Jim Pulcrano

Join our 1-Hour Masterclass: AI in Action: Beyond the Buzzwords to Real Solutions Are you ready to transform your approach to AI and stay ahead in the competitive landscape? This workshop promises to provide valuable insights and practical skills in AI and prompt engineering. You'll leave equipped with the knowledge to harness AI's full potential in your business, improving efficiency and outcomes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your approach to AI and stay ahead in this fast-moving landscape. Masterclass Series | AI in Action: Beyond the Buzzwords to Real Solutions with Ted Deane AI Master Wednesday 17th July 2024 | 7.00 PM – 8.00 PM ACDT (light refreshments included) Networking from 6.30 PM Marshall & Brougham | 12 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town SA 5067 Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gSmQ9qhE I have been programming since the age of 10, coding was not just a pastime for me; it was my career and a portal to understanding the inner workings of technology. This early passion laid the groundwork for my later involvement in significant projects like the Codex Project with OpenAI, now known as GitHub Copilot. Working within a global community, I gained invaluable insights into the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI), experiences that I bring to each workshop I conduct. In my workshops, I pride myself on being able to break down AI into digestible, understandable concepts. I liken myself to a mechanic of AI, with a deep understanding of its intricacies. This approach allows me to explain not just how AI tools function, but why they work the way they do, making it easier for participants to grasp and apply these concepts in their professional lives. Ultimately, my goal is to demystify AI, transforming it from a complex, somewhat intangible technology into a practical tool that business leaders and professionals can confidently wield. Through a blend of firsthand experience and a knack for clear, accessible teaching, I aim to empower individuals to explore and leverage AI, driving innovation and efficiency in their operations. The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you. Buy your tickets now to secure your place.

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The use and effectiveness of #VR in business education and executive development is growing. INSEAD XR Immersive Learning is leading in the discussion in this industry.

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In an era where #AI is transforming industries, IMD Business School reinvents its MBA program to emphasize the irreplaceable value of human skills. The new curriculum focuses on developing core competencies such as systems thinking, pattern recognition, storytelling, and leadership—skills that machines can't easily replicate. The approach is innovative in the way it ensures that graduates develop these skills.  "IMD students will now receive two grades: a course grade based on the knowledge they are taught and another for the skills they develop and demonstrate." In the words of its Dean, Omar Toulan, "“We worked down to a list of critical skills we want to track across the entire program. These are skills that an MBA needs to dominate before they go to the job market. By working with every professor in the program, we can identify how a person is doing on certain skills." This commitment to skill-based learning over traditional coursework is a necessity in today´s world, and an example many should follow. #highereducation #MBA #FutureOfWork SEK Education Group SEK International Schools Universidad Camilo José Cela Poets&Quants

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Contrary to the common belief that the central purpose of the Board is to keep the CEO on a straight path, as a board member, you will create the greatest value by becoming an intelligent and respectful dialogue partner to the CEO and members of the executive management team. The reason is information asymmetry. The CEO is there 24–7 and has control over all information flows to the board. Board members are part time and get only what the CEO wants them to see. The CEO’s quickest and easiest way to not have an uncomfortable conversation is to simply keep board members in the dark by stifling the flow of information to them. Fighting with the CEO is a losing game for any board, so they have to earn that trust with the CEO and provide the necessary encouragement to share their most important questions and problems with them. What encouragement can they provide? It is by delivering intelligent and respectful advice. When CEOs feel that if they bring up an issue, they will receive intelligent and respectful advice, they will feel comfortable doing so. #CEO #Board #directors #governance

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"The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow" (W. Pollard) AI is currently disrupting industries and business models, rendering many companies non-competitive. This summer, we are witnessing significant changes, which I am glad to share in this blog https://lnkd.in/dK5rTfrV

