The Semi-Autonomous Agents of Amazon Q

Amazon uses semi-autonomous agents, known as ‘Q’, to manage its vast warehouse operations. These agents are a form of artificial intelligence that can predict and plan tasks, such as determining the most efficient route for a worker to take when picking an...

Leadership lessons on scaling start-ups | McKinsey

Start-ups scale effectively by adopting a ‘centaur’ approach, blending human creativity with machine-like efficiency. This involves four key steps. Firstly, establishing a clear vision and values is crucial to attract and retain talent. Secondly, building...

Why so many bad bosses still rise to the top | McKinsey

Ineffective leadership is a common issue in organisations, often due to the prevalence of ‘bad bosses’ rising to the top. A significant cause of this is the over-reliance on past performance as an indicator of future success. This approach often overlooks...

New research on generative AI and the economy

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is predicted to add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030, according to a report by Google Cloud and Oxford Economics. This technology, which includes tools such as GANs (generative adversarial networks), can create new...