Decision-making

Explaining Away AI Insights
In many situations, we’re held back by an irrational aversion to algorithmic advice. Would an explanation from an algorithm help?

Will It Be AI Automation or Augmentation?
Generative artificial intelligence will help us to be superhuman, if we are willing to adapt to the technology
What Does It Take to Make Good Decisions?
Leaders often struggle with the hard choices before them. A well-defined process can put them on the right path
Why Humans and AI Assistants Need Relationship Advice
AI-assisted decision-making shows great promise, but human biases get in the way
The Superpower Every Chief Marketer Needs
How can CMOs deal with a chief executive who is intent on cutting the marketing budget?
How Not to Love Your Ideas to Death
Not everyone is going to adore your light-bulb moments as much as you. The good news: the critics can help
Why Do Leaders Make the Wrong Decisions?
Three simple brain biases can help us understand what’s behind so many errors in judgment
The Curse of Overconfidence
Self-confidence is in the DNA of successful entrepreneurs, but too much can cloud decision-making. Here’s how to keep overconfidence in check
How to Avoid Myopic Competition
Research on basketball coaches shows that a rival’s actions sometimes have nothing to do with you. So stick to your game plan
Understand the Hidden Forces that Guide Our Decisions
Stop being ruled by emotional, cognitive and behavioural pitfalls that affect us all
Why Emotions Belong at Work
Emotions are what make us human. Let’s learn how to use them for better decisions and honest workplace relations
When a Rope-a-Dope Strategy Makes Sense
Companies usually retaliate against competitive attacks. But sometimes the best strategy is to hold back.