AI in Business: From Disruption to Strategic Advantage Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from a futuristic concept to an essential business tool. Once viewed as a disruptive force, AI is now powering efficiency, accelerating decision-making, and redefining leadership. Leaders who embrace AI are seeing measurable gains, from smarter strategic planning to optimized operations and […]
Probably the greatest challenge that scholars face in organizational behavior is getting access to information about what people do when they’re at work. Without it, they have nothing to analyze, evaluate, talk about, or publish. And if they can’t publish, then they’ll perish, because as far as universities are concerned they’ll have little, if anything, […]
CxOs are often looking for the “secret sauce” that will ensure success of their large-scale business transformation. After all, they’ve budgeted millions of dollars for the initiative, identified a team to drive the effort, and targeted tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions, of dollars in value. While there are many variables that dictate […]
It’s self-evident that managers manage people. Some of those who manage, however, are also managed. Even in the flattest of hierarchies, unless you’re “No. 1,” then you, too, have a manager. You also know what it’s like to work for good managers and bad ones. The purpose of this article is two-fold. It’s to look […]
We all love a good story, whether our preference is for fiction or non-fiction. It doesn’t matter if you’re reading a book, watching a movie, or listening to the news, expanding your mind watching a TEDx talk or listening to a podcast. All these media use stories to communicate their messages. Why? One reason is […]
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Emergent Journal is a collection of business articles containing practical methods, tools, and tips for driving change and implementing business strategies from a people and change perspective. It is published by Emergent, a consulting firm headquartered in Denver and serving Fortune 500 clients across North America.
Jesse Jacoby
CV Ramachandran
John Packham
