Description: In this Nano Tool for Leaders, Wharton’s Jonah Berger shares four tips for confident communication in the workplace.
Source: knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu
Questions for discussion:
- Summarize what the article says about communications.
- Can you add to this list?
- In reflecting on your communication style, how would rate yourself using the advice presented in this report?
Description: The reason I’m pointing this top line finding out, is that I believe social media in general — and Twitter in particular — command a disproportionate share of executive attention, which likely influences the relative importance they hold for the medium in their own advertising and marketing plans. What Spy magazine and MTV were to media neutrality in the 1980s, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram are to it today.
Source: MediaPost.Com
Date: Apr 10, 2023
Questions for discussion:
- What is media neutrality?
- What does the article say about executive use of social media?
Description: Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #873. I have been struggling with my attention and focus. I have noticed the same issues with the younger people in my life. I’m seeing teenagers scroll TikTok (with no volume) like it’s a fidget spinner, and adults who can’t interact with others without their iPhones being involved. This could be one of the most important conversations about our present (and future) that I have ever had (not exaggerating). Meet Johann Hari, a three-time New York Times best-selling author and Executive Producer of an Oscar-nominated movie and a star-studded TV series. His writing has been praised by icons like Oprah, Noam Chomsky, Elton John, Naomi Klein, and more. His last book Stolen Focus – Why You Can’t Pay Attention took the world by storm in 2022. Garnering multiple awards and accolades, it became a best-seller across three continents… and was, without a doubt, my favorite book of the year. He is also the author of, Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections. With close to 100 million views, Johann’s TED Talks are a must-watch. Stolen Focus is an incredibly relevant and essential read in today’s fast-paced digital age. The book delves into the root causes of our dwindling attention spans and offers insights into how we can reclaim our ability to focus. This well-researched book uncovers the consequences of this information overload on our mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. We are in this attention crisis. How do we make conscious choices and reclaim our focus, ultimately paving the way for a more attentive and productive society? Listen in. Enjoy the conversation…
Source: SixPixels.com – podcast
Date: Apr 02, 2023
Questions for discussion:
- Summarize the highlights presented in this discussion.
- What are the implications for HR management and employees?
Description: Goldman Sachs has estimated a quarter of all tasks will be exposed to AI takeover, putting 300 million jobs globally at risk
Source: FinancialPost.com
Date: Apr 11, 2023
Link: https://financialpost.com/fp-work/white-collar-jobs-casualty-ai-revolution
Questions for discussion:
- What does the report say about the impact AI might have on white collar jobs?
- Do you agree with the analysis and predictions presented?
- Which jobs do think will be most at risk?
- Do you think AI will be a net-benefit in management operations?
Description: No mere human can keep up with the torrent of intriguing/terrifying daily AI news, but we’ll try anyway — at least until we’re rendered obsolete by the machines.. AI can probably crack your password — and faster than you think
Source: TheHustle.co
Date: Apr 05, 2023
Questions for discussion:
- What are the implications for the power of AI to do harm, according to the examples in this report?
- How should society deal with this developing technology in your opinion?
Description: BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — At first glance, this warehouse looks like many: Forklifts unload pallets from the back of dozens of tractor-trailers. Canned soup, soda and cleaning supplies whiz by on conveyer belts. Store-bound merchandise gets sorted by department and store aisle before getting stacked high like an elaborate game of Tetris. The difference? Tasks are powered by giant automated claws and rolling robots, instead of people. The driver’s seats on the forklifts are empty.
Source: CNBC.com – video report
Date: Apr 11, 2023
Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/11/walmart-warehouse-automation-powers-higher-profits.html
Questions for discussion:
- What is Walmart doing to modernize operational efficiencies and address rising costs?
- How should this orientation be understood by employees, customers, and investors?
Description: Successful implementation requires new competencies and ethical considerations.
Source: Sloanreview.mit.edu
Date: Apr 05, 2023
Link: https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/algorithmic-management-the-role-of-ai-in-managing-workforces/
Questions for discussion:
- Summarize what the article says about creating a working relationship between workforces and AI tools.
- What do you think of this analysis?
- What would you add to this discussion?
Description: Nancy Twine of Briogeo Hair Care, in conversation with Beatrice Dixon, shares how she got her fledging beauty brand off the ground — and in front of all the right people
Source: INC.com – video report
Date: Apr 05, 2023
Questions for discussion:
- What are the key messages Nancy Twine has for entrepreneurs who want to learn from her experiences?
- Why do you think she was successful?
Description: Venture capital firms and large tech companies have poured billions of dollars into artificial intelligence technology, and that money has backed nearly 800,000 AI-related job openings across the United States in 2022, according to data collected by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.
Source: CNBC.com – video report
Date: Apr 05, 2023
Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/05/ai-jobs-see-the-state-by-state-data-from-a-stanford-study.html
Questions for discussion:
- Where are the jobs and investments going, according to the report?
- Can you think of reasons to explain the distributions?
