Viewed on the a16z newsletter Across industries, meaningful change rarely starts with org charts or strategy decks. It often starts with language. Job titles are among the earliest clues that something important is shifting. 1. New titles appear before org charts change When a role is renamed or newly created, it often reflects work that… More
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The five new rules for procurement leaders
Viewed in BCG For today’s procurement leaders, the first 100 days are no longer a learning period. They are a credibility window. In a context of margin pressure, volatility, and fast-moving AI, the CPO is expected to deliver visible value quickly and earn the right to modernize the function. This is now a C-suite role… More
Read more...Onboarding a new CEO is a team sport
Viewed in Spencer Stuart Appointing a new CEO is not the finish line. It is the start of a critical phase of leadership work for the board and the executive team. Research and experience show that many new CEOs are first-timers in the role, and a significant share will underperform without the right support. The… More
Read more...AI reality check: What executives actually see
Viewed in Newsweek – Print or Share AI is progressing steadily, not explosively. Executives are broadly optimistic, pragmatic, and focused on value creation. The organizations that benefit most are those that adopt AI deliberately, align it with real business needs, and keep humans firmly in the loop. 87% see AI as an opportunity Despite alarming headlines,… More
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