Win Twice

Hello,

I've been feeling a slight bit of dread lately.

My job is to help leaders and teams prepare for the future. But the future is becoming increasingly uncertain.

This is mainly fueled by the immense acceleration that we are seeing in the AI space.

How do we prepare people when we don't know what jobs are going to exist in the next few years?

According to Goldman Sachs, 300 million jobs could be disrupted worldwide.

At some point becoming a software developer seemed like the best bet, now AI can code better and faster than most.

Graphic designer? AI will do it.

Copywriter? AI will do it.

Author? AI will do it.

Accountants, lawyers, doctors, teachers, everyone will have their turn in the firing line.

So, again, how do we prepare for this?

1. Focus on what is in front of you. Right now, your biggest threat is not AI but your competitors using AI. Those who move first will definitely have an advantage. Start using AI. You win twice. The first win comes from being more productive. The second win comes from the rapid learning that occurs when you try new things.
2. Use your team to distill and apply new thinking. One person cannot possibly keep up with all the changes that are happening in the world. Trust me, I've tried. You need a team for that. Create the time and space for your team to actively learn.
3. The art of reinvention. You will need to reinvent yourself, your team, and your organization over the next few years. It won't be easy. The most important thing to know about reinvention is that it's an active process. It requires us to leave behind old identities, beliefs, and mental models to make space for the new.

There is a lot more to say.

But for the sake of brevity, let me end on this.

Our success in the future depends on our ability to swiftly shift our thinking and actions as required.

Therefore, practice being adaptable and increase your learning cycles.

Here's to building better teams,

Erik//

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