Innovating with AI While Honoring Traditional Skills with Douglas Daley

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Discover the transformative journey of Douglas Daley from Sydney as he shifts from a tech-focused career at IBM to a more business-centric role at PwC. Gain insights into how this evolution is not just a career pivot but a holistic change that enhances both professional and personal life. Doug's tale is as much about embracing business perspectives to boost organizational performance as it is about balancing these insights with passions outside work, like his love for pre-industrial furniture making. This episode unpacks how traditional crafts can offer a much-needed antidote to burnout culture, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Explore how AI is revolutionizing technology consulting, with a focus on creating a diverse personal knowledge base. This episode sheds light on the tools that are shaping the field, from ChatGPT to Midjourney, and emphasizes the significance of adopting AI-enhanced methods for capturing and organizing information. We also discuss the pressing need for creativity and caution against becoming overly reliant on AI-generated content. With Doug's valuable reflections, listeners will understand the impact and potential of AI tools like Notion AI in streamlining business processes and how they are reclaiming time for more profound, creative endeavors.

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