The Learning Culture Podcast #118 - Why ICs Needs to Think Like Managers in the AI Era
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Dec 1, 2025 
Becky Kosh, VP of Talent and Growth at F5 and former educator, dives into the evolving role of individual contributors in the age of AI. She highlights the need for ICs to shift from task completion to managing AI agents, emphasizing the importance of skills like delegation, clear communication, and design thinking. Becky advocates for automating repetitive work to foster creativity and encourages ICs to take ownership of their outcomes. She also discusses building internal networks and the significance of leadership at all levels in today's workplace.
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ICs Move From Doers To Work Architects
- AI will shift IC work from task execution to designing outcomes and managing agents.
- ICs must learn end-to-end work design, delegation, and KPI-driven thinking previously taught to managers.
Automate Repetition By Building Agents
- If you do something more than once, build an agent to automate it.
- Shift your role from repeating tasks to owning outcomes and designing automated flows.
Write Prompts Like Managerial Directives
- Improve prompts and written instructions because communication becomes core management skill.
- Use precise examples of what success looks like when delegating to AI or people.