Leadership by Algorithm: Who Leads and Who Follows in the AI Era

By: David De Cremer

Narrated by: Michael Hems

With artificial intelligence on the rise, the way we run our organisations will change - and drastically. But what exactly will that future look like? And who will take the leading role: Machines or people?

In this compelling new audiobook, leading management guru David De Cremer identifies the key areas where algorithms will collide with human skills, and assesses the likely outcomes.

Will your next boss be a robot? Can an AI boss display the human qualities that define a good leader: Compassion, empathy, imagination, ethics, and strategic awareness?

Drawing on his own research findings, and those from thought leaders around the world, the author presents fascinating insights into the challenges that an automated work environment poses for organisations of the future.

Leadership by Algorithm offers some startling conclusions that make clear the true nature of the power struggle between man and machine. It also identifies the leadership qualities needed to deal with this struggle most effectively.

©2020 Harriman House (P)2020 Harriman House

I expected so much more…

This book does not go beyond an abstract and conceptual discussion on whether “algorithms can be leaders or not.”

I liked the fact that the author refers frequently to academic literature, but am totally disappointed by the fact that there are no examples shared. I was hoping for good as well as bad examples where algorithms are employed as a means of management and leadership support. If you are also looking for real inspiring examples of how organizations and leaders are using algorithms as a new means of managing and organizing, it is not here in this book.

The narration is also quite robotic, mostly due to weird intonation. As a listener, I lost my focus quite often because of this.