Raffaello Balocco

The need to take advantage of digitalization to support sustainable development - the “twin transition” - is clear: the related Industry 5.0 agenda is becoming a reality and, together with Denmark, other EU countries are starting investing. Here below some news from the Italian government which has just allocated 12,7 billion € (100 billion DKK) for two years of financial support in this direction. Way to go. #industry50 #sustainability #sustainableproduction #twintransition #digitalization #digital #production

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One of the most interesting ideas emerging recently is e/acc, effective accelerationism. I'll have a live conversation about it with Giulio Prisco on May 7 at 3pm CET (in Italian). Join us! https://lnkd.in/dVe8KfUy Giulio Prisco is a renowned futurist, cosmist and advocate of effective accelerationism (e/acc). Discover the interesting intersection between technology, philosophy and the future in this in-depth study of the concepts and principles of e/acc. From great cosmist aspirations to the practical applications of accelerating progress, this conversation is a stimulating exploration of human potential and the role of technology in shaping our future. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the brightest minds in the field of Futurist thinking. Can you briefly explain the fundamental principles of effective accelerationism (e/acc) and how it differs from other Futurist philosophies? How do you see e/acc as a continuation or evolution of the ideas of cosmism and extropia? In your opinion, what are the most significant challenges facing humanity today, and how can e/acc help solve these challenges? Can you delve deeper into the concept of "out-of-balance thermodynamics" and its relevance to the objectives of e/acc? What is the role you see for artificial intelligence in movement and/acc, and how do you imagine the development and integration of AI with human society? How do you respond to criticism that e/acc could lead to greater inequality or loss of control over technologies? What is your vision for the future of humanity and the universe in the context of e/acc? How do you see the relationship between e/acc and other emerging technologies, such as space exploration, biotechnology and nanotechnology? How can people and society help achieve e/acc goals and accelerate progress towards a better future? What are your thoughts on the ethical considerations surrounding e/acc, and how can we ensure that technology is used responsibly and for the good of all?

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"Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Decision Making": this is the title of the article we published together with Prof. Alberto Pezzi, for the Studi e Ricerche del Dipartimento di Economia Aziendale - Università degli Studi Roma Tre, to analyse the effect of #AI adoption in the business context, for personal productivity, business operations and governance. We'd like to thank Stefano Ciurli, Valentina Petrone and Martina Petrucci that supported us to present the experience of Enel Group. You can find the article here: https://lnkd.in/drzXQ5bG

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🎉 I am super happy to announce the publication of the new article co-authored with Chiara Civera, Cecilia Casalegno and Elena Candelo: "Italian Small Retailers' Adaptation to Digital Transformation: A Stakeholder Marketing Approach", in Micro & Macro Marketing! 📝 In this study we explore how small Italian retailers are adapting to the challenges of digital transformation through the lens of stakeholder marketing. The study sheds light on how these companies can remain competitive and foster social sustainability. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dbhHjep7 #Marketing #MultistakeholderMarketing #DigitalTransformation #Retail #Research

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The workshop on “Interoperability - approaches in food supply chain” jointly organized by the two sisters projects TRUSTFOOD and DIS4SME Project is ongoing! Giacomo Martirano from Epsilon Italia presents the DIS4SME training offer and in particular the two Business Cases dealing with 🚗Mobile food marketplace and 🥦 Agriculture and tailored to SME owners/manager and SME technicians and job seekers. Main data interoperability challenges tackled by the Business Case Studies: 🛰 Data from different sources (e.g. satellite images, drone footage, fixed camera images, smartphone photos, sensors, models) 🏛 Data provided by various entities (e.g. national/regiona/local public authorities, research organisations, private bodies, citizens) 🖥 Data structured and encoded in different ways 📃 Data shared with different modalities and protocols DIS4SME courses will be available for free from January 2025. For more information and contacts visit the web site www.dis4sme.eu  

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our paper out Societies with higher ranges of #gender #equality behave differently in comparison to those with lower ranges regarding #entrepreneurship. Gender equal societies serve employed women much more and that is a reason why the relationship between latent and actual entrepreneurship is moderated by gender equality through an inverse U shape. The higher GE bocomes, the stronger would be the actualization of entrepreneurial intention. But the 'much' higher GE, the relationship between latent and actual entrepreneurship reduces... please explore the open access paper below for more details.

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Un momento dell’intervento di oggi della Professoressa Laura Viganò Università degli Studi di Bergamo alla African Union-Unesco Continental Conference on Transforming #Science, #Technology, #Engineering and Mathematics in Africa sul tema “#Microfinancing for innovation and entrepreneurship: How can microfinance models better support innovative, high-growth ventures with specific recommendation to Africa?”

