SixT60 Team: Leveraging AI to Unlock Team Potential

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There’s no denying it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how we work. Although the full impact is yet to be seen - this article isn’t going to offer a prediction of dystopia. Instead I want to share how I recently reframed my view on the potential of AI.?

Yes, it can decrease costs and increase efficiency, but what if AI could also remove the monotony from day-to-day tasks, enhancing productivity, creating great customer and team experiences, and elevating job satisfaction giving you a unique competitive advantage: your people.

AI isn't just about cutting costs; it's about increasing value and supercharging what makes you and your people truly unique. AI allows your team to be more human: more creative, strategic, reflective, empathetic, responsive, and much more.

Identifying Runners, Repeaters, and Strangers

Before diving in, it's important to find the best place to start testing and implementing. Start with small repetitive tasks. Here’s how I was taught to break it down:??

• Runners: Tasks that occur frequently and predictably, like data entry or report generation.
• Repeaters: Regular tasks that vary in specifics, such as payroll or performance reviews.
• Strangers: Infrequent and unpredictable tasks, like crisis management or unique project challenges.

Automating runners and repeaters can free up significant time and resources, allowing your team to focus on human elements: spending more time with customers, solving problems more effectively, and being more creative.

Imagine a world where your team no longer spends hours on data entry, scheduling, or generating reports. AI can handle these tasks, freeing up employees to focus on strategic, creative, and impactful work. This shift boosts productivity and leads to higher job satisfaction as team members engage in meaningful activities.

Here’s Some Other Ways To Apply AI

1. Data-Driven Decision Making: AI analyses vast amounts of data quickly, providing actionable insights. Understand trends, predict future scenarios, and make proactive decisions.
2. Personalized Learning and Development: AI identifies areas for improvement and recommends specific learning resources, enabling continuous development. Employees feel valued, leading to a more skilled and motivated workforce.
3. Enhancing Communication and Collaboration: AI-powered tools streamline internal communication and collaboration. Create a team wiki or chatbot in minutes to handle common queries, allowing team members to focus on complex issues.
4. Predictive Analytics: AI’s predictive analytics foresee potential issues before they arise, enabling teams to address challenges early, optimise workflows, and maintain high productivity levels.
5. Optimised Resource Allocation: AI analyses project requirements and team capabilities, leading to smoother project execution and better results.
6. Enhancing Customer Experience: AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants provide 24/7 customer support, improving the customer experience and allowing team members to focus on more complex, authentic interactions.

By embracing AI, you’re not just creating a more efficient workplace; you’re crafting a more fulfilling environment where employees can thrive. You will also transform your team into highly productive, engaged, and motivated individuals who drive your organisation forward.

The pace of AI advancement is moving fast. The window to harness AI’s full potential as a competitive advantage is closing quickly. By embracing AI now, you’re not just creating a more efficient workplace; you’re crafting a more fulfilling environment where employees can thrive and creating a unique competitive advantage.?

Many people see AI as daunting and initially time consuming. But imagine what Alice would have missed if she didn’t go down the rabbit hole!?

Ready To Take Action?

Ready to explore the intersection of hiring and AI? Book a 60-minute deep dive discovery call with us today to discover how to harness the power of AI to create a team of SuperHumans* in your organisation. With the right team and the right tech, you're on the path to next level growth and success.?

*couldn’t resist and I’m not sorry.