AI and automation will change the very nature of work. It’s really important that leaders don’t ignore this AI- and data-driven revolution – what I call the “intelligence revolution” – or allow other leaders in the organization to ignore it. Working out how to use AI, dealing with people-related challenges, avoiding the ethical pitfalls of AI, making sure you have the right technology in place, and so on – all are key considerations for the…
There’s plenty of research on employee productivity, which is key to building a profitable and successful business. Engaged employees are likely to put their heart into their jobs – not just go through the motions. Here are some findings that put this into perspective: Happy workers are 13 percent more productive, according to research by Oxford University. Highly engaged employees are much more likely to have above-average productivity (38 percent), says the Workplace Research Foundation.Productivity can increase by…
Gartner estimates that close to 70 to 80 percent of newly initiated business intelligence projects fail. This is due to myriad reasons, from bad tool choice to a lack of communication between IT and business stakeholders. Having successfully implemented BI projects across industries, I hope to share my experiences in this blog post and highlight key reasons why business intelligence projects fail. This article will present counter-measures to failure based on three principles that should govern…
