Business
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Stop Making All the Decisions
“Reduce decision fatigue: Stop being the only one who catches stuff that slips through the cracks and being the only one who makes decisions.” —Are your standards too low? In defense of raising the bar Continue reading
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For every team that says “this is as good as it’s going to get,” there’s a doppelgänger team out there who refuses to settle. They are pushing & they will eat your lunch-unless you raise your bar.
This article by Wes focuses on the importance of raising standards in order to improve your team’s chances of success. Wes shares his experience of setting a high bar for quality and the benefits it brings. He explains that teams who refuse to settle and constantly strive for excellence are the ones who achieve innovation… Continue reading
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HR is stepping into a new era powered by automation. Explore how companies are streamlining tasks and improving employee experiences by automating common HR processes.
HR teams are increasingly using automation, data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to bring about significant changes in how companies manage their people. This shift goes beyond just streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency, it also adds strategic value to organizations by freeing HR professionals from routine tasks so they can focus on more complex and… Continue reading
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Workers who worry about their job and automation may want to move to a company where continuing professional development is supported.
A recent study found that many American workers are experiencing increased stress levels, with personal finances being a major cause of concern. The study also found that workers are worried about politics, the economy, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on job security. Moreover, the Pew Research Center found that job satisfaction among American… Continue reading
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Remote work is here to stay despite in-person mandates, this economist says
The article discusses the continuing debate around return to office mandates post-pandemic. It states that despite investments in office spaces and some companies requiring RTO, employee resistance remains high. A contrarian perspective presented is that there may be an undersupply rather than oversupply of offices in years ahead. As pandemic fears subside, the demand for… Continue reading
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Moving up the Vendor Value Chain. Getting to the Vendor Tipping Point.
If your agency is towards the low end of the client vendor value chain, and by that I mean execution-focused, your services are always in danger of being unecessary. How can you avoid that? The goal is to become indispensable in theory and flexible in execution. Specifically, you should move up the vendor value chain… Continue reading
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Generative AI disrupts sales execs’ RFP work.
Generative AI is disrupting the corporate chore of responding to request for proposals (RFPs). Companies like Twilio are using generative AI tools to quickly generate suitable responses to RFPs, saving time and increasing productivity. The AI-generated responses are reviewed and edited by human staff before being sent to clients. This development is seen as a… Continue reading
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AI anxiety and employee monitoring stress workers
The article discusses the negative impact of AI anxiety and employee monitoring on workplace stress and mental health. A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that workers fear losing their jobs to AI and that being monitored at work causes stress, irritability, and burnout. The survey also revealed that employees who are monitored… Continue reading
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The Perfect Time for A.I.
“Even though A.I. is moving into the next phase of its development, the birth of the industry came at the “perfect time” for the global/U.S. economy, the partners write. The U.S. economy is facing an existential problem whereby it risks not having enough workers to fill all of its jobs. Essentially, the current, extremely tight… Continue reading
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The Rise of Quiet Cutting
The article discusses a phenomenon called “quiet cutting” where companies are finding ways to cut jobs without officially firing employees. Layoffs are down, but workers are receiving messages that their jobs are gone. The article highlights the jarring nature of this approach and suggests that it is a way for companies to avoid negative publicity… Continue reading
About Me
Visionary leader driving digital transformation across higher education and Fortune 500 companies. Pioneered AI integration at Emory University, including GenAI and AI agents, while spearheading faculty information systems and student entrepreneurship initiatives. Led crisis management during pandemic, transitioning 200+ courses online and revitalizing continuing education through AI-driven improvements. Designed, built, and launched the Emory Center for Innovation. Combines Ph.D. in Philosophy with deep tech expertise to navigate ethical implications of emerging technologies. International experience includes DAAD fellowship in Germany. Proven track record in thought leadership, workforce development, and driving profitability in diverse sectors.
Recent Posts
- Bookmark: What fully automated firms will look like
- When and why to create a Product Glossary for your team
- Bookmark: I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists
- Bookmark: The middle manager crisis: most young workers say the role is ‘high stress, low reward’
- Bookmark: RTO mandates won’t necessarily boost worker engagement — and might hurt it
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