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Leader's Challenge: Do you know Chronos & Kairos? This post delves into the intriguing concepts of Kairos and Chronos, offering a unique perspective on time. Olivier Meier's relevant essay, penned last June, emphasizes the significance of uncertainty in our lives. It stresses the importance for leaders to attune themselves to subtle cues, relying more on the barometer than on indicators. The essence lies in seizing the Kairos, the opportune moment for decisive action. Let's explore: - Prioritizing discernment over haste - Embracing intuition instead of rigid planning - Cultivating agility over sticking to routines Ultimately, the focus shifts towards understanding the environment rather than just following a set agenda. It's about being in tune with the moment and aligning accordingly. Thanks Olivier 😉 ! #uncertainty #intuition #momentum #decision #alignment

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Leader's Challenge: Are you familiar with “The Overton Window” and the spectrum of acceptability? This influence 2.0, a strategic tool for up-to-date managers  Influence, manipulation, seduction: finding the right balance at the digital age Here are the ingredients to be discovered in this pertinent article of Philippe Roy ; thanks Philippe. The different stages of an idea's evolution to influence a way of thinking, or a strategy: - Unthinkable - Radical - Acceptable - Reasonable - Popular - Political Must read 😊 ! #influence #biases #lobbying

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Leader's Challenge: Embracing the improbable in creative leadership! I like that way of thinking 😉 ! When the expected falls short, how do we pave the way for the unexpected? An intriguing perspective on distinguishing between creativity and creation: The essence lies in the execution. Thanks to Sylvain Bureau for having shared these ideas in Xerfi Canal. #Leadership #Creativity #Innovation

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'The last few years have been a wakeup call for everybody... We are living in a very challenging world now. We have been suddenly remembered that we are fragile and our values are not necessarily supported all over the world." Below a fragment of the conversation between Jean-David Malo and Jillian Manus ladt Friday in San Francisco at the European Innovation Spotlight organized by European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). #Europe #sdm #openinnovation #startups Mind the Bridge Isidro Laso Michiel Scheffer András G. Inotai Natasa Kurucki

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Traffic from Facebook to established media outlets has dropped dramatically in recent years, which is such a shame for people who like quality news and a huge blow to the business of media companies - the opportunity to spread links to media content on the platform was free advertising for the media. However, this development has not been surprising: Many media outlets claim that link-sharing is a violation of copyright and demand payment for it. Now, the same risk is looming with Google: The media are actively creating an incentive for the platform NOT to share links to their content. At the same time, we hear disgruntled voices from these same media, demanding that Google MUST display their content. It doesn’t make sense. ‘You are evil if you don’t pay to display our links, and you are evil if you don’t display our links’.

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https://lnkd.in/eHyhZm5w (French, German) Ignorance was for centuries merely considered as the absence of education, mostly considered a marker of underprivileged socio-economic background.(1) While, by late 19th-century positivist values, ignorance simply wanted to be filled, carried by a new belief in Progress, this vast fallow was taken on in elaborate and structured plans to raise the uneducated masses up to a minimum level of education. Knowledge, on the other hand, was long –and still is, the marker and prerogative of the privileged, ruling upper classes. But the 20th-century progress of democratic values and expansion of education all but pushed ignorance to the confines of society.  While the reasons for the dominating classes to resist and keep the working masses in a relative state of ignorance are pretty straightforward, the current epistemic dilution owes nothing to chance or a hypothetical erosion of scientific, or historic, or economic certainty. The age of doubt has begun. Facts that lie as the basis of any discussion, let alone scientific reasoning, have become commodities, and as such, may be and are indeed subjected to the laws of the market. The engineering of doubt(2) has pushed back the frontier of established facts. Branding bona fide research as "junk science" and substituting it with marketing products spreads confusion and destroys the confidence that the general public may have in science's ability to address their collective concerns, fostering a new kind of ignorance.   "Strategic ignorance" has now emerged as a corporate-like objective, for pressure groups to herd us consumers into an Orwellian quagmire: “Do not believe what teachers, scientists, doctors say. They’re all conspiring to keep their privileges”. This is hardly new, and owes a lot to some industries. (3) La Fabrique de l’ignorance (4) illustrates this phenomenon with a wealth of examples, well-documented research and top guests. The roots of today’s issue for science –and for democracy are the same, i.e. the search for human progress on the one hand, through collectively agreed protocols, countered by deceit and coercion. Disinformation has an age-old antidote, and that is education. (1) Maguire, K. (2015). The Epistemology of Ignorance. In: Margaret Mead. SpringerBriefs in Education. Springer, Dordrecht. https://lnkd.in/eWfERawF. “Whatever its definition, its impacts are marginalization, deprivation and exploitation of different groups and individuals.” (2) Doubt Is Their Product: How Industry's Assault on Science Threatens Your Health, by David Michaels. (3) Constructing “Sound Science” and “Good Epidemiology”: Tobacco, Lawyers, and Public Relations Firms, Elisa K. Ong, MD, MS, and Stanton A. Glantz, PhD https://lnkd.in/ep43mMXT (4) Also available on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eT4wQ73X.

