🎙️ Episode summary:

AI is rapidly reshaping work, creating discussions on its impact on tasks, jobs, and human collaboration. In this very special LIVE episode we explore with Kilian Wawoe the nuances of AI adoption, the importance of human connection, and HR’s critical role in navigating this evolution.

📖 In this episode:

00:00 Introducing Kilian: AI’s Impact on Work

03:13 Who Adopts AI and Why?

06:35 AI’s Impact on Collaboration & Hybrid Work

09:05 AI as an Autonomous Colleague

13:15 Responsible Transition Amidst Job Changes

17:03 Overcoming AI Fear and Incompetence

21:10 The Need for AI Training and Mentoring

26:35 AI and Performance Gaps

31:28 AI, Communication, and Empathy

36:46 Job Titles, Functions, and AI

40:36 AI as an Excuse for Layoffs

44:31 AI’s Impact on Work Pressure

49:23 Rethinking Education and Critical Thinking

53:34 HR’s Evolving Role in the AI Era

57:43 Optimism and Risks of AI

01:00:09 Training Junior Staff in the AI Age

01:02:17 AI, Education, and Digital Divide

01:04:15 AI and Feedback Culture

01:08:24 AI Training vs. Coaching

💡 Key takeaways:

• AI adoption varies: Age, gender, and culture influence how quickly individuals and organizations integrate AI tools.
• Human connection remains key: AI excels at tasks, but personal relationships, empathy, and creative problem-solving are human strengths that AI cannot fully replicate.
• Upskilling requires coaching: Effective AI literacy means personalized mentoring, not just generic training, ensuring employees adapt to new tools and critical thinking.

📌 Resources mentioned:

• Kilian Wawoe’s books on rewards, performance management, and hybrid working
• Personio’s Workforce Pulse Report

➡️ About us:

People masterminds is a team of former scale-up People & Culture leaders who love working with fast-growing companies. We design what scale (or rightsizing) demands. No slide decks, just sharp minds and deep experience. This podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠contact us⁠⁠ at info@peoplemasterminds.com