AI And The Future Of Work with Atlassian Futurist Dom Price

How we work today, isn’t how we’ll work tomorrow. Here’s what a world-leading Work Futurist told us about AI and the future of work.

In this conversation, We Are Human Leaders hosts Alexis Zahner and Sally Clarke discuss the profound changes in work culture brought about by the pandemic, the resurgence of old management practices, and the need for flexibility and trust in the future of work with Atlassian's Work Futurist Dom Price.

We explore the role of AI as a tool for enhancement rather than a weapon, emphasizing the importance of redesigning organizational systems to accommodate new technologies. Dom also highlights the agency of middle managers in driving change and the significance of sustainable, incremental improvements over dramatic transformations.

In this conversation, Dom shares his thoughts around the evolving landscape of work, emphasizing the importance of co-designing sustainable partnerships, redefining productivity, and focusing on outcomes rather than outputs. We discuss the need for trust in low-trust environments (and how to build it), the courage to seek feedback, and essential leadership skills for the future. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on business and the necessity for a complete overhaul of education to keep pace with societal changes.

What the episode covers:

• The pandemic acted as a catalyst for change in work practices, and how old management behaviour's are resurfacing post-pandemic.
• Flexibility and trust are essential in the future of work.
• AI is often viewed as a weapon rather than a tool, how organizations need to redesign systems to accommodate AI.
• Sustainable change comes from small, incremental steps, how to focus on continuous improvement rather than dramatic transformations.
• Redefining productivity to focus on outcomes.
• Leaders must balance process with genuine care for people and how storytelling helps them connect to people.
• The future of work will be significantly different due to AI, but rediscovering humanity in the workplace is essential. 
• Businesses should focus on solving customer problems, not just profit.

Learn more about Atlassian Work Futurist Dom Price, including where to connect with him right here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/ai-future-of-work-atlassian-dom-price

As Human Leaders we’re seeking to lead better, living truer, and being the change we want to see in the world. This is how we recreate workplaces, and the world into a place where people flourish and thrive. Human first, leader second. Thanks for listening to the episode!

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