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Old recipes in the world of AI…

Posted on by Christian Hadorn | Article Document

Some old recipes remain timeless, cherished by enthusiasts and because, for many of us, these few ‘Madeleines de Proust’ continue to move us and make us happy. If this is true for cooking, the same is true for business management.

AI, new technologies, structural changes in companies and geopolitical challenges are all factors that push us to evolve, surpass ourselves and reinvent ourselves.

What we took for granted yesterday is rapidly disappearing, and it is becoming necessary to rethink the way we approach work: managing teams, equipment and workspaces, and responding to an increasingly mobile and demanding clientele.

However, some old management techniques are still relevant today, provided they are adapted to the tastes and needs of the contemporary world. This requires experience, tact and a good dose of self-sacrifice, as the challenges are numerous.

The generation entering the professional world today is confronted with two radically different worlds: that of their parents and their own. This is a real shock for many, as the societal, technical and relational changes are so profound. Far from being responsible for this, these young people must adapt and chart their own course much more quickly than previous generations. We are convinced that they will succeed.

It is no longer a question of whether AI will transform the professional world, but how quickly and to what extent. However, some ‘old recipes’ will remain, because human beings, with a capital ‘H’, remain social creatures whose fulfilment depends on the bonds they maintain with others.

It is not a question of living in the past with nostalgia or defeatism, but of rediscovering the drivers that enable us to flourish fully. Despite technological upheavals, certain principles of good governance will remain essential.

Relationships will take on increased importance in maintaining the invisible threads that enable us to form a society. Organisations focused solely on performance will quickly understand that certain human resource fundamentals must be preserved to ensure cohesion and sustainable development.

The new geopolitical and technological environments will present major challenges, but, armed with a few old recipes adapted to the new circumstances, the menu for the future remains promising.

As the year draws to a close and we make our New Year’s resolutions, let us hope that in 2026 and beyond we will continue to combine innovation and wisdom, modernity and humanity.

Happy reading, happy holidays and see you soon.

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