News Summary:
On September 7, 2026, findings highlighted a stage-contingent pattern of AI augmentation, with Generative AI consistently used during preparation to accelerate research, synthesize information, and map solution landscapes. It also plays an important role during verification, supporting the refinement, articulation, structuring, and visualization of ideas. Previously, on September 2, 2026, Dr. Giordano Koch, as editorial lead, initiated and developed the "Strategic Foresight" Special Issue in Harvard Business Manager, bringing together six additional experts from academia and practice. In July, discussions focused on the importance of the right environment for workshops, strategy sessions, and innovation. This followed an exploration on June 24, 2026, of what Generative AI delivers in innovation foresight and why innovation foresight matters in increasingly volatile and uncertain environments. Most notably, on June 5, 2026, private equity leader Hellman & Friedman acquired Hyve for a reported $1.8 billion.