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AI leadership needs content leadership. Generative AI needs content strategy, content engineering, and content design. Why? So we can enable it to actually produce the consistent, trustworthy, ethical, relevant, and compliant content that matters to our business and our audience. As Margot Bloomstein said: "...your organisation can train AI to repackage or generate content until you've audited, organized, and structured what you've already got." Content leadership = Change leadership. This is the type of work where trying to shine beacons of change from the edges will not suffice and won't make an impact. "Too many of the processes generative AI touches are cross-functional // cross-application // cross TIME for bottoms-up adoption to be the way work gets re-invented with AI." (May Habib)

This is incredibly important. GenAI has the capacity to be remarkably disruptive in back office operations, but between the cross-functional impacts and the jagged frontier, it requires leadership that both knows the technology AND has deep familiarity with the business operations.

Generative AI transformation starts at the top. Full stop. If you don't have hands-on leaders who talk about it, build with it, showcase it, promote it, LOVE it, it simply won't take root in your company. Too many of the processes generative AI touches are cross-functional // cross-application // cross TIME for bottoms-up adoption to be the way work gets re-invented with AI. But it's worth the leadership investment. Our customers who have CxOs who have - played with the technology themselves - understood the use cases deeply - allocated headcount towards generative AI program mgmt - put their own chiefs of staff on it are the ones who are succeeding.

Are Leaders Ready for the AI Revolution? 🤖 AI is no longer a futuristic concept. It's here, reshaping industries and workplaces. But are our leaders equipped to navigate this new era? To thrive in an AI-powered world, leaders need a unique blend of skills: # Digital Fluency: Understanding AI, machine learning, and data analytics is essential for making informed decisions. # Strategic Thinking: Visionary leadership is crucial to identify opportunities and harness AI for competitive advantage. # Ethical Compass: Navigating the ethical implications of AI requires strong moral judgment and a commitment to responsible AI. # People Skills: Building trust and fostering collaboration between humans and AI is paramount for organizational success. As AI continues to evolve, leaders who embrace these skills will be at the forefront of innovation. Question: How are you preparing your organization for the AI-driven future? Share your thoughts in the comments! #AI #leadership #futureofwork #digitaltransformation #leadershipdevelopment

“Good leaders optimize the past (efficiency). Remarkable leaders create the future (innovation).”   —Shawn Kanungo, Innovation Strategist and Bestselling Author   As AI accelerates change in our organizations, winning starts to look different. While optimizing systems and processes is important, leaders who embrace AI can do more than improve efficiency—they can create the future by creating value in new ways.   Two Keys: 1) You have to be willing to disrupt yourself. 2) You have to be willing to let go of ego and try something different.   Wondering if you’re ready to embrace AI? Take our free 5-minute assessment to gauge your AI readiness—then connect with our team to start making a plan for AI adoption. #InnovateHBS2024 https://lnkd.in/gHeuSMHP

𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚. While AI can crunch numbers and predict customer behaviours, can it replace the human elements that truly drive successful organisations, such as igniting passion? Probably not. As leaders, our ability to connect with our teams on a human level - especially in the face of change - is what truly sets us apart. When you lead with passion and purpose, you give your team more than just direction; you give them meaning. AI can feel depersonalising at times but it's our ability to foster connection, trust, and a shared sense of mission that motivates those around us to rise above challenges and innovate in ways that machines cannot. When your team sees that you’re genuinely passionate about what you do, they’ll be ready to take on any challenge. And no algorithm can match that level of commitment! #Authenticity #Leadership #AI

𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚. While AI can crunch numbers and predict customer behaviours, can it replace the human elements that truly drive successful organisations, such as igniting passion? Probably not. As leaders, our ability to connect with our teams on a human level - especially in the face of change - is what truly sets us apart. When you lead with passion and purpose, you give your team more than just direction; you give them meaning. AI can feel depersonalising at times but it's our ability to foster connection, trust, and a shared sense of mission that motivates those around us to rise above challenges and innovate in ways that machines cannot. When your team sees that you’re genuinely passionate about what you do, they’ll be ready to take on any challenge. And no algorithm can match that level of commitment! #Authenticity #Leadership #AI

AI is here. As a leader, are you ready? - Use of generative AI has nearly doubled in the last six months, with 75% of global knowledge workers using it. - Leaders agree AI is a business imperative yet many believe their organisation lacks a plan and vision to go from individual impact to applying AI to drive the bottom line. —----- Microsoft & LinkedIn Report 2024 Here are my 5 advices to you as a leader. P.S. Are you preparing your organisation to gain from GenAI? How? Like this content? Follow me! #ai #leadership #genai #chatgpt #generativeAI

AI leadership isn’t just about data; it’s about people! 🤝 Remember that your AI projects will only succeed if your team feels valued and engaged. Invest time in understanding their motivations and provide opportunities for growth. How do you make sure your team feels valued? #AI #TeamEngagement #Leadership

Leadership, per May Habib, but also: #generativeAI needs #contentstrategy, and content strategy needs… wait for it… content people: whether in content strategy, content design, or UX writing, your organization can’t train AI to repackage or generate content until you’ve audited, organized, and structured what you’ve already got. Does your executive leadership understand that?