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EP 415: Future of Work - When intelligence is democratized, what skills do we need?

Dec 5, 2024

Alexia Cambon, Senior Director of Research at Microsoft's Copilot and Future of Work team, shares her insights on navigating the future of work in an AI era. She emphasizes the need for rarified human skills as AI becomes increasingly intelligent. Key topics include effective delegation of tasks to AI, the shift towards human-centric skills like empathy and resilience, and the fascinating connection between Taylor Swift and career adaptability. Cambon also highlights how generative AI transforms workplace communication and the evolving roles in leadership.

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Alexia Cambon

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Quick takeaways

Developing communication and AI aptitude skills is crucial for immediate effectiveness in an increasingly AI-integrated workplace.

Long-term success will hinge on uniquely human skills like empathy and storytelling, which AI cannot replicate or replace.

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Skills for an AI-Driven Future

As large language models continue to advance, humans must focus on developing communication and AI aptitude skills. In the short term, fostering the ability to effectively interact with AI will be critical, as individuals become adept at leveraging these tools for productivity. This necessitates not only a technical understanding of AI but also the capacity to incorporate it into daily workflows seamlessly. In the long term, however, human skills that stem from lived experiences, such as empathy, resilience, and interpersonal communication, will become increasingly valuable and essential.

Intro

3min

Harnessing Data to Shape the Future of Work

3min

Navigating Skills in the Age of AI

14min

Transforming Workplace Communication: The Role of AI in Email Management

4min

Navigating Skills for an AI-Driven Future

8min

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What happens when AI is more intelligent than humans? Alexia Cambon, Senior Director of Research at Microsoft says it's about focusing on your rarified skills. She joins us to discuss:

↳ What parts of our roles should we hand to AI?
↳ What are important skill in the short term vs. long term?
↳ And what can Taylor Swift teach you about future-proofing your career in an AI native world?

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Topics Covered in This Episode:
1. Microsoft's Research
2. Skills in the AI Era
3. Short-term Skills and Long-term Skills
4. AI Adoption and Use
5. Impact on Workflows
6. Generative AI Shifts

Timestamps:
00:00 What skills do we need for the future?
06:14 AI will verify AI aptitude and emerging skills.
07:04 AI enhances technical skills; humans contribute lived experience.
11:44 Effective AI delegation skills benefit leadership roles.
15:09 BYO AI creates employee-leadership speed dichotomy.
19:20 Identifying generative AI shifts using data trends.
21:52 Copilot reduces email time, revolutionizes communication.
24:10 AI lacks personal connection, unlike Taylor Swift.
28:40 Ideas are priceless in AI-driven era.
30:12 Enjoy fresh insights and free AI newsletter.

Keywords:
AI management, soft skills, empathy, technical skills, future leadership roles, AI adoption, information workers, shadow AI, productivity, profitability, human creativity, storytelling, data analysis, unique human contributions, personal experiences, existential threat posed by AI, human connection, rare skills, AI aptitude, AI trends, large language models, democratizing intelligence, telemetry data, Work Trend Index reports, LinkedIn profiles, AI as a personal assistant, AI in email management, Microsoft AI Copilot, reskilling, Taylor Swift song.

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