WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the Workplace Ep. 254 - Building a Future-Ready Workforce
May 5, 2025
Join experts Nic Krueger, a specialist in workplace dynamics, and LindaAnn Rogers, who focuses on ethics in tech and AI, as they dive into strategies for building a future-ready workforce. They discuss the importance of reskilling and upskilling while balancing profit and employee welfare. Delve into the influence of AI, ethical leadership, and the evolving workplace culture. The conversation emphasizes the need for empathy in leadership, advocating for a human-centric approach to navigate the complexities of modern work environments.
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Future Readiness Requires Systems Foresight
- Future readiness blends technical skills, adaptability, and foresight rather than being a single skill.
- Leaders must watch emerging tech, legal, and social trends to spot systemic shifts early.
AI As Tool Or Agent Shapes Leadership
- Debate exists whether AI is a controllable tool or an autonomous agent shaping decisions.
- This tension shapes leadership choices and how organizations integrate AI ethically.
Adopt Strategic Foresight Tools
- Learn and use strategic foresight tools like scenario planning and causal loop diagrams.
- Add these tools to your I-O toolkit to diagram systems and plan for multiple futures.
