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August 29, 2024 44 mins

What are the skills you'll need to develop in your business, in an AI world?

This is the question Richard explores with today's guest. Tim Smeaton is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kubrick Group, a company that helps organizations realise the value of data, AI, and cloud technology. 


In this conversation, you’ll learn:


Why Tim recommends you "ignore amazing opportunities."

How Tim identified a structural problem to solve with his business - and the results he got.

The potential impact of AI on technology spend, customer service, and decision-making.

What skills you'll need to thrive as AI ramps up.


Resources/sources mentioned:


The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)

Kubrick Group (https://www.kubrickgroup.com/us/)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-smeaton-424929

Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.

Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/


For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/tim-smeaton 


Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

04:28 Analytical approach to problem-solving

11:43 Addressing skills gap by training in data

17:08 Consulting firm offers great value and benefits

20:08 Organizations lag in adopting AI 

25:12 World Economic Forum highlights

33:43 Concerns about the future marketplace and business models

36:44 Expand digital areas, diverse training, impact measurement

40:16 Hiring and managing a larger team effectively

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