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Transformative Leadership and Hybrid Work Culture in the AI era

Roshan Thiran, Founder & CEO, Leaderonomics

18-Dec-23 11:00

Transformative Leadership and Hybrid Work Culture in the AI era

This episode of Raise You Game focuses on leadership challenges in the era of significant digital transformation marked by AI and hybrid work culture. The discussion with Leaderonomic's Roshan Thiran explores the need for leaders to develop paradoxical leadership skills to deal with contrasting needs of building trust and fostering productivity in hybrid workforces.

Among other things, the conversation also gets into the importance of finding a balance between data-driven functionalities offered by AI technology and human-centric roles required for building trust and empathy, and the need for AI adoption to optimize the effectiveness of business operations and deliver new business opportunities.

The conversation also outlines effective ways of managing hybrid workforces, the importance of building a purpose-driven work culture, and the necessity for HR to understand insights for just-in-time employee engagement.

00:06 Introduction and Welcome

00:12 The Future of Work: Hybrid and AI Trends

00:51 Key Leadership Lessons for 2024

01:37 The Role of AI in the Workplace

01:49 The Importance of Adaptability in Leadership

02:11 The Impact of Technological Innovations on Business

03:13 The Need for Standards in Emerging Technologies

03:26 The Challenges of Transition Periods in Business

03:39 The Importance of Resilience and Agility in Leadership

13:25 The Role of AI in Predicting Business Trends

14:07 The Impact of AI on HR and Employee Management

18:02 The Future of Jobs in the Age of AI

19:34 The Evolution of Jobs and the Impact of Technology

20:22 The Rise of Email and Increased Communication Frequency

21:00 The Role of AI in Interpreting and Summarizing Information

21:17 The Human Element in Sales and Trust Building

21:31 The Three Things Humans Excel At

22:48 The Role of AI in Business and the Importance of Early Adoption

26:23 The Shift to Hybrid Workforces and the Importance of Purpose

27:03 The Challenges and Solutions for Managing Hybrid Workforces

32:23 The Impact of Culture and Rituals in Hybrid Workforces

35:18 The Role of HR in Understanding and Engaging Employees

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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