Thought Leadership
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Three steps towards sustainable impact at scale
Focusing on exploration, shared value and customer needs can help drive profits and positive change
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AI is increasing demand for managers – and changing their skill sets
A study of job postings suggests, rather than reducing the need for managers, AI-driven transformations intensify managerial demands, making human judgment a crucial complement to AI capabilities
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AI can help leaders communicate, but can't make employees listen
A chatbot might be able to write emails that sound human, but can the technology respond to staff questions just like the boss would? Research by Prithwiraj Choudhury shows that while a chatbot may save leaders time, employees might not view the communications as credible
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Money: From barley to bitcoin, a system of trust
Money has evolved from 'Sila' 5000 years ago to UPI today, but one thing has remained constant--money is a system of mutual trust
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Impact investing: where philanthropy meets finance
In a complex world, understanding individuals' reactions to hybrid practices is crucial as these practices are evolving and influencing our choices
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Is working yourself "to the bone" ever worth it?
Work conditions in certain industries are notoriously gruelling. We ask four professionals in demanding sectors if the benefits outweigh the costs
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Can low interest rates drive inequality?
Professor Paymon Khorrami said years of declining interest rates may have led to higher investment in education by the wealthy, increased inequality, and worse economic outcomes
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How politics affects global business
In the complex world of business economics, global politics plays a pivotal role, influencing everything from trade policies to market stability. Even elections can cause uncertainty, as 70 countries (including the United States) are conducting national elections in 2024, representing half of the global population and about 55% of global GDP
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"AI will be as common in healthcare as the stethoscope."
Dr. Robert Pearl believes tools like ChatGPT will make patients healthier, providers happier, and medical bills smaller
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Mega companies: Superstars or super villains?
South Korea's experience shows that big is not necessarily bad
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The dos and don'ts of regulating AI
How can governments capitalize on AI's benefits while minimizing its dangers? New research examines several policies—and identifies a promising approach