Strategy
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Jasper is a useful tool for developing employee training.
The article discusses various aspects of employee training and development, providing insights and recommendations on how to incorporate industry trends, cater to different learning styles, evaluate program success, create interactive training methods, and implement best practices. The author emphasizes the need to align training programs with specific business goals, adapt to employee demographics, and ensure… Continue reading
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence could hit three in five workers — possibly replacing their jobs. The warning comes in a new International Monetary Fund report on the future of work. It warned of lower sala…
According to a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially replace three in five workers, with some jobs potentially disappearing altogether. The IMF also warned of lower salaries and cuts in hiring as a result of AI integration. A separate study from PwC revealed that bosses in Britain are adopting AI… Continue reading
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The losers: CEOs who wanted butts in seats 5 days a week.
A new survey from the Conference Board reveals that only 6 out of 158 U.S. CEOs plan to prioritize bringing workers back to the office full-time by 2024. This indicates a shift in the mindset of executives, who are increasingly accepting hybrid work arrangements as the norm for knowledge workers. Another survey by Deloitte found… Continue reading
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Atlassians choose where they work, every single day. Download our free report to see what we’ve learned as a result.
Atlassian’s approach to distributed work, known as Team Anywhere, has enabled employees to choose where they work since 2020. The company’s workforce has become highly distributed, with employees collaborating from over 10,000 locations. Despite this, 92% of employees say the distributed work policy allows them to do their best work, and 91% consider it an… Continue reading
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The question over whether to allow employees to work from home has been settled. Here’s the new normal.
This article discusses the recent announcement by Mike Hopkins, the senior vice president of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, regarding Amazon’s mandate for employees to work in the office rather than from home. Hopkins claimed that working in the office is better without providing any data to back up his statement, relying instead on personal… Continue reading
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Every executive in the C suite is braced for AI impacts within their organization. But are they ready for their own jobs to be impacted too?
The C-suite is bracing for the impact of AI within their organizations, but are they prepared for their own jobs to be impacted? According to a report by Workday, half of CEOs say their organization is at least somewhat unprepared for AI and machine learning adoption. However, decision-makers are generally optimistic about their organization’s ability… Continue reading
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Organizations that follow a progression of steps to achieve digital excellence may see improvements in effectiveness, productivity, performance, and more.
The article discusses the steps organizations can take to achieve excellence in digital delivery and maximize performance outcomes. The research, conducted by McKinsey, collected data from over 1,700 teams in various industries across the globe. The article identifies 19 capabilities grouped into five categories: strategy, structure, people practices and culture, process, and technology. These capabilities… Continue reading
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Leaders are in a losing battle with their employees over office attendance.
Leaders are in a losing battle with their employees over office attendance. Corporate leaders and their employees are in a fight for the soul of the workplace. For many of us, the outcome will define our work life for decades. https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2023-10-03/it-is-time-to-end-the-war-on-remote-work Continue reading
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By comprehending their personality type, companies can deploy generative AI automation solutions tailored to their specific needs.
The web article discusses the four personality types of customer support automation. It introduces a framework based on two fundamental axes: “Simplicity” and “Activity.” The “Simplicity” axis measures the complexity of customer support tickets, ranging from simple issues that can be easily automated to complex issues that require skilled human agents. The “Activity” axis measures… Continue reading
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What can leaders do to implement AI in a way that enables people to do their best work, instead of substituting talent or compromising ethics? Read on for six strategies.
The insights in this article include: 1. AI can make work more enjoyable for employees and free them up for creative pursuits. 2. AI can provide real-time market insights for confident decision-making that can yield profits. 3. AI-driven predictive analytics can enhance the accuracy of predictions and provide timely and relevant insights for the retail… Continue reading
About Me
Digital transformation, including agile and devops, across many industries, most recently in higher education. Designed and built the Emory faculty information system. Working in continuing education to improve and expand career-focused learning, esp. in workforce development. Expanding the role of innovation and entrepreneurship. Designed, built, and launched the Emory Center for Innovation.
Recent Posts
- The Biggest Education Trends Of The Next 10 Years
- Jasper is a useful tool for developing employee training.
- The IMF Warns About AI’s Impact on Inequality
- It’s going to take a century for artifical intelligence to be able to perform most human jobs. But there are going to be some key developments during the next decade.
- Many businesses are not yet prepared to fully reap the benefits of AI.
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