The AI shift: How leaders can avoid falling behind?
Publication Type
Video
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
6-2026
Abstract
What makes some research organizations produce meaningful, high-impact work while others struggle, even with talent and resources? In this episode of Why Research Matters, Varunika Goyal speaks with Professor Steven Miller, Professor Emeritus of Information Systems at Singapore Management University and founding dean of SMU’s School of Computing and Information Systems. Drawing on his experience across academia, industry, government, Carnegie Mellon University, Fujitsu, and SMU, Professor Miller explains how research cultures are built, why feedback systems matter, and what leaders can do to help researchers do their best work. The conversation explores research leadership, innovation, grant strategy, interdisciplinary collaboration, post-COVID work culture, AI as a collaborator, automation vs augmentation, quality control, and why skeptical voices are essential when adopting powerful new tools.
Keywords
Leadership, artificial intelligence, innovation
Discipline
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computer Sciences | Leadership Studies | Technology and Innovation
Research Areas
Information Systems and Management
Publisher
Why Research Matters
Embargo Period
6-15-2026
Citation
Miller, Steven and Goyal, Varunika.
The AI shift: How leaders can avoid falling behind?. (2026).
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/11113
Additional URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXK7_7Fq4T4