Tag: culture
BOOK REVIEW | Never Give Up on Success
Never Give Up on Success is the go-to resource for anyone wanting to change their life. We are all the products of our physical environment. Who we are and what we stand for is largely a result of our environment. Human beings are a composition of our genes, social upbringing, culture, traditions, beliefs and values of our society.
STUDY | Organisational adoption of generative AI boosts productivity and efficiency
A new study by our Institute for Business Value found that the surveyed CEOs are facing workforce, culture and regulation challenges as they act quickly to implement and scale generative AI across their organisations.
Software security breaches – common types and examples
At the end of March, a critical security breach was discovered within the upstream source code of XZ Utils, a collection of open-source tools and libraries for the XZ compression format. The breach affected versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 and spanned nearly three years. The potential disastrous implications of this breach, and any other, underscore the importance of continued vigilance in patching all software used in a business environment.
Teaching people where to pee – the conundrum of victimless crimes
We don’t like people urinating in public. At the same time, most liberal-minded people wouldn’t want somebody jailed for it or might feel uncomfortable seeing someone being flogged in public for the offence. Still, it is a bad habit; unhygienic and the nudity a bit of a shock on an empty stomach. We want a sense of order, don’t we?
STUDY | How technology will make or break business in 2024
In an era of unprecedented uncertainty, the headwinds facing businesses are stronger than ever. Businesses find themselves navigating a complex landscape, where economic shifts and geopolitical challenges loom large on the horizon. In such turbulent times, the key question is not whether change will occur, but rather how effectively leaders can prepare for and adapt to it.
Opening a second business location – steps to expansion
The prospect of expanding your business to a second location might be an enticing opportunity for growth. But it’s a decision you shouldn’t take lightly. Careful planning, critical analysis, and data-informed execution are essential to ensuring your new location’s success.
Reinventing the workforce in the age of Generative AI
Generative AI (Gen AI) has burst onto the scene. It appeared fast and is evolving even faster. It’s impact on value chains will fundamentally transform the nature of work, reshaping how businesses deliver value and better experiences for employees and customers.
Uniting innovation, insights & strategy for guest-centric success
In an era dominated by technology and data, the hospitality industry stands at the crossroads of transformation. Leveraging data and embracing digital innovations are becoming imperative for hotels to deliver exceptional guest experiences and stay competitive.
Inside or outside? The strategic value of outsourcing
Outsourcing is more than just catching an expert by the digital tail and swinging them into the enterprise, it’s a strategic investment into a long-term collaboration. Outsourcing essential business operations across multiple departments and functions has proven its strategic value as service providers refine their offerings and enterprises adapt their use cases and perceptions.
Human error & rising cyber threats
Business leaders get it wrong when they assume that cyber resilience is only about digital tactics and tools. Cyber resilience strategies are destined to fail if they do not take the human element into consideration. To have a robust cyber resilience strategy, organisations must embed cyber resilience into the culture and every aspect of operations.