Unconventional partnerships in real estate, Tony Blair on successful leadership, AI for IT modernization, and more insights: The Weekend Read

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We’re heading into the homestretch of 2024. This weekend, dive into the week’s big insights on unconventional partnerships in real estate, tips for successful leadership, applying gen AI for IT modernization, and more.

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How can unconventional partnerships help real estate developers? Samvit Kanoria and coauthors explain.

Explore new avenues

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Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the UK, talks about his new book and shares tips for successful leadership in the modern era.

Deliver better outcomes

Matt Fitzpatrick and coauthors explore how companies can effectively apply gen AI to modernize legacy technology and reduce technical debt.

Improve outcomes

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Adam Broitman , Michael Elliott, Quentin George, and Jessica Buchter discuss how healthcare leaders can spur lasting improvements for their organizations and patients.

Seize the moment

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How can unconventional partnerships help real estate developers? Samvit Kanoria and coauthors explain.﻿

Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the UK, talks about his new book and shares tips for successful leadership in the modern era.﻿

Matt Fitzpatrick﻿ and coauthors explore how companies can effectively apply gen AI to modernize legacy technology and reduce technical debt.﻿

Adam Broitman, Michael Elliott, Quentin George, and Jessica Buchter discuss how healthcare leaders can spur lasting improvements for their organizations and patients.

﻿What is a context window?﻿

﻿Transforming mindsets: Nathan Bostock on banking transformations﻿

54-Across: Hospital area pioneered by Mildred Thornton Stahlman (1922–2024)﻿

How can unconventional partnerships help real estate developers? Samvit Kanoria and coauthors explain.

Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the UK, talks about his new book and shares tips for successful leadership in the modern era.

Matt Fitzpatrick and coauthors explore how companies can effectively apply gen AI to modernize legacy technology and reduce technical debt.

Adam Broitman , Michael Elliott, Quentin George, and Jessica Buchter discuss how healthcare leaders can spur lasting improvements for their organizations and patients.

What is a context window?

Transforming mindsets: Nathan Bostock on banking transformations

54-Across: Hospital area pioneered by Mildred Thornton Stahlman (1922–2024)