Calm in the Chaos: Leading in the Permacrisis
Rising panic. Geosociopolitical events beyond our control, groundbreaking technological advances, and an industry shallow-breathing in the face of economic turmoil…
In the midst of it all, you try to stand as an isolated beacon of light, battered by waves of dissent, disengagement, and the creeping wunderkind that is AI.
In response, here’s a light-hearted look at why we, and the people around us, might respond the way we do under this pressure. With stories from senior technical leadership teams, and insights from behavioural science and neuroscience, you’ll learn some top tips to help you find your way through the rubble (or is it a foundation?)
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SCARF
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Images
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