As part of the 2024 ESCP Impact papers series, my colleague Howard Zhong and I were happy to contribute with a piece pleading for augmentation over automation.
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As part of the 2024 ESCP Impact papers series, my colleague Howard Zhong and I were happy to contribute with a piece pleading for augmentation over automation.
Technologies tilt the balance of power in markets in particular because they change the sources of competitive advantage: some previous sources are no longer relevant and new ones appear. Artificial Intelligence is no exception to this history. How do sources of competitive advantage change with AI? Which are outdated? Which are new?
Creative processes have been traditionally highly intuition-based, leaving little room for data analysis. However, this changed with the digital transformation of creative industry and companies in this industry made their creative decision process more evidence-based, while retaining the best features of artistic intuition and human creativity. How did this transformation happen? How to leverage the...
From the evolution of business models to the redefinition of market boundaries and organizational structures, digital technologies have a profound impact on corporate strategy. Data are the catalyst of these transformations and we describe 4 ways data shape corporate strategy in the digital age.
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Massive value can be created by leveraging data: reducing costs, generating revenue on the existing business model, and launching new business models. However, for this value to be captured, one element is key: digital infrastructure. Not only is it key for data users but it also concentrates significant value of the data economy. When looking...
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For once, consulting companies are no longer the analysts of the digital transformation but their industry is under digital transformation: big data, AI and Generative AI are transforming forces. How is changing consulting with data and AI? What are the strategies of major players? How do value drivers change?
It’s been one year since the public release of ChatGPT and since then a lot of discussions have taken place about the impact of the technology in the workplace. Some of the discussions were triggered by research. In this post, I offer 5 insights from the research published this year and conclude with 5 implications...