Ian G.

Every successful M&A starts with having the right leaders in place. Learn how to assemble and empower a team that brings executive alignment and defines the culture, strategy, and vision for the new company. https://dy.si/BSEEC

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My colleague Tarek Elmasry sat down with Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, to discuss AI’s potential to transform business. Dell shared insights on AI, navigating disruption, and how his leadership has evolved over 40 years, including major shifts at Dell like the EMC acquisition and VMware spin-off. Catch the full interview on AI, transformation, and leadership here: https://lnkd.in/eYU3teRf

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What does it take for a merger or acquisition to be successful? Explore 5 lessons from M&A leaders from their experiences in post-merger integration, and equip yourself for a smoother transition and greater success. https://dy.si/ZKnpA4

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How has technology enhanced the speed, rigor and simplicity of roll-up strategies in private equity? Find out in our fourth episode of Disruptions Matters, a miniseries AlixPartners sponsors with PEI. Saurabh Singh, Partner, and a panel of private equity experts explore what today's cutting edge tools can do for roll-up strategies and where human expertise and experience still can't be replaced. Listen here or on your preferred streaming platform: https://lnkd.in/dD5NcPWx

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How can boards and companies best mitigate macroeconomic risk? In this episode, we sit down with Phillip Carlsson-Szlezak, author and Chief Economist for Boston Consulting Group, who shares key takeaways from his recent book.

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Salesforce recently released the BCG Trust Imperative Report 4.0: GenAI The Trust Multiplier for Government, which explores the evolution in experiences and expectations with digital government services over the last two years, and in this particular report, examines citizens' attitudes towards the government's use of AI. The key elements that citizens indicated are most important are establishing a clear framework with specific laws and regulations, requirements for transparency, and keeping humans in the loop. Download the full report for more details.

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“CEOs often have sweeping views on talent but struggle to distill those views into an actionable set of talent priorities,” says Gartner’s Alexander Kirss. With AI and growth dominating priorities, CHROs must evolve their talent strategies to drive success. Aligning these priorities with CEOs is critical for thriving in 2024 and beyond! How do you see CHROs reshaping the future workforce? Drop your thoughts below! #FutureOfWork #CHROLeadership #WorkforceDevelopment #AIInHR #TalentStrategy

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Developing futurist competencies within organizations is essential for anticipating trends and disruptions. My colleagues Lisa Christensen, Director of Learning in McKinsey’s Learning Design COE, Jake Gittleson, Learning Design Senior Expert, and Veronica Gomez, Learning Design Expert, share how we at McKinsey drive innovation in developing our colleagues to help our firm and its leaders navigate the future of learning and people development. ➡️ Check out our People in Progress blog and take a look at the themes we are tracking in 2024: https://lnkd.in/eQ8AD4J5 #McKinseyInsights #PeopleinProgress

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Bain & Company's Steve Berez spoke with HBR about the challenges that companies often face while undergoing digital transformations. See more in this edition of HBR's Analytic Services report: http://bit.ly/4e6ZFFe https://bit.ly/3Z6uju8

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Diligent Market Intelligence's ESG Engagements report is here, shedding a light on how boards are reshaping corporate sustainability. Its clear that 2024 is becoming a pivotal year for responsible governance. Here's why: 📍More U.S. companies are acknowledging climate change as a significant risk in their corporate disclosures 📍Labor unions are intensifying their push for enhanced workers' rights 📍Support for nature-related shareholder proposals is growing To learn more about these trends and how they vary by country, download the full report. #ESG #CorporateSustainability #BoardMembers

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Diligent Market Intelligence's ESG Engagements report is here, shedding a light on how boards are reshaping corporate sustainability. Its clear that 2024 is becoming a pivotal year for responsible governance. Here's why: 📍More U.S. companies are acknowledging climate change as a significant risk in their corporate disclosures 📍Labor unions are intensifying their push for enhanced workers' rights 📍Support for nature-related shareholder proposals is growing To learn more about these trends and how they vary by country, download the full report. #ESG #CorporateSustainability #BoardMembers

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With M&A activity expected to rise this year, manufacturers must move from a state of resilience to resurgence to keep up with trends. Read more in West Monroe's latest signature research report. #Manufacturing #AI #SupplyChain #Workforce #MandA #Technology

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As Casey Stengel once said: “The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided.”  Building coalitions isn’t always smooth sailing, but with the right strategies, it can unlock unmatched potential. Want to learn more, drop me an email to [email protected] #Leadership #Transformation #ERP #Culture #BusinessSuccess

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Personalization is no longer optional—it’s a $2 trillion opportunity. In BCG’s latest book, my colleagues reveal how personalization leaders like Netflix, Spotify, and Starbucks are merging AI with organizational intelligence to create loyal customers and build competitive moats. See how your company measures up with our Personalization Index™ and order your copy of the playbook: https://lnkd.in/eyKfqzkY

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A new Salesforce study reveals that 65% of global C-suite executives believe trust in AI drives revenue, competitiveness, and customer success. However, 56% of AI users find it challenging to get what they need from AI. The key? Quality data. With 80% of executives citing accurate and secure data as crucial for building AI trust, the path to ROI becomes clear. Let's harness the power of trusted AI to propel our businesses forward. #AI #DataSecurity #Csuite #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Salesforce Read more: [Salesforce Research](https://lnkd.in/ezrCdVtE)

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Our recent findings from the AlixPartners disruption index reveal that 67% of business leaders consider Generative AI as the biggest disruptive opportunity. Despite this recognition, many organizations find themselves uncertain about how to effectively leverage this technology. However, in today's competitive landscape, it is imperative to strategically position oneself and proactively address disruption. This entails probing fundamental inquiries regarding market positioning and strategies for success. This is particularly important within the financial services sector, which faces challenges stemming from: 📈 Escalating interest rates, ⬆ Persistent albeit moderate inflation, 🏛 Heightened regulatory scrutiny, and ⚡ Notable institutional failures. Yet, amidst these challenges, the industry exhibits notable resilience, presenting inherent opportunities for advancement. The integration of AI represents one such opportunity, offering avenues for driving growth and identifying novel revenue streams. Banks and financial institutions should carefully consider leveraging AI to bolster business growth and uncover untapped revenue streams. Have you and your organization already explored this path of new opportunities? #AlixPartners #Growth #Disruption #ArtificialIntelligence Find more details in our AlixPartners Disruption Index: https://lnkd.in/eufNzSUh

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Despite market challenges like high interest rates and regulations, the M&A landscape is buzzing with activity as companies seize opportunities for growth and transformation. In 2024, we're seeing a steady pace of mergers and acquisitions as both buyers and sellers navigate this dynamic environment. Companies are strategically evaluating their portfolios, making tough decisions to divest non-core assets and reinvest in high-potential areas. This strategic realignment aims to boost capital allocation efficiency and drive innovation across new segments. Read on for more: https://pwc.to/3L3ykqM #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

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