Mickey McManus

Join Mickey McManus, a BCG senior advisor and human-centered design pioneer, as he paints a picture of the future C-suite featuring AI executives. He discusses how humans and AI could collaborate, drawing parallels to jazz improvisation. Mickey emphasizes the need for storytelling and emotional intelligence in leadership. He also introduces a thought-provoking reading list for C-suite executives, including works by Iain M. Banks and Safiya Umoja Noble, to better navigate the AI landscape.

Imagine a future where AI occupies top leadership roles and CEOs collaborate with AI bots. The podcast explores the integration of AI in the C-Suite, emphasizing trust and collaboration with AI systems. It discusses augmented collective intelligence and the importance of adjusting temperature settings in language models for creativity.

Mickey McManus, a senior advisor at BCG and a trailblazer in human-centered design, shares his visionary thoughts on the future of leadership alongside AI. He proposes that by 2030, the C-suite could feature AI executives that enhance human intuition with data-driven insights. He discusses the ethical complexities and the need for trust in AI partnerships, likening this integration to jazz improvisation. Mickey also suggests refreshing reading material for leaders, including Iain M. Banks’s Culture series, to navigate this new era.