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09/06/2026

Happy Sunday Reads! 📚 This week, we’re reading AI and the Octopus Organization: Building the Superintelligent Firm by Jonathan Brill and Stephen Wunker.

The book examines how AI is transforming organizations—and what today’s leaders can do to prepare their teams, strategies, and businesses for the future.

As the authors ask, “What will our enterprise look like by 2030?” It’s an important question for executives navigating the opportunities and challenges of an AI-driven business landscape.

What are you reading this week? Share your recommendations in the comments.

09/04/2026

Why Harvard for AI leadership development?

Andy Storey shares how a world-class learning experience brings together professionals from across industries—creating a unique opportunity to connect with peers navigating similar journeys with artificial intelligence.

Discover the value of learning, exchanging ideas, and building your network alongside fellow business leaders exploring the future of AI.

08/30/2026

This Sunday Reads, we’re exploring AI leadership and the future of executive leadership with Lead with AI. Stay Human.: How Modern Leaders Orchestrate Enterprise Value.

Author Peter Whealy shares: “Organizations succeeding with AI demonstrate entirely different patterns. What unites them isn't their tech stack, but their leadership stance: curiosity over control, and trust as an operating principle, not a value statement.”

As AI transforms organizations and the future of work, the role of leaders in building trust, driving AI adoption, and balancing human leadership with technology is becoming increasingly important.

What are you reading about AI, leadership, and the future of work? Share your recommendations in the comments.

08/29/2026

AI can generate answers in seconds—but where does human expertise still make the difference?

As artificial intelligence transforms the way we work, one of the biggest leadership challenges is understanding both its potential and its limitations.

Hear one participant share an unexpected insight from their Professional and Executive Development program—and why human judgment remains essential in the age of AI.

08/27/2026

How do you use AI responsibly?

Responsible AI isn't just about compliance—it's about building trust, reducing risk, and creating AI systems that are ethical, transparent, and accountable.

➡️ Swipe through to explore five essential principles for building a responsible AI framework that can help organizations adopt AI with confidence.

Want to dive deeper? Read our latest blog to learn how business and technology leaders can put these principles into practice: https://hubs.li/Q04v56bx0

08/25/2026

Our program "The Consultant's Toolkit" is a highly rated standout.

Read why from past participants:

08/23/2026

Happy Sunday Reads! This week, we’re reading Human-AI Leadership: Leading People, Systems, and Decisions in the Age of AI by Cory B. Scott.

One idea that stood out: “Good thinking scales more quickly. But so does bad thinking.”

As AI reshapes the workplace, how can leaders strengthen their judgment, alignment, and decision-making?

What are you reading this week?

08/21/2026

Is your marketing strategy preparing your organization for what's next?

In today's business environment, marketing leaders are expected to connect strategy and measurable growth. Our Strategic Marketing for Executives program explores how to do exactly that through executive-level discussion and real-world case studies.

Registration closes October 6, 2026. Don't miss out - learn more and register here: https://hubs.li/Q04tNcX10

08/17/2026

AI adoption is accelerating. But are our ethical frameworks keeping pace?

As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in business, leaders are facing questions that don’t always have simple answers.

What does responsible AI actually look like in practice? Where do the biggest ethical risks emerge? And how should leaders balance the opportunities AI creates with the responsibilities that come with it?

These questions are becoming harder to ignore — especially as AI reshapes how organizations make decisions, manage data, and think about the future of work.

So, how can leaders navigate what comes next?

Explore the challenges, considerations, and evolving landscape of AI ethics in our blog: https://hubs.li/Q04t6sjc0

08/15/2026

What separates successful consultants from everyone else?

It's not just expertise—it's knowing how to build a thriving consulting practice, create lasting client relationships, and turn ideas into impact.

In this video, Harvard Division of Continuing Education instructor Shawn O'Connor shares one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching Building Your Consulting Practice and why seeing participants put their learning into action is what matters most.

🎥 Watch now and discover how practical learning can help you grow your consulting career.

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