Technology is no longer a choice—it’s the foundation of modern business. Across industries, AI, automation, and digital platforms are transforming how we work, interact with customers, and drive growth. Analysts predict that technological advancements will accelerate by 1000% over the next five years, forcing companies [...]
Back when most leaders and their teams had long (daily) commutes, repetitive jobs as they moved slowly up the ladder? Six (long) years ago, a few of those leaders thought differently. By working together as members of the Executive Growth Alliance, they shared learnings, experiences, [...]
In today's rapidly evolving landscape, corporate executives face the paramount challenge of ensuring their teams are equipped with the right skills and mindset to thrive. Success is no longer just about having the best technical skills. It’s about fostering a culture of continuous learning and [...]
We stand at the precipice of a transformative era—a tipping point of change where six generations, spanning from the Silent Generation to Gen A (those as young as five years old,) hold a place, voice, and influence on society. This convergence of generations coincides with [...]
AI won’t save your business – people will. While AI is revolutionizing sectors, adding billions in annual value across banking ($200- $340 B) and pharmaceuticals ($60-$110 B) and powering innovations from personalized chatbots to advanced drug discovery, true innovation, and leadership comes from human ingenuity. [...]
The paradigm has shifted. The rate of change is nearly 200% faster than ever and expected to accelerate by 33% during ’24 – driven by technology advancements, geopolitics, and economics. Nearly half of global CEOs recognize they must transform or risk dying -within the decade. [...]
We are witnessing unparalleled shifts in various spheres in 2024 - from climate change to elections, alongside the emergence of new work paradigms as Gen Z assumes leadership roles. 57% of global leaders recognize Gen AI as a value play; open, brave leaders with the [...]
There is hope for the environment and the maritime industry! Tore Strand, Business Manager for Ropes with Wilhelmsen, the multinational maritime group based in Lysaker, Norway, has developed a new venture called “BlueNGreen” that is set to revolutionize the way the industry deals with the 10,000 [...]
In the fall of 2019, Kristian Sarastuen found himself in an unexpected and challenging situation. One of Norway's most experienced strategic communications advisors with the Oslo office of Burson-Marsteller, a leading worldwide public relations and communications firm, Sarastuen was suddenly and improbably tapped to take on [...]
Computer Network, City, Globe - Navigational Equipment, Big Data, Cityscape The unique market drivers and business challenges pertaining to 2022 have further solidified the need for accelerated future readiness for forward-thinking for leaders and organizations alike. Nearly every industry has felt the need to [...]
We live in a hyper-connected world. Never in our history have people, products, and data been more connected on a global scale than today – allowing access to new markets, ideas, and collaboration partners. However, we’re also experiencing the negative side of ‘hyper-connectedness’– empty shelves, deserted [...]
Life 3.0 refers to the point in our future when emerging technologies and trends (AI, metaverse, web 3.0, blockchains) will come to dominate our everyday lives, altering fundamentally how we work, interact, engage and learn. Our Lives 3.0 will likely see the blending of our [...]