In Conversation with Christian Dippel: Developing Competitive Edge with AI
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Over the past few years, AI technology has exploded into the mainstream, with new platforms and applications emerging at an exponential pace. As organizations rush to adopt these tools, many are grappling with deeper questions around how to approach AI strategically—beyond experimentation and surface-level implementation.
In this session, we sit down with Christian Dippel, Associate Professor of Business, Economics, and Public Policy at Ivey Business School, to explore what it means for leaders to think critically and act decisively in an AI-enabled world. Dippel shares insights on how to identify meaningful opportunities for impact, understand the broader organizational implications of AI, and navigate the gap between hype and real-world application.
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