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20+ years after: again TECH before PEOPLE
AI Reality Check: Why 95% of Corporate Leaders Are Missing the Human Factor MIT's research reveals the truth about AI complexity—and a hard-learned lesson about technology adoption. Twenty years ago, we learned that great technology fails without human-centered implementation.
3 years ago I already saw the AI Silent Poison coming
3 years ago I already saw the AI Silent Poison coming I sat in that room with a group of entrepreneurs—bright minds, hungry for the edge that AI promised. The very technology we were so eager to embrace becomes the boardroom's most dangerous blind spot. Back then, I was already preaching the fundamentals: Think and then Do, Train your people first, Define AI Policy... Don't just throw AI at your problems—understand what your data lake actually looks like. Are your processes robust enough to in
Are Your M&A Synergies Still Just PowerPoint Promises?
Are Your M&A Synergies Still Just PowerPoint Promises? #ComplexityDetox #Simplexity Most mergers and acquisitions stall not in the strategy room, but in the chaos that follows. Synergies, talent, and momentum get lost without a disciplined integration plan. The secret? Structure your post-merger integration around four pillars—People, Process, Technology, and Data—guided by actionable pathways: => People: Lead and empower teams, drive rapid alignment, and foster learning. => Process: Automate
“Complexity Detox” starts today with Simplexity
“Complexity Detox” starts today with Simplexity! Your call! Every leader I know is wrestling with complexity—messy processes, tech overload, decision gridlock, and constant firefighting. But here’s the reality: #Complexity is inevitable. #Chaos and #stress are not. That’s why I believe Simplexity isn’t just another framework—it’s the executive tool for a true #Complexity #Detox, right where it matters: in your daily job. What makes Simplexity different? => It was born from observing how na
M&A success is about people, not numbers: here’s why AI will not necessarily guarantee successful mergers and acquisitions. While algorithms can crunch numbers, model scenarios, and spot anomalou
M&A success is about people, not numbers: here’s why AI will not necessarily guarantee successful mergers and acquisitions. While algorithms can crunch numbers, model scenarios, and spot anomalous risks, they can’t build trust, foster culture, or lead human beings through uncertainty. I spent years leading buy-side M&A across Europe and 10+ emerging markets from 2004 to 2014 corporate companies, and today the fundamental lessons still ring true: value is created and destroyed by how you handle
After 11+ years in Latam, what I love about Latin American Culture & DNA? If I had to sum up why I admire Latin America (~690 million People), it would come down to a unique blend of warmth… | Ge
After 11+ years in Latam, what I love about Latin American Culture & DNA? If I had to sum up why I admire Latin America (~690 million People), it would come down to a unique blend of warmth, resilience, and an unwavering sense of community. I have visited or lived in 7 countries of the continent, People across Latin America are known for their kindness—they greet you with a genuine smile and open arms, making you feel at home no matter where you’re from. This isn’t just a surface-level cour
Cost Killers vs. Value Builders: Do you really want to Sacrifice Your Company’s Future? Cost killers may win the quarter. Value builders can win the quarter and the decade! Quarterly optimization is…
Cost Killers vs. Value Builders: Do you really want to Sacrifice Your Company’s Future? Cost killers may win the quarter. Value builders can win the quarter and the decade! Quarterly optimization is smart-until it starts eroding the resilience you’ll need for the years ahead. Sustainable success demands more than just cutting costs; it requires protecting the core value drivers that ensure long-term growth. In today’s post-globalization era, the rules of business have changed. The old playbook
