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Innovative corporate philanthropy models are gaining momentum
Steph D’Sousza, Australian Institute of Company DirectorsCorporate philanthropy is often highly publicised by some of Australia’s largest and most influential companies, but recent studies show we may know very little about the model’s true popularity.
giving
innovation
World-first guidance to help Australian directors govern through a cyber crisis
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsA new world-first guidance will support Australian directors navigate the complex ramifications of a significant cyber incident.
cybersecurity
The EU’s AI Act and how companies can achieve compliance
Reid Blackman and Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Harvard Business ReviewThe EU’s forthcoming AI Act imposes requirements on companies designing and/or using AI in the European Union and backs it up with stiff penalties. Companies need to analyse where they might fail to comply and then operationalise or implement the requisite steps to close the gaps to reflect internal alignment. For...
regulation
ai
How a well-executed social initiative strengthens your brand
David Aaker, Harvard Business ReviewIn the modern competitive business environment, innovative social initiatives offer a unique avenue for growth, customer loyalty, and employee engagement, often overlooked by organisations.
corporate narrative
New generative AI tool could amplify disinformation risks
OpenAI's new generative AI system produces realistic and imaginative videos from text prompts, but the sample outputs published so far raises some concerns.
ai
Top Five Predictions for 2024 (Asia)
Wayne BurnsChampion US baseball manager Casey Stengel once said, “Never make predictions, especially about the future”.
geo political environment
socio political environment
Top Five Predictions for 2024
Wayne BurnsChampion US baseball manager Casey Stengel once said, “Never make predictions, especially about the future”.
geo political environment
socio political environment
How Organisations Build Trust
Kristen Grimm, Claire de Leon, Michael Crawford & Diana Chun, Stanford Social Innovation ReviewTrust in institutions across society is declining. This is not a theory but a fact, affirmed by leading experts like the Edelman Trust Barometer,...
reputation
Should businesses take a stand on societal issues?
Brian Kenny, Harvard Business Review, 07 January 2024Should businesses take a stand for or against particular societal issues? And how should leaders determine when and how to engage on these sensitive matters?
socio political environment
A simple hack to help you communicate more effectively
Matt Abrahams, Harvard Business ReviewUsing a structured approach when communicating can help you prioritise what you need to convey. In this article, the author introduces his “What, So What, Now What” framework. Much like the Swiss Army knife, known for its versatility and reliability, this structure is flexible and can be used in many different...
communication