AI & The Future of Work: Navigating the Impact of AI on Organizations & Employees

Can we really measure how skilled we are in a world that's constantly changed by AI while simultaneously preparing for the future? This week I'm digging into this big question and much more with Kian Katanforoosh, founder of Workera and DeepLearning. Together, we explored the impact AI already having on the way work is happening and what it means for employee skills. We also unpack how this whole shift is fundamentally shaking up the way we approach skill development and measurement. Regardless of where you are, this conversation will hopefully help you understand the real impact of AI on our work and skills while helping you up. Show Notes: In this episode, Christopher leads a comprehensive discussion on the practical ways AI is revolutionizing the workplace. Joined by Kian Katanforoosh, CEO and founder of Workera, the conversation explores how AI is changing organizational landscapes, the skills necessary for future-proofing careers, and the challenges faced in implementing AI. They discuss the importance of literacy in AI across different layers of organizations, the rapid evolution of skills due to AI, and the emerging roles of AI agents in business contexts. Key insights include the differences in AI adoption between tech and non-tech industries and strategic actions that companies can take to successfully integrate AI. The conversation concludes with a look at the future of jobs and productivity enhancements driven by AI. 00:00 - Introduction: Navigating AI in the Workplace 05:24 - The Four Tiers of AI Literacy and Their Impact 10:19 - AI Integration: From Strategy to Execution 20:35 - The Changing Landscape of Skills in the AI Era 24:57 - AI's Acceleration of Skill Half-Life and Organizational Learning 27:46 - Navigating Professional Evolution in a Disruptive Era 28:32 - The Importance of T-Shaped Skills and Learning Velocity 29:52 - Adapting Communication in the Age of AI 31:58 - AI's Impact on Jobs: AI, Automation, and New Job Creation 44:13 - Strategies for Successful AI Integration in Organizations 52:37 - Exploring the Potential of AI Agents in the Workplace 01:00:06 - Concluding Thoughts #ai #artificialintelligence #futureofwork #skills #skilldevelopment