In September 2024, I was honoured to be chosen by the Churchill Trust to travel abroad following this huge global election year, to investigate the risks associated with the emerging use of AI as tool to spread misinformation and disinformation. The World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks Report 2024 lists the use of misinformation and … Continue reading Exploring AI’s Role in Misinformation: A Global Election Perspective
I’ve been involved in a fair bit of recruitment recently. In an attempt to challenge my own practices, I’ve also been reading a lot about recruitment bias, and observing how effective or otherwise I’ve been experiencing the different phases of the recruitment process. I’ve also been asked to provide references for quite a few ex-colleagues … Continue reading word of mouth
The Limerick Leader posted an interesting article online this week. University Hospital Limerick's 'colossal spend' on hiring ambulances The growth in spend quoted in this article makes for good politics but it doesn't get to the bottom of the story. What kind of private ambulances were hired? Staffed by what level of clinical qualification? TD … Continue reading the politics of health
I know we mostly hire people for their technical ability, management skills, professional knowledge and networking capabilities, but good business writing skills are worth their weight in gold for any management role. In the week before a Board meeting with a crammed agenda, there's nothing more infuriating than receiving a critical report or discussion paper … Continue reading the write words
Máiréad Doyle 