Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Room: Q4.245
Abstract:
This presentation explores the strategic orchestration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within modern enterprises. It examines how firms transition from mere strategic intent to tangible competitive advantages, beginning with a brief overview of how internal innovation resources and collaborative networks drive a firm's initial AI strategic choice. The core of the talk focuses on a new longitudinal study of manufacturing firms to clarify the mechanisms—specifically AI technology investment and AI talent recruitment—through which an AI orientation translates into radical innovation. Beyond these empirical findings, the session will conclude with a candid discussion on the "dos and don'ts" of publishing in elite journals. Firsthand reflections will be shared on how to successfully frame theoretical contributions and, perhaps more importantly, an analysis of the common pitfalls that lead to rejections from top-tier editors.
About the speaker:
Zhaoli Song, Professor at the National University of Singapore, has research expertise on topics such as behaviour genetics, leadership, job search and reemployment, leadership, cross-culture management, AI and the future of work, work-family balance, emotion, and future scenarios. He is leading the research effort to introduce molecular genetics into the management area. He has published in some top management journals such as PNAS, Journal of Applied Psychology, Academy of Management Journal, Human Relations, Journal of Vocational Behaviors, and Leadership Quarterly. His work on genetics has been featured in the media such as Economist, Washington Post, and Straits Times. Dr. Song has consulted or provided training to companies and government agencies in the US, China, and Singapore. He was the academic director of the NUS Asian Pacific EMBA (Chinese) from 2013-2017.