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It‘s here; the start of a relentless revolution. In the midst of this digital uprising, the leader of all points tech, Google, is facing an unexpected challenger. The aggressor? It‘s not a new startup or a disruptive technology—it‘s AI itself. As the tide begins to turn, Google‘s search throne is being shaken to its very core. Are you prepared to navigate the seismic shift in search? Be on notice, we are in the „stay ahead or be left behind“ era and I‘ve written a short article about it here at Le Parisien Matin online magazine. (Translated into French 🇫🇷) (Special thank you to Commissioning Editor and translator, Suzanne Latre.) ✅ Google’s Market Share Drop: Google’s search engine market share decreased by 4.34% in April 2024, indicating a significant shift in the search engine landscape. ✅ The Code Yellow Alarm: In 2019, Google’s advertising team signaled a “code yellow” due to lagging search revenue growth, marking a critical moment in Google’s history. ✅ Leadership Changes: Prabhakar Raghavan took over as head of Google Search in 2020, following Ben Gomes, leading to notable changes in Google’s approach. ✅ Rise of AI Competitors: AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT are challenging Google’s traditional search model with conversational interfaces and personalized responses. ✅ User Experience Shift: Users are increasingly seeking understanding, interaction, and AI-powered personalization over simple link-based search results. ✅ AI Bias and Content Quality: Google’s efforts to address AI biases have led to debates over the absurdity and disconnection of AI responses from reality. ✅ The Raghavan Era: Under Raghavan’s leadership, Google’s search results quality has declined, with an increase in spammy content and ads. ✅ Controversial AI Initiatives: Google’s image-generating AI faced backlash for producing historically inaccurate images, affecting the company’s reputation. ✅ Internal Challenges: An internal report revealed Raghavan attributing Google’s difficulties to increased costs, competition, and regulation. ✅ The Conversational AI Trend: The shift towards conversational AI like ChatGPT is reshaping user expectations and may contribute to Google’s challenges. ✅ The Future of Search: The coexistence of traditional search engines and conversational AI assistants is likely, with the long-term impact on Google’s dominance yet to be determined. https://lnkd.in/d9ghvYn8 #seo #googlesearch #searchengineoptimization #googlevsai #technology #technews #technologynews #techtrends #technologytrends #chatgpt #ai #frenchnews

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Amidst global uncertainty, the EU faces a productivity crisis. As Mario Draghi highlighted, US productivity is now 20% higher than the EU's, and our share of global GDP is shrinking. 📉 The new EU mandate has a crucial task: revitalize Europe's competitiveness. One promising path is AI-driven innovation. AI could add €1.2 trillion to our economy and bring widespread benefits, but we need to adapt. 💡 Let's not miss out on this opportunity. The EU has the potential to be a global leader in AI, driving competitiveness and creating a brighter future for all Europeans. 🚀 Read more about Google's approach to rebuild competitiveness in Europe, alongside innovation with AI in the op ed by Matt Brittin published in L'Echo.

