Shape of Teams of the Future: AI Builds, Workforces, Jobs, and Skillsets in 2025 and Beyond

How big of a team do you need for teams of the future? 

What skill sets to do these people need?

Learn from conversations being had in customer meetings in May 2025.

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the evolving landscape of team structures in the context of AI development. 

She explores the necessary skills for future team members, the preference of reskilling over layoffs, and how to align incentives for team success. The conversation also delves into innovative opportunities presented by AI and data, emphasizing the need for adaptable and skilled teams to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

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Takeaways

🤖 Teams: The future of teams is changing, especially in AI development.

📉 Hiring: Hiring needs are evolving; teams may not need to be large.

🔁 Reskilling: Reskilling existing employees can be more beneficial than layoffs.

🎯 Incentives: Aligning incentives can enhance team motivation and success.

💰 Efficiency: A small, skilled team can achieve significant revenue.

🧠 Humanity: Human interaction remains valuable despite automation.

🛠️ Upskilling: Upskilling in technical skills like Python is essential.

💼 Sales: Sales skills are crucial for team members in tech.

🧩 Empathy: Understanding customer pain points is key to success.

🔄 Adaptability: The ability to adapt and learn is vital for future team members.

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Who is Joan?

Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.

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