Innovation | Arete Coach 2/2

Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing: Leading Teams When One Member Is an Algorithm

For six decades, Bruce Tuckman's model of group development has given leaders a reliable map for a messy process: turning a collection of individuals into a functioning team. Teams form, they storm, they eventually norm, and if they are fortunate, they perform (Tuckman, 1965). The model has proven durable because it describes something true about human groups regardless of industry or era. What has changed is the composition of the team itself. A growing share of leaders now

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When AI Flattens Strategy, How Will You Compete?

A staggering 78% of organizations now report using AI in at least one business function, propelled by the conviction that it will deliver a decisive competitive edge (McKinsey & Company, 2025; Ransbotham et al, 2020). Yet, this is where the new competitive paradox of the AI era emerges. As AI becomes a ubiquitous, commoditized utility, its power to confer a unique advantage diminishes. When every competitor leverages the same powerful, off-the-shelf models, the inevitable out

Oct 1, 20255 min read

Preparing the Next Generation to Shape What’s Next

Across boardrooms, classrooms, and dinner tables, a single narrative about the future is quietly shaping how an entire generation thinks about what’s possible. It is a narrative of collapse, scarcity, and inevitability; one that suggests the challenges ahead are too vast, the systems too broken, and the technologies too powerful for human agency to matter. This “doom loop” narrative is easy to find. Headlines warn that artificial intelligence (AI) will take all the jobs. Clim

Sep 24, 20258 min read

Lead with Disruption: Mastering the 'Put Yourself Out of Business' Strategy

Disruption is more the rule than the exception. Companies that once dominated their markets can quickly become obsolete if they fail to...

Aug 2, 20243 min read

The Strategic Dimensions of Innovation: A Guide to Using the Innovation Radar Chart

Business innovation is about creating value, and its success is determined by customer acceptance, evidenced by their willingness to pay. Innovation requires a holistic approach, as a great product can fail if poorly branded or if it lacks a practical application. The "Innovation Radar," a strategic framework highlighted in research by MIT Sloan Management Review and leading companies like Motorola and Sony, highlights the importance of four key dimensions: the offerings deve

May 3, 20246 min read

How AI-Enhanced Hackathons Transform Problem Solving and Creativity Across Industries

Hackathons, particularly when paired with artificial intelligence (AI), have emerged as a dynamic tool to catalyze creativity and...

Apr 19, 20245 min read

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