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Thank you Anis ABABSIA 🔴 🇵🇸 for promoting my book to your French network. I agree with you that there are two schools of thoughts on marketing: Brand enthusiasts who focus on creativity vs Growth/Performance and metrics. I'm glad that you found my book, #ReadyLaunchBrand to be a balance between the two and that you "recommend it to any brand marketing enthusiast who is aware of the need to bring a real impact to the business, and under realistic conditions." #startups #entrepreneurship #leanmarketing

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📢 🇫🇷 📻 Arcom's White Paper on the future of radio 📜 On 17 June, French regulator Arcom released a White Paper on the future of radio ▶ Aim: adapt French radio model to new environment + propose clear strategy for migration to all-digital radio IP and DAB+ ▶ Objectives: 1. Set up state of play of French radio landscape  2. Identify stakeholders needs (=for shared vision of future) 3. Provide guidelines to build modernised framework 4. Identify challenges ▶ Methodology: Consultations & interviews with stakeholders ✅ Key findings: - Current radio model undermined but resilient  - Need for sector to adapt to technologies & consumption habits - Identified pitfalls: business model, cost of change for consumers, market concentration & unequal access to radio ✅ Arcom's response: A 2-phased roadmap ✔ 2024-2027: new radio framework for conducive environment for migration ✔ 2028-2033: support stakeholders in shift 💡 Foreign regulators & foreign players actively involved in switching from FM to DAB+ were also interviewed. The UK Digital Radio and Audio Review 2021 was an inspiration

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🔴 Félicitations à Dr. Jean Michel Sahut Michel Laroche et Eric Braune IDRAC Business School INSEEC MSc pour cet article ✔ Antecedents and consequences of fake reviews in a marketing approach: An overview and synthesis 💡 qui devrait intéresser Andreas Munzel et Ambre Gambin AFM - Association Française du Marketing https://lnkd.in/eyA9rpy3

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🚀 Crafting impactful press releases: essential strategies for European associations A well-crafted press release is more than just a news delivery tool—it's a chance for European associations to reinforce their influence and credibility within a crowded media landscape. At #inextremis, we work with communication leaders to shape press releases that capture their organisation's essence and resonate with journalists. Are you looking to optimise your press release strategy? Discover how headlines, structured content, and targeted messaging can make all the difference. 📈 👉 Read the full article for insights on maximising press impact on our website: https://lnkd.in/egD2_PtN #MediaRelations #EUAssociations #Communications #MyPartnerAgency

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📢 New Issue of RéSolutions Hebdo Available! 📢 Discover our exclusive selection of articles on strategy and business transformation, accompanied by comments and reflections inspired by these readings. 📚✨ A big thank you to the authors for their enriching contributions, which allow us to delve deeper into these crucial topics. 🙏 Click on the image to access the issue and dive into valuable insights for your career and business. 🔗 Like, share, and comment to be part of the conversation and inspire your network. 💬 Don't miss any issue! Subscribe to our mailing list to receive the latest trends and analyses directly in your inbox every week. 📧 To access the English version of this issue, simply select "English" in the "select language" window at the top left. #Strategy #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Innovation #Business #RéSolutionsHebdo

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In the wake of news fatigue, we are now facing a "news exodus", according to a French research by ObSoCo, the Fondation Jean-Jaurès and Arte co-authored by Sébastien Boulonne, Guénaëlle Gault, David Medioni. ➽ Millions of French people are on the run from a media ecosystem saturated with repetitive, anxiety-provoking and confrontational information. This rejection of the news ecosystem emerges very clearly from the second wave of the News Fatigue survey. ➽ This is a democratic problem. News contributes to the emancipation of all people in a shared and open public debate. ➽ Now, more than ever, we must look for ways to re-engage citizens in a healthier, more constructive relationship with news media. #newsfatigue #newsavoidance #newsexodus #journalism #newsmedia https://lnkd.in/eZ-i3yJd

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Presenting data is a political act.

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📢 Today, the world's attention once again turns to Italian leadership, but not for the reasons we'd hope. Italian journalists from RAI, the state-run media, have taken a bold stand against what they describe as an increasingly repressive environment for media under the Fratelli d’Italia government. 🚫 This 24-hour strike highlights the growing concerns over threats to press freedom and expression in Italy. From criminal investigations targeting journalists to suspected instances of censorship, the alarm bells are ringing loud and clear. 🌍 These actions come in the wake of Italy's alarming drop in the Reporters Without Borders press freedom index. Plunging five places to No. 46 out of 180, Italy now shares the "problematic" category with EU counterparts Poland and Hungary. 😔 It's disheartening to witness a democratic nation forfeit its fundamental rights. Let's not forget: Criminalizing criticism against public officials violates the bedrock of freedom of expression, as safeguarded by Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). In a world where the media serves as a watchdog for democracy, preserving freedom of speech isn't just an option; it's imperative. #PressFreedom #FreedomOfSpeech #Italy 🇮🇹📰 https://lnkd.in/deKgKeuE

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