Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence: HBR Insights | AI & Business Strategy

Introduction

Artificial Intelligence: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review brings together expert perspectives on how artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing business, work, and organisational decision-making. Drawing on research, analysis, interviews, and business examples, this practical guide helps readers understand the opportunities and challenges of adopting AI in modern organisations.

About This Book

Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing how organisations analyse information, automate processes, develop products, interact with customers, and make decisions. This collection from Harvard Business Review examines the business implications of these technologies and the strategic questions leaders need to consider when introducing AI into their organisations.

The book explores applications of AI and machine learning across areas such as operations, marketing, finance, human resources, customer experience, and product development. It also considers technologies and approaches including predictive analytics, automation, robotics, data-driven decision-making, and intelligent systems.

Alongside business opportunities, the book addresses broader questions around workforce changes, leadership, ethics, governance, and responsible technology adoption. The combination of expert analysis and practical examples gives readers a framework for thinking about AI as a strategic business issue rather than simply a technical innovation.

What You’ll Discover

• AI in business: Understand how artificial intelligence and machine learning can influence business strategy and organisational performance.
• Automation and efficiency: Explore how intelligent technologies can support repetitive processes and operational improvements.
• Data-driven decisions: Examine how AI and predictive analytics can help organisations analyse information and improve decision-making.
• Business applications: Discover how AI can affect functions such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, customer experience, and product development.
• Digital transformation: Consider how organisations can incorporate AI into wider technology and innovation strategies.
• Leadership and workforce change: Explore how AI may reshape jobs, responsibilities, skills, and organisational leadership.
• AI ethics and governance: Examine questions surrounding responsible adoption, oversight, accountability, and the broader impact of AI.
• Practical business insights: Learn from research, expert perspectives, and real-world examples of organisations using AI.

Perfect For

• Executives, managers, and business leaders
• Entrepreneurs and startup founders
• Technology and digital transformation professionals
• Consultants and MBA students
• Professionals evaluating AI initiatives within organisations
• Readers seeking a business-focused introduction to artificial intelligence

Why You’ll Love This Book

Artificial Intelligence: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review brings together strategic thinking about AI in a format designed for business readers. Rather than focusing solely on technical concepts, the book examines how organisations can think about AI adoption, opportunity, risk, leadership, and organisational change.

For professionals who want to understand the business implications of artificial intelligence and prepare for an increasingly technology-driven marketplace, this paperback offers a useful foundation for evaluating AI's role in innovation, decision-making, automation, and long-term business strategy.