Show Notes
Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Foresight and Talent
Some of the most significant innovations in talent management and talent acquisition originated in the tech sector. From Edison's revolutionary use of teamwork to Netflix's principle of Talent Density, cutting-edge thinking about technology has often also involved cutting-edge thinking about talent.
What might the history of technology teach us about the future impact of AI on talent practices?
My guest this week is Jamie Dobson, CEO of Container Solutions and author of the forthcoming book, “Visionaries, Rebels and Machines,” on the history of technology. In our conversation, Jamie identifies some of the talent innovations the tech sector has given us, shares how he applied some of this thinking to his own business, and we discuss what the future might look like
In the interview, we discuss:
How can historical context help us understand the future?
Examples of talent innovations that have come out of the tech sector
Teamwork and talent density
The problem with copying the artifacts but not the thought processes behind them
Lessons from elite sports
How technology changes, but human nature doesn't
What does the future look like
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