In this issue, we look at how to unlock the power of collaboration and innovation in AI with insights from leading voices in data and technology. From cross-functional teamwork that drives sustainable AI adoption to game-changing leadership lessons from Nissan's CDAO Lalit Thakur spanning insurance, healthcare, and distribution — plus a look at why innovation spending matters now more than ever, and how CIOs are evolving into agile tech visionaries shaping the future. Plus, quick thought bites on executive coaching, workplace habits, and the heated MIT-inspired AI ROI debate.
October 2025
In the issue we unlock the future of work and leadership with AI’s transformative power! Milind Kamkolkar reveals that tech alone can't win - cultures of trust and continuous learning drive successful AI transformation. Meanwhile, AI specialists are commanding record salaries, skyrocketing 28% above traditional tech roles as demand for elite skills explodes. But beware: Korn Ferry warns of a looming management talent crisis by 2032, with millions of leadership roles going unfilled. McKinsey urges companies to bridge digital skill gaps across all employees to boost productivity and outperform competitors. And in private equity, CEO succession remains a critical blind spot, risking value loss without strategic planning.
In the last issue of 2025, we delightfully hosted a respected CDO executive in Maria Villar on her leadership experience and the #DigitalDataSteward. Explore McKinsey QuantumBlack’s revealing data showing why enterprise AI scaling remains elusive yet transformational. Join Korn Ferry’s debate on whether manufacturing crises fuels performance or risks trust. Discover MIT’s AI “Iceberg Index” spotlighting hidden workforce disruption and policy action. Tune in to Freakonomic’s podcast on the rising trend of co-CEOs reshaping corporate leadership. Learn how AI saves 7.5 hours weekly per employee, boosting productivity. Plus, dive into HBR’s eye-opening take on Generative AI accelerating venture capital and startup growth - where human judgment remains king. Finally, preview Workforce Trends 2026 uncovering leadership challenges around burnout, disengagement, and AI transformation. Click through for insights that every forward-thinking leader must have this season and into 2026.
December 2025
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