Bob chats with his fellow IBM alum Chuck Hamilton, Chief Innovation Officer at MShaped and Chief Learning Officer at MeetAmi, about the intersection of technology, innovation, and people throughout his career. He shares his experience in crowdsourcing innovation, as well as his work in mentoring startups. Chuck emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and upskilling in the age of AI. He discusses the need for personalized and just-in-time learning, as well as the role of AI in streamlining and condensing information. He also addresses the challenges organizations face in investing in L&D and the importance of developing talent within the company. The conversation explores the use of generative AI in higher education and the benefits it brings to graduates. It also delves into the importance of mentoring and the value of cross-pollination of skills between experienced professionals and newcomers. The discussion touches on the challenges of building effective teams and the potential of AI to optimize team formation. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the impact of blockchain on portable digital credentialing and the need for individuals to continuously learn and adapt in the evolving world of AI.
Keywords
technology, innovation, people, crowd innovation, mentoring, startups, learning, upskilling, AI, personalized learning, just-in-time learning, talent development, generative AI, higher education, mentoring, cross-pollination, team formation, blockchain, portable digital credentialing, continuous learning
Takeaways
- Continuous learning and upskilling are crucial in the age of AI.
- AI can assist in streamlining and condensing information for faster learning.
- Organizations need to invest in L&D and talent development to stay competitive.
- Personalized and just-in-time learning is essential for effective upskilling. Generative AI in higher education can equip graduates with valuable skills and make them more productive and effective in the workforce.
- Mentoring and cross-pollination of skills between experienced professionals and newcomers can lead to better problem-solving and skill development.
- AI can assist in team formation by matching complementary skills and considering factors like personality and work style.
- Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize portable digital credentialing and improve trust and transparency in hiring and sourcing.
- Continuous learning and exploration of AI technologies are essential for individuals to elevate their AIQ and stay relevant in the changing landscape.
Sound Bites
- "There probably wasn't a problem we couldn't solve if we could get the right people at the right time in the room at the same time or in the space at the same time."
- "No matter where you are on the learning spectrum, there's always a part in your journey, which is I need to know."
- "There's an overabundance of information now, and that information needs to be culled and sorted in a way it can be spit back to you so you can absorb it and learn it faster."
- "You could actually combine generative AI inside a company with your ability to use it, to be productive and effective and to make data informed decisions."
- "We're teaching them to bring more to the table."
- "Two in a box, we're going to cross-pollinate our skills. We're going to tackle problems in a cooperative way and solve that problem and we'll work on problems that we can learn from each other."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:11 The Intersection of Technology, Innovation, and People
07:07 Crowd Innovation and Mentoring Startups
13:09 The Role of AI in Learning and Upskilling
16:18 Challenges in Investing in L&D and Talent Development
26:09 Mentoring and Cross-Pollination of Skills
27:06 AI's Potential in Team Formation
28:34 Blockchain and Portable Digital Credentialing
50:28 Continuous Learning to Elevate AIQ
Chuck Hamilton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-hamilton1
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