Description: Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #870. Meet Chris Bailey(who was also featured on Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast back in 2018), a writer, productivity expert, and author of the bestselling books, Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project. TED called him, “the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet” and by Fast Companysaid he’s a “productivity mastermind.” Chris… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Ethics & Social Responsibility
How Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant Lost the A.I. Race
Description: The virtual assistants had more than a decade to become indispensable. But they were hampered by clunky design and miscalculations, leaving room for chatbots to rise. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Mar 15, 2023 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/15/technology/siri-alexa-google-assistant-artificial-intelligence.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the managerial reasons for the demise of virtual assistants and rise of chatbots? Where else do… Read more »
Volkswagen to build first North American battery cell plant in Canada
Description: WOLFSBURG, March 13 (Reuters) – Volkswagen said on Monday it will build its first North American battery cell plant in Canada, granting its cars access to U.S. subsidies which require that electric vehicles’ batteries are made with North American materials. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Mar 11, 2023 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/volkswagen-build-first-north-american-153001295.html Questions for discussion:… Read more »
Should we automate the CEO?
Description: There has been a lot of buzz about how AI might eventually replace lower-rank workers. But why not start with the highest-paid corporate executives? Source: Thehustle.co Date: Mar 11, 2023 Link: https://thehustle.co/should-we-automate-the-ceo/?utm_content=null&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Wednesday%20Email&utm_term=4ABCD Questions for discussion: Summarize what the article says about AI in the work environment. How have salaries changed over time? What do… Read more »
SPOS #866 – Dr. Tina Opie On Breaking Down The Walls Of Inequity At Work
Description: Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #866. Founder of OCG, Dr. Tina Opie, brings over twenty years of expertise in strategic management and organizational behavior. She is an Associate Professor of Management at Babson College, an award-winning researcher and a consultant. As a consultant, she provides organizational guidance to create more diverse,… Read more »
Howard Levitt: Workplace wokeness will be put to the test if economy sours
Description: Two biggest labour market changes, DEI initiatives and working from home, may soon become an historic anecdote Source: FinancialPost.ca – video report Date: Mar 10, 2023 Link: https://financialpost.com/fp-work/workplace-wokeness-tested-economy-sours Questions for discussion: What are the social and cultural issues facing employers and employees at this time? How do you think management should deal with these issues… Read more »
A Colorado Ski Area With No Lift Lines? This One Has No Lifts at All.
Description: At Bluebird Backcountry, you can feel the thrill of making fresh tracks without the constant fear of avalanches. And you can bring your dog. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Mar 10, 2023 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/10/travel/colorado-backcountry-skiing.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the approach taken to explore the concept and then establish the alternative ski experience? How is this a… Read more »
UAW leadership faces historic upheaval ahead of union negotiations with Detroit automakers
Description: DETROIT – As the United Auto Workers prepares for what are expected to be highly contentious negotiations with the Detroit automakers later this year, the union’s leadership is undergoing its largest upheaval in decades. Source: CNBC.com Date: Feb 28, 2023 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/28/uaw-presidential-runoff.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: Summarize the situation and how it mighty affect negotiations…. Read more »
Nissan Supports HBCUs Year-Round
Description: As Black Heritage Month draws to a close, Nissan North America is continuing with its year-round efforts to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as well as other initiatives with a focus on Black consumers. Source: MediaPost.com Date: Feb 27, 2023 Link: https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/382930/nissan-supports-hbcus-year-round.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=readmore&utm_campaign=129421&hashid=7T9TCmQZSDGbnu-424RuBQ Questions for discussion: Summarize and evaluate the approach taken by Nissan…. Read more »
The ‘Henderson test’ could weaken Big Tech’s favorite law and change free speech on the internet
Description: A legal test that Google’s lawyer told the Supreme Court was roughly “96% correct” could drastically undermine the liability shield that the company and other tech platforms have relied on for decades, according to several experts who advocate for upholding the law to the highest degree. Source: CNBC.com Date: Feb 25, 2023 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/25/internet-free-speech-henderson-test-could-weaken-section-230.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for… Read more »
