IIP139 Beyond Automation: How AI Can Enhance (Not Replace) Distributed Workforces

When it comes to discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, most immediately veer into negative territory. It’s hard not to feel alarmed when most headlines we read about AI range from the outrageous to the terrifying.

But in reality, what are most organizations actually using AI for? How are systems, protocols, and processes being updated by AI-enabled technologies? And what does the increasing use of AI in companies mean for distributed teams and flexible work?

These questions are why Team IIP hosted an Executive Roundtable to discuss, “Beyond Automation: Will AI Enhance or Disrupt Flexible Work?”. We brought together leaders from across EMEA, with experience in and around the tech industry, to share what the AI conversation really looked like in their companies.

This episode of the Inclusion in Progress Podcast is a quick debrief of our roundtable, where we discuss…

• Who is currently leading the AI conversations in organizations
• How leaders are addressing skepticism and encouraging innovation around AI
• What ongoing employee AI upskilling and talent development strategies look like today
• Why the rise of AI signals the consolidation — rather than elimination — of flexible work

Thanks to Henrik Jarleskog, Joke Van Hamme, and Surbhi Srivastava for participating and sharing your insights with us!

To learn more about how you can participate in our future roundtables on AI and flexible work, email us at [e-mail].

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TIMESTAMPS:

[03:37] The importance of leadership modeling when introducing AI into an organization

[05:18] How AI-enabled boosts in productivity and efficiency affects performance metrics

[06:37] Why upskilling strategies around AI must be personalized and playful 

[07:55] How the future of work looks not just more efficient, but more meaningful with AI

[11:16] Why AI is integral in the Inclusive Distributed Work™ conversation moving forward

 

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Learn more about our roundtable participants Joke Van Hamme, Henrik Jarleskog, and Surbhi Srivastava