Monthly Archives: September 2024

Want to be a standout leader? sharpen your coaching skills(Forbes)

There’s no doubt that a good leader must have a coaching mindset, looking for opportunities to help others catch the vision of their potential for continuous improvement. Tiffany Gaskell certainly embraces that view. With Sir John Whitmore, she’s coauthor of Coaching for Performance: The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership. This sixth edition of the international […]
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Global economy is stabilising but weakness remains, say WEF chief economists(IOL)

According to the latest Chief Economists Outlook published yesterday, WEF said easing inflation and strong global commerce were fuelling cautious optimism for recovery but elevated debt levels are becoming a growing concern in both advanced (53%) and developing (64%) economies. Click here to read the full- text article

Public Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AIBusiness)

Public perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) are evolving and many use cases demonstrate the positive benefits that it can bring to society across the globe. Technology is always moving forward as we harness its power to solve problems. However, AI stands apart as a once-in-a-generation shift in the technological landscape. Its immense power not only […]
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Fauxductivity’: Your boss might fake it more than you, new survey finds(Forbes)

You’ve probably heard the popular phrase, “Dance like nobody’s watching,” but the opposite trend has gained momentum in the U.S. workplace. Threats of layoffs, the rise of surveillance tools and concerns over the effectiveness of remote work have led to “productivity theater” and “the mouse shuffle,” in which employees work like their employers are watching. Click here to read the […]
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BHP warns AI growth will worsen copper shortfall (F.T)

World’s largest miner expects global demand for red metal will rise by more than 70% by 2050. The growth of artificial intelligence will exacerbate a looming shortage of copper, a metal vital for the clean energy transition, miner BHP has warned. The rise of data centres and AI, which requires more energy-intensive computing, could boost […]
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Will AI solve the world’s inequality problem – or make it worse? (Forbes)

We are standing on the cusp of a new technological revolution. AI is increasingly permeating every aspect of our lives, with intelligent machines transforming the way we live and work. The potential ramifications are huge – will it lead to widespread human redundancy and a dystopian future as people’s jobs are taken over by AI […]
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Energy transformation, ESG-focused solutions showcased at Electra Mining Africa (AM)

ABB, a technology leader driving digital transformation in industry, with a history of innovation spanning over 130 years, had a major presence at Electra Mining Africa 2024, last week. With both an indoor and outdoor stand, the company showcased products and solutions for diverse sectors. These range from mining to electrical, automation, manufacturing, power generation […]
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6 AI tools to build your personal brand in 2024 (Beyond ChatGPT) (Forbes)

If you’re not the influencer, you have to hire the influencers. If you don’t have a personal brand, you have to pay for the personal brands. If you’re not the talent, you have to find the talent. But a strong personal brand can open doors to countless opportunities. Be the talent. Entrepreneurs, freelancers and aspiring […]
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How to inoculate the world against a payment fraud pandemic (F.T.)

Across the world, billions of dollars are now lost to online payment fraud every year, much of it perpetrated by international organised crime, according to experts, and most of it initiated by WhatsApps, Facebook ads, texts and other digital triggers. A global hotspot is the UK, where new rules from the Payment Systems Regulator come […]
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Beneficial Versus Excessive Self-Control in Leadership: Here’s how to approach handling the drain of leader self-control. (PT)

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