Building a Thriving Future w/ Dr. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio
What does leadership look like in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, big data, and behavioral science?
In this episode of Next Steps Forward, Dr. Chris Meek sits down with Dr. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, a globally recognized expert on AI, decision science, and the future of work. A faculty member at Harvard Law School and Harvard Kennedy School, Dr. Cecchi-Dimeglio helps leaders navigate the intersection of technology, human behavior, and organizational strategy. Drawing on decades of research and advising Fortune 500 companies, global institutions, and governments, she explains how data and behavioral insights can uncover hidden barriers to performance, improve decision-making, and build more innovative and inclusive organizations.
They explore:
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How AI and big data are reshaping leadership and decision-making
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Why behavioral science is critical for building better organizations
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The real impact of diversity and inclusion on performance
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How leaders can prepare their teams for the rapidly evolving future of work
Dr. Cecchi-Dimeglio is also the author of The Diversity Dividend and Building a Thriving Future: Metaverse and Multiverse, where she offers practical, data-driven strategies to help organizations harness innovation while creating more equitable workplaces. Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, or simply curious about how technology is transforming work and leadership, this conversation offers powerful insights into how organizations, and the people within them, can thrive in the AI era.