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I love building in the Future of Work space. Not only because I get to help shape how companies and workers will connect, operate, and produce for generations to come, but also because of the people I've met along the way - the community. Rarely have I encountered a group so dedicated, smart, curious and collaborative. They are true pioneers with a strong bias toward learning, sharing, helping and furthering the cause. I am thrilled and honored that four of these amazing pioneers have agreed to share their latest thoughts and data in Roam next week - Fortune's Jane Thier, Atlassian's Annie Dean, Stanford's Nick Bloom, and Work Forward's Brian Elliott. This will be a fun, spirited, and insightful discussion that attempts to separate fact from fiction, headlines from hard data. If you'd like to join us on November 20th at 1pm ET, please sign up here - https://lnkd.in/eza4WzHs And I'm so hopeful that other OG rockstars will come out and support (and maybe chime in!): Darren Murph Chase Warrington Dave Cairns Mandy Fransz Iwo Szapar Liam Martin Shelby Wolpa Darcy Marie Mayfield Rob Sadow Sylvia Hartmann Nellie Hayat Dan Bladen La?la von Alvensleben LIAM DARMODY Kaleem Clarkson Daniel Thompson Ali Greene Danielle Farage ?Mine (Kocadag) Dedekoca Gary A. Bolles Christopher Ming Chris Moeller Chip Cutter Jena McGregor Matthew Boyle Vanessa Fuhrmans Emma Goldberg ??????

So, apparently, I've been playing in the AI sandbox more than I thought... and it's finally paying off. According to the AI-Maturity Index (shoutout to Iwo Szapar for inviting me to participate in this assessment!), I'm well on my way to AI greatness with a solid 68/100. Not bad, right? ?? #AI isn't just some shiny new toy. It's the future (and yes, it's here to stay). Whether you're brainstorming, troubleshooting, or just trying to stay sane through endless meetings, AI's got your back. If you still think it's just hype, maybe it's time to recalibrate your compass. The results? It turns out I'm above average on productivity, collaboration, innovation, and decision-making (yay!), but my emotional intelligence with AI could use some leveling up. So, that's where I'll focus next — bridging the human-AI gap to make even more of an impact. Seriously though, AI Maturity Index nailed it. The insights are not just for techies — they're for anyone ready to actually start leveraging AI instead of fearing it. Check it out and try it for yourself! Link in the comment. #AI #AIMaturityIndex #DigitalMarketing #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence

I am thrilled to share that I just received my brand new AI Maturity Index report! ?? But what does Lord Vader have to do with this? ?? With AI Maturity Index you can conduct your own assessment of your current knowledge and skills here: ?https://lnkd.in/dXznNsk7 ? to learn not only what your AI Maturity Index is compared to others in your industry or region, but also gain dedicated insights on how to develop your abilities. And as a bonus: Your AI Alter Egos - Your Digital Superpowers and Nemeses. Try not to guess mine ??. The AI Maturity Index offers, among other things, the ability to engage with an AI assistant and participate in a joint assessment, reflecting on your own work, as well as personalized recommendations on how to enhance your AI skills—showcasing your talents and suggesting the right tools to use. ?? ?A huge thank you to Iwo Szapar Eryn Peters John Winsor for the invitation to join this journey. ? Co-creating the index and understanding the fundamentals of employee development in AI has been a wonderful intellectual journey with fantastic company. It's effective too—because the assessment and report are truly impressive! As the poster behind me says – The Journey Awaits! Come with us ??♂???

?? Wie fit ist deine Organisation in Sachen KI? ?? Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) ver?ndert die Arbeitswelt, aber wie gut ist deine Organisation auf diese Transformation vorbereitet? ?? Ich hatte das Vergnügen, den AI-Maturity Index auszuprobieren, der von den Techies John Winsor, Iwo Szapar und Eryn Peters gemeinsam entwickelt wurde. Dieser Index bietet eine spielerische und zugleich tiefgehende M?glichkeit, den Wissensstand und die Reife eurer Organisation in Bezug auf KI zu bewerten. Natürlich in Form eines sympathischen Chatbots als Interviewpartner. ?? Was macht den AI Maturity Index besonders? Er gibt nicht nur Einblick, wo eure Organisation steht, sondern liefert auch konkrete Ans?tze, um die KI-Kompetenzen gezielt zu f?rdern. Gerade in Teams mit unterschiedlichem KI-Wissen ist es entscheidend, alle auf dieser Reise mitzunehmen. ?? Meine Frage an euch: Wie sch?tzt ihr den Wissensstand eurer Organisation ein? Und ist der AI Maturity Index die richtige Methode, um das herauszufinden? Was denkt ihr? Probiert es aus und erz?hlt mal wie ihr es findet! https://lnkd.in/dSjiGTXX #KünstlicheIntelligenz #AIMaturity #Innovation #RemoteWork #Teamwork #JohnWinsor #IwoSzapar #ErynPeters #Digitalisierung

Almost 50% workers see AI as a job killer. HR leaders, your mission: Turn AI anxiety into advantage. Here's how. Last month, from Seoul to Riyadh to Ljubljana, I witnessed a global phenomenon... ?? The AI anxiety epidemic. Tech leaders, frontline workers, mid-career professionals – all grappling with the same question: "Where is AI really heading?" This is where Human Resources professionals come in. Your role has never been more critical. In Slovenia, I met an HR director who's rewriting the playbook. "We're not just implementing AI," she told me. "We're architecting a human-centric workplace where AI amplifies our people's strengths." Her team isn't just focusing on upskilling. They're reimagining job roles, fostering an culture of continuous learning by adopting AI use-cases daily, and most importantly, putting human creativity and emotional intelligence at the forefront. ??♀? The result? A workforce that sees AI not as a threat, but as a powerful ally. This is the transformative power of strategic HR in the AI age. It's about guiding your organization through this seismic shift, ensuring that technology serves human potential, not the other way around. What's your human-centric AI strategy? Are you ready to craft your roadmap and lead organization into this new era? ??? Invitation: Join 100+ forward-thinking HR leaders at "AI in HR Playbook for 2024' virtual event on October 16th. We'll dive deep into practical strategies, share global success stories, and collaborate on solutions that put humans first in the AI revolution. Spots are limited. Reserve yours now - link in comments.

From kimchi to cutting-edge AI: Is Korea quietly becoming the world's AI powerhouse? ?????? Just touched down from South Korea, and my mind is still processing the whirlwind of innovation I witnessed. (Though my taste buds are still dreaming of that kimchi ??) At South Summit, I shared premier insights from our AI Maturity Index, but what really caught me off guard was South Korea's AI ecosystem. It's not just impressive – it's redefining the game. The concentration of AI startups tackling massive challenges in climate tech, agriculture, and robotics was unlike anything I've seen. My impressions were backed by mind-blowing stats: ???The world's #2 semiconductor producer, is literally building the brains of our AI future. ??? It outpaces the US, India, and China in engineering grads per capita, fueling its AI talent pool. ?? The AI ecosystem boasts 400+ of 'scaleups', and thousands of early stage startups – pushing AI boundaries beyond Silicon Valley. ?? Seoul's new AI Innovation Hub: 35 petaFLOPS powering 630+ researchers from 200+ institutions. ... and the list goes on and on! And all of this is happening against the backdrop of a culture that's thousands of years old. The contrast of ancient temples and cutting-edge AI labs is mind-bending. But it's this unique blend of deep-rooted tradition and cutting-edge innovation that sets Korea apart. While AI is reshaping global innovation hubs, Korea is writing its own playbook. They're not just pushing "innovation" as a buzzword – they're living it. In a world where nearly every government touts innovation, South Korea shows us what it looks like when a nation truly commits to technological advancement. The question is: are we ready to keep up? (Yes Europe, I am looking at you...) PS. To everyone I met at South Summit – ????? / thank you / gracias! Your ambition and brilliance are infectious - can't wait to meet up again! ??

The second day of #SouthSummitKorea24 was dedicated to our #ecosystem. ?? Caela Tanjangco from Endeavor Catalyst moderated a panel with Austin A. from Okta, JaeHee Chang from Antler Korea, and Ee Ling Lim from 500 Global where they talked about South Korea's global expansion; Allen Taylor from Endeavor came to talk to us about how to cultivate a #startup ecosystem globally; Lucia Figar de Lacalle from THE GLOBAL COLLEGE, Joe Haslam from IE Business School, and Mateo Nicolás Salvatto from Asteroid Technologies discussed the passion for #entrepreneurship; and Iwo came to question us about how prepared we are for #AI. https://lnkd.in/dU9ncdY4

Second day at #SouthSummitKorea24, we were selected as 1 of the 10 finalist for the startup competition! We gave today the final pitch at the Arena Stage and tomorrow we will find out the winners. Takeaways today: 1) The AI-Q Test How AI-Ready Are You?, from Iwo Szapar, and how #AI users report saving an average of 16.73 hours per week. 2) Inventing the Future Humanoid Robots, from Professor Dennis Hong, and how ARTEMIS (A Robot That Exceeds Messi In Soccer) aims to be part of a robot team which beats the human world champion team by 2050 at #RoboCup. 3) The Development of AI in China and International Cooperation, from Linbi Deng, and how LLMs will help companies reduce costs and increase efficiency. #robotics #PUCP #innovation #AI #startups #ProCiencia #StartupChile #StartupPeru #mining

Iwo Szapar will be taking the stage on September 26 at #SouthSummitKorea24 for an exciting keynote on the Arena Stage: "The AI-Q Test: How AI-ready are you?".?? He will unveil groundbreaking findings from a global study on AI adoption among knowledge workers. Attendees will get exclusive insights into the newly mapped AI Adoption Curve, understand key indicators of AI maturity, and take part in a live benchmarking exercise to determine their own AI Maturity Index Score. Follow us on social media and don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of #AI! https://lnkd.in/ebTEPnC7

AI will make your job obsolete. And that's the best thing that could happen to you. Here's how 'Digital Wellbeing' by Caitlin Krause reframes the AI apocalypse: Two years ago, I met Caitlin at a LinkedIn summit in Los Angeles. We instantly connected over our shared passion for the future of work. But Caitlin's vision stretched even further - she saw AI and Extended reality (XR) as tools to ignite human imagination and freedom. Our conversation was so inspiring that Caitlin later invited me to contribute to her book. Now, "Digital Wellbeing" is challenging how we view AI's impact on our lives and work. Forget fear - Caitlin shows how AI can unlock unprecedented human flourishing. From 'imagination indexes' to 'collective effervescence', she introduces mind-bending concepts that will transform your relationship with tech. I've seen these ideas in action, and they're nothing short of revolutionary. I've experienced this firsthand. AI now augments 90% of my tasks, freeing me to focus on creativity and strategy. It's not just about productivity - it's about redefining success and fulfillment in the AI era. ?? Time-sensitive opportunity: Pre-order "Digital Wellbeing" before Sept. 24 to help it hit bestseller lists! Be part of this groundbreaking movement to elevate imagination with AI. Your future self will thank you. Don't just take my word for it - tech visionaries like Scott Galloway, Emily Weinstein, Chip Conley, Parker J. Palmer, Scott Barry Kaufman, Dorie Clark, Daniel Siegel, Philippe Goldin, Tom Furness, Alvin Wang Graylin Avi Bar-Zeev Noah Falstein Royce Branning Starr Sackstein, Shelley Zalis, Gary A. Bolles are just a few of the tech visionaries praising her work. Pre-order now - link in comments ??