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The Role of Consultants in an AI-Driven World

Tom Spencer

AI may be able to analyse data and make predictions, but it will always lack the ability to understand the nuances of human behaviour which require emotional intelligence, creativity, and an understanding of ethical decision making. One of the key areas in which we excel is emotional intelligence.

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AI in Consulting: The Beginning of a New Era

Tom Spencer

For example, in the financial industry, AI can be used to detect fraud, predict stock prices, and manage risk. Consultants can use AI systems to predict demand for specific products, thereby helping retailers to optimise inventory levels, reducing the risk of stockouts or excess inventory.

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Leading by Lending a Hand to Others

Harmonious Workplaces

Strong manager-employee relationships through great leadership leads to positive outcomes After hearing so many people talking about the Apple TV show Ted Lasso and using it in the context of business leadership, I had to see what caused all the buzz. Workers with great managers tend to perform well and experience higher positive affect.

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AI-Powered Clean Tech: Transforming Business Operations

Tom Spencer

By harnessing the potential of AI, companies can optimize the integration and management of clean technologies , leading to increased efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability. Consulting firms can help by identifying relevant data sources, implementing data collection systems, and establishing data governance practices.

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Governance: Transforming Organizational Culture

Tom Spencer

Governance is the system that regulates and guides behaviour, leading to the creation of a distinct organizational culture which can influence the way that individuals think, act, and behave. Effective governance also impacts employee commitment to ethical conduct.

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Simple Ethics Rules for Better Risk Management

Harvard Business

For far too long, managing risk has been seen as an esoteric business function — designed to control losses and adhere to compliance standards. Complex systems fail in complex ways. In an environment riddled with uncertainty and variability, value systems are meant to be the only constants. Bad things happen in the dark.

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International Standards for Management Consulting

Effective Managers

David is a very experienced management consultant, currently on the national board of the Institute of Management Consultants in the USA. Did you know there is an international standard providing guidelines for delivery of management consulting services? adherence to an enforceable Code of Ethics).