leadership

Temirlan Tokobekov, born in 1994, is a prominent Kyrgyz entrepreneur and former politician who has significantly influenced both the business landscape and political sphere in Kyrgyzstan. As the founder and chairman of TM Group Ltd., a diversified holding company, Tokobekov has established a...

In a strategic move to unify its productivity tools and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, Microsoft has expanded LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky's role to include oversight of the company's flagship Office products and the AI-powered Copilot platform. This leadership shift underscores...

Few corporate moves send ripples across both the business networking and productivity software worlds quite like the recent announcement from Microsoft: Ryan Roslansky, the well-regarded CEO of LinkedIn, is set to take the helm of not only the professional social media giant but also Microsoft's...

In a significant move underscoring Microsoft’s evolving leadership strategy in Europe, Microsoft Switzerland announced the appointment of Martin Stefik as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective June 1, 2025. This transition marks a new chapter not only for Stefik but also for Microsoft’s...

In boardrooms and offices across the globe, artificial intelligence has shifted from a futuristic buzzword to a present-day productivity tool, fundamentally transforming how business gets done. Nowhere is this transformation more tangible than within EY Oceania, where Regional Managing Partner...

Microsoft’s recent announcement of 6,000 job cuts—roughly 3% of its global workforce—has sent fresh shockwaves through the tech industry, sparking debate about the company’s future, the role of artificial intelligence, and the shifting definition of job security in 2025. Unlike previous layoffs...

Microsoft’s recent decision to lay off approximately 6,000 employees—a move impacting about three percent of its global workforce—sent ripples through the technology industry, raising immediate questions about the motivations behind such a wide-ranging realignment. For anyone expecting a...

With the recent announcement from WorkBoard regarding the general availability of its digital Chief of Staff and Leadership Coach agents, together with an expanded set of features for its Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent, the landscape of executive productivity and team management in digital...

Reimagining executive support for managers everywhere, WorkBoard Inc. has announced the general availability of its Digital Chief of Staff and Leadership Coach agents, along with expanded capabilities for its Microsoft 365 Copilot agent. The milestone marks a significant advance in leveraging...

The rapid infusion of artificial intelligence into daily work and personal life is no longer a vision of tomorrow—it’s an urgent reality reshaping how we collaborate, cope, and even connect emotionally. Across boardrooms and break rooms, algorithms now function as tireless colleagues...

In a world increasingly defined by the intersection of technology and human ambition, few threads are as vital—or as misunderstood—as the art of decision making in the age of generative AI. Cassie Kozyrkov, statistician, decision-making expert, and founder of the discipline known as decision...

In a world where talent retention and employee satisfaction steer the trajectory of tech companies, few gestures make as striking an impact as a lavish anniversary celebration—especially when it transcends traditional office parties to embrace the extraordinary. This year, XToka, a burgeoning...

The artificial intelligence revolution, once a promise confined to tech demos and ambitious roadmaps, is now rewriting the way enterprises deploy, manage, and even imagine productivity solutions. At the center of this seismic shift stand AI agents and copilots—technologies that, according to...

A Festival of Unity and Aspiration: Holi, Viksit Bharat, and the Spirit of Modern India In the heart of Jodhpur, a city often shimmering under the Rajasthan sun, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat’s Holi gathering became more than a festive ritual. While the burst of...

Microsoft has shifted gears again, unveiling a fresh lineup of leadership to turbocharge its business ambitions in India and the wider South Asian market. As the behemoth from Redmond eyes continued digital transformation (a phrase they adore almost as much as “cloud-first”), it’s placing bets...

Just when you thought your cleverly color-coded Outlook calendar was the apex of workplace innovation, the 2025 Work Trend Index saunters into the boardroom with a bombshell: the age of the "Frontier Firm" is upon us. Microsoft’s latest annual peek behind the digital curtain warns (and, let’s be...

Everyone loves a good workplace drama, but behind every finely brewed pot of office gossip is something far more valuable: data. Not the dry, spreadsheet stuff you print out and never read, but people data—the lifeblood of modern business intelligence. Now, in an era where artificial...

A Decade of Learning: Building a Dynamic Workforce through Neurodiversity In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, fostering diversity has moved beyond traditional notions of representation. One of the most transformative and yet often overlooked aspects is embracing...

DUT Alumnus Someleze Diko’s journey from the lecture halls of Durban University of Technology (DUT) to the cutting edge of Microsoft’s cloud innovations is an inspiring case study for ICT students and professionals alike. With a robust background in information technology earned through both...

A Journey of Innovation and Leadership Andy Jassy’s remarkable rise from an Ivy League graduate to one of the most influential tech CEOs captures the essence of modern leadership in the digital age. As the former founder of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the visionary CEO of Amazon, Jassy’s life...