The Future of Work AI & Innovation Strategies #254030

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Analyze Megatrends: Identify and understand the key technological, demographic, and social forces (AI, automation, Gen Z, remote work) shaping the future of work.

• Develop an AI-Integration Strategy: Formulate a plan for responsibly and effectively integrating AI and automation into business processes and roles to enhance productivity and innovation.

• Design the Future-ready Organization: Architect organizational structures, cultures, and leadership approaches that are agile, resilient, and capable of thriving in uncertainty.

• Lead Workforce Transformation: Create and implement strategies for talent acquisition, upskilling, reskilling, and change management to build an AI-ready workforce.

• Foster Human-Centric Innovation: Champion a culture that leverages uniquely human skills (creativity, empathy, critical thinking) in synergy with AI’s capabilities.

• Navigate Ethical Implications: Address critical issues of bias, privacy, equity, and well-being in the automated workplace.

This course is designed for individuals responsible for shaping strategy, culture, and talent in their organizations:

• C-Suite Executives & Business Owners (CEO, COO, CHRO, CTO)

• VPs and Directors of Innovation, Strategy, HR, Talent, and Operations

• Human Resources & Organizational Development Professionals

• Line Managers & Team Leaders across all functions

• Consultants & Advisors in strategy and digital transformation

• Union Leaders & Policy Makers involved in labor and industry policy

• Learning & Development Specialists

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a binder containing a copy of the presentation
• slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Day 1: The Forces Reshaping Our World

• AM: Welcome to the Next Era of Work

  • Megatrends Deep Dive: AI & Automation, Demographic Shifts, Climate Change, Geopolitics, and the Hybrid Model.

  • From Linear to Exponential Change: Understanding the pace of disruption.

  • Scenario Planning: Imagining plausible futures for your industry.

• PM: Demystifying AI and Automation

  • What AI Can and Cannot Do (Yet): A realistic assessment of capabilities.

  • Task-based Analysis: Identifying which roles and tasks are most susceptible to augmentation and automation.

  • Workshop: Mapping the automatable tasks within your team’s workflow.

Day 2: Redesigning the Organization and Work Itself

• AM: The AI-Augmented Organization

  • New Organizational Models: From hierarchies to networks, teams, and ecosystems.

  • The Rise of the Human-AI Hybrid Team: Designing workflows where humans and machines collaborate.

  • Case Study: How a company redesigned its customer service around AI and human agents.

• PM: The Innovation Imperative

  • Creating a Culture of Continuous Innovation and Psychological Safety.

  • Strategies for Intrapreneurship: Encouraging innovation from within.

  • Design Thinking Sprint: Applying a human-centered framework to solve a future-of-work challenge.

Day 3: The Talent Transformation

• AM: Building the Future Workforce

  • The New Skills Economy: Mapping the demand for STEM, soft skills, and “uniquely human” capabilities.

  • Strategies for Upskilling and Reskilling at scale: The role of L&D.

  • Rethinking Talent Acquisition: Looking beyond degrees to skills and potential.

• PM: Leadership in the New World

  • The Evolution of Leadership: From command-and-control to coach-and-catalyst.

  • Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams: Trust, accountability, and culture in a distributed world.

  • Workshop: Crafting a communication plan for a major AI-driven organizational change.

Day 4: The Ethical and Human Dimensions

• AM: Ethics, Equity, and Well-being

  • Algorithmic Bias and Fairness: Ensuring equitable AI systems.

  • The Digital Divide: Addressing access and opportunity gaps.

  • Employee Monitoring, Privacy, and Trust.

• PM: The Purpose-Driven Organization

  • Redefining Corporate Responsibility in the AI age.

  • Prioritizing Employee Mental Health and Well-being amidst constant change.

  • Group Debate: Navigating a ethical dilemma related to workplace AI.

Day 5: Strategy and Action

• AM: Crafting Your Future of Work Strategy

  • Synthesizing the week’s learning into a strategic framework.

  • Developing a phased roadmap: Pilot programs, scaling, and measurement.

  • Calculating the ROI of your Future of Work initiatives.

• PM: Capstone Project: The Future of Work Playbook

  • Final Exercise: Participants develop a comprehensive “Future of Work Playbook” for their organization or department. This includes:

    • Vision Statement: A compelling narrative for the future.

    • Technology Integration Plan: A strategy for AI/automation adoption.

    • Talent Strategy: Plans for acquisition, development, and retention.

    • Change Management Plan: How to lead the transition.

  • Playbook presentations and peer feedback.

  • Course Wrap-Up: Committing to action and building a community of practice.