Show Notes
AI is on everyone's mind. It's changing the way we do things, and it's evolving fast. So how do you be a leader in the AI age? What does leadership look like? That's what we're talking about today.
Pratim Das has spent many years in tech. He's been a software developer, a data architect at AWS. He's led Data and AI teams at Microsoft, been VP of Data and AI at Cap Gemini Invent and that's only scratching the surface.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
Show Links
Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/
Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com
Pratim Das LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratimdas/
Making Decisions by Ed Smith - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Decisions-brilliant-smart-thinking-leadership/
Leadership & The Flipped Pyramid - Paul Hudson at Ted Talk Daily - https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_hudson_and_lindsay_levin_leadership_in_the_age_of_ai
Takeaways
Leadership in the AI age requires clarity and human focus.
Open-mindedness is essential for leaders to adapt to new technologies.
Embracing change and simplicity can drive adoption of AI solutions.
Continuous learning is crucial to keep up with AI advancements.
Purpose should guide all AI initiatives to ensure meaningful outcomes.
Experimentation is necessary, and leaders should encourage a culture of it.
Leaders must take responsibility for the ethical use of AI.
Diverse teams are essential to mitigate bias in AI systems.
Simplicity in solutions leads to higher adoption rates.
Leaders should protect time for learning and development within their teams.
Keywords
AI, leadership, continuous learning, responsible AI, embracing change, purpose-driven leadership, technology, innovation, business outcomes, experimentation
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