There’s a conversation missing from boardroom diversity discussions. We talk about gender diversity. We talk about cultural representation. We debate whether directors should be generalists or specialists. But what we don’t talk about—what we don’t even whisper—is the age gap sitting at the boardroom table.
One giant leap forward for technology but one mammoth step backwards in terms of advancing gender equality?
In the fast-paced world of leadership, one thing is certain: great leaders are always looking for ways to improve, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve. They understand that leadership is not just about managing people and making decisions—it’s about continuous self-improvement and adaptation. With the benefit of hindsight, many of us wish we had started this journey of self-discovery earlier, and for me, that journey includes a surprising tool: DNA testing.
Teach a [person] how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime – Chinese proverb.
In less than 12 months, the discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from speculative predictions about its ascent to a palpable and urgent concern among industry leaders.