Patrick van der Pijl

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Silicon Valley is facing a major new challenge when developing #AI - the Anglo-centric nature of the internet.

One for your lunch break, here's a thorough look at how business leadership needs to adapt to tackle the ever-changing challenges of the 21st century. #Leadership #Innovation mckinsey.com/capabilities/p…

Is it time that we started to worry about the power of #AI? The godfather himself seems to think so... #Innovation spectator.co.uk/article/we-may…

How important is a healthy working environment for you personally? Is #WorkplaceCulture high on your priority list? #Leadership forbes.com/sites/heatherm…

This is a #marketing strategy we're seeing much more of recently, but while the #design is striking, does it work for consumers? Is there merit in these kinds of 'aggressive' ads? thedrum.com/news/2023/05/0…

Huge news from the #EU, as lawmakers prepare to regulate #GenerativeAI and bring some order to a constantly evolving sector.

Getting a new boss can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Check out these tips from @FastCompany to make a smooth transition and set yourself up for success. #leadership #careeradvice fastcompany.com/90879358/so-yo…

This is a great example of the importance of the human element in #CustomerService, and it's essential that we remember that #AI and #ChatBots are a fantastic tool FOR humans, not a replacement for them. techradar.com/features/i-ask…

Emails are out, voice messages are in. The new generation is sending more voice memos than ever before, but what's driving the change? #GenZ #Innovation msn.com/en-us/news/tec…

When it comes to #AI, the younger generations are making it clear they're not interested. What can be done to regain their trust? #Innovation #Design digitalcameraworld.com/news/delete-sn…

The workplace is changing, and with that we see new buzzwords. Some buzzwords help us overcome a shared challenge - like #QuietQuitting - but not all buzzwords are created equal...

Is this the beginning of the fall of the #SmartCities model? E-Scooters and rentable E-Bikes were supposed to be the new age for #sustainable city transport, but how much positive impact have they truly made? According to Paris, not nearly enough. techcrunch.com/2023/04/02/par…

How important is the design, layout and architecture of your office? How much does it impact productivity, foster creativity and encourage discussion? What are the dangers of an oppressive office space? #Productivity #Wellbeing forbes.com/sites/amandala…

One of the UK's biggest retailers is set to reject tradition in order to stay relevant, but at what cost? This is a big #management shake-up that could redefine what to expect from #retail this decade. #BusinessNews

Seeing a company like the @BBC tackling #NetZero targets is exciting, it gives leaders a chance to see how such a well-recognised global figurehead can make changes under public scrutiny. Is #innovation in #technology the answer to our #climate problems? news.microsoft.com/en-gb/2023/04/…

Each customer is looking to optimise the time between having a problem and solving said problem and the key is strong customer retention via brand loyalty. Here's a rundown from @Forbes on improving #retention. forbes.com/sites/johnhall…

When we think about #innovation, we often imagine shaking up the industry and changing businesses from the ground up, but is that always the best option? @Forbes discusses the benefits of non-disruptive innovation. #Entrepreneur #Optimisation #Distuptors forbes.com/sites/adigaske…

Would #AI remove the bias from the employment process, or would it make matters worse? #ArtificialIntelligence still needs to be trained, so what if it was accidentally trained with employer biases? Is this a game-changer, or a time-waster? theguardian.com/technology/202…

Small businesses could be at risk since the fall of #SVB. It's important that we continue to build-up and support start-ups, encourage fresh ideas and safeguard #innovation, but what is the solution? $SVB thehill.com/opinion/financ…