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We are excited to announce that we earned the top spot on Forbes' list of The World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. This recognition is based on the companies most recommended by consultants and clients, across industries and functional areas globally. Thank you to our people who are committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients, partners and stakeholders by integrating our diverse services to drive reinvention. https://accntu.re/3T35Yl1 [Image Description: A gradient purple background with the white Accenture logo is centered at the top of the image. Below the logo, in large white font, is the text: "The World’s Best Management Consulting Firm." Beneath this, in smaller white font, is the text: "Ranked top in the 2024 list by Forbes."]

Accountability is key in the age of AI. Businesses should empower their teams to question and govern AI systems effectively, fostering a culture of transparency and responsibility across the organization. This includes, for example, documenting enterprise-wide governance structures with clear roles, policies, and responsibilities. You can find more on responsible AI in our case study: https://accntu.re/3yPujDU [Video Description to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired and rely on screen readers: Gif video with black background, “AI” animates onto screen in bold purple letters. Copy fills in below in white letters, “requires rigorous.” “ACCOUNTABILITY” animates in capital, bold letters, with the AI in the word highlighted in purple letters, the other letters in white. Final copy animates in “Find out how to scale AI responsibly - with confidence and ACCOUNTABILITY.” Copy animates out and is replaced with a purple Accenture greater than sign.]

#GenerativeAI can make work more meaningful for all and be a catalyst for innovation and revenue growth. By automating routine tasks, it allows for the reallocation of roles and fosters a culture of continuous learning and adaptation. This shift not only prepares workers for new opportunities but also makes work more fulfilling. Leaders are now poised to harness the power of Generative AI to drive innovation and significant revenue growth. By using this technology, companies can expect significant productivity gains. Moreover, Generative AI democratizes business process redesign, enabling everyone from assembly workers to customer service agents to reshape their workflows and master multiple interconnected capabilities. Discover how leaders can create value and make work better for everyone through #GenAI powered reinvention: https://accntu.re/3SGmQOd [Video Description to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired and rely on screen readers: Against a glowing dark purple background, fluorescent pink and blue lines flood in. Text overlay reads, “100% of CxOs anticipate gen AI will create change in their workforce.” The frame slides left, the flowing lines turn pink. Text overlay now reads, “97% of CxOs believe gen AI will be transformative for their company.” The frame transitions and text now reads, “86% of CxOs are using gen AI to some degree in their work.” The frame spins with the fluorescent lines bouncing around. Text now reads, “Leaders will need to lead and learn differently.” It continues, “To reinvent work…” - frame changes to a faded photo of a man, appearing to be in an office, leaning over with two others in the background. Text now reads, “reshape the workforce and prepare workers responsibly.” The screen fades out with Accenture’s Greater Than logo.]

94% of workers want to learn new skills to work with #GenerativeAI – but only 5% of organizations are actively reskilling at scale. Accenture LearnVantage is focused on helping organizations reskill and upskill their workforce to adapt to the AI economy: It offers comprehensive managed services, AI-personalized learning pathways, and industry-leading certification programs to accelerate learning and ensure that businesses can grow faster by equipping their people with the necessary skills. See how Accenture LearnVantage is making it easier and faster to reskill and upskill your people: https://accntu.re/4fmPZI5 #TalentDevelopment #SkillDevelopment [With this carousel description, we aim to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired and rely on screen readers: Carousel One: Scrabble tiles are placed on a table. Text and tiles read, "Are you reskilling"; Carousel Two: The text and tiles together now read, "and upskilling your people for the AI economy?"; Carousel Three: The text and tiles together now read, "How can you build the skills they want, and you need, to grow faster?"; Carousel Four: The screen changes to white and the text “Discover how to become a talent creator with Accenture LearnVantage” is shown with the purple Accenture logo.]

Summer is an excellent time for reading, and we have a notable lineup of books to recommend, written by our colleagues! 📚 You will find insightful works on business, technology, and personal development, showcasing the knowledge within our organization. Explore these reads to learn from our peers and gain new perspectives. 💡 [With this image description, we aim to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired and rely on screen readers: The image shows a hand holding four books vertically. Each book is accompanied by a short description of its focus. From left to right, the books are: "The Future Home in the 5G Era" by David W. Borrero: Guide for transforming smart homes with 5G and AI. "Unwavering" by Edwin H. Borrero: Guide for overcoming biases and fostering inclusive environments. "Radically Human" by Paul R. Daugherty and H. James Wilson: Guide for exploring how advanced, human-centered technology is revolutionizing business strategies. "The Automation Advantage" by Bhaskar Ghosh, Rajendra Prasad, and Gayathri Pallail: Guide to leveraging AI-powered automation.]

