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I by IMD Article: The executive’s guide to generative AI: 10 essential truths, 5 unresolved uncertainties – and 1 overarching imperative

July 22, 2023 Michael Watkins

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a technological tsunami. Business leaders and their organizations either need to learn to ride this wave of change or risk being swept away.

I am excited to share my latest article on ibyimd.org, co-authored by my colleague Ralf Weissbeck. In this article, we present 10 essential truths and five unresolved uncertainties about this transformational technology, concluding with one overarching imperative for leaders to pursue if they aspire to conquer the coming wave of disruption. 

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Michael Watkins
Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins has spent the past two decades working with leaders, both corporate and public, as they transition to new roles, negotiate the future of their organizations, and craft their legacy as leaders. A recognized expert in his field, he ranked among Thinkers50’s top fifty management influencers globally in 2019. He is the best-selling author of The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, the globally acknowledged handbook for leadership and career transitions, which recently earned the accolade of Amazon’s Top 100 Leadership Books. He is Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the IMD Business School in Switzerland and previously served on the faculty at INSEAD and Harvard University, where he earned his PhD in Decision Sciences.

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