Every week, we dig into the stories shaping business and innovation. This week’s insights include how leaders are turning disruption into opportunity with Agentic AI, to the surprising human comeback in fixing AI’s mess-ups, plus a global call for climate-focused innovation, and a powerful resource for visualising complex data.

 

🎯Agentic AI and the Future of Industry Innovation.

When U.S. tariffs hit, most boardrooms scrambled. China didn’t… With foresight-fueled playbooks already in motion, they turned disruption into opportunity – welcoming students, funding blacklisted researchers, and rerouting exports. In our latest Elephants in the Boardroom podcast episode, Graeme and Dean explore how your leadership team can apply the same level of readiness to stay ahead of global uncertainty. Read more and listen here.

 

🤯 When AI Replacements Backfire: The Human Fixers Are Back.

Companies that banked on GenAI to replace staff are now scrambling to hire humans just to fix the AI’s mistakes. Yep, the very tech they hoped would cut costs is creating new problems that only people can solve. Looks like we’ve officially hit the “find out” stage of the GenAI will replace human’s story. Curious how this AI reality check is unfolding? Read more here…

 

💡What Smart Leaders Are Doing Differently Right Now.

We are living through a sharp transformation. Those leaders tuned into the forces of change are recognising they have a once-in-a-century opportunity to shape the future. It’s with this in mind that we’ve just updated our Grey Elephant white paper to help leaders navigate this transformation.

Inside, we break down the forces reshaping our world, show how future-focused organisations are adapting, and give you powerful questions to guide your next strategy session. 👉 Download it now and let us know what resonates.

 

🌍 BE100 is a global call to purpose-led businesses innovating for climate and planetary health.

Powered by Blue Earth Summit, this initiative invites 1,000 forward-thinking companies to apply for a chance to pitch their ideas to leading impact investors this August in London. The goal? To fast-track the next generation of business solutions that tackle climate challenges and drive positive impact for people and the planet. 👉 Applications now open: blueearthsummit.com/be100

 

See Big Ideas in a New Light – Meet Visual Capitalist.

One of the resources mentioned in our recent podcast episode was Visual Capital, which takes complex data and turns it into clear, engaging infographics and charts about business, markets, and global trends. It’s a great resource to quickly grasp important insights without getting lost in jargon or numbers. If you want to stay informed with easy-to-digest visuals, take a look at their site.

 

We’re sharing the big ideas you need to know to stay ahead. If any of this sparks your curiosity or you want to explore how these insights could inspire your team’s vision and innovation, contact us now – we’re happy to answer any questions you may have.