Embracing Digital Transformation

#350 AI-Augmented Teams: How to create Defensible repeatable results | Book Release

Embracing Digital Transformation

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Check out my new book AI Augmented Teams on Amazon or on my website paidar.ai/books.

What does it mean to be part of an AI-augmented team? In this episode of Embracing Digital Transformation, Dr. Darren, your host and chief enterprise architect, sits down with Paige Pulsipher, CEO of PDR Productions, to discuss real-world examples of AI-augmented teams, such as project management or creative collaboration, and how these teams harness AI's potential to deliver reliable, defensible results, rather than relying solely on technological prompts.

## Key Takeaways: - AI-Augmented Teams: Discover how combining human expertise with AI can inspire teams to reach new levels of performance and innovation. - Understanding AI Fakers: Learn about the term "AI faker"—those who may produce polished work with AI but lack the foundational understanding, helping you feel more confident in evaluating AI outputs. - Addressing Fear of AI: Gain insights into how to manage team members who may feel threatened by AI, helping you feel more equipped and confident in guiding your team through change. - **Toolkit for Success**: Explore the AI Augmented Operating System, a framework to help teams navigate the dynamics of AI in the workplace. - **Future Learning**: Understand the purpose behind Darren's forthcoming books that aim to equip managers and individuals to thrive in an AI-augmented world.

## Chapters: - 00:00 - Introduction to AI-Augmented Teams - 02:15 - The Birth of the Book: A Journey to Understand AI - 06:30 - Defining AI Fakers and Under-Leveraged Individuals - 12:45 - The AI Augmented Operating System Explained - 18:30 - Insights into Future Book Series - 23:00 - Conclusion and Call to Action

Join us on this exciting journey to understand AI's role in teams and how we can all become more effective in a tech-driven landscape. Please listen to the full episode and embrace digital transformation today.

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