Harris coauthored the recent HBR article, “How to Succeed in an Era of Volatility.” Complimentary HBR Webinar Monday, November 11, 12:00 pm ET Over the past 30 years, we’ve experienced a remarkable […]

Featuring Senior Technology Advisor at Accenture, Paul Daugherty and Global Managing Director of Thought Leadership and Technology Research at Accenture Research, H. James Wilson. Complimentary HBR Webinar Tuesday, October 22, 12:00 pm ET Most companies are adopting AI in some way. But merely adopting AI is not enough. How can companies leverage AI to drive […]

Featuring Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Christine Boyce. Chamorro-Premuzic is the Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup. Boyce is an organizational psychologist, innovation leader, and Vice President for Assessment and Analytics at ManpowerGroup. They are the co-authors of the HBR article 4 Factors That Will Help Project Managers Fulfill AI’s Potential. Complimentary HBR Webinar Tuesday, October 1, 12:00 […]