A fast and affordable approach to decarbonization is possible - and it doesn't have to be a compromise for growth. In our #BuiltForChange series we discuss our recent decarbonization research, the biggest challenges facing industries and why the next three years are critical. Here you can listen or find the transcript: https://accntu.re/3zLDR3a [With this video description, we aim to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired and rely on screen readers: Clouds drift as text states: Net-zero success is found at the intersection of industries. Videos show a conveyor belt and ocean view, with text: Light industries need to attract customers to green products. Next, a cargo ship and snowy mountains appear, with text: Heavy industries need the demand for green materials to produce those products. A wind turbine farm and forest stream are shown, text noting: Power providers must deliver affordable, low-carbon power at scale. Scenes merge, emphasizing the crucial next three years for heavy industry and net-zero goals. A closing frame invites viewers to explore more about net-zero transitions. The Built for Change and Accenture logos display.]

Experience the Symphony of Nature. Using technological tools, we gave each Midsummer plant and flower a special sound, creating a Baltic and Nordic folk-infused nature symphony. Enjoy the power of #Midsummer.

Spatial computing makes training for dangerous jobs in a remote, safe environment possible. But that’s not all. It’s transforming how we collaborate at work, analyze important data and enjoy entertainment and shopping. We are talking to three tech leaders about the value of spatial computing and how they are using it within their industries. Here you can listen: https://accntu.re/3XbpXB5 [With this description, we aim to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired and rely on screen readers: Over a black and purple background, text animates in and reads: What if everyday interactions with monitors and screens could be replaced by immersive experiences? The frame breaks away to reveal a man wearing VR glasses immersed in virtual training at an oil rig. That frame breaks away to reveal the man immersed in a virtual meeting. That frame breaks away to reveal the man immersed in virtual surgery. That frame breaks away to reveal the man enjoying a virtual concert. That frame breaks away to reveal the man shopping for furniture virtually. That frame breaks away to reveal a black and purple background with text that reads: Spatial computing is the beginning of a truly human-focused digital world. The text swipes down. The Built for Change logo and the Accenture Greater Than logo appear with new text that reads: Discover the value in this new reality.]

Accenture is proud to be contributing to creating a sustainable world of fossil-free steel with SSAB! The first step of the development reduces carbon emissions by impressive 7% in Sweden. Wishing the joint SSAB & Accenture team all the best in this revolutionary collaboration!

I går hadde jeg gleden av å dele scenen med Jarle Roheim Håkonsen Ingebjørg Foss Daae og Michael Jacobs i en panelsamtele i tilknytning til IKT-Norge årskonferanse.   Fokus var kunstig intelligens, og bakgrunnen for debatten er en ny undersøkelse fra IKT-Norge som avdekker et bekymringsfullt bilde: Norge taper kappløpet i Norden om kunstig intelligens. I tillegg til at Norge ligger bak Sverige, viser tilsvarende global studie gjennomført av Accenture at Norden som helhet generelt ligger bak resten av Europa. Det er ikke uvanlig at USA er først ute med ny teknologi, og at Europa og deretter Norden følger bak, men en varsellampe i Accentures undersøkelse er at bedriftsledere i Norden i større grad enn resten av Europa betrakter generativ KI som en trussel mer enn en mulighet.   Så mens generativ KI har et enormt potensial, ser vi at enkelte bedrifter er noe tilbakeholdne med sine KI-investeringer. Dette skyldes delvis mangel på kunnskap, men også dypere forståelse for hvordan KI kan utnyttes for å skape verdi. Interessen er der - det finnes neppe et selskap som ikke er i ferd med å lage en eller annen “KI proof of concept” - men for få tar steget fullt ut.   For å komme videre er det viktig å sette søkelys på kunnskap og kompetansebygging. Ved å utruste ansatte med nødvendig forståelse og ferdigheter, kan ny KI-teknologi tas i bruk raskere og på en sikrere måte. I tillegg kreves det at ledere går foran, tar eierskap til KI-agendaen og sikrer at forretning og IT jobber sammen. Og viktigst av alt: her må alle prøve og feile. Start med et område basert på data som er offentlig tilgjengelig og bygg verdifull KI erfaring.   Takk til IKT-Norge for et flott arrangement som belyser et svært viktig tema.