Stephen Bailey

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When we view AI as a human complement rather than a competitor, it can help (re)shape how we work, innovate, and respond—not react—to future challenges.

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Apply these methods to build a successful company in today's marketplace. Launching a startup company may seem like a daunting task at the beginning, especially when you're juggling so many responsibilities all at once. You may be feeling overwhelmed, but if you work strategically to find the right balance and remain focused, the decisions you make about going into business will be worth it all in the long run. To share some encouragement, experts from Fast Company Executive Board weigh in on the countless ways every business owner can turn their personal experiences (upbringing, hardships, or financial setbacks) into business opportunities they'll be proud to put their name on.

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In 2024, it's about finding an event that provides value and is worth your time.  When the COVID-19 pandemic forced major shutdowns across the globe in 2020, it prompted conference coordinators and their biggest sponsors to quickly rethink how to transition into offering a broader range of virtual events to professionals who wanted to participate despite having to shelter in place. Their ability to revamp the annual or bi-annual conference experience as we used to know it gave businesses and nonprofits an even wider scope to spread their messages while also educating professionals on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities to find better solutions for their current and future clientele.  In this discussion, members of Fast Company Executive Board explain how they currently view the latest networking platforms and their ability to elevate their business profile or brand awareness in today's marketplace. They also share nine reasons why it's still a must to attend hot ticket industry affairs—whether you're traveling to an exciting destination with all the perks of in-person business connections and going out with colleagues, or you've decided to cut back on your travel itinerary and prefer to watch the entire event from your living room couch. 

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By looking at four main business areas—strategy, operations, finances, and human resources—we can break down how to make strides toward informed and effective decision-making in the midst of turmoil.

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Your success as a leader in the future of work will depend on how prepared you are to manage more change.

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Perhaps the most difficult challenge to achieving development equity is recognizing the many areas in an organization where inequities exist.