ReportMay 15, 2026
The rise of the human–AI workforce
New research shows AI could take on more than half of US working hours—today. What do you need to know to lead a human–agent hybrid team?
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ReportMay 15, 2026
Author Talks: What makes teams effective under pressure
What keeps teams from speaking up when it matters most? NASA’s Lindy Elkins-Tanton explains how trust and openness fuel better decisions—and surface critical problems sooner.
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ReportMay 15, 2026
Transforming factories: The power of continuous, connected insights
By quickly connecting insights to execution, companies can accelerate their factories’ path toward manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.
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ReportMay 15, 2026
Targeted and timely: Curating aesthetic care for GLP-1 patients
Tailored, long-term care models can help aesthetic providers and manufacturers deliver sustained value for GLP-1 patients across evolving weight loss journeys.
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ReportMay 15, 2026
The case for optimism in uncertain times
When the world feels this uncertain, optimism can look like denial. But that depends on how broadly you frame the past and future.
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ReportMay 15, 2026
Where the Industry Is Heading: Five Takeaways from the 2026 Beijing Auto Show
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show revealed an industry at a strategic inflection point — one where China's automakers and suppliers are no longer catching up to the world, but actively redefining the terms of global competition.
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ReportMay 15, 2026
Understanding domestic nuclear fuel production options in the United States
Options exist to secure the reliable, uninterrupted availability of nuclear fuel in the United States, but it will require a clear focus on the salient issues and sizable investments.
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ReportMay 15, 2026
Bias Busters: Escaping the echo chamber at the top
Egocentric anchoring and authority bias can amplify leaders’ perspectives and mute everyone else’s.
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ReportMay 15, 2026
The AI paradox in Europe’s consumer industries: More spending, elusive impact
Leading European executives are investing more broadly in AI than ever—yet they struggle to convert that investment into measurable results.
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ReportMay 15, 2026
Accelerating permitting: Lessons from the city of Austin
Permitting is central to development and affordability. Two city leaders from Austin, Texas, discuss the steps they took to improve performance and transparency across the site plan review process.
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ReportMay 15, 2026
Indian banks: Navigating through the turbulence
Indian banks have been outperforming global peers, but they are still facing headwinds. Several key strategic initiatives could help them sustain growth and competitiveness.
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ReportMay 15, 2026
Ushering in the next era of frontline nursing with AI
A survey of more than 500 US nurses highlights growing AI adoption but points to the opportunity for clinical-care organizations to reimagine—not simply layer technology onto—nursing work.
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