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In Alkemy, we are committed to harnessing the full potential of #GenAI. Today, we are sharing the results of our investements in Artificial Intelligence estimating a productivity increase up to 50% on specific activities related to Consulting, Tech&Data and Creativity area. Artificial intelligence will not eliminate jobs, just as digital technology did not. Indeed, I am convinced it will help us give the right value to talent, replacing manual and repetitive activities and giving us the opportunity to allocate the right amount of time to more value-added activities such as the creative rather than the implementation aspect. Discover more 👇

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The ethical and responsible development of AI is not only a moral obligation but also a crucial challenge and a strategic choice that is essential for companies. Gaining expertise in this field means building a fairer and more sustainable future. I am deeply proud to be part of such a meaningful training initiative, promoted by Cetif - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, in collaboration with Accenture, Intesa Sanpaolo, and CENTAI. Matteo Mario Montorfano Fabio Bresciani Martina Pettazzi Arianna Moretti Sara Mancini Mattia Dalle Vedove Arnab Chakraborty Laetitia Cailleteau Stefano Sperimborgo #responsibleai #aiact #aietichs

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Interdisciplinary research projects that bring together experts from different fields to address societal challenges such as public health, climate change or technological innovation and acquisition have recently become more popular. By drawing on the strenghts of diverse disciplines, a multidisciplinary approach promotes critical thinking, creativity and innovation. Also financial education policy – considered nowadays a priority could profit from interdisciplinary research approaches. Developed in collaboration with two Bocconi colleagues – Donato Masciandaro and Alessia Papini - our article uses political economy, marketing and text analysis as interwined methodological tools to offer a positive analysis in which financial education is the outcome of both market- and state forces. More directly, we outline whether and under which conditions a public certifier can increase the social welfare. A special thank to the Editor and to my estimated colleagues. It was an exciting and productive experience. Full paper available at https://rdcu.be/dNV9Z #FinancialEducation #FinancialLiteracy #centralbanking

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Our Article Is Online! Emilia Filippi e Isabella Elisa Nencini We are excited to announce that our latest article, "Artificial Intelligence in Business and Decision Making: Analysis of Benefits and Challenges for Consultancy SMEs", is now available online in the journal Piccola Impresa/Small Business! The study explores how consultancy SMEs perceive the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, particularly in decision-making processes, highlighting both the benefits and challenges. This research sheds light on the transformative potential of AI for small and medium enterprises while addressing key concerns related to ethics, privacy, and implementation. We look forward to your thoughts and feedback! #ArtificialIntelligence #SMEs #Innovation #DecisionMaking #Research

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The Italian Open Government Forum of the Open Government Partnership has set civic monitoring as a strategic priority in its national open government strategy. This means more transparency, citizen engagement, and accountability in public policies. Empowering citizens to monitor decision-making is a major step forward in creating an open, inclusive, and transparent government. Check out the latest on how civic participation is shaping open governance in Italy #OpenGov #CivicMonitoring #Transparency #Italy Open Contracting Partnership Open Spending EU Coalition

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CreAzioni Consulting srl, Rosario Privitera, Antonella Granaldi and me, together with AltraPsicologia Lombardia to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. How to create a work environment in which all people feel respected, valued and have equal opportunities for growth and development. Together, diversity and inclusion foster a culture of respect and collaboration, leading to enhanced creativity, innovation, and overall organizational performance. Organizations should implement strategies such as -among all-training programs, equitable hiring practices, and supportive policies to promote these values effectively. Luca Granata

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We are excited to share that the upcoming episode of Business Talk will feature Prof. Daniel Trabucchi and Prof. Tommaso Buganza from the School of Management at Politecnico di Milano. In this episode, they will share key insights from their book, "Platform Thinking: Read the Past. Write the Future", which delves into the dynamics of innovation and the platform ecosystem. Prof. Daniel Trabucchi specializes in innovation management, focusing on Platform Thinking, Agile methodologies, and the human aspects of innovation, with a particular emphasis on Innovation Leadership. Prof. Tommaso Buganza’s expertise lies at the crossroads of Leadership, Design, and Innovation, with a focus on fostering engagement in innovation, developing business models driven by digital technologies, and implementing flexible project management to drive innovation. Stay tuned to discover how Uber, Spotify, Airbnb, Booking.com and more have transformed daily life for millions. #BusinessTalk #PlatformThinking #InnovationLeadership #DigitalTransformation #AgileInnovation #FutureOfBusiness #InnovationEcosystem #LeadershipAndDesign #DisruptiveInnovation #InnovationInsights Global Management Consultancy Goodreads

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Board diversity and firm performance: An empirical analysis of Italian small-medium enterprises This paper, published in our journal Corporate Ownership and Control aims to empirically verify if the board of directors’ (BoD) diversity (i.e., gender, age, and nationality) affects firm performance, which we calculate referring to ROE, ROA, and EBITDA margin. So far, scholars do not converge on a single answer about the effects of observable diversity in the boardrooms on corporate performance. Therefore, this study — referring to a significantly bigger sample — applies machine learning models following a data-driven approach based on a three-year (2017–2019) dataset composed of 59,229 Italian small-medium enterprises (SMEs). The analysis conducted shows that board diversity does not impact firm results, either positively or negatively. The lack of a correlation suggests that there is no reason to not appoint females, young people, and foreigners as directors. The involvement of these “minorities”, which, as shown, does not negatively impact economic-financial results, could on the opposite improve firm reputation as well as enhance the intellectual capital, solving in the meantime a social matter. #corporategovernance #boardofdirectors #boarddiversity #genderdiversity #firmperformance Find the full-text paper below https://lnkd.in/eddMeFc3

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