AI Leadership for Corporate Boards – Leading Responsible AI for Value Creation Artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of business — from strategy and innovation to ethics and sustainability. For boards, it is no longer enough to understand the technology. They must learn to lead through it. Our new book, AI Leadership for Corporate Boards – Leading […]
The story of Toyota’s andon cord at the Fremont plant is more than a tale of industrial ingenuity. It is a parable for our age. By shifting a single rule—allowing workers to stop the production line when they saw a problem—Toyota transformed a failing factory into one of America’s most productive. The lesson was not about machines, […]
A country is not digitally sovereign because its citizens are advanced consumers of technology. Digital sovereignty depends on how much of the digital backbone is under a nation’s own control — its data, its infrastructure, and its tools — all governed by its own laws and aligned with its own values. At its core, digital sovereignty means […]
The case method is not only a tool to teach business students—it is a powerful practice for boards and leadership teams. It offers a structured way to challenge assumptions, surface dissent, and sharpen decision-making—especially when navigating complex system changes such as sustainability and AI. These practices recently came alive in discussions during board learning visits to Harvard and […]
Leadership in the Age of Uncertainty: The Courage to Navigate Complex Futures In an era of unprecedented global volatility, leaders must develop “geopolitical muscle” and strategic courage to navigate competing scenarios—from regulatory fortress economics to fluid innovation. Success demands balancing bold action with authentic leadership while building organizational and psychological resilience for multiple […]
Executive Summary As AI reshapes the nature of work and leadership, organizations must go beyond reskilling. This article explores how we must rethink talent and leadership to stay relevant and responsible in the age of applied intelligence. Drawing inspiration from leaders like Ethan Mollick and Joel Hellermark, we highlight the shift from static competencies to adaptive, […]
Leading with Vision, Learning with AI: Insights from MIT’s Stephanie Woerner In the latest episode of the Exploring Leaders podcast, Stephanie Woerner—Principal Research Scientist and Director at MIT CISR—shared powerful insights on how digital-savvy boards, enterprise AI maturity, and leadership transformation intersect to shape the future of organizations. Her research and reflections help us understand not just […]
AI is no longer just a tool on the horizon — it’s a transformative force reshaping industries, customer expectations, and competitive dynamics. From operational processes to product design, talent development to business models, generative AI is redefining what’s possible — and what’s expected. Yet many boards are struggling to keep pace. The demands on leadership have […]
What if happiness wasn’t just about living in the moment—but about preparing for what’s next with purpose and courage? The Ipsos report “Portrait of a Futurist” explores this question, offering a rare look into how professional futurists think, act, and see the world. In partnership with the Global Futures Society and Dubai Future Foundation, researchers surveyed more […]
A New Era of Board Leadership The boardroom is no longer a quiet chamber of routine oversight; it has become a fast-moving arena where leaders must anticipate the unexpected. In a world shaped by volatility, technological disruption, and evolving stakeholder expectations, passive governance is no longer viable. Today’s boards must function as command centers for […]