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Five truths about AI that leaders need to know

A digitally skilled worker also needs the ability to step back, reflect, and make mindful choices, otherwise they are just a ‘worker,’ swiping like a TikTok user.

  • 18/03/2026
  • Steven Sommer
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Plan. Learn. Make. Play.

A framework for AI that actually fits your working day.

  • 10/03/2026
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The four clashes all leaders need to balance

The 2026 Skills Horizon report forecasts the shifts facing leaders and the attributes needed to succeed.

  • 14/10/2025
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Are you in a mid-career to senior job? Don’t fear AI – you could have this important advantage

If you have decades of work experience, your skills may be exactly what’s needed to harness AI’s power, without falling into its traps.

  • 11/08/2025
  • Steven Sommer
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What makes a good AI prompt? Here are 4 expert tips

Being ‘AI fluent’ is quickly becoming as important as being proficient in office software once was.

  • 08/07/2025
  • Steven Sommer
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Understanding AI – 7 things it can do for you

A conversation between Mark Scott and Sandra Peter for The Solutionists podcast.

  • 13/03/2025
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AI doesn’t really ‘learn’ – and knowing why will help you use it more responsibly

What if we told you that artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT don’t actually learn? Many people we talk Read more

  • 07/03/2025
  • Steven Sommer
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How to get the most out of your AI decisions

Explore the different types of value Artificial Intelligence can create, the trade-offs of easy wins, and why AI fluency is the difference between incremental changes and innovative leaps forward.

  • 22/01/2025
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How to future-proof your leadership team

Leaders must adapt to fast-paced change by fostering continuous learning, inclusivity, and resilience through skills-based development.

  • 05/11/2024
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Wondering what AI actually is? Here are the 7 things it can do for you

AI impacts many things beyond the flashy chatbots – often in ways that quietly improve everyday processes.

  • 02/10/2024
  • Steven Sommer
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