EDITOR’S LETTER
PARTNERING FOR PROGRESS
EDITORIAL Head of editorial Colette Doyle c.doyle@amba-bga.com Content editor Tim Banerjee Dhoul t.dhoul@amba-bga.com
Actively adapting to utilise artificial intelligence is the key to future success for the next generation of leaders
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Art editor Sam Price Sub-editor Heather Ford
n a year defined by the rapid emergence of generative AI, the conversation has quickly moved beyond the seemingly limitless capacities of the technology itself. We are now confronting the essential human questions, ie how should we manage a workforce augmented by these tools and what new ethical frameworks must leadership establish? In this issue we explore how the shift from simply using AI to actively partnering with it is redefining core management skills and demanding a clear moral compass from business leaders. First up is an article from Porto dean José Esteves, which looks at the new kind of leadership that is required to effectively coexist with generative algorithms. He argues that it’s not only a new kind of leadership which is needed, but a new kind of learning. The leaders of tomorrow must “first be ambidextrous learners today”, he writes, advocating for leadership that is not only adaptive and visionary, grounded and innovative, but also transformational – shaped through learning that mirrors the very challenges leaders are expected to solve. Next, we have Iedc-Bled’s Pierre Casse on the importance of handling AI with care, given that any partnership between artificial intelligence and humanity introduces a tangible risk, as it involves dealing with an entity that demonstrates superior knowledge in a number of areas. Moreover, the inherent ethical dimension of sharing power in order to decide what is most beneficial for humanity must be addressed. Our guest column, which this time comes from Sanjog Misra at Chicago Booth, also touches on this perspective. It’s not just about being able to use AI, says Misra; it’s about how to use it responsibly. Moreover, it raises tough questions about bias, privacy, accountability and fairness – and understanding these ethical dimensions is just as important as mastering the technology itself. The coming era isn’t about a Terminator -style, human-versus-machine apocalyptic showdown; it’s about synergy. By embracing the power of algorithms and mastering the ethical dimension, the next generation of leaders won’t just manage change, they will actively partner with technology to unlock unprecedented progress and reshape the world of work for the better.
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THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS
Head of events Carolyn Armsby
HR and employer relations manager Aarti Bhasin Finance and commercial director Catherine Walker
Chief executive officer Andrew Main Wilson
DEBBIE KEMP
JOSÉ ESTEVES
KATHARINE D’AMICO
PIERRE CASSE
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HAITAO WU
MAYRA VEGA
ANNA THOMASSON
SANJOG MISRA
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