Zabeen Hirji, Executive Advisor and Retirement Disruptor, on How Gen AI and Purpose-Driven Organizations are Shaping the Future of Work

In this episode of the Supermanagers podcast, we sit down with Zabeen Hirji, former Chief Human Resources Officer at RBC, to explore the evolving role of organizational purpose and leadership in modern times.

Zabeen shares insights from her extensive experience managing a global workforce of 80,000 employees across 40 countries. She emphasizes the importance of regularly revisiting an organization's purpose to align with shifting internal and external environments.

Aydin and Zabeen discuss how AI is reshaping the workplace, and AI's potential to augment human capabilities, automate mundane tasks, and enhance productivity. They also touch on the increasing importance of maintaining a base knowledge alongside AI adoption, advocating for a blend of human employees and AI agents managed with enhanced skills.

Tune in to explore these valuable insights and more, as Zabeen Hirji and Aydin Mirzaee provide a roadmap for thriving in a rapidly transforming work landscape. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the Supermanagers podcast and share it with your friends and fellow managers.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[00:00] Purpose-driven leadership: Insights from Zabeen Hirji

[05:48] Promoting transparency and experimentation in organizations

[11:08] Convergence of human and AI agents

[14:01] Revolutionizing knowledge work: Streamlined data processing

[20:03] Balancing profits and sustainability: A purpose-driven approach

[25:29] Aligning roles with organizational purpose and values

[33:58] Empowering leaders for impactful third act journeys

[35:09] Creating impactful opportunities through wisdom and connections

[38:39] Embracing lifelong learning for personal growth