At Work with The Ready 104. We've Got Mail
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Feb 7, 2022 The hosts engage with listener questions about impostor syndrome and the future role of AI in the workplace. They emphasize the value of calculated risk-taking and navigating the cost of inaction. Insights on leadership stress the importance of clear communication and fostering creativity through open cultures. Additionally, they reflect on Organizational Development challenges, advocating for emotional accountability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Plus, a few fun t-shirt ideas are tossed into the mix!
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Use Leading Indicators, Avoid Targets
- Use leading indicators like cross-functional interactions to track short-term progress in operating systems.
- Avoid setting fixed targets as they can distort behavior; focus on steering metrics that guide direction instead.
AI Shifts Work to Creative Roles
- Shift human work focus from complicated tasks to creative and judgment-driven roles as AI automates routine work.
- Prepare for workforce augmentation by AI, possibly requiring supportive structures like UBI during transitions.
Balance Risks of Action and Inaction
- Clarify risk thresholds to identify what risks are safe, acceptable, or must be avoided in experiments.
- Consider both the risks of action and inaction to better navigate uncertainty and avoid irrelevance.