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As we celebrate being ranked #1 by the Financial Times for our Executive Education Custom Programmes, we also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the organizations that chose us as their preferred partner. Your trust in us has been instrumental in our success, and today, we celebrate our shared commitment to excellence in management education and learning and development as a strategic pillar of your organization. Investing in developing people is a crucial part of any organization's strategy for future-proofing. As the world becomes increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (#VUCA), we are committed to being your organization's trusted learning partner as we work together to achieve even greater performance. Nathalie Nawrocki Séverine Guilloux Isabelle Girault Anna Séguret (Wotzka) Francisco Veloso INSEAD Executive Education #inseadmoments #executiveeducation  

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How can we ensure that Foundation Models are developed to improve the lives of future generations? Please send me your ideas

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In the photo, during ReFi TalentsI ’m listening to a presentation by Susanne Fromm about the work of the venture fund Vanagon Ventures and reflecting on the following. 🌍 Humanity has been struggling to preserve the planet for years, often moving in the opposite direction. This process has involved two main groups. The first group is environmental NGOs, which are constrained by legislation, donor positions, and their own vision of the situation. When it comes to officials, they are influenced by established systems and their personal qualities. As a result, economic interests have often outweighed environmental concerns. The climate crisis demands new approaches and is essentially shaping a new low-carbon economy, attracting players like businesses and investors. They are driven by economic benefits. 💼 The biggest challenge for this emerging system will be the difference in motivations. NGOs are focused on saving nature, officials operate within established mechanisms, while businesses and investors seek profit. How quickly cooperation will be achieved remains to be seen. ⏳ In any case, changes can be observed across all three groups. NGOs and officials are becoming more effective, and investors and businesses are adding criteria such as the positive impact of their investments to their motivations. 🌱

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We are 29 minutes from midnight! Lots of people are talking about the risks of AI, but Michael Wade and his team at IMD have built a data-driven AI Safety Clock to measure how close we are to Uncontrolled Artificial General Intelligence (UAGI). Would love to know what you think. Leave comments below. #imdimpact

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My colleagues at IMD, Brenda Steinberg and Michael Watkins, published an important piece in Harvard Business Review. It is often not easy to return to the organization after a leadership program and realize that colleagues have not had the same experience and reflections. Here are a few helpful steps for a successful "reentry": 1. Anticipate reactions 2. Recognize others' contributions 3. Embrace the opportunity 4. Communicate your intentions. 5. Pace yourself. 6. Build a support network. 7. Stay the course. #leadership #execed #career #learning

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How can we get more women on boards in Europe? This article in the most recent I by IMD articulates Alexander Fleischmann's and my approach and 8 recommended solutions to hit this target. #womenonboards #leadership

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We were honoured to welcome Barbara Dalibard, Chair of Michelin Supervisory Group, and a board member of Rexel and Devoteam, during our recent High Performance Boards program at IMD. "We will never capture all the risks." Ms. Dalibard emphasised the need for proactive consideration and readiness to confront uncertainties. "We examine megatrends and assess the probability, focusing on how much effort we should push to do what is right." There are issues where awareness exists, and we need to ensure that we are well aligned on the board, for example, on issues such as climate change. As such, she stressed the need to consider different scenarios and ask key questions: What are the key competencies? How can we remain relevant in a new market? Who will be the future competitors? What are the new associated risks? Reflecting on these questions is key for a board in developing a view of risk and aligning parameters through scenario assessment, as part of a broader discussion. #highperformanceboards #imdboardcenter #geopolitics #corporategovernance #boardofdirectors #chair #resilience #riskmanagement 

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Human-centric vs. Robot/AI-Centric? Successful #leaders constantly reinvent themselves and their organizations. Critical to this reinvention is adopting an “inside out” approach that focuses on the #humanaspects of #leadership. #leadership

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We were honoured to host Dr. Rolf Soiron, former chairman of Holcim and Lonza, an expert with over 45 years of experience in industry, academia, and the public sector, as a guest speaker at our High Performance Board Session at IMD campus today. During his session, he offered profound insights into how unconscious dynamics shape decision-making and organisational culture. He stated, “Conflicts might be signals from the unconscious mind, both personal and collective.” “Persona”, derived from Latin meaning "to sound through," is a conceptual tool that enables directors, particularly Chairs and CEOs. It acts as a bridge connecting one's internal self and the external image they wish to convey, essential for projecting a decisive facade required for board members. Directors must remain conscious of this balance to recalibrate, even amidst the intense dynamics of corporate behaviour, where ego can often take precedence. Here are three key takeaways from Dr. Soiron's session: 1. The significant role of unconscious biases in shaping business decisions. 2. The concept of the organisational 'shadow', which includes unrecognised norms and behaviours subtly influencing corporate culture. 3. An overview of organisational 'complexes' and archetypes, illustrating how deeply embedded cultural narratives can influence business practices. Dr. Soiron's view was a thought-provoking exploration of the less visible aspects of organisational behaviour, crucial for anyone involved in decision-making in business. #highperformanceboards #imdboardcenter #unconsciousness #corporategovernance #boardofdirectors #psychoanalysis 

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Unity🌏Courage🌎Empowerment These are the 3 words I used to describe the Inner Development Goals Summit 2024 I had the privilege to attend last week in Stockholm. I went with the main objective of sharing the newly published book "Shaping Tomorrow: A Playbook for Coaching Leaders in Sustainable Decision Making and Policy" by the Climate Coaching Alliance as part of the Summit's Unconference. The IDG framework is at the centre of the step on holistic transformation in the Playbook. https://lnkd.in/gH8sxauG What I actually experienced was so much more (see post below). These events can be challenging for neurodivergent introverts like me. But right from the start, I felt that I could show up as I am, which others have also remarked about this expertly designed event. This canary did not sophocate (Ludmila Praslova, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, Âû thank you for giving me the words and courage). Soon I'll share other insights about the wonderful collaborations emerging from this event. One such collab is the IDG and CCA work, which I'm so lucky to be a part of. There are many more though, and that makes my heart sing because it means that we're all part of one great big "teratribe" (download the CCA Playbook to learn what, why and how). #Unity #Courage #Empowerment #leadershipcoaching #teamcoaching #CCA #IDGs #being #thinking #relating #collaborating #acting #shapingtomorrow Jackie Arnold, Dr. Katarzyna Schubert-Panecka, Jenny Wardle, Wassim Dbouk , Dr Diana Collett , David Bennett , Lina Lo, PhD, ACC, CPCC, CPQC , Denise Baden , Michael Cavanagh , Sarah Lisle , Vivianna Rodriguez Carreon , Natasha Sell, Eve Turner, Jamie Bristow , Pontus Holmgren , María Florencia Amigó , Fiona Anderson https://lnkd.in/gtcbZ-Hy

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🌍 What an amazing Day 2 at the IMD Annual Alumni Event in Lausanne about: #AI's #Transformative #Impact and Emerging #Risks💡 The discussions delved deep into the #power and #challenges of AI, highlighting both its incredible #potential and the #risks it poses for #business and #society. Here are some of the key takeaways from the inspiring talks by Professors Michael Yaziji and Öykü Işık‼️ 🔑 Michael Yaziji, Professor of Strategy & Leadership, illuminated the evolving role of AI in #reshaping #jobs, #leadership, and business #strategies. He explained how AI will not only displace routine jobs but also #challenge #highskilled knowledge workers due to its rapid advancements. The future belongs to leaders who can strategically integrate AI while safeguarding its ethical use. 🚀🤖 🔥Key #insights: - The traditional belief that complex, creative, or human-centric work would remain untouched by AI is evolving. Even knowledge workers are at risk if they fail to adapt. - #Social and #political effects will emerge, from changes in employment to the erosion of privacy. However, #human flourishing can still be the goal if AI is responsibly managed. - AI is #shifting societal #norms: from consumer trust to political dynamics, the ripple effects are significant. 🌐 💻 Öykü Işık, Professor of Digital Strategy & Cybersecurity, addressed the #corporate #AI #risk landscape. She emphasized the increasing concerns around AI #governance, security, and #ethical responsibility. Companies must build #cybersecure AI, develop compliance frameworks, and ensure transparency in AI use. 📊🛡️ 🔥Key #insights: - AI presents a #cybersecurity risk, as evidenced by deepfake scams and AI-generated fraud. - Ethically responsible AI requires transparency, governance, and clear guidelines to prevent misuse. - The new #EU AI Act is critical in setting global standards for AI risk management, emphasizing the need for organizations to assess their AI systems' risk levels (from minimal to high risk). 🚨 Both Professors highlighted the #urgency of #adapting to the rapid pace of AI development while fostering #trust, #responsibility, and #regulatory compliance. 💡 The #Corporate AI #Landscape: From #deepfake #scandals to #intellectual #property #challenges, companies must ensure they are prepared for AI risks. #Transparency, #cybersecurity, and #ethics must be at the forefront of any AI deployment. 🌐 🔥 Key #Question to Reflect On: Are we fully aware of the risks AI introduces, from cybersecurity threats to #job #displacement? And how are businesses preparing to navigate this complex landscape while ensuring ethical usage? Stay tuned for more insights as we continue exploring AI's role in shaping the future! 🚀 And thank you IMD and to all the #speakers for this amazing edition👏👏👏 #IMDAlumni #AILeadership #FutureOfWork #AI #EthicalAI #AIrisks #BusinessInnovation #LeadershipTransformation

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Giuseppe Zocco, Co-founder of Index Ventures, shared his insights at our recent High Performance Boards session IMD. The discussion centred around the role of a well-functioning board from a startup in driving growth and success, to mature companies exploring innovation. Learn more about the program here - https://bit.ly/49XnCfP Ideal boards have different characteristics depending on the phase of the company. A small and focused board, with diverse skills and experiences, helps startups scale-up. It highlighted the importance of a clear strategy and vision, setting realistic expectations. Mr. Zocco also emphasised the importance of founders staying involved in the company for a significant period to ensure a successful transition. On the other hand, for the governance of mature companies, Mr. Zocco advised focusing on strategic growth and new threats. “Companies need to be proactive in addressing new opportunities and threats. Think about the board as an opportunity to grow. New things can be a threat or opportunity. What about AI? What is the strategic imperative? Think about the opportunities. A lot of boards think about compliance, but boards of matured companies should prioritise growth strategies and think about the long-term implications of their decisions.” Here are key takeaways from the session: 1.     Balanced Perspectives: Strive for diversity of perspectives and opinions within the board, fostering constructive discourse and fresh viewpoints. 2.     Value Addition over Compliance: Shift focus from compliance to value addition, staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies. 3.     Embrace Change: View new technologies as opportunities for growth, rather than threats. Mr. Zocco underscored the need to foster diverse perspectives among boards as drivers of long-term success and resilience in today's rapidly evolving business environment. #IMDImpact #IMDBoardCenter #HighPerformanceBoards #CorporateGovernance #BoardOfDirectors #StartUp

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Egypt Sacred Soul Journey Day 3: Fayoum and Whale Valley – Embracing Transformation Embracing Evolution and Change In Whale Valley, we witness fossils that tell the story of evolution and transformation. This day invites us to embrace change as a natural part of our journey. In business, change is inevitable. Just as nature evolves, so must we adapt our strategies and mindsets. Today, we consider areas where our businesses might need to evolve. Embracing change with openness leads to innovative growth and resilience. #EmbraceChange #BusinessTransformation #FayoumJourney #EvolveToGrow #Adaptability #InnovationInBusiness #BusinessResilience

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Some universities go beyond simply leveraging their networks to support entrepreneurs on their innovation journeys and enriching the local communities — they create and orchestrate complete innovation ecosystems. To do so, they develop connections with multiple partners that they carefully select (across different sectors), then nurture meaningful long-term relationships that they can leverage to support projects in the long run.

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