ALT Global Voice #26 The Business & Society section largely debates the launch of the new version of ChatGPT. From threat to integrity and critical thinking, to a welcome revolution to trigger change in education, and a means to paradoxically restore the art of rhetoric and composition in higher education studies, students from 5 continents get to grips with AI and what it means for them. Business schools are also a focus, with both a critical standpoint and a positive perspective on how they can create opportunity and contribute to reducing divides in society. Leadership, Management & Sustainability tackles research-based issues on linking CEO pay to ESG goals, ethics & compliance, how bias shapes leaders’ decisions, and the mistaken perception that effort spells success! Further insights focus on how the retail sector might lead the way in sustainability through regenerative supply chains, energy as a basic human right, and how MNCs can include gender diversity in large-scale projects.

ALT As new processes destined to increase teams’ operational effectiveness are developed regularly and frequently, Prof. Kude and his fellow researchers examine the impact of a common, yet effective, practice in creating agile teams – that of pair programming – and its consequence among the team members – backup behavior – especially when teams have to regularly work under novel tasks.

ALT As human beings, we are wired to care, learn, and create. Whether we are nurturing a life, pursuing a passion, or building a business, we feel a sense of pride and satisfaction when we make progress and achieve desired outcomes. However, despite this, we often support businesses that prioritize profit over the well-being of marginalized communities and the health of our planet. This raises the question: have we lost our way? As much as companies are trying to become sustainable in every aspect, it is not enough. In this article we place retail companies under the spotlight to highlight their crucial role in leading the way towards a new era of profitable and regenerative businesses by redesigning their supply chain and business models.