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BHI Fellows are frequent speakers at the world's top business gatherings, sharing their perspectives on themes like strategy, technology, organization, economics, and beyond. Learn more about the #BHISpeakersBureau and request a BHI speaker for your next event: https://lnkd.in/eYXv437H

The phrase “human in the loop” is fast becoming a corporate mantra for adopting #artificialintelligence. And, indeed, many applications of generative and other forms of AI will essentially “augment” human workers. https://lnkd.in/drdP7rS5 In a new article published by Fortune, François Candelon, Henri Salha, Namrata Rajagopal, and David Zuluaga Martínez, argue that business leaders should factor into investment decisions a clear view on whether specific #AI applications fit into a broader automation effort or merely an augmenting one.

In today’s fast-changing work landscape, the ability to reskill will become increasingly vital to staying competitive. In a follow-up article to the award-winning “Reskilling in the Age of AI”, Jorge Tamayo, Leila Doumi, Sagar Goel, Orsolya Kovacs-Ondrejkovic, and Raffaella Sadun share the results of a reskilling survey conducted with 1,200 U.S. employers to understand their challenges and practices when it comes to supporting career transitions. They discuss how #reskilling is on track to becoming mainstream, possible bottlenecks, and significant areas for further progress. Read more on Harvard Business Review: https://lnkd.in/e2p9Mb2r. Read "Reskilling in the Age of AI": https://lnkd.in/eAGrUMGJ

"Habits are the things we need to get done everyday. Rituals can help elevate these a little bit, transforming the boring actions of daily life into something with more richness and meaning." Listen to Michael Norton, professor at Harvard Business School, as he discusses his new book, The Ritual Effect, with Martin Reeves on our Thinkers & Ideas #podcast. https://lnkd.in/gZgVS6vQ

NOW AVAILABLE: Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms By offering a fresh and accessible way to assess #macroeconomic risk and challenging conventional model-based thinking, authors BCG Chief Economist Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Senior Economist Paul Swartz share insight on navigating the macroeconomic landscape with sharp analysis, historical context, and practical frameworks. They reveal that common narratives of economic collapse and decline are often false alarms while highlighting the fundamental strengths of our current “era of tightness.” Empower yourself to make better tactical and strategic decisions. Order your copy now: https://lnkd.in/enp7A-DK CC: Harvard Business Review | Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Dive into summer with the BCG Henderson Institute's 2024 Summer Reading List! https://lnkd.in/eEdCyGAg Explore our selection and tune into our Thinkers & Ideas podcast for thought-provoking conversations with the authors.

In the fast-paced day-to-day of running a business, the short-term and urgent often trump the long-term and important. However, the best CEOs manage to break free of the constraints of today and focus on tomorrow because they possess distinctive #leadership traits critical for building a successful future-ready company. https://lnkd.in/dd4_ZWdX In an article published by Fortune, Hans-Paul Buerkner, Arindam Bhattacharya, and François Candelon identify five critical leadership traits of future-ready CEOs.

"We need to fundamentally reframe how we see uncertainty—not as a crisis or shock we have to account for, but instead as a potential growth opportunity." Listen to Rebecca Homkes, growth strategist, executive advisor, and consultant, as she discusses her new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive, with Martin Reeves on our Thinkers & Ideas #podcast. https://lnkd.in/dx5BD_96

As #AI and tech reshape the job market, one in three workers globally will experience disruption. https://lnkd.in/dH-M39-F In a recent TED Conferences talk, BHI Fellow Sagar Goel highlights how his research and pattern-making enabled thousands to transition into new careers. The key? Embrace #reskilling and become a lifelong learner.

#GenerativeAI offers efficiency, but employee adoption hinges on shared benefits and supportive leadership. By adding joy to work, co-creating with employees, and ensuring managers serve as role models, you can flip the odds of success. https://lnkd.in/ea-STj4s In a new Harvard Business Review article, Debbie Lovich, Rosie Sargeant, and Jacob Smith share research findings that show that reducing "toil" and increasing joy at work lowers attrition risks. They suggest that successful #AI adoption depends on managers who actively use the technology to drive employee engagement and satisfaction. #FutureOfWork | #ArtificialIntelligence