May 2023
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How AI Is Changing Workforce Training
According to a new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce will likely drive demand for “re-skilling” and new training programmes for workers. The WEF’s Human Capital Report found that nations who prioritised workforce training and advancement had fewer skills gaps than those that didn’t.… Continue reading
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The Future Focuses on Durable Skills
“durable skills—my preferred term—are essential. And in an automation-focused future, they’ll be even more so.” —The Soft Skills “Debate” Is Over Continue reading
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Goldman Sachs: 300 Million Jobs at Risk with AI Growth
Goldman Sachs reported this week in a sobering and alarming report about AI’s ascendance. The investment bank estimates 300 million jobs could be lost or diminished by this fast-growing technology. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2023/03/31/goldman-sachs-predicts-300-million-jobs-will-be-lost-or-degraded-by-artificial-intelligence/ Continue reading
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Leading for Digital Culture Creation
“In the digital era, the leader as an organizational midwife is typically a chief experience officer or a people leader who takes on the role and responsibilities of someone who nurtures a culture in which decisions on how something should and should not be used are made deliberately and intentionally by everyone.” (The art of… Continue reading
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Managers who use AI will replace managers who don’t, says an IBM exec
“Rob Thomas, the chief commercial officer at IBM, said managers who use AI will replace managers who don’t.” (https://www.businessinsider.com/ibm-managers-who-use-ai-will-replace-those-who-dont-2023-5) Continue reading
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How Generative AI Changes Productivity
“KARIM LAKHANI: Yeah, I would say the cost of cognition, the cost of creativity is going to massively decline with generative AI.” (https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/05/how-generative-ai-changes-productivity) Continue reading
About Me
Digital transformation, including agile and devops, across many industries, most recently in higher education. Designed and built the Emory faculty information system. Working in continuing education to improve and expand career-focused learning, esp. in workforce development. Expanding the role of innovation and entrepreneurship. Designed, built, and launched the Emory Center for Innovation.
Favorite sites
- Daring Fireball
Favorite podcasts
- Manager Tools