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It’s 2024. If you’re worried about losing a job to AI, you’re not alone and (I hate to say it) you’re not crazy. We can fear of the AI dragon or we can strap a harness on it, Pixar-style, and ride. Five Steps to Get Started: First, listen: Your company is looking for ways to integrate generative AI, trust me. That means leadership is also going to be looking for experts and evangelists. (Again, they tell me this all the time.) This can be a very good thing for you. Because you can be that person. Here’s how you start, in five steps:    1.  You Are Qualified!! You don’t need to be a tech expert. You do not need an AI or machine learning background. Remember, these tools are designed for natural language interaction. If you’re good at interacting with humans, you’ll be amazing at this.    2.  Experiment and Share Experiment with AI in your daily tasks. Break down what you actually do. What your co-workers do. What your boss does.  It could be as simple as drafting an email or brainstorming marketing slogans. The key here is to show how specific work tasks can be sped up and quality increased. Share these small wins with a trusted colleague and gather feedback.    3.  Lead by Example Organize a small team meeting, maybe over lunch, to demonstrate the potential of AI in everyday tasks. Show how AI can brainstorm ideas, write copies, plan events, whatever. The key here is to transform it from a brainstorming tool to a practical work assistant.    4.  Educate and Inspire Be the source of knowledge in your office. Stay informed by following resources like McKinsey dot com, The Verge, TechCrunch, etc. BTW- you should be using AI to digest and simplify complex articles so you understand them first. You’ll be talking like an expert within days, I promise.    5.  Foster a Culture of Learning Encourage a learning culture in your team. Put a name on it, a process to it. AI and technology are constantly evolving, and staying curious and informed is key. Remember, learning with AI isn’t just about sounding smart; it’s about authentically understanding and applying this knowledge to make a real impact. +++ BONUS: We need to take a holistic approach if this is going to be you. That means you have to get good at presenting information. Speaking, writing, communicating. +++ I’ll talk a bunch about that this year as well. Being part of a business school, I can tell you there’s almost no greater skill than improving your communication skills. Okay - I’m working on a free and fun process for all this that I’ll be announcing soon. We’re going to be AI ninjas, all of us. 2024 is our year! https://lnkd.in/ewNHeHan

It’s 2024. If you’re worried about losing a job to AI, you’re not alone and (I hate to say it) you’re not crazy. We can fear of the AI dragon or we can strap a harness on it, Pixar-style, and ride. Five Steps to Get Started: First, listen: Your company is looking for ways to integrate generative AI, trust me. That means leadership is also going to be looking for experts and evangelists. (Again, they tell me this all the time.) This can be a very good thing for you. Because you can be that person. Here’s how you start, in five steps:    1.  You Are Qualified!! You don’t need to be a tech expert. You do not need an AI or machine learning background. Remember, these tools are designed for natural language interaction. If you’re good at interacting with humans, you’ll be amazing at this.    2.  Experiment and Share Experiment with AI in your daily tasks. Break down what you actually do. What your co-workers do. What your boss does.  It could be as simple as drafting an email or brainstorming marketing slogans. The key here is to show how specific work tasks can be sped up and quality increased. Share these small wins with a trusted colleague and gather feedback.    3.  Lead by Example Organize a small team meeting, maybe over lunch, to demonstrate the potential of AI in everyday tasks. Show how AI can brainstorm ideas, write copies, plan events, whatever. The key here is to transform it from a brainstorming tool to a practical work assistant.    4.  Educate and Inspire Be the source of knowledge in your office. Stay informed by following resources like McKinsey dot com, The Verge, TechCrunch, etc. BTW- you should be using AI to digest and simplify complex articles so you understand them first. You’ll be talking like an expert within days, I promise.    5.  Foster a Culture of Learning Encourage a learning culture in your team. Put a name on it, a process to it. AI and technology are constantly evolving, and staying curious and informed is key. Remember, learning with AI isn’t just about sounding smart; it’s about authentically understanding and applying this knowledge to make a real impact. +++ BONUS: We need to take a holistic approach if this is going to be you. That means you have to get good at presenting information. Speaking, writing, communicating. +++ I’ll talk a bunch about that this year as well. Being part of a business school, I can tell you there’s almost no greater skill than improving your communication skills. Okay - I’m working on a free and fun process for all this that I’ll be announcing soon. We’re going to be AI ninjas, all of us. 2024 is our year! https://lnkd.in/ewNHeHan

It’s 2024. If you’re worried about losing a job to AI, you’re not alone and (I hate to say it) you’re not crazy. We can fear of the AI dragon or we can strap a harness on it, Pixar-style, and ride. Five Steps to Get Started: First, listen: Your company is looking for ways to integrate generative AI, trust me. That means leadership is also going to be looking for experts and evangelists. (Again, they tell me this all the time.) This can be a very good thing for you. Because you can be that person. Here’s how you start, in five steps:    1.  You Are Qualified!! You don’t need to be a tech expert. You do not need an AI or machine learning background. Remember, these tools are designed for natural language interaction. If you’re good at interacting with humans, you’ll be amazing at this.    2.  Experiment and Share Experiment with AI in your daily tasks. Break down what you actually do. What your co-workers do. What your boss does.  It could be as simple as drafting an email or brainstorming marketing slogans. The key here is to show how specific work tasks can be sped up and quality increased. Share these small wins with a trusted colleague and gather feedback.    3.  Lead by Example Organize a small team meeting, maybe over lunch, to demonstrate the potential of AI in everyday tasks. Show how AI can brainstorm ideas, write copies, plan events, whatever. The key here is to transform it from a brainstorming tool to a practical work assistant.    4.  Educate and Inspire Be the source of knowledge in your office. Stay informed by following resources like McKinsey dot com, The Verge, TechCrunch, etc. BTW- you should be using AI to digest and simplify complex articles so you understand them first. You’ll be talking like an expert within days, I promise.    5.  Foster a Culture of Learning Encourage a learning culture in your team. Put a name on it, a process to it. AI and technology are constantly evolving, and staying curious and informed is key. Remember, learning with AI isn’t just about sounding smart; it’s about authentically understanding and applying this knowledge to make a real impact. +++ BONUS: We need to take a holistic approach if this is going to be you. That means you have to get good at presenting information. Speaking, writing, communicating. +++ I’ll talk a bunch about that this year as well. Being part of a business school, I can tell you there’s almost no greater skill than improving your communication skills. Okay - I’m working on a free and fun process for all this that I’ll be announcing soon. We’re going to be AI ninjas, all of us. 2024 is our year! https://lnkd.in/ewNHeHan