5 Questions Leaders Should Ask Before Turning to Fractional Work. It can offer diversified income streams, more autonomy, and improved work-life balance. Research: What China’s AI Agents Reveal About the Future of Commerce. As AI starts making purchasing decisions for people, companies must compete to be selected by agents, not just noticed by customers.

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5 Questions Leaders Should Ask Before Turning to Fractional Work

It can offer diversified income streams, more autonomy, and improved work-life balance.

by Joy Batra and Dorie Clark

 

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Research: What China’s AI Agents Reveal About the Future of Commerce

As AI starts making purchasing decisions for people, companies must compete to be selected by agents, not just noticed by customers.

by Mark J. Greeven, Fabrice Beaulieu, and Wei Wei

 

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The AI Leadership Imperative

Companies that successfully integrate AI will prioritize leading human-centric transformation.

HBR Executive Agenda by Adi Ignatius

 

 

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