Looking Outside This is a talent transformation - work futurist Andrea Clarke
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Dec 2, 2025 Andrea Clarke, a futurist and author, joins Jo Lepore to discuss the evolving landscape of work. They delve into why people resist change, emphasizing our tendency to view it as a loss. Andrea encourages workers to embrace agency amid AI advancements, noting the lack of training in this area. The duo also examines the importance of human skills in a tech-driven environment and the need for companies to adopt long-term visions. They advocate for discernment in media narratives about the future and stress the value of adapting to constant change.
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Change Feels Like Loss
- Humans default to seeing change as loss because we're wired for routine and sameness.
- Acknowledging how change feels is the first step to leading teams through it.
Insist On Training And Guardrails
- Ask how your organisation is preparing people with training and guardrails before deploying new tech.
- Demand formal learning and support rather than being left to 'experiment' alone.
Choose To Be An Active Player
- Decide whether you're an active player or a bystander in change and act accordingly.
- Find your voice and influence the future you want instead of leaving it to others.
