Accountability

Accountability

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6mins
University College London professor Brian Klaas exposes the ugly truth about world leaders.
training roi
Calculating training ROI is rarely straightforward, but this article offers a few best practices for L&D professionals.
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From cosmetic procedures to heart operations, the introduction of AI will create an ethical minefield.
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At the turn of the millennium, a physicist fooled the global scientific community with the greatest discovery that never existed.
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Before Rome was an empire, it was a republic. And before it was a republic, it was a kingdom ruled by seven mythical kings — some better than others.
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Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.
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Memory, responsibility, and mental maturity have long been difficult to describe objectively, but neuroscientists are starting to detect patterns. Coming soon to a courtroom near you?
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In a time when we dislike and distrust our politicians, why can't we get more popular leaders like Kim Jong Un and Bashar al-Assad?
emerging leaders program
An emerging leaders program can help organizations harness leaders from the inside. Read on to learn how to design one.
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Maintain peace of mind during tax season by correctly filling out your W-4.
Million Stories
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As a physician, John Pringle helped reinvent hygiene; as a husband, he destroyed a woman’s life with his abuse.
competency framework
A competency framework is a way to align individual performance with organizational goals. Read on to learn how.
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5mins
Why do the worst people rise to power? University College London professor Brian Klaas responds.
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Uncover the high cost of raising a family and discover strategies to make it more manageable and rewarding.
Million Stories
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Unmasking a "convenient untruth" in U.S. politics.
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We do not need to pause AI research. But we do need a pause on the public release of these tools until we can determine how to deal with them.
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The biggest lingering question about GPT-4 isn't if it's going to destroy jobs or take over the world. Instead, it is this: Do we trust AI programmers to tell society what is true?
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Estonia has long been seen as a pioneer in digitizing the democratic process.
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Theory without experiment is blind, and experiment without theory is lame.
corporate training videos
Whether you're developing or in the market for corporate training videos, these examples from PwC, Chick-fil-A, and others are sure to impress.
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So far, two papers have been retracted, and a third is under investigation. Accusations of plagiarism appear convincing.
The restoration of public confidence is crucial for strong democratic governance around the world.
Within the "Dark Triad" of personality traits, narcissism exists on a confidence spectrum.
The state of global democracy is relatively strong — but there are clear signs of recent erosion.
Are you a video gaming master? Put it on your résumé.
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Whether in Russia or China, the secret police are defined by their unquestioning loyalty — as well as by their poor career prospects.
needs analysis
Conducting a thorough needs analysis requires care, curiosity, and open-mindedness.