"The companies that use AI only to eliminate headcount will save money in the short term and lose capability in the long term" - this is the key takeaway. My concern is that far too many, especially larger public enterprises (driven by quarterly numbers) will end up opting for the former. I write about Procurement and how to future-proof humans in a post-AI world and my concern is too many CFOs will opt to automate and drive for efficiency as opposed to optimize for maximum value. And this will keep happening until something consequential (ethical/regulatory lapses, etc.) happen.
Very insightful post sir !! the key takeaway - capability and fluency gap explanation | example is so spot on and thought provoking for all in those roles...
I love the analogy of the floor, the ceiling, and the middle. And the tide.
The most valuable insight for me came from this line "to be in a room of engineers and executives in a prioritization debate and make a prioritization call that balances technical debt, business model economics, competitive timing, and customer psychology, all at once, in real time, with incomplete information."
To me, that signals, that the differentiator in the post-AI world is going to be the ability to operate at a higher level of abstraction while making decisions, and the ability to do that, alongside holding multiple distinct and interrelated factors in mind.
I would love your thoughts, if any, on how to build both these skills.
Can you also throw more light, when you get time, on how you foresee the movement/allocation/reallocation of capital and the future of entrepreneurship?
I guess in that particular space too the wedge will start closing in soon.
On one hand from those who own or control capital and on the other hand with more ‘workers’ becoming self-employed / micro-entrepreneurs.
quote-'The comfortable plateau of “competent and credentialed” is disappearing'
the idea of credentialed isn't just jobs/ paid work with dignified process & community, but institutions& thoughtful learning process for human communities.
Superb writing like always sir. I read aloud your entire three part series in the office today. In fact, also made a reel on the same. I hope you end up checking your LinkedIn
"The companies that use AI only to eliminate headcount will save money in the short term and lose capability in the long term" - this is the key takeaway. My concern is that far too many, especially larger public enterprises (driven by quarterly numbers) will end up opting for the former. I write about Procurement and how to future-proof humans in a post-AI world and my concern is too many CFOs will opt to automate and drive for efficiency as opposed to optimize for maximum value. And this will keep happening until something consequential (ethical/regulatory lapses, etc.) happen.
Great post.
Very insightful post sir !! the key takeaway - capability and fluency gap explanation | example is so spot on and thought provoking for all in those roles...
Mohanbir,
Truly insightful analysis, plus examples that resonate. Kudos and thanks!
Aneesh Kumar
I love the analogy of the floor, the ceiling, and the middle. And the tide.
The most valuable insight for me came from this line "to be in a room of engineers and executives in a prioritization debate and make a prioritization call that balances technical debt, business model economics, competitive timing, and customer psychology, all at once, in real time, with incomplete information."
To me, that signals, that the differentiator in the post-AI world is going to be the ability to operate at a higher level of abstraction while making decisions, and the ability to do that, alongside holding multiple distinct and interrelated factors in mind.
I would love your thoughts, if any, on how to build both these skills.
what a piece! 👏👏👏
Thank you for the insightful read Prof. Sawhney.
Can you also throw more light, when you get time, on how you foresee the movement/allocation/reallocation of capital and the future of entrepreneurship?
I guess in that particular space too the wedge will start closing in soon.
On one hand from those who own or control capital and on the other hand with more ‘workers’ becoming self-employed / micro-entrepreneurs.
thoughtful& good points.
quote-'The comfortable plateau of “competent and credentialed” is disappearing'
the idea of credentialed isn't just jobs/ paid work with dignified process & community, but institutions& thoughtful learning process for human communities.
Superb writing like always sir. I read aloud your entire three part series in the office today. In fact, also made a reel on the same. I hope you end up checking your LinkedIn
Amazing write up love the way its structured and conveys the message
Thank you!
Mohan, great title and piece. Your writings have been excellent. Pls keep sharing what you see
Thank you for the kind words. Just ruminating…