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Don’t Get Distracted by the Hype Around Generative AI
Hype around generative AI tools like ChatGPT impede business leaders’ ability to make well-informed technology choices.
Lee Vinsel
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Customers
The Limits of Neuroscience in Business
Before investing in products touting business insights from brain research, managers must understand how they fall short.
Jared Cooney Horvath

Developing Strategy
Every Company Needs a Political Strategy Today
Companies must be prepared to respond strategically to state and federal policies that conflict with stakeholder values.
Blair Levin and Larry Downes

Sustainability
Why Businesses Need to Embrace the Bioeconomy
Developing products using materials from biological sources can yield more sustainable business models.
Donna Marshall et al.

Sustainability
Every (Repurposed) Product Has a Story
Goods made from reused materials are more appealing when customers are primed to spin a narrative about their history.
Bernadette Kamleitner and Carina Thürridl

Global Strategy
Multinationals Need Closer Ties as Globalization Retreats
Multinationals should cultivate local ties in the countries where they operate to counterbalance government power.
Quy Nguyen Huy et al.

Executing Strategy
How to Evaluate the Impact of Corporate Purpose
Companies must develop the capacity to accurately assess the execution of purpose-driven strategies on ESG goals.
Christian Busch and Lisa Hehenberger

Leading Change
The CEO Is Leaving. Now What?
Craft a plan for the last 100 days before a CEO’s departure to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
David Gillespie and Tony Simpson

Collaboration
Collaboration Is a Key Skill. So Why Aren’t We Teaching It?
New research points to the potential of professional development training for boosting teams’ collaboration skills.
Deb Mashek

Security & Privacy
Manage the Risks of Software Reuse
Code reuse is common, but leaders must be aware of potential vulnerabilities to mitigate exposure to risk.
Gregory Vial

Security & Privacy
The Ransomware Dilemma
Deciding whether to pay up when cybercriminals hold data hostage may depend on choices made long before an attack.