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Transforming Healthcare Education: UAB’s New AI in Medicine Program

IdeaScale

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is breaking new ground with the introduction of its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine program. This innovative degree, offered through the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, represents a significant leap in the integration of data science, machine learning, and medicine.

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AI Has a Revolutionary Ability to Parse Details. What Does That Mean for Business?

Harvard Business Review

Humans have relied on generalizations forever as a mental shortcut — and a way of running a business efficiently. But just as advancements in AI are making it possible to move beyond a handful of customer personas to infinitely personalizable products and messaging, they are also revealing to us a broader world full of ever-changing unique detail. Weinberger, a technology philosopher, and Zanini, a business innovation strategist, show us four areas in which the particular is making itself known

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AWS Expands Public-Sector AI with $50 Million Investment

IdeaScale

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is making a significant push into the public sector with a $50 million initiative aimed at sparking innovation in generative AI projects. This bold move is part of AWS's continued expansion in government, emphasizing their commitment to driving technological advancement in public-sector organizations.

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Make the Most of Your Vacation When You Can’t Fully Unplug

Harvard Business Review

While working while on vacation isn’t ideal, there may be times when projects, deadlines, or client obligations prevent you from being fully offline. While it’s not easy to balance these competing priorities, it is possible to get critical work done while enjoying some refreshing time off. The key is to do a little pre-planning, making sure to avoid a few common mistakes people make when mixing business and personal travel.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Your Strategy Must Reach Beyond Markets to Ecosystems

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In the 1960s and 70s, Route 128 outside of Boston was the center of technology, but by the 1990s Silicon Valley had taken over and never looked back.

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The Hidden Costs of Climate Change on the Workforce

Harvard Business Review

As companies prepare for climate change, many overlook the critical impact on employee health from events like wildfires, extreme heat, and flooding. This oversight can lead to significant financial costs due to increased healthcare expenses, reduced productivity, and decreased labor availability. To address these risks, companies should conduct health audits, implement early-warning systems, learn from public sector practices, support mental health, and maintain transparent communication.

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Companies Need a New Approach to Investing This Election Year

Harvard Business Review

In the U.S., it’s normal for policy uncertainty to increase before a major election, then decrease once the results are in. In any other election cycle, the predictable increase and decrease in uncertainty offers shrewd managers unique opportunities for operating, investment, and financing decisions. Election years are the time to pursue projects that entail minimal commitments and expenditures but will produce tremendous first-mover advantage and large payoffs if post-election policy turns out

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A Comprehensive Guide to Building a Strategic Innovation Program Copy

Qmarkets

All companies are innovating in one way or another, but not all companies innovate strategically. Strategic innovation is all about proactively developing and delivering innovations that will have the biggest impact with the lowest investment. To do this, you need to take a holistic approach, harnessing the full power of your ecosystem and the tools that are available.

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What Can We Learn from Nike's Struggles?

Michael Roberto

Source: Runners World Over the past year, the S&P 500 Index has risen by roughly 20%. Meanwhile, Nike's shares are down by more than 30%. Revenue growth has stalled. In February, CEO John Donahue announced major layoffs. What happened to Nike? The company has made a number of key strategic mistakes in recent years. I'd like to focus on one key blunder.

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Flexibility Is Your New Competitive Advantage

Planview

Today’s professional landscape is a tapestry of new possibilities, unique challenges, and a myriad of solutions to address those challenges. In this environment, the key to success is adaptability. Organizations need solutions that can bend without breaking. Solutions that can adapt to address challenges like economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and new and disruptive technologies.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!