Insights

Thoughts

Proprietary Global Advisors' perspectives on a wide variety of business topics.

Global Advisors Managing Partner Marc Wilson was recently interviewed by Tony Van Niekerk after his keynote presentation at the COVER Innovators Network event. Marc examines how #AI is reshaping the #execution challenge, why automation is increasing cognitive load rather than reducing it, why value is rarely captured at the individual level without deliberate role redesign, and why adaptability has become the single most important organisational capability in an environment where no fixed plan survives contact with reality. Watch the full interview here - https://youtu.be/LwBVgYfNF3E

Sapiens, Microsoft & COVER Innovators Network – Tony van Niekerk interviews Marc Wilson

Events: Sapiens, Microsoft & COVER Innovators Network - AI as a business model and relationship enabler, not just an operational tool - Marc Wilson

Sapiens, Microsoft & COVER Innovators Network – AI as a business model and relationship enabler, not just an operational tool

While the headlines from Davos were dominated by geopolitical conflict and debates on AGI timelines and asset bubbles, a different signal emerged from the noise. It wasn't about if AI works, but how it is being ruthlessly integrated into the real economy.In our latest podcast, we break down the "Diffusion Strategy" defining 2026. 3 Key Takeaways: China and the "Global South" are trying to leapfrog: While the West debates regulation, emerging economies are treating AI as essential infrastructure.China has set a goal for 70% AI diffusion by 2027.The UAE has mandated AI literacy in public schools from K-12.Rwanda is using AI to quadruple its healthcare workforce. The Rise of the "Agentic Self": We aren't just using chatbots anymore; we are employing agents. Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett revealed he has established a "Head of Experimentation and Failure" to use AI to disrupt his own business before competitors do. Musician will.i.am argued that in an age of predictive machines, humans must cultivate their "agentic self" to handle the predictable, while remaining unpredictable themselves.Rewiring the Core: Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi noted the difference between an "AI veneer" and a fundamental rewire. It's no longer about summarising meetings; it's about autonomous agents resolving customer issues without scripts. The Global Advisors Perspective: Don't wait for AGI. The current generation of models is sufficient to drive massive value today. The winners will be those who control their "sovereign capabilities" - embedding their tacit knowledge into models they own.Read our original perspective? here - https://with.ga/w1bd5? Listen to the full breakdown here #Davos2026 #WEF26 #WEF2026 #AI #GlobalAdvisors #Strategy #Diffusion #AgenticAI

Podcast – The Real AI Signal from Davos 2026

The era of speculative fervour, characterised by abstract debates over Artificial General Intelligence and the “existential” threats of the technology, has been largely superseded by a grounded, operational focus on pragmatic implementation.

The AI Signal from The World Economic Forum 2026 at Davos

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Outperforming through the downturn AND the cost of ignoring full potential

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Outperforming through the downturn AND the cost of ignoring full potential

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Are you a good communicator? Really?

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Are you a good communicator? Really?

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Leading a deliberate life

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Leading a deliberate life

PassiveAggressive

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Passive aggressiveness is a cancer

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Is insecurity behind that dysfunction?

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Is insecurity behind that dysfunction?

Whether you know it or not, you are absorbed in battles for power, control and space. You may be the instigator or the target. But you are involved. Maybe you learned how to play well with others as a kid, but at least one person you interact with sure as hell didn’t. And sadly, these battles are almost entirely a waste of time and emotion.

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Power, control and space

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: So you think you’re self-aware?

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: So you think you’re self-aware?

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Getting the Balance Right

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Getting the Balance Right

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Empathy and understanding – why they are the qualities that help us achieve our own happiness and success

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Empathy and understanding – why they are the qualities that help us achieve our own happiness and success

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Who are you and what did you do with my team member?

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Who are you and what did you do with my team member?

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Business success. Get real.

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Business success. Get real.

Photo by John Chew

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Should you be restructuring (again)?

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: How Daniel Rowland is relevant to your business success

Global Advisors’ Thoughts: How Daniel Rowland is relevant to your business success

Download brochure

https://open.spotify.com/show/6VnlKy5W8WVMoNulGHGAsg

Our latest podcasts on Spotify

Sign up for our newsletters - free