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Join host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane as he sits down with HBS faculty to discuss business education in a way that’s both entertaining and insightful. The Parlor Room is your key to breaking down academic theory without sacrificing depth—all while gaining practical takeaways for navigating the business world.

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In the season three finale of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host Chris Linnane revisits his three most-played clips of the season with Harvard Business School faculty Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Christina Wallace, and Nien-hê Hsieh.

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In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Willy Shih about artificial intelligence, disruptive innovation, and the future of competition. S... more

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In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Nien-hê Hsieh about the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. Hsieh discusses AI's impac... more

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In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane explores one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence: knowing when—and when not—to trust AI.

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Bharat Anand
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Andy Wu
Professor at Harvard Business School
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Yav Bojinov
Guest providing perspective on applying existing knowledge to AI for differentiation
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Joe Fuller
Guest delivering practical, actionable advice on AI adoption and careers
Episode: Compilation Episode (Part 4): How Mid-Career Professionals Can Lead and Grow With AI
Linda Hill
Professor at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
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Tarun Khanna
Professor, Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
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Willy Shih
Professor, Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
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V.G. Narayanan
HBS Professor with a passion for online education and accounting
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Episode: V.G. Narayanan on How Accounting Connects the Business World

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Chris Linnane
Host of The Parlor Room and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Consistently Helpful with Impeccable Thought Leadership

    Thank you so much for this insightful podcast! After completing a couple of Education certifications, I'm now looking to expand my knowledge by taking some business courses at HBS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Llyane @FrenchOnSkype
    Canada2 years ago
  • Informative and entertaining

    Very nice! I really like this podcast. It’s great to hear something coming out of the business school that isn’t dry. Informative but entertaining as well. I look forward to the coming episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill C
    United States3 years ago

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High production and strong host guidance make complex topics approachable.
Engaging mix of academe and practitioner perspectives without dry theory.
Quality guests and clear frameworks make AI topics digestible and actionable.
Thoughtful, research-backed episodes that stay practical for real-world use.

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Willy Shih on AI and Disruptive Innovation
Q: What is the core distinction between disruption and mere improvement when applying AI to business processes?
Disruption enters when AI enables a cheaper, good-enough solution that eventually serves a much larger share of the market, not just when it improves existing high-end processes; incumbents may neglect it at first, paving the way for entrants.
Nien-hê Hsieh on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Q: How do we maintain human-centric care in a world increasingly mediated by AI and robots?
We should design AI and CareBots to support, not replace, meaningful human interaction, ensuring that care involves choices and recognition of humanity, not just the completion of tasks.
Nien-hê Hsieh on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Q: In what scenarios should a human be involved in AI-driven processes such as medical diagnoses or customer disputes?
Humans should oversee high-stakes or nuanced decisions, provide empathy and accountability, and intervene where judgment, trust, or complex human values are at stake; for routine tasks, AI can operate autonomously.
Nien-hê Hsieh on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Q: Who should own the robots and what does ownership mean for workers who are displaced by AI?
Ownership should be more broadly distributed, potentially including employee stakes or public governance, to ensure the benefits of AI are shared and workers aren't left with all the downside of displacement.
Compilation Episode (Part 7): Who Is Getting AI Wrong?
Q: When you see teams struggle with AI early on, what questions do they usually start with that send them in the wrong direction?
They overlook cultural factors, fail to set realistic expectations, and treat AI as a magic solution rather than a tool; teams should instead frame tasks like an intern would, pilot small experiments, and align incentives to learning rather than perfect results.

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What is The Parlor Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A discussion-driven show that brings Harvard Business School faculty into a practical, classroom-to-boardroom format. Recent episodes center on AI's impact on work, leadership, and career development, exploring how organizations can reconfigure processes, govern AI adoption, and maintain human-centric strategy. Notable threads include trust in AI, responsible deployment, mid-career strategies, branding and entrepreneurship in an AI era, and the evolving relationship between humans and generative technologies. The format blends research-backed frameworks with real-world case studies, offering actionable takeaways for managers, practitioners, and career-focused listeners. A standout aspect is the careful balance between optimistic opportuniti